How to Protect Students From Fake News

For those raised in the information age, life without the internet is no life at all. It is often a primary focus of a teen’s day (75% of teens are online several...

15 Top Educators to Follow on Twitter in 2017

Teachers and educators can follow these 15 inspirational educators on Twitter...

Teaching Students Good Digital Citizenship

Instilling the principles of good digital citizenship can help students become smart,...

Teens, Social Media, and Narcissism

Recent studies have confirmed a sharp increase in narcissism in the past...

How Does Social Media Slang Affect Learning?

The rampant use of social media/texting slang by teenagers is largely due...

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Pokemon Go is the Future
By Adam Gutierrez on July 22, 2016
Pokemon Go is proving to be more than just a fad, and these new apps have the power to transform learning in and outside the...
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Play Nice! How to Promote Digital Inclusion and Stop Cyberbullying
By Marian Oswald on May 18, 2016
Technological advancements have provided educators with a number of tools and opportunities they didn’t have five, 10, or 50 years ago. With live video streaming,...
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December 2015 Question of the Month
By Leah Levy on January 21, 2016
If there’s one thing we here at Edudemic know is true, it’s that teachers are heroes. Sure, you might not wear a cape, and you’d...
November 2015 Question of the Month
By Leah Levy on December 7, 2015
If flipped learning is a trend, it’s one with a considerable amount of staying power – and one that has the potential to fundamentally change...
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Edudemic’s Question of the Month: October Recap
By Leah Levy on November 17, 2015
If we know one thing about teachers, it’s this: you guys sure are a creative lot. Whether you’re outfitting your walls with colorful decorations, gamifying...
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Edudemic’s Question of the Month: September Recap
By Leah Levy on October 7, 2015
September sent teachers all across the nation back to the front of the room. That of course meant a return to Pinterest, too. To teachers...
Edudemic’s Question of the Month: July Recap
By Leah Levy on August 11, 2015
If you couldn’t tell, we’re on a teacherpreneur kick here at Edudemic – and given the response to our article on the subject, it seems...
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Edudemic’s Question of the Month: March Recap
By Amanda Ronan on May 28, 2015
Implementing new technology in the classroom can be difficult. It’s not all that different from adopting a brand new curriculum. Teachers need time to explore...
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Edudemic’s Question of the Month: February Recap
By Amanda Ronan on April 20, 2015
We know that some educators out there are tech gurus, always championing the use of the latest and greatest resources. On the other hand, many...
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25 Ways to Get the Most Out of Twitter
By Pamela DeLoatch on April 19, 2015
Imagine being able to connect with one hundred million people anytime you want. With that many people on Twitter each day (and that’s not counting...
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Teachers: Embrace Twitter for Professional Development
By Denise Scavitto on April 17, 2015
This is a reprint of a piece Denise originally wrote for us in 2008, updated to reflect the latest and greatest Twitter know-how. I created...
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30 Innovative Ways to Use Twitter In the Classroom
By Pamela DeLoatch on April 11, 2015
Do you use Twitter in your classroom as part of your lesson plans? If not, don’t worry—you’re not alone. Although 80% of K-12 teachers do have social...
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Every Teacher’s Must Have Guide to Facebook
By Pamela DeLoatch on April 8, 2015
Want to connect with your students in and out of the classroom? Consider bringing Facebook into your class as a collaborative tool. We all know...
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How to Use Twitter for Teaching and Learning
By Pamela DeLoatch on April 7, 2015
Are you an educator who is thinking about taking the plunge into using Twitter in your classroom? Many of us think of Twitter as a...
How to Integrate Live Tweets Into Your Presentation
By Pamela DeLoatch on March 31, 2015
Outside of the classroom, Twitter is huge, with 284 million users logging in each month from around the globe. Each one of those users follows...
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6 Ways Social Media Can Change Your Classroom
By Amanda Ronan on March 24, 2015
Remember when schools had policies outlawing cell phones in the classroom? Teachers used to tell students, “Keep it in your locker, in your backpack, in...
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Twitter 101: 5-Step Guide for Social Media in Education
By Sarah Muthler on March 11, 2015
If you aren’t using Twitter, chances are that you’re reluctant to adopt new technology. Or maybe you’ve used Twitter for years to keep up with...
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The Best Taco Stops at SXSWedu
By Leah Levy on March 9, 2015
It’s a rainy day here in Austin — and by that I mean, I think I just saw my neighbor floating down the street on...
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Social Media in the Classroom: 16 Resources for 2015
By Joy Nelson on February 3, 2015
Social media is a powerful tool for keeping in touch with friends, getting coupons and deals from your favorite businesses, and seeing what your favorite...
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How to Use Social Media as a Learning Tool
By Edudemic Staff on January 12, 2015
Social media is an ingrained part of today’s society. Our students are constantly on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and likely many sites we’re not hip enough...