social media in schools @ blackfoot etc
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Using Social Media to Improve Classroom and School
CommunicationsJason Neiffer
Doctoral Student, Curriculum & Instructionthe University of Montana
@techsavvyteach
http://www.workshophandouts.com/blackfootsocialmedia
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Ignoring social media means shutting down a potentially massive channel of communication to parents, community members and tax payers!
Social media presence should be planned; messaging is important
Accurate, up-to-date information beats our function; function beats out form
Unofficial presences are as important as official channels
Student voice is as important as adult voice
Simple Rulesfor Success
Options
Blogging Platforms:EduBlogs, KidBlogs, Blogger,
Blog.com, TypePad, Jux, Tumblr, Posterous, Weebly,
LiveJournal
Serverside Content Management Systems (CMS):Wordpress, Joomla, Drupal,
PHP Nuke
Simple:Coded website, School Wires
Other Platforms:Wikispaces, Google Sites
Content?
School Happening:Guest Speakers, Assemblies, School Events, School Plays, Graduation, Concerts, Sports
Events
School Photos:Albums from School Events,
Classroom Projects, Field Grips
Video:Clips from Events, Sports,
Projects
Encourage Engagement:Fundraising, School Event Announcement, Pro-Levy
Messages
Strategery
Make social media an assignment for staff (or students); don’t assume it will just get doneAccept social media as public relations stategy