What's your purpose with social media?
I joke that I am addicted to Twitter. And I might be... I check it multiple times a day and spend at least 5 minutes scrolling, reading, bookmarking each time I open the app. I check Facebook daily, even though most days I get upset over something posted. I have Instagram, Snapchat and Pinterest accounts, but they aren't so important that my notifications aren't even turned on. Recently I read an article on scarymommy.com called " This Is What Social Media (And The Selfie Generation) Did To My Teenage Daughter ". And it got me thinking... what is the purpose of social media? Or rather, what is my purpose with social media? Do I need it if I am not using it for my intended purpose? With Twitter, I feel that I am definitely using it for my intended purpose - my purpose is to learn. There are so many educators who share their ideas, lessons, and observations on Twitter - and I want to soak up each one. I have learned about Flipgrid and Desmos, found mor...