What is Social Media?

Social media is defined as forms of electronic communication through which users create online communities to share information, ideas, personal messages, and other content.

via Meriam-Webster Dictionary

The 3 C's:

Connection
Collaboration
Communication

Meet the Developer

Amy Nading is a 4th grade teacher in rural Iowa with a passion for creating fun, unique learning experiences for her students that keep them engaged and excited about learning! Amy serves as her school's building tech representative, helping faculty and students with technology issues and shares new ideas, resources, and platforms with fellow teachers. Amy has also worked with Iowa's Department of Education, designing a second grade ELA course for the Iowa e-Learning Central project. Outside of school, Amy enjoys spending time with family and friends, creating resources to sell on Teachers Pay Teachers, and playing with her dog, Charlie.

Contact Amy!

nadinga@iastate.edu

References:

Definition: Merriam-Webster. (n.d.). Social media definition & meaning. Merriam-Webster. https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/social%20media

First Video: SayItVisually. (2010). Social Media Explained Visually. Retrieved November 24, 2023, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgNIIUD_oQg.

Second Video: YouTube. (2022, November 18). Using digital tools in Teaching - Social Media. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TtEKXoGhZsI

Infographic: Benson, L. (2022). 2022 Social Media Comparison Infographic. Leverage. Retrieved from https://www.leveragestl.com/social-media-infographic/.