Transcript of PCETSocialMedia

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What do you think of social media in education? 1:32pm, Weds, Sep 17, 2014 by Mandy

A double ended sword. + helpful to gain access to everyone if need to be for online discussions or help 1:33pm, Weds, Sep 17, 2014 by Bethany Elias

It can be a fantastic tool to engage learners who struggle with the more traditional methods of delivery. 1:33pm, Weds, Sep 17, 2014 by Deb

It can be a great tool for keeping in touch with students outside schools and feeding them information not covered in the lesson. 1:33pm, Weds, Sep 17, 2014 by Aled

A engaging tool + a distraction 1:33pm, Weds, Sep 17, 2014 by Dave-wyn

- Slander and moaning can impact people's learning greatly, and in turn affect their employability. 1:34pm, Weds, Sep 17, 2014 by Bethany Elias

I think it can be very helpful for helping to communicate with students. But with the ease of access, you have to be careful what you post. 1:34pm, Weds, Sep 17, 2014 by Sophie

I think it can be an efficient tool for students to interact regarding upcoming lessons, assignments etc. 1:34pm, Weds, Sep 17, 2014 by Mike Rutherford

I think social media can be great for keeping in contact, but it can be used in a negative way. 1:35pm, Weds, Sep 17, 2014 by Rebecca

It can be excellent if used correctly. I think it can be used to enhance the overall learning experience. 1:35pm, Weds, Sep 17, 2014 by Nick

sounds good, 1:35pm, Weds, Sep 17, 2014 by Lionel powell

Social media can be a great tool within education, for students to talk and discuss topics or homework etc 1:36pm, Weds, Sep 17, 2014 by James Jones

it all depends on your point of view, it can be a crutch, or it can be a very useful resource (spelling probably wrong!) 1:36pm, Weds, Sep 17, 2014 by Adam Edward Croucher

it is a good tool to be used, the younger generations use all social media to communicate. 1:36pm, Weds, Sep 17, 2014 by sarah

It can also be a bad idea as social media is seen as a more informal way of communication so professionalism may be compromised... 1:37pm, Weds, Sep 17, 2014 by louise

Good idea but with reservations 1:37pm, Weds, Sep 17, 2014 by Mike S

In this modern world technolodgy is always going to move forward, and so using it in teaching we must move forward with the times. 1:37pm, Weds, Sep 17, 2014 by Taran

Fantastic tool, when used in the right context. 1:37pm, Weds, Sep 17, 2014 by cathy

It has great potential 1:38pm, Weds, Sep 17, 2014 by Tom

Not everyone finds social media easy to use and this must be taken into consideration in the learning environment 1:39pm, Weds, Sep 17, 2014 by Carrie Griffiths

sounding better all the time 1:39pm, Weds, Sep 17, 2014 by Lionel powell

Another learning opportunity for them though 1:39pm, Weds, Sep 17, 2014 by Mike S

IT'S THE FUTURE 1:39pm, Weds, Sep 17, 2014 by Mike Rutherford

can be an amazing tool if used correctly. It is a fast form of communication 1:40pm, Weds, Sep 17, 2014 by ANNMARIE

great form of communication with minnie 1:42pm, Weds, Sep 17, 2014 by Mickey mouse

It can be very useful if you master it 1:42pm, Weds, Sep 17, 2014 by christelle

I agree with Mickey 1:47pm, Weds, Sep 17, 2014 by Minnie Mouse