Building A Community

Do students feel like they are part of a community or are they just going to school?

  • Why Is This Important?Increase student buy-in
  • Involvement in school and classes
  • Maintain connectedness outside of the school day and possibly beyond the school year

How Can You Maintain and Foster?

  • Posting content that goes beyond what is taught in class
  • Posing questions that invite participation
  • Photos and video of class activities
  • Building anticipation for upcoming events / lessons
  • Reminders
  • Celebrating student achievements

Social Media Platform Options

District & School:

Individual Classes:

Facebook Examples

School Site Examples

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