Which Social Media Platform is Best for Educators?

Jan 29, 2024

Exploring the transformative role of social media in education, with a focus on X and LinkedIn. Discussing unique features, community dynamics, and meaningful interactions for educators. Highlighting the benefits of short interactions, hashtag conversations, and live audio spaces. Exploring the concept of an 'everything app' and the competition in the social media landscape.

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

Comparing Social Media Platforms for Educators

02:25 • 4min

Exploring Short Interactions, Hashtag Conversations, and Live Audio Spaces on a Social Media Platform

06:48 • 3min

Exploring Social Media Platforms and the Everything App Concept

09:52 • 2min

In this episode I explore the transformative role of social media in the educational landscape. I focus on X (formerly Twitter) and LinkedIn, sharing my personal experiences and insights on how these platforms have evolved into essential tools for professional growth and networking in education. The discussion emphasises the unique features and community dynamics of each platform, highlighting how they can facilitate meaningful conversations and connections amongst educators and thought leaders.

Key Quotes:

"I prefer to use X… I know this is quite a controversial statement to many."
"On LinkedIn, because someone's put a lot of effort into [a post], you often get very positive comments. There's generally much less challenge... on LinkedIn than X." -
"When the original poster has posted an idea... on X, it's much more equal when someone comments because their comment will also be short."
"Elon Musk has big plans for this platform including making it what he calls an everything app."
"I love those audio communities [on X]... The … idea for me is to bring everyone onto the mic and have an equal conversation about something."

Thank you for tuning in, and as always, if you found this episode useful, please share your experience. You can find me online on X (@leaningshane), and LinkedIN. My website is shaneleaning.com.

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About the host

Shane Leaning is a passionate organisational development coach with over 14 years of international teaching and leadership experience. His approach to coaching and professional development is all about approachability and attentiveness to the unique strengths and contexts of schools and educators. Shane believes that empowerment fosters growth and success for both educators and students alike.

Join Shane's Intensive Leadership Programme at educationleaders.co/intensive

Shane Leaning, an organisational coach based in Shanghai, supports school leaders globally. Passionate about empowment, he is the author of the best-selling 'Change Starts Here.' Shane is a leading educational voice in the UK, Asia and around the world.

You can find Shane on LinkedIn and Bluesky. or shaneleaning.com

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