Artificial Intelligence (AI) consists of the ability of a computer to implement tasks commonly performed by human beings. The recent widespread rise of applications like ChatGPT, ChatbotAI, and more made this technology even more present. Social media already use AI-based systems, but in the near future, such interconnection is set to be even stronger. Not …
As teachers, we have all realized at some point or another that building classroom community and fostering friendly relationships among students is as vital as classroom management. A friendly atmosphere allows students to express their views and individuality freely without feeling that they will be judged. Social media can be helpful tools in the hands …
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Active use of social media enhances students’ achievements. Social media can be used in different ways. Let’s consider the main options. Social media as an interactive textbook A subject-based group on social media can serve as an additional textbook. Working in it is easy and simple: students can share completed assignments and write comments in …
Social media offers a series of advantages and benefits to children, as long as they are not used excessively and when online interactions with friends are just an extension of real-life relationships and do not replace them. However, social media can sometimes be a trap; if children are not careful, they can find themselves in …
Here it is, we are launching the e-learning module for secondary school teachers! With the SubscribED project, we wanted to give you the possibility to create and use content adapted to your pedagogical objectives and the specific needs of your students, thanks to using social media. Our e-learning module gives teachers the knowledge and skills …
Image from Canva Despite its reputation as a controversial medium for young folks, TikTok has become a tool that people of all ages use to seek or share information about a wide variety of topics in a creative and entertaining fashion through short and engaging formats. Exemplifying “edutainment” and enabling spontaneous micro-learning, the application, which …
2023 has just started and new social media tendencies are already emerging. We all know that social media change very fast. This means that working with them – within and outside the classroom – requires always being updated. An article published by Higher Education Marketing Solutions on 11 January 2023 revealed the main trends for …
Picture this: you enter the classroom, lesson plan in-hand, all the materials are ready, your students are waiting for the lesson to begin. You have made up your mind to try something new today, something you’ve been flirting with for some time now. In your computer, everything is ready; TikTok is on a browser tab, …
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Nowadays, we are witnessing a comprehensive mass popularity of social networks in all areas of life. Education is not an exception. However, the value of social networks for learning and development has not yet been sufficiently appreciated, since traditionally social networks have been considered as an environment for spending free time and entertainment. However, in …
The majority of us are familiar with fun and conversational acronyms, but these days social media words can look a bit like alphabet soup. Day by day social media acronyms are becoming more normal. IKR – I know, right? It’s crazy. Don’t worry; you are still a cool teacher if you aren’t sure what all …
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