The Teachers Of Instagram
Summary
But what motivates teachers – who are notoriously time poor – to start documenting and sharing their resources online? I can point to any area of my classroom and cite a resource, center, display, or other educational tool recommended or created by an insta-friend. There is undoubtedly some robust debate on the horizon, but the issues being raised by experts in education mirror those found more broadly when it comes to the world of social media. There is concern that the highlight reel on display on Instagram will leave some teachers feeling unnecessarily inadequate. But for the most part, the teachers of Instagram seem more than happy to keep sharing the colourful classrooms they hope will make learning joyful and engaging for their predominantly young charges while inspiring other teaches to do the same.