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Social media refers to the means of interactions among people in which they create, share, and exchange information and ideas in virtual communities and networks.  (wikipedia) 

^ Ahlqvist, Toni; Bäck, A., Halonen, M., Heinonen, S (2008). "Social media road maps exploring the futures triggered by social media". VTT Tiedotteita - Valtion Teknillinen Tutkimuskeskus (2454): 13. - 

SOURCE: www.slideshare.net/mzkagan/what-is-social-media-now

SOURCE: www.slideshare.net/mzkagan/what-is-social-media-now

SOURCE: www.slideshare.net/mzkagan/what-is-social-media-now

More than two thirds two thirds of CanadiansCanadians who use the internet are regular social are regular social media usersmedia users, And nearly two nearly two thirdsthirds of social media users in Canada check their feeds check their feeds dailydaily.

      MEDIA TECHNOLOGY MONITOR 2013

96% of K-12 students with internet access report using social networking technologies

       TECHNOLOGY TECHNOLOGY

DOMINATESDOMINATES THE LIVES OF 8-18 8-18 YEARSYEARS, WITH THESE GROUPS SPENDING AN AVERAGEAVERAGE OF 7- 7-1/2 HOURS 1/2 HOURS A DAY DAY ON SOME FORM OF DIGITAL MEDIA AND ENTERTAINMENT.

96% of K-12 students with internet access report using social networking technologies

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FOR STUDENTSFOR STUDENTS......SOCIAL SOCIAL MEDIA MEDIA ISIS USED INUSED IN EVERYDAY EVERYDAY INTERACTIONINTERACTION

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LIKE SERIOUSLY,

LIKE SERIOUSLY,

IT’S USED

IT’S USED

EVERYWHERE!!!

EVERYWHERE!!!

KIDSKIDS ARE LEADINGLEADING THE WORLD’S TRANSITION TO TRANSITION TO DIGITAL MEDIADIGITAL MEDIA. THIS IS IN PART BECAUSE KIDS HAVEN’T SPENT YEARS GETTING USED TO ANYTHING ELSE.

      GENERATION M2: MEDIA IN THE LIVES OF 8-TO-18 YEARS OLDS KAISER FAMILY FOUNDATION JANURAY 2010 

` 59%59% OF STUDENTSSTUDENTS WHO USE SOCIAL USE SOCIAL

NETWORKING TALK ABOUT EDUCATION NETWORKING TALK ABOUT EDUCATION TOPICS ONLINE, WITH 50%50% TALKING SPECIFICALLY ABOUT HOMEWORK.HOMEWORK.

“we are the digital immigrants – we are the ones who are basically transforming our lives to deal with social media; whereas these students don’t know anything different,”

  Wayne Leavey TDSB principal,  2013 Global News Interview.

37% 37% OF TEENS HAVE CELLULAR PHONESCELLULAR PHONES, OF THAT 27%27% HAVE SMARTPHONESSMARTPHONES. ALSO, 87% 87% OF TEENS HAVE THE ABILITY TO TAKE PICTURESPICTURES ON THEIR PHONES. 10 Things to Know About How Teens Use Technology Kristen Purcell Jul 10, 2013 at ACT Enrollment Planners Conference, Pew Internet.

IF YOU HAVEN’T GOT ON THE TRAIN, DON’T WORRY, YOU WILL EVENTUALLY!

SOSO…..…..WHAT WHAT DOES THAT DOES THAT MEAN FOR MEAN FOR US? US?

How do we create rich we create rich learning environments learning environments that meet the needs of diverse needs of diverse learnerslearners, and what what social social media tools media tools are most appropriate for supporting that learning?

SOCIAL MEDIA IMPACTS: LEARNING

SOCIAL MEDIA IMPACTS: COLLABORATION

SOCIAL MEDIA IMPACTS: ENGAGEMENT

SOCIAL MEDIA IMPACTS: ATTENDANCE

SOCIAL MEDIA IMPACTS: ACHIEVEMENT

Electronic communication and social media can be effective when used cautiously and professionally.  They serve a range of purposes, from helping students and parents/guardians access assignments and resources related to classroom studies to connecting with classrooms in other communities and countries.

THE ONTARIO COLLEGE OF TEACHERS.  PROFESSIONAL ADVISORY: USE OF COMMUNICATION AND SOCIAL MEDIA.  ONTARIO COLLEGE OF TEACHERS, 2011. PRINT.

Electronic communication and social media can be effective when used cautiously and professionally.  They serve a range of purposes, from helping students and parents/guardians access assignments and resources related to classroom studies to connecting with classrooms in other communities and countries.

THE ONTARIO COLLEGE OF TEACHERS.  PROFESSIONAL ADVISORY: USE OF COMMUNICATION AND SOCIAL MEDIA.  ONTARIO COLLEGE OF TEACHERS, 2011. PRINT.

Social media also fosters the ability to collaborate, and instant feedback on ideas, pictures, and projects that are posted via social media can help all students, including those with special needs or developmental disabilities, to gain more confidence.

SOURCES: MASTERSINSPECIALEDUCATION.COM

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 PORTLAND, OREGAN SOCIAL MEDIA PILOT

TARGETED RESULTS FOR A SOCIAL MEDIA STRATEGY:

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT

SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT

ATTENDANCE

SOURCE MASHABLE.COM , EDSOME.COM

• ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT

• SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT

• ATTENDANCE

• SOURCE MASHABLE.COM , EDSOME.COM

PORTLAND, OREGAN SOCIAL MEDIA PILOT

• 20% OF STUDENTS SCHOOL-WIDE WERE COMPLETING ASSIGNMENTS FOR NO CREDIT

• GRADES WENT UP BY MORE THAN 50%

• CHRONIC ABSENTEEISM WAS REDUCED BY 1/3

• SOURCE MASHABLE.COM , EDSOME.COM

PORTLAND, OREGAN SOCIAL MEDIA PILOT

HOW ARE HOW ARE SCHOOLS SCHOOLS … … USING USING SOCIAL SOCIAL MEDIAMEDIA? ?

EXAMPLES OF SOCIAL MEDIA IN THE CLASSROOM

HELLO SOCIAL HELLO SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY MEDIA POLICY

CAN I HELP CAN I HELP YOU? YOU?

OH MY OH MY PRIVACY! PRIVACY!

As educators it’s important to evolve as technology and social media change the way students learn.

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