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Is Generative AI The Most-Wanted Cyberbully?

By Dr. Kecia Ray Published 22 August 23

Educators need to be aware of how generative AI is being used in cyberbullying

What is Threads and What Are Educators Saying About It?

By Erik Ofgang Published 12 July 23

Meta’s new app, Threads, has been a major success but will educators move from Twitter?

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Why I Ignore Social Media (Mostly): Advice for School Leaders

By Michael Gaskell Published 24 May 23

Don’t let social media lead you into its toxic swamps

Learning

Are Educators Leaving Twitter?

By Erik Ofgang Published 19 December 22

Leaving Twitter or staying has become a complex decision for many educators, as has picking potential replacements

Learning

How School Social Media Accounts Put Student Privacy at Risk

By Erik Ofgang Published 30 November 22

New student privacy research shows that school social media accounts have posted millions of photos of students and other identifiable information, which might be dangerous

Cyber Security

When Students Use Social Media As A Source

By Erik Ofgang Published 8 November 22

Use of social media as a research tool among students continues to increase

Learning

How to Teach With Social Media

By Erik Ofgang Published 7 November 22

Teaching with social media can foster connection and build engagement when done correctly, research shows.

Learning

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Best Free Social Networks/Media Sites for Education

By Diana Restifo Published 19 April 22

These top social networking/media sites are free, easy to use, and offer rich opportunities for educators and students to network, create, share and learn with each other.

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