Do schools need to be more careful when using social media?
From Education Technology Society by Neil Selwyn
May 21, 2026 · 15 min · Season 3 · Episode 15
About this episode
The episode discusses the implications of social media use in schools and how rights-based approaches can mitigate harm.
Schools now make extensive use of social media for communication and self-promotion. We talk to Tiffani Apps (University of Wollongong) about the data justice implications of school social media feeds, and how rights-based approaches can help schools engage with platforms in less harmful ways. Recommended reading >>> Apps, T., Beckman, K., Pawlicka, N. & Kidson, P. (2025). The nature of connection: parents’ experiences with school social media. Learning, Media...
People in this episode
Host: Neil Selwyn
Guest: Tiffani Apps
Topics covered
- social media
- data justice
- education
- school communication
- rights-based approaches
Keywords
- social media
- schools
- data justice
- communication
- education
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: University of Wollongong
Books & works: The nature of connection: parents’ experiences with school social media
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