by GDC Team | Media Fluency
Media literacy has become a more important consideration in our children’s futures than ever. It behooves educators to be familiar with media’s role in our changing world. Media is here to stay as a main component of how society shares information across a... 
by Lee Watanabe Crockett | Social Media
Twitter can be an exceptional learning tool. In today’s classroom, the prospect of using social media in learning gets kids excited. Learning using social media can be effective and enjoyable. These Twitter-based classroom activities will show you how.... 
by Lee Watanabe Crockett | Social Media
We fully expect our kids and our students to adhere to social media privacy terms with due diligence. Part of this is reading the terms and conditions portion of any network they sign up for. But when those conditions are presented as dozens of pages of jargon written... 
by Lee Watanabe Crockett | Social Media
What is it about the social media landscape that grabs everyone’s attention? It’s about connection, communication, collaboration, and more. The social media tools that classrooms have been using like Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest are the obvious... by Lee Watanabe Crockett | Social Media
It’s no secret that social media can be a great tool for teaching and learning in the digital age. Learning should be fun, and social media learning with Twitter can be exactly that. And what’s more, teachers are harnessing Twitter’s power more and... 
by Lee Watanabe Crockett | Social Media
For a teacher, trying to come up with creative ways to teach your students can sometimes be a challenge. Thankfully there are some easy ways to spark creative thinking in your classroom. How about exploring some education Pinterest boards for some cool stuff? Whether... 
by Lee Watanabe Crockett | Social Media
Pinterest is an online tool that allows users to create online pin boards. Blog posts, photos, posters and more can be “pinned”, shared and followed. So what does this have to do with learning? Pinterest learning ideas involve two things students love: social... 
by Lee Watanabe Crockett | Social Media
The image-heavy social media platform Pinterest isn’t just for making pretty digital tack boards filled with DIY projects and delicious food recipes. Pinterest is a great educational tool for teachers, homeschool parents, and other educators around the world.... 
by Lee Watanabe Crockett | Social Media
Did you know it’s possible for students to use social media as a classroom research tool? Over the years social media has evolved from being a mere communication platform where people can connect with their long-time friends. It has matured into a platform where... ![How the Role of Social Media Fits in Job Searching [Infographic]](https://i0.wp.com/globaldigitalcitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/job-searching.jpg?resize=1024%2C512&ssl=1)
by Lee Watanabe Crockett | Global Digital Citizen
The number of employers searching social media accounts has increased 500% in the last decade. Click to tweet Via Rawhide.org Only decades ago the social media we have now was only an idea. Fast forward to today—now it’s a pervasive part of most people’s... 