Resources

For today’s students, social media has become a powerful tool for students looking to find their way in a financially-driven world. With over 65 million influencers on Instagram alone, students can seek out educational content at their fingertips, becoming empowered to take charge of their education and financial literacy. Recent research confirms this new trend of fin-fluencers, with 42% of students turning to social media for financial advice and knowledge. But what does this mean for educators? Let’s dive in.

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Amplifying student voices can benefit both students and educators. When we empower students to use their mics for good and share their perspectives, they can change the world, as demonstrated by some Chicago students who are advocating for social issues like gun violence through social media campaigns. Let’s dive into what these students are doing and how educators can empower students to use their mics for good both in and out of the classroom.

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This past Monday, tens of millions of people across North America witnessed a total or partial solar eclipse. The celestial event was a harmless product of chance, but its rarity and awe-inspiring, mystical effects led to conspiracy theories as people searched for deeper explanations. As social media can spread misinformation, like conspiracy theories, quickly to a wide audience, how can educators empower students to fill their feeds with facts, not fiction? Let’s dive in.

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With how quickly social media and tech trends come, go, and evolve, how can educators keep up and truly understand students to better empower them? By amplifying student voices, educators gain first-hand knowledge of students’ experiences, cultivate empathy, trust, and connection in the classroom, and create a safe and inclusive environment where every voice is valued. Let’s dive in. 

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From FOMO to increased stress, students are facing the pressures of social media, especially since social media engagement increased by 61% during the first wave of the pandemic in 2020. And now, 54% of teens feel it would be difficult to give up social media completely. At The Social Institute, we believe in empowering and equipping students to navigate social media and technology in positive and high-character ways, rather than restricting their use. With our Seven Social Standards, you can provide a positive foundation to empower students to manage their relationships with social media to lower anxiety levels. 

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