Social Media in the Classroom

On this episode we talk about teaching practices and the idea that social media has a place in the classroom. We discuss our views of pedagogy (the art, science, and even craft of teaching), classroom power and dynamics between educators and students, and the politics of education. Why aren’t educators turning to social media in the classroom? Can social media result in more classroom engagement, exposure to our social world, and, even, democratize the learning process? It’s ambitious. But is it totally out of the realm of the possible? We tend to think not. For an example of some of the practical benefits, as well as the challenges, of using social media in the classroom see: We thank Gabrielle Giguere, singer, songwriter, artist extraordinaire, and all-around great person, for letting us play some tracks off of Her Harbour’s album ‘ Go Gently Into The Night ’. You can find Her Habour on: Bandcamp: | Facebook: | Twitter: | Website: Concluding thought: Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself. ― John Dewey -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow , , and on Twitter and Facebook for the best in indie podcasts. Listen More. Listen Indie. If you enjoy podcasts and need a better way to find, review, and share shows you love check-out Podknife at . For updates on the new shows added to the Podknife database and for a featured podcast of the day, follow . Podknife: Podcast reviews for everyone. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you enjoyed this episode, we strongly urge you to make a donation to the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund and/or the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation. Please help continue Gord's charitable & activist work. He left us with memories and a lifetime of music to enjoy. Helping the causes he cared about is the best way we can thank him now.

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Social Media in the Classroom is an episode from Semi-Intellectual Musings by Diskurs Productions.

This episode is 89:35 long.

This episode was published on Mar 11, 2018.

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