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Teach Students To Use Social Media (The Right Way) And The Possibilities Are Endless

Social media can be a big part of students' lives, and teachers across the country are finding ways to use popular platforms as teaching tools.
Source: LA Johnson

CJ Marple wanted to teach his young students how quickly information can spread on the Internet.

So earlier this year, the third-grade science teacher wrote up a tweet with the help of his students, asking for other users to retweet the

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