TikTok in the Classroom: The Good, the Bad, and the In-Between
TikTok has quickly proven to be an invaluable educational tool, but there are both benefits and drawbacks that come with using the platform.
TikTok has quickly proven to be an invaluable educational tool, but there are both benefits and drawbacks that come with using the platform.
Social media poses a range of psychological risks, especially issues of body image. But there are practical steps K-12 educators can take to offset those risks.
The digital world can either serve as a confidence-enhancer or self-esteem-suppressor, depending on how it is used.
In order to teach engage kids in conversations about security, it’s necessary to go beyond a simple list of rules, the do’s and don’ts of cyber hygiene.
Kids today are technology-savvy, but they need to be guided in asking the right questions about the content they produce and consume.
Many students use cellphones during class to verify information. But when they use them to check social media or send videos to classmates, it can be frustrating and distracting.
If teachers want to use social media wisely in the classroom—either by teaching about it, or teaching with it—they’ll need to seriously think about why and how they’re doing ...