While there are quite a few superintendents and principals who have embraced the use of Twitter and Facebook, a large number of school leaders remain reluctant to use social media either as a communication tool or in the classroom. In this segment, Howard Johnston, co-author of the book, The School Leaders Guide to Social Media, explains why all school leaders need to embrace the use of social media and how they can tap into its true potential in education.
Digital Learning & Technology
J. Howard Johnston
School Leaders and Social Media
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Howard Johnston is Professor of Secondary Education at the University of South Florida. Previously, he served as a professor of education, dean of education and dean of the graduate school of education at the University of Cincinnati. He has authored over 150 works on education and has presented more than 2000 invited papers, lectures, and keynote addresses.