Postponed Connecting and Communicating with Social Media

Social media is a powerful and effective way to advertise, connect and communicate with families, colleagues and the larger ECE community. Come learn about and discuss how to set up and manage social media for your classroom or centre. We will cover the pros and cons, safe practices, and how to choose what services to use.
Objectives:
• Learn how to use social media as a tool to advertise, connect, and communicate with families, colleagues and the larger ECE community.
• Have a brief introduction to various social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, etc.).
• Explore policies and procedures for using social media for your classroom or centre.
• Learn how using social media can be a powerful documentation tool for ECE teachers.

Presenter: Cassidy Taylor, MLIS

Cassidy is a librarian and educator, who has spent the last decade working in various educational library settings. Teaching ESL, tutoring, and as an early childhood educator assistant. She is a curious soul who loves learning and sharing her knowledge with others. She loves her family, cats and honeybees. When she is not working at Westcoast Early Learning Library, you can find her in her backyard tending bees or on a long walk in the woods.