A8: Social Media is all over! Most Ss are aware of a social media platform now. We can help our Ss be responsible consumers & producers of news & information in the digital age by discussing, evaluating, & analyzing what is being shared & deciphering truths & untruths #EDTECHGUYS

A7: You can integrate media literacy in the classroom by utilizing the library media specialist in your school, and incorporating it into some lessons throughout the days.#EDTECHGUYS

A6: Some skills that are associated with media literacy are to critically evaluate and manipulate the media. It’s important because people need to decipher between truths and untruths. #EDTECHGUYS

A5: The difference between media literacy and digital literacy is that media can be digital or non-digital, such as, newspapers, magazines, books whereas, digital literacy is mainly computer based. #EDTECHGUYS

A4: Educators can improve social media literacy through experiences in their classrooms by connecting their lessons to real life situations and discussing different platforms with students and talk about safely navigating them. #EDTECHGUYS

A3: Some skills that are developed from social media literacy are critical thinking, communication, analysis and collaborative skills. #EDTECHGUYS

A2: The purpose of social media literacy is to help understand the use of different platforms and what is being communicated and it is important so that people can stay safe and engage in convos utilizing different platforms. #EDTECHGUYS

A1: Social media literacy is the ability to decipher and evaluate information found on different type of media. #EDTECHGUYS

intro: Renae Vena, 2nd Grade ICT @ Brinckerhoff

A8: Building a sense of community plays an important role in SEL. Technology you can use with students for community building is Positivity Project!! Our students LOVE it!!#EDTECHGUYS

A7:Some ways educators can shape a student’s sense of self-awareness and self-management are having 1:1 convos/conferences with them and most definitely goal setting and revisiting/modifying the goal as needed. #EDTECHGUYS

A6: Some ways that promoting digital citizenship overlap the potential impacts of SEL is when the students are able to use their digital resources appropriately and in a positive manner, the SEL can be strengthened as supported. #EDTECHGUYS

A5: Technology can be powerful. I believe technology plays a role in strengthening SEL at times, when the students are being carefully watched and it is not being used negatively. When used in a positive manner they can interact digitally and strengthen SEL. #EDTECHGUYS

A4: Some activities teachers could use in the classroom that would promote responsible decision making are explicit teaching, incorporating critical thinking skills, role playing, and class discussions/debates. #EDTECHGUYS

A3: SEL helps young people and adults learn and practice empathy, perspective taking, and active listening to build deeper connections with one another. #EDTECHGUYS

A2: Incorporating components of SEL is important for our students because they all need support in today’s day in age. It will help them with their self esteem which then will help them feel comfortable and supported in the school environment. #EDTECHGUYS

A1: My definition of social emotional learning (SEL) is teaching students to understand their emotions and have empathy for their peers emotions. They should also learn how to deal with their emotions. #EDTECHGUYS

Intro: Renae Vena, 2nd Grade ICT, Brinckerhoff #EDTECHGUYS

So true! 💯

A12: To help refresh myself this summer to prepare for next year I plan to spend time with my family and friends, hang by the pool and go swimming, read more PMA books, and exercise more! #EDTECHGUYS