DAVID WEES

Thoughts from a reflective educator.

Presentation: Social Media for Parents - Updated

May 16, 2013

I've updated my presentation on social media, aimed at a parent audience (although I'm sure it could be used with educators just as easily). Embedded below. Note: The first few slides, up to slide 39, are intended to be shared fairly rapidly, to create a sense of overload in the viewer.

 

 

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