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 * Social Media Tools **

__Important note__:
==== We are working on a school policy in regards to the use of social media as a communication tool between students and teachers. Please feel free to use these tools and learn about them, but we would like to hold off on promoting these tools for teacher/student interaction ====

** Twitter **
[|www.twitter.com] Twitter can be a great tool for teachers to stay connected to students and more importantly for students to stay connected and engaged Just one of the benefits of using Twitter in class is that it gives YOU, THE TEACHER, the opportunity to teach students about creating a safe and responsible brand. If you would like to know more about Twitter and how it is used click [|here] (If link is broken, the web address is http://www.explania.com/en/channels/technology/detail/what-is-twitter)

Resources to help you use Twitter as an instructional tool:

Edmodo
[|www.edmodo.com] This has a Facebook look and appeal to students, view it as the Facebook for Educators! Edmodo is regarded as a social networking site for teachers and students. It provides a free and secure social learning space for a class to connect and collaborate. Teachers and students can post messages, discuss topics, assign and grade class work, and share digital content such as links, pictures, videos, documents and presentations.

Resources to help you use Edmodo as an instructional tool: