{"id":35895,"date":"2022-07-24T13:04:19","date_gmt":"2022-07-24T13:04:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=35895"},"modified":"2022-07-24T13:04:20","modified_gmt":"2022-07-24T13:04:20","slug":"is-tiktok-good-for-schools","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/is-tiktok-good-for-schools","title":{"rendered":"Is TikTok Good For Schools?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_43 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f320356c0b8\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f320356c0b8\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f320356c0b8\" ><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/is-tiktok-good-for-schools\/#Is_TikTok_Good_For_Schools\" title=\"Is TikTok Good For Schools?\">Is TikTok Good For Schools?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/is-tiktok-good-for-schools\/#TikTok_has_a_dark_side\" title=\"TikTok has a dark side\">TikTok has a dark side<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/is-tiktok-good-for-schools\/#It_could_become_a_forum_for_bullying\" title=\"It could become a forum for bullying\">It could become a forum for bullying<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/is-tiktok-good-for-schools\/#It_can_be_used_as_a_marketing_tool\" title=\"It can be used as a marketing tool\">It can be used as a marketing tool<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/is-tiktok-good-for-schools\/#It_empowers_teachers\" title=\"It empowers teachers\">It empowers teachers<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_TikTok_Good_For_Schools\"><\/span>Is TikTok Good For Schools?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" align=\"right\" style=\"margin:0px 10px; width:auto; height:auto; max-height:231px; max-width:34%\" alt=\"Is TikTok good for schools\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/1qGHScl.jpg\">  <\/p>\n<p>You might have seen the TikTok videos. They are often funny. They include singing, dancing, and playing with pets. One video even shows a raccoon eating Cheetos. This app can be beneficial to schools in many ways, but you need to be aware of its potential downside. Fortunately, there are ways to keep your students safe while still using this new technology for educational purposes.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TikTok_has_a_dark_side\"><\/span>TikTok has a dark side<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If the popularity of TikTok is any indication, there is a dark side. The platform&#8217;s algorithms promote attractiveness, but the company has yet to take action against content that offends the community. TikTok&#8217;s algorithm is also a mess, with censorship and exclusion of marginalized groups rampant. A recent case of five Egyptian women being sentenced to prison for uploading videos depicting racism and sexism resulted in a significant drop in the number of videos uploaded by those who were protesting the injustice of racism and sexism. Furthermore, there are no rules about what should be posted, as TikTok is run by AI.<\/p>\n<p>Many users have expressed concern about this new technology, but many users seem to have accepted the trend, citing the fact that most people today are used to tracking their actions and activities. Unlike older social media platforms, TikTok users have openedly discussed subjects ranging from abusive relationships to school shootings to self-harm. Even those who are not open about their personal lives use the app to broadcast videos that include music, dance, and even brunch. Despite the risks, many people love the casual interface and the satirical content of the app.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"It_could_become_a_forum_for_bullying\"><\/span>It could become a forum for bullying<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Online platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram have a lot to do with the rise of bullying. Although they are not the only source of bullying, they are also a forum where victims can discuss the abuse of others. The problem with online platforms is that the public can see what is said and who they can tell. This could lead to a whole host of ill-treatment, including humiliation and even harrassment. Besides, there are countless cases where the victims of bullying have been left in the cold with no one to turn to.<\/p>\n<p>For the next edition of the World Anti-Bullying Forum, UNESCO has teamed up with the organizers of the forum to create a revised definition of bullying and cyberbullying. UNESCO also co-leads a series of virtual international thematic meetings focused on different aspects of bullying. These meetings are directly linked to the upcoming WABF. Educators can submit questions about bullying prevention at the forum to help the participants make the right decisions.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"It_can_be_used_as_a_marketing_tool\"><\/span>It can be used as a marketing tool<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you are a school looking to gain a following on TikTok, there are some tips that you can use to make your videos more engaging. It is important to post content frequently to keep viewers&#8217; attention, so create an editorial calendar so you know exactly what to post when. Create your videos as drafts and record them well in advance. The algorithm on TikTok measures the quality of the video by comparing the watch time to its duration. For example, a seven-second video will likely be viewed more often than a nine-second one.<\/p>\n<p>Before posting to the TikTok community, it is important to identify your target audience. Most social media channels have a mix of prospective student and parent audiences. But with TikTok, there are almost no parents and only 5% of its users are over 35. Your audience will be mostly students. So make sure to target your marketing message to your students, not to your parents and prospective students.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"It_empowers_teachers\"><\/span>It empowers teachers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Unlike traditional classrooms, TikTok empowers teachers by giving them a platform outside the confines of institutions. Educators can now meet their students where they are &#8211; and that means using new technology to their advantage. Take the example of @Iamthatenglishteacher, who began posting grammar lessons on TikTok for middle school students. His video has accumulated a following of 1.5 million people. Although many of these teachers are not certified, their teaching techniques and skill sets are compelling, making their content popular among students.<\/p>\n<p>Many of these videos depict the lives of both students and teachers. One video made an argument against online class check-ins as lacking heart. The video featured various costumes and props, and a teacher&#8217;s criticisms and threats of disciplinary action, as well as a perfunctory act of concern. This video was a hit among fellow TikTokers, who commented on its relatability. 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