Social media

A new report from Stanford University has found that young people experience difficulties when it comes to evaluating information they find online. Teacher chats with the study's co-author Sarah McGrew.

Recognising the social impact of Snapchat, a team of researchers from the University of New England’s School of Education conducted a research project to find out more about the ways that the media is used by young people and its influence in schools.

Teacher talks to University of New England academics Dr Jennifer Charteris and Dr Sue Gregory about their research that looks at the impact of the messaging app Snapchat in education settings, and how schools are responding to issues such as cyber bullying and sexting.

Teacher chats to John Burns in China about creating a school social media presence and showcasing teaching and learning via Twitter.

How and why are educators using Twitter? New research from the US provides some interesting insights.

Selena Woodward from Flinders University explains how using social media to create networks and connect with peers has influenced her practice.

How many of your colleagues are using ICT in the classroom? Is social media a commonly used teaching tool in Australia? Find out in today’s Teacher infographic.

Three years ago, Kavita Gupta decided to change her method of instruction. Here, she discusses how a three-pronged approach to student engagement has proved beneficial.

The 21st Century challenges leaders to perform in very different ways. Here, find out how some school leaders are embracing the digital age.