Use of Social Media to Build the School's Capacity

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Using Social Media to Build Our Capacity as a School

Since the globe has embraced globalization, technologies have become a part of our daily lives, and social media have taken the lead. Therefore, our school needs to embrace these technological innovations to expand our capabilities and promote better delivery of educational resources and learning outcomes. Students can access course materials and engage in futuristic learning possibilities by adopting and using mobile devices and social media, as well as by interacting with peers and teachers (Bond, 2019). Using online social media for group learning greatly impacts how well students do in school and how happy they are with their education. As a school, we should consider setting up a social media account on either Facebook or Twitter, or even on both, to post information about upcoming events, announcements, or policy changes. This will foster communication between the school and its key constituencies, including parents, students, and the general public.
Positive social media use can foster student cooperation and a sense of familiarity and community among teachers, parents, and students. Making a Facebook page that highlights the school's mission, vision, and values is a good place to start. Teachers can participate in social media by highlighting the work and projects of their students there in a fun, positive way. To assist children and parents feel familiar, the page would also include staff members and examples of their work. This will help schools achieve their goal of giving their students and parents a sense of belonging. It makes sense to communicate with parents on a platform they are already familiar with since many parents use Facebook.
Teachers will be able to communicate with the parents of their pupils using Facebook. For their classrooms, the teachers can also set up a private group for the parents of their children, in which they can exclusively share information. They may disclose information about upcoming field trips, planned or unplanned school closings, special events or parties, student project images, and students' published writing. However, the teachers must receive training regarding policies or regulations the school district may have established regarding using Facebook (Bond, 2019). It is crucial that educators maintain a professional demeanor and put teaching and learning at the forefront of all they do. Facebook's audience-centricity, which other traditional media may lack, is an outstanding trait that distinguishes it as a media platform. Facebook also connects its users by creating networked communities with similar interests.
Additionally, the school's Twitter or Facebook feeds will notify parents and the community concerning school-linked initiatives, events, games, and activities. Also, th...