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25 Social Networks/Media Sites for Education

By David Kapuler last updated

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Share the (True) News with BBC iReporter

By TL Editors published

BBC iReporter is a browser-based, choose-your-own-adventure game where you experience your first day on the job on the news agency's social media team.

Classroom Tools
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Lifelong Learning with Social Bookmarking Tools and Apps

By Shelly Terrell published

Social bookmarking helps students visualize and personalize their learning in boards, magazines, or walls!

Classroom Tools
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"Bad News" Provides Clever Game to Teach Kids About Fake News

By TL Editors published

Bad News is a short web- and text-based game that highlights how Twitter and other social media are used to propagate fake news.

Classroom Tools
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ISTE NEWS: FreshGrade Launches ‘FreshGrade Next’

By TL Editors published

FreshGrade Next combines elements of lesson planners, portfolios, communication systems and gradebooks into a unified experience.

Lesson Plans
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NewsFeed Defenders Game Gets Kids Hooked on Journalism

By TL Editors published

The game's aim is to help students understand the essential qualities of good journalism, how news goes viral, and common tactics employed in news to deceive or manipulate reads.

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A Guide to Sharing Positive Education Stories in Social Media

By Lisa Nielsen published

Accessibility
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5 Questions to Ask Yourself to Make Accessible Social Media Photos

By Lisa Nielsen published

Below are five questions to ask yourself when creating alt text:

Social Media
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Facebook Mentorship Program Supports Educators

By Lisa Nielsen published

Members of groups using this feature can offer or find support.

Learning
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Biblionasium Social Reading Site Earns Top Ratings From Educators

By TL Editors published

Biblionasium is a social network that allows students to log books, review them, and share or recommend them to fellow kid readers.

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