EDUC 231 — Social Media in the K-12 Classroom
This course explores the latest social media applications and the role they play in educational settings. Social media has the ability to increase our knowledge and reach outside of the classroom walls. Both educators and students can benefit from the perspectives of many, not just those in front of us. Students will experience an immersive learning environment via popular social media platforms online and learn practical ways to tell their story while building their professional network. Global connections, security, ethics and privacy issues will also be explored. This course is part of an approved set of courses that fulfill the requirements leading to the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) Endorsement for Technology Specialist. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are required.