If social media isn't bad, why do we exclude students from becoming our "friends"? By excluding students from our page, aren't we inherently telling them there is something wrong with social media?
The possibilities for social media tools in the classroom are vast. In the hands of the right teacher, they can be used to engage students in creative ways, encourage collaboration and inspire discussion among even soft-spoken students. But we've already made our case for why teachers should consider using social media in their classrooms. What about the how?