Using Social Media in the Classroom

I've just finished reading the book Social LEADia by Jennifer Casa-Todd, which encourages teachers to move their students from digital citizenship to digital leadership. Using social media in the classroom benefits students because it allows them to make their voices heard, pursue their passions, and make connections with people all over the world. If students encounter negative or uncomfortable situations on social media while in the classroom, teachers can help their students to deal with the situation, providing them with tools to deal with these kinds of issues on their own in the future.