Have students create a private account to post work to throughout the semester to create a digital portfolio (can do as a class as well)

Create an Instagram page for your course and have students follow it. You can post videos of lessons, helpful resources, etc. that students can access at anytime.

Share course-related announcements & updates with students and/or parents.

Host challenges or competitions via Instagram for students to complete during the course. Student progress can be tracked through social media posts, check-ins, etc.

Post short clips of lessons and/or material for students to access at anytime.

Assign students to include a current Tik Tok trend in their project/presentation, in a way that is educational, of course!

Have students follow experts on the subject/topic to learn more from others around the world.

Have students create private accounts and assign them to record their reflections on course material to share with the class. Other students can respond/react to start a discussion.

Create a private Facebook group and have students join. Use this community to share course content, lead discussions through posts/comments, host live recordings, etc.

Conduct polls and/or surveys to gather student feedback, opinions, or as a discussion starter for certain topics.

Create a course page to post announcements, share course content and provide additional resources. A pinned Q&A post could be hosted here for students to refer to/use when trying to troubleshoot a problem.

Post videos of lessons, lectures, activities, and/or directions for projects.

Have students record videos as projects and/or assignments. They can privately share these videos with the class. Other students can react and comment on the videos to give feedback.

Have them create a channel to share what they are learning throughout the course to slowly create an online, video portfolio of work.

Host live recordings of class, discussions, etc. and invite students, as well as community members, experts, etc. to join the discussion.

Create a private class account and assign specific students to share posts throughout the course to keep parents updated on what they are learning (suggested for younger grades).

Have students create academic accounts that are shared only with the class. Students can write posts to share their opinions on certain topics, show pictures of their work, and record their reflections after a reading, assignment, and/or project.

Have students follow certain hashtags to build their network of resources.

Connect with experts in the specific field you are teaching to gain insight and offer students with additional resources.

Have students share their work once a day for the entire course to create a mini portfolio of their progress.

Have students record themselves to slowly create a vlog that highlights their interests, hobbies, and ways of living.

Share posts during a trip or while traveling to share the experience with students.

Have students record their thoughts and opinions about different topics each day to share with the class as a discussion starter.

Use as a way to do a quick check-in with students, similar to an exit-ticket.

Students can join online communities that are interested in similar things to gain more knowledge on the topic, as well as to get insight on other peoples' opinions/perspectives.

Share work throughout the course to create a mini blog or portfolio. Other students can interact with these posts to provide feedback, start discussions, etc.

Have students follow certain groups to learn more about certain topics.

Create a class account to share directions, announcements, activities, and other resources for students to access anytime.

Have students create private accounts and create Pinterest boards that include pictures of their interests, hobbies, etc. as a get-to-know-you activity to help promote classroom community.

Have students create Pinterest boards with resources for certain topics/skills that can be shared with other students.

Create a Pinterest board with pictures, links, and videos that serve as resources to teach students more about a certain subject or topic.

Assign mini-courses for students to take to become more knowledgable in certain areas, subjects, and/or topics.

Help students to build a social network of like-minded people to share their thoughts, opinions, and work with.

Encourage students to start building a professional network in the career field(s) that interest them throughout a course to help with their careers later on.