The rise of teachers on social media
Did you know that there are educators on social media who are having a big impact on the world? These influencers are using social media to share their ideas and connect with other educators and students. Over the last couple of years we have seen a substantial rise in the amount of teachers using social media as influencers. So why the sudden increase in social media usage among educators? Well, social media provides educators with a unique opportunity to connect with other educators and students from around the world. This connection can help them share ideas, resources, and best practices.
Why are teachers becoming influencers?
Teachers online on social networks are creating their own online brands and gaining a rapid following by sharing their teaching experiences, educational ideas and offering guidance to new teachers and those thinking about becoming teachers themselves.
The social media phenomenon has given educators a powerful way to connect with each other and create an online community of practice. This community is full of teachers who are willing to share their knowledge and expertise with others. When used effectively, social media can be a great tool for educators. Here are some of the ways that social media can be used in the classroom:
Teacher influencers - what are they posting?
When it comes to the content that teacher influencers are posting, it varies greatly. Some focus on specific education topics, while others post about a variety of topics related to education. However, one thing that all teacher influencers have in common is that they are passionate about education and want to share their knowledge with others.
Some of the most popular topics that teacher influencers post about include:
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Technology in the classroom
- Differentiated instruction
- Assessment
- Stories of their time in teaching
Why it's important to have teachers on social media
Teachers are one of the key role models in a young person's life, and therefore it’s important that they are a part of the social media conversation. In order for education to move forward, it’s essential that teachers share their knowledge and expertise with others.
By having teachers who are influencers and are promoting themselves in a positive and professional manner, they are leading by example. This is important because it will help to shape the social media conversation and make it more positive and productive. When students see their teachers using social media positively, it will encourage them to do the same.
Gabe Dannenbring - a teacher and influencer recently spoke to Meredith O'Conner on how having teachers on social media can create positive change which you can watch here.
What does the future hold for social media and education?
The future of social media in education is looking very bright. With the rise of teacher influencers, we are seeing a shift in the way that educators are using social media and this is having a positive impact on the world of education. As more and more educators begin to use social media, the possibilities are endless. We can only imagine what the future of social media in education will hold.
So, there you have it! We have given you the run down of the rise of teachers on social media and how this can help us create a brighter future. We hope you will join us on Spotlite – the fun and educational social media for young people. There, you will find tons of great content to keep you informed and entertained, as well as opportunities to connect with others from around the world and learn amazing things. What are you waiting for? Come join us on Spotlite today!