Impact of Social Media in Education

  • History of Social Media in Education

    History of Social Media in Education
    As the use of technology and social media became more prevalent, educators and parents alike wanted to keep it out of the classroom for fear that it would be too distracting. This led to many schools blocking Internet access, access to social media sites, and even disallowing the use of, or even the bringing of cell phones to class.
  • Dr. Guerrero creates Instagram account for Sowers Middle School

    Dr. Guerrero creates Instagram account for Sowers Middle School
    Instagram account gains 5 followers, quickly jumps to 23
  • Admin team gains access of social media accounts

    Admin team gains access of social media accounts
    Following hire of Principal John Ashby, admin team gains access of social media accounts and begins posting daily
  • Social Media Team Sets Goals

    Social Media Team Sets Goals
    Team sets goal to post to instagram and twitter every day
  • Team adds story to Instagram Account

    Team adds story to Instagram Account
    Team adds story timeline. Followers increase due to students enjoying seeing posts of themselves.
  • School Wide Follow Us Day

    School Wide Follow Us Day
    Increase family engagement and participation through school wide "follow us " day
  • Sowers HB School News Highlights Social Media

    Sowers HB School News Highlights Social Media
    Story helps Sowers Social Media Accounts gain massive number of followers.
  • Summer Posts

    Summer Posts
    Over Summer Break Admin continue to post regarding registration.
  • Connected Educators PD

    Connected Educators PD
    Professional Development given to Sowers Staff. Staff encouraged to participate in social media and send photos and posts to admin to promote programs.