Using Social Media in the Classroom
A Best Practice Guide
- Megan Poore - Australian National University, Australia
‘A book for every teacher’s bookshelf. This book gives a comprehensive overview of the tools and apps that can be used to help turn a mediocre teaching session into an outstanding one.’ - Cheryl Hine, Leeds City College
‘Megan Poore’s updated text is needed more than ever, as social media becomes increasingly integrated in many aspects of education. I would recommend it to all practising teachers and trainee teachers, whatever their subject.’ - Sue Howarth, University of Worcester
This is an essential guide to using social media to enhance teaching and learning in schools. It combines practical information on using all forms of social media for educational purposes and provides indispensable advice on how to tackle issues arising from social media use in the classroom.
Key topics include: using blogs, wikis, social media networks and podcasting, digital literacy and new modes of learning, digital participation, cyberbullying and understanding risk online.
This second edition includes:
· Reflective tasks in each chapter inviting you to critically consider important aspects of using social media in education.
· Expanded coverage of game-based learning and mobile learning.
· New examples tailored for use in primary and secondary schools.
· A website including additional resources and handouts c.
This is essential reading for anyone training to teach in schools, and experienced teachers seeking to improve their understanding of using social media for teaching in informed and appropriate ways.
A practical text to support teachers with using new technologies in their classrooms.
A useful discussion about the contoversy of whether to use or not use social media in the classroom.
Already reviewed - I received two copies!
This is a topic many students choose for their dissertations. The book is well-written and accessible with plenty of practical ideas underpinned by theoretical perspectives.
A useful text for all those who are developing their practice to include more social media.
A useful tool for new teachers who are trying to understand how to incorporate technology and media in the classroom, particularly given the nature and widespread use of mobile devices and social media platforms.
This is a good book for reference. The subject is current and could be seen as chalk and cheese. Those who use social media with learners get good results. Maybe those who don't use it don't fully understand how to use it? This book will help
Great book lots of new ideas to use in the classroom and what more importantly what not to do.
Social Media is the way forward and an excellent way to engage with students.
Very clear and concise. A good resource.
Clear and accessible - really useful
