We all know the power of social media. It helps spread the word, whether true or not, it connects us to a broader community, it changes our concept of privacy, and much more! Social media has also been known to take over our lives and sap our time. When used correctly, however, social media offers the chance to connect with a wider audience and community of professionals.
Using social media such as Twitter and Pinterest for professional reasons provides educators the opportunity to expand the professional learning community (PLC) and to collaborate with educators across the nation and the world. When used correctly, social media has the ability to help expand the base of knowledge and support to help better their teaching. If not carefully monitored, however, social media can take over your life. It is important to determine your need and to find the platform that best meets that need.
Using social media such as Twitter and Pinterest for professional reasons provides educators the opportunity to expand the professional learning community (PLC) and to collaborate with educators across the nation and the world. When used correctly, social media has the ability to help expand the base of knowledge and support to help better their teaching. If not carefully monitored, however, social media can take over your life. It is important to determine your need and to find the platform that best meets that need.
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