Social Media in the Classroom

 Social media in the classroom can cause quite a conversation. Decorah Community School District does allow the use of social media and other telecommunications to promote and enhance learning in the classroom. They do require employees and students to sign an acceptable use policy. 

Student Use of Social Media

One way to incorporate the use of social media into the classroom is by creating a classroom-centered account, allowing parents and family only to have access. This allows for home-school connection to occur, but still maintains some level of privacy. Many classrooms have a "star student" or one student that acts as a leader in some way for the week. This student could be in charge of posting to the social media platform throughout the week to keep followers informed of what's been happening in the classroom. 

Teacher Use of Social Media

Teachers can also be the one in command when it comes to a classroom-based social media platform. This could be how they communicate what students are learning in the classroom, as well as upcoming events to remember. I have seen teachers use their social media platform in replacement of a more traditional paper newsletter that summarizes what has been happening within the classroom.