Creating Connections: Using Social Media to Form Classroom Communities

Start Date

11-11-2016 11:45 AM

End Date

11-11-2016 12:30 PM

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Students who feel part of a classroom community have demonstrated higher satisfaction and retention, but sometimes that community is hard to create when there is a lot of material to cover or in online classes. Social media can be used to engage your students outside of the classroom, but often faculty are wary of blending personal and professional relationships, worried about confidentiality, or are uncertain how the various options can be used. We will provide strategies for alleviating worry and avoiding pitfalls, as well as share examples of how to use social media effectively for building community.

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Nov 11th, 11:45 AM Nov 11th, 12:30 PM

Creating Connections: Using Social Media to Form Classroom Communities

Students who feel part of a classroom community have demonstrated higher satisfaction and retention, but sometimes that community is hard to create when there is a lot of material to cover or in online classes. Social media can be used to engage your students outside of the classroom, but often faculty are wary of blending personal and professional relationships, worried about confidentiality, or are uncertain how the various options can be used. We will provide strategies for alleviating worry and avoiding pitfalls, as well as share examples of how to use social media effectively for building community.