Social Media in Education

Do you have a difficult time understanding social media and all their fancy updates? When Twitter first came out, I was completely lost. Tweets, likes, retweets, only 140 characters? It was all too confusing for me. That's why I sought out to find easier ways to understand and explain these platforms for people who were just as confused as me. Mashable made a list of 12 Essential Social Media Cheat Sheets (infographics) of different social media features.  

Twitter Etiquette? 

I didn't know there was a Twitter etiquette. This is a good infographic that relates Twitter to talking on the phone. Interesting for students to learn how to respond to others on Twitter!

Google+

How cool is this infographic? Was I the only one unaware of hotkeys? Students should be aware of privacy issues and how to prevent just anyone from looking at their accounts.

Google+

Where was this when I first joined Google+? This is super helpful for those are new to Google+ and would like to optimize their experience. Students can use Google+ to share photos of projects or events. For these infographics and more tips, visit Mashable.

Thoughts? 

I loved this website. Super useful but could be updated. I will say that the Google+ infographica were my favorite, as I still have some proficiency issues in that area. Students who don't use these platforms every day can use these tips and tricks to catch up or learn quick and easy. These infographics can be made into handouts or worksheets for students to carry with them and refer back to.