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Social media facebook, twitter & Pinterst
Facebook is one of the best social media options for school because it allows simple, fast and easy communication between group members.
More and more, professors are actually using this resource as a way of forming an interactive online environment outside of the classroom. Students and professors can bounce ideas and questions off one another in one location. It also allows users to create events which can be beneficial for students in the classroom as well as in clubs and organizations on campus.
Twitter allows users to search for many different topics and areas as a researching search engine. For example, you can hashtag anything and see the results for your specific search. A search within Twitter can also bring up experts in a given field as well as news articles for referencing. Twitter's organizational structure makes it an effective tool for connecting with students and others online. Twitter serves as a great resource to get help. It also serves as a support group whenever your struggling with a difficult task or topic. There is no cost or the application, and it is free to download.
Pinterest is a great resource for students who are visual learners. Students can use Pinterest as a search engine to bring up infographics as well as links to expert blogs. Organize and categorize information you like by "pinning" it onto a "board" for easy access It is easy to navigate and free to use too.
Social Media isn't just for keeping track of your family and friends anymore. Learn how you can use it for school today.