Social Media Training for K12 Schools
We hope your school is using social media to celebrate their students! We have found that over 99% of comments provided are positive. Truly, there is so much good that comes out of an active social media presence for schools! But what about that fewer than 1% of comments that might be negative – or […]
Read MoreOne look around a gym full of people at any school event, and what do you see? All eyes on the athletes on the court? The full attention going to the cute kids on the stage? Probably not. Some siblings are playing games on a phone. Some parents are tweeting score updates; other students are […]
Read MoreSocial media can help improve school spirit, keep parents and community members informed, and celebrate all of the awesome things your students are doing each and every day. But did you know about these three side effects of using social media to tell your district’s story. 1. You attract top talent. New teachers, coaches, and […]
Read MoreSpreiter, J. (2015, February 5).Schools Going Social.” Retrieved from http://www.weau.com EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU)– Teachers and students are spending less time at the chalkboard and more time on social media. By breaking down walls and raising spirits, schools are going social. Andrea North is a social media expert. She started her business, #SocialSchool4EDU, after she saw […]
Read MoreDon’t have time for social media? You have hundreds of “reporters” in your school. They are called students! Here are 7 Ways to get them involved in telling your story (inside and outside of the classroom). 1. Develop a customized hashtag (#GoCrickets or #LakerPride) and encourage your students to use it in their social media […]
Read MoreSpreiter, J. (2014, December 12). Rising concern for kids’ use on apps, like “Yik Yak.” Retrieved from http://www.weau.com EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) — One of the biggest criticisms of social media sites and applications is their ability to feed cyber-bullying. Experts say kids download apps, like Yik Yak, without their parents even knowing, and then some […]
Read MoreLast week I got the chance to conduct my first social media workshop for teachers. So much fun – 10 different school districts, 13 attendees, tons of great questions and ideas, but most of all a great learning opportunity for me! I’ve learned so much in my 1300 plus posts that I’ve done for schools […]
Read MoreIf you had to name just one physical location in your community as the hub – the place where there is constant activity, and where people young and old come together – where would that be? My guess is in most cases, you would say the school! With daily educational classes, weekly athletic events, and […]
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Brown, C. (2014, November 26). Follow This: New Auburn Positive About Social Media. Retrieved from http://www.chippewa.com Andrea North of New Auburn is trying to change the way people think about and use social media. “There’s a lot of negativity out there,” she said. Unfortunately, that negativity can spread very fast. From cyberbullying to violent videos, […]
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Last week, I was lucky enough to find myself back in a 7th grade English classroom at Chippewa Falls Middle School in north central Wisconsin. Yes, I said lucky! I have a confession to make. I loved school. I loved elementary, junior high, high school, undergrad, and graduate school. I was as competitive in school […]
Read MoreWith #SocialSchool4EDU's Membership Program, we train your staff to be social media storytellers so you can stand out from other schools, celebrate your students and staff, and reach thousands in your community every day.
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