Whether recognize these symbols or not, what they represent is forming the minds of our youth each day. They form the opinions, style, thoughts, and culture of pre-teens, teenagers, young adults, and even savvy seniors in our American society.

Many teachers oppose the use of social media in the classroom because of the fear of a distractions or cyber bullying.

Many teachers lose the use of social media because it is a “hobby” of most students.

Regardless of a teacher’s opinion on the matter, you cannot change the fact that 64% of internet users have social media profiles and over half of social media users utilize Facebook. Our culture is changing and we must adapt in a way that best meets the needs of our students.

Social media in the classroom is a fine line to walk….don’t fall off!