#Reaching the Tweeps

Educators today know we need to reach our digital native students, and that social media and technology will continue to play an increasingly important role in the 21st century classroom. This introductory guide for busy teachers and administrators presents some of the best social media sites out there today, along with helpful tips on how to use each resource. Ideas on using Twitter, Blogger, Goodreads, and more are presented in each chapter. Though using social media in schools today presents some challenges, reaching today’s students—and getting them ready for tomorrow’s world—means tackling this new frontier.