Friday, November 21, 2014

Can We Turn Social Media Distractions Into Learning Experiences?



When you have a tool as useful and speedy as a smartphone or tablet at hand, many of us would be tempted to take a moment and “peek” at sports scores, the latest headlines, or the number of “likes” we’ve accumulated on our latest Facebook or Instagram posts. And of course, students are not immune to these temptations. Texts from friends, tweets from celebrities, the latest online game, and myriad other tools and apps all have the potential to distract them from your classroom activities.


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