My Take
I really enjoy and appreciate what Instagram has brought to society and I just urge that users remember to keep themselves accountable and not waste too much time scrolling as it can become an addiction if not used properly and maturely.
How I Use It
I use it to display my works of art in photography and videography and also to spread messages about beliefs I feel most passionate about. I also use it to link and connect with friends and people that I have not communicated with for a long time.
More community reviews for Instagram
Alex A.
Technology coordinator
May 8, 2019
Engage Students with Instagram
Instagram can be used to communicate with students, parents, and community members. Users can make their accounts private. However, students who have anonymous accounts end up trolling on Instagram and bullying users. Plus, student safety is questionable on the site.
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Mindi M.
Bellarmine Preparatory School
Tacoma, WA
January 26, 2019
Community Building
This tool is wonderful for promoting upcoming school events or informing current events or projects. A quick and easy way to inform a large audience.
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Adriana D.
Alpharetta High School
Alpharetta, GA
August 30, 2018
Instagram It! Educate the world
Overall, I really liked using Instagram as a teaching tool. The instagram homework became a "right of passage" in my classroom and many past students would like and give positive comments on current students accounts. At first, students don't want to post because of their "image", but they quickly learn that their digital footprint is more than just selfies; it's about inspiring others and educating others. You can expect some grumbles in the beginning, from older students... "How dare you teacher be on social media!" Once the ball starts rolling the students love it. They end up seeing what their friends are posting, and many get tons of likes on their history based photos - which they find funny. One student took a photo of a Coca cola bottle and got a couple hundred likes.
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