Social Media Training for K12 Schools
Does our school really need another social media channel? We are on Facebook; isn’t that enough? Schools need to be where the community is. Of course, that includes parents and grandparents. They are on Facebook. But where are your students? Have you asked them? It is always changing, but right now I believe Instagram is […]
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Veremis, L. (2015, April 14)Keeping kids safe and kind online.” Retrieved from http://www.weau.com EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) — From Facebook to Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest, social media sites are growing fast and evolving. For parents, that creates a struggle to navigate new territory and ensure their kids understand the risks and benefits of social media sites. […]
Read MoreSocial media is a place to celebrate ALL of our students. This includes the kids who are tall, short, curly-haired, redheaded, freckle-faced, elementary-aged, pre-teen, high schoolers, athletic and musical. But what about those students with special needs? How do we safely celebrate them? This question comes up at every school with whom I have contact. […]
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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 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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