3. Why do we need to embrace Social Media?
"Students in the 21st century should have experience with and
develop skills around technological tools used in the classroom
and the world around them. Through this they will learn about
technology and learn through technology. In addition, they must be
able to select the most appropriate tools to address particular
needs."
From NCTE's Framework for 21st Century Curriculum and Assessment 2007
4. Why do we need to embrace Social Media?
“Just as media and technology are integrated in school and life in
the twenty-first century, skills related to media use (both critical
analysis and production of media) are integrated throughout the
standards.."
(From Common Core State Standards) 2011
5. Why do we need to embrace Social Media?
“To promote student learning through the use of mobile learning
devices and social media in instruction that further prepares
students to be active, constructive participants in the highly
connected world in which they already live and will soon work.."
(From NASSP Position Statement on Using Mobile and Social Technologies
in school) 2011