Social Media in Education Blog
The Multi-Dimensional Power of Professional Development through Social Media
The use of social media as a professional development tool in the educational world is finally taking hold. As it progresses, those using it need to understand that it is not a one-dimensional environment for learning.
Read MorePart Two: The Social Media Dos and Don’ts for Students (Applying to College)
I thought I would compile some additional resources that discuss the use of social media and college admissions. The articles provide various scenarios, information, and advice.
Read More2013 UNH Commencement Goes Social
The department of New & Emerging Media at The University of New Hampshire wanted to create a website where anyone interested in this year's graduation activities could visit and see all things social media related. Along with our web designer, we created a mash-up that includes a controllable webcam looking out onto Memorial field, where the 2013 commencement ceremonies will take place.
Read MoreInteractive Video (Part Two): Mozilla’s Popcorn Maker
To my shock and horror, my students claimed to have never seen a PopUp Video. They were vaguely aware of VH1 and suspected that some old people still watch it? If it even exists? We were brainstorming uses of Mozilla’s Popcorn Maker, and I was sharing that a colleague had a great idea of using the free online tool to make a PopUp video of a presidential debate.
Read MoreFacebook Boosted Posts vs Print Ads
Is its worth it to use boost posts on Facebook? I do and I believe the answer is YES! Why you may ask, let’s compare what you get when you boost a post on Facebook verse a print ad. When you put an advertisement in a local weekly or daily newspaper or magazine you can [...]
Read MoreInteractive Video (Part One): Flipping at TED-ed
You, like me, have spent a fair amount of time watching on-line videos. Who can blame us? When we need a break from grading, routines, or vacuuming, lovely owls, talking dogs, or five people playing one guitar are irresistible draws.
Read More5 Ridiculously Easy Ways to Take Your Videos from Amateur to Awesome
We hear it over and over: how to improve the quality of the video you produce for your school without breaking your budget? In this post I break down five ridiculously easy ways to take your videos from amateur to awesome. What? You still want more? Here are links to products and sites I describe [...]
Read MoreSocial Media Etiquette During Tragedy
Social media can be our best friend during a tragedy by helping us collect the information we’re looking for fast, but social media can also make your institution look insensitive during a time of crisis if not curated correctly. Do you manage multiple social media accounts at your school? Do you schedule posts for future [...]
Read MoreStudent Involvement Sparks Growth in Twitter Followers
At La Salle College High School, we’ve been seriously involved in Social Media since about 2010, with a growing buy-in from our community yearly. But our students (an all-boys independent high school) were still leery of connecting with the official school accounts in fear of being “watched” by the administration. As all of you likely are [...]
Read MoreSchool Spotlight: Sewickley Academy
In the first of a series of post spotlighting schools and their use of social media we will take a look at Sewickley Academy. Sewickley Academy is located in Sewickley, Pennsylvania and is Pittsburgh’s oldest co-educational, college preparatory, independent schools. Serving students in grades PK-12 on a single campus they use social media to tell [...]
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