Using Social Media In The Classroom: A Best Practice Guide

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A book for every teacher's bookshelf This book gives a comprehensive overview of the tools & 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 & trainee teachers whatever their subject'
- Sue Howarth University of Worcester This is an essential guide to using social media to enhance teaching & learning in schools It combines practical information on using all forms of social media for educational purposes & 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 & podcasting digital literacy & new modes of learning digital participation cyberbullying & 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 & mobile learning New examples tailored for use in primary & secondary schools A website including additional resources & handouts can be found at studysagepubcompoore 2e This is essential reading for anyone training to teach in schools & experienced teachers seeking to improve their understanding of using social media for teaching in informed & appropriate ways