10 Ways Facebook Strengtens Students
10 Ways Facebook Strengthens the Student - Teacher Connection
In our data driven world of education today, we often forget that behind all that data real students whose hopes, dreams and desires are often left behind or unnoticed. Don’t be fooled by the data that points to success by numbers rather than faces. When you scratch past the numbers, you’ll find many real kids who know these tests have been politicized and that what is most important is their connection with adults who care about them. This was evident during my recent trip to Educon where I had the pleasure of attending a panel featuring students who shared the importance of, “teachers relating to them as people, not just students” For them this helped develop a deep level of trust with their teachers who they knew really cared about them deeply and were looking out for their best interests.
Some students told stories of running a marathon with their teachers, others shared how great it felt for them that their teacher who coached them in a sport or activity saw them shine in a particular area of their life. The students also explained how the use of Facebook has help strengthen their connections with teachers and their principal. They also shared, that, they don’t “expect” their teachers to be friends with them on Facebook, but appreciate it when they do. Below are ways that they, their teachers, their principal and others have have found Facebook to be an effective tool in strengthening the educator / student bond. 1. Reaching out to a student in need
Students shared that sometimes it’s hard for them to approach a teacher or even really reach out for help face-to-face. Sharing a disappointment on Facebook can be easier. Students shared how touched they were by encouraging words from a teacher either on their page, or as a face-to-face follow up. 2. Getting a peak into the lives of students
Facebook provides a window into the worlds of students. A look at a student’s
In our data driven world of education today, we often forget that behind all that data real students whose hopes, dreams and desires are often left behind or unnoticed. Don’t be fooled by the data that points to success by numbers rather than faces. When you scratch past the numbers, you’ll find many real kids who know these tests have been politicized and that what is most important is their connection with adults who care about them. This was evident during my recent trip to Educon where I had the pleasure of attending a panel featuring students who shared the importance of, “teachers relating to them as people, not just students” For them this helped develop a deep level of trust with their teachers who they knew really cared about them deeply and were looking out for their best interests.
Some students told stories of running a marathon with their teachers, others shared how great it felt for them that their teacher who coached them in a sport or activity saw them shine in a particular area of their life. The students also explained how the use of Facebook has help strengthen their connections with teachers and their principal. They also shared, that, they don’t “expect” their teachers to be friends with them on Facebook, but appreciate it when they do. Below are ways that they, their teachers, their principal and others have have found Facebook to be an effective tool in strengthening the educator / student bond. 1. Reaching out to a student in need
Students shared that sometimes it’s hard for them to approach a teacher or even really reach out for help face-to-face. Sharing a disappointment on Facebook can be easier. Students shared how touched they were by encouraging words from a teacher either on their page, or as a face-to-face follow up. 2. Getting a peak into the lives of students
Facebook provides a window into the worlds of students. A look at a student’s