May 6, 2016

Episode 98: Social Media - 3 Reasons to Make it a Priority for this Next School Year

Episode 98: Social Media - 3 Reasons to Make it a Priority for this Next School Year
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Episode 98: Social Media - 3 Reasons to Make it a Priority for this Next School Year

Where have you been? Come on … are you really afraid of social media? Hmmm?


I understand why you might have some fears, but that’s because the news conglomerates have convinced you that only bad comes from that evil social media. Their tales of w...

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Where have you been? Come on … are you really afraid of social media? Hmmm?

I understand why you might have some fears, but that’s because the news conglomerates have convinced you that only bad comes from that evil social media. Their tales of woe are just a minuscule aspect that can happen whereas so much more good comes from getting familiar with social media trappings.

The numbers show (listen to the podcast) that there is no doubt that billions of people are using social media which means that there is a great chance that all of your families, students, community members, and businesses are out there in the digital world.

Seth Godin, in his book Tribes, explains that the world is in need of leaders and that when individuals, groups, and organizations assume these roles, the word is spread between interconnected tribes. So, why can’t schools step-up and become the leaders?

That is exactlywhy you need to be there, but more specifically here are my...

3 Reasons Whyyou Need to Make Social Media a Priority for Next School Year

1. Connect

2. Tell

3. Learn

Listen tothe podcast and you will hear me explain my thoughts about these three words.

So get somepaper and a pencil and take some notes as to why it is time for you and yoursystem to embrace social media.

Thanks forlistening!

Have anawesome day!

Check- outthese resources:

The Social Media Examiner(Awesome blog, website and audio podcast)

So You have a TwitterAccount-Now What? By Jennifer Gonzalez

50Educators You Should Follow on Pinterest by Kasey Bell

What’sWorking Now Facebook Post Ideas by Kim Garst

Length: 22:55