Social Media Today

The University of Iowa offers a course over social media called Social Media Today, where students learn about the history of the medium and how to effectively use it as a tool for communication. The class recently received general education credit and could benefit students from all majors. Instructor Kyle Moody and student Rishabh Jain talk about the class and the impact it has for students.

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From: University of Iowa

Related topics : benefits of social media for university students / social media today / social media courses / social media education for students

Using Social Media In Language Classroom : Benefits, Challenges, and Suggested Activities

This video was created in June 2015 by Vinna Veronica (11412039) for "Current Issues in Global Education" subject.

Visit us: English Education Business

http://inggris.petra.ac.id/curriculum/english-for-business-e-biz/

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From: eeb ED

Related topics : benefits of using social media in education / benefits of using social media for business

How to Incorporate Events and Social Media into your Business Strategy

Events are great for business of any size. They are a great opportunity to meet, educated, engage, and bond with your customers. In this #SocialSixty panel, learn how events can benefit your business and how to use social media to ensure event success. 

Joining us on this panel is: 

- Mark Walker, Content & Social Marketing Manager at Eventbrite

- Emma Andrews, National Educator at Vega

- Melissa Loomans, Community and Events Manager at FreshBooks 

During this panel, make sure to...

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From: Hootsuite

Related topics : benefits of using social media for business / social media strategy

Embrace The Social Media Generation | Maisie Brown | TEDxJacksonWomen

Parents and educators have spent a lot of time and energy wringing their hands over the downsides of social media. What about the benefits? A generation hungry for positive change is focused on using technology to make change happen.

Maisie Brown is a 15-year-old freshman at Jim Hill High School where she is enrolled in the International Baccalaureate program.

She was named a Duke TIP scholar and National Honor Society member. Maisie is a classically trained pianist. Recently, she wrote an...

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From: TEDx Talks

Related topics : social media education for parents / benefits of using social media in education

2015-Transforming Learning Through a Professional Learning Network -Jimmy Casas

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Shared notes: http://goo.gl/BBuUBH

The purpose of this session is to demonstrate the benefits of transforming the role of today’s educators from a traditional isolated learner to a connected learner through the use of Social Media tools and a Professional Learning Network. This session will reveal the positive impact of social media and enable participants to leave with new understandings and skills to become lead learners who transform learning spaces in today’s wide...

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From: Illinois Computing Educators

Related topics : impact of social and professional network / new social media tools / benefits of using social media in education

Responsible Social Media Seminar (2nd Cut)

A seminar taking place at Monroe High School with the Lotus Leaf Class.

In the seminar, Ronald Benore Jr. & Deputy Joe Hammond present the topic of Social Media Behavior and discuss the effects/scenarios with the students.

The purpose of this seminar is to reflect on the concept of social media and how it effects the lives of our youths if it is used in dangerous or harmful ways. This seminar is also used for the youths' benefit to prevent such scenarios in this presentation...

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From: benjaminestep0327

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A Career Changer's Guide to Navigating UC Berkeley Extension and the Job Search Process

Get an orientation to the benefits of continuing education, and gain an understanding of the specific opportunities that exist at UC Berkeley Extension. Learn to think strategically about your academic experience, and get expert advice from a career services specialist, including the importance of joining professional societies, tips on how best to use social media and best practices for a successful job search. Watch Extension students talk about their specific experiences, how they navigated...

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From: UC Berkeley Extension

Related topics : social media job search / benefits of using social media in education / social media specialist job profile

Perspectives on Social Media

Teens of all ages discuss the benefits and the disadvantages of the Internet. Use this video in your classroom in conjunction with the lesson plan, Digital Life 102: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/educ...

For video discussion questions, visit: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/sites/default/files/uploads/classroom_curriculum/edu-vd_9-12_perspectivesonsocialmedia.pdf

This video is licensed under Creative Commons: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b.... Please contact Common Sense Media with...

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From: Common Sense Education

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