Advantages of using social media in academia:
-Increased collaborative participation
-Improved digital literacy skills
-Connecting with others who you might not normally
-Encourages students to share their creativity
-Learning how to develop a professional web presence
Follow Gelardin's Digital Learning board on Pinterest for more inspiration!
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Follow, Heart, Reblog, Crush: Teaching Writing with Tumblr: "Overall, the students have enjoyed having a dedicated web space where they not only post assignments, but build a personalized archive for their projects, ideas and research."
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Teaching Resources Tumblr Blog: Classroom Collective