1. Using Social Media to Improve
Classroom and School
Communications
Jason Neiffer
Doctoral Student, Curriculum & Instruction
the University of Montana
Curriculum Director
Montana Digital Academy
@techsavvyteach
30. Simple Rules
for Success
Social media presence should be
planned; messaging is important
Accurate, up-to-date information beats
out function; function beats out form
Unofficial presences are as important as
official channels
Student voice is as important as adult
voice
44. School Happening: School Photos:
Guest Speakers, Assemblies, Albums from School Events,
School Events, School Plays, Classroom Projects, Field
Graduation, Concerts, Sports Grips
Events
Encourage Engagement:
Video:
Fundraising, School Event
Clips from Events, Sports,
Announcement, Pro-Levy
Projects
Messages
Content?
45. Strategery
Make social media an assignment
for staff (or students); don’t
assume it will just get done
Accept social media as public
relations strategy
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50. Policy
Considerations
Clearly define who is responsible for
social media
Clearly define your channel(s) as the
official channel(s)
Consider asking rogue channels to label
themselves as unofficial