Using Social Media to Communicate with Families

This lesson provides valuable guidance on how to use social media, such as Facebook and X (formerly Twitter), to communicate with families. Learn the different types of social media, how to post, like, comment, and share, and resources for extra assistance.

After completing this lesson, participants will be able to:

• Use social media to communicate with families
• Understand the differences between each social media platform
• Create school accounts, posts, and events on social media platforms
• Earn 1 PDP for this lesson by clicking the button below:

Lesson Deliverables

To complete this lesson, participants will:

• Watch the Using Social Media webinar above
• Read MEFA’s article, Using Social Media to Research and Connect with Colleges
• View MEFA’s profiles on Facebook, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn for examples of how to reach families on social media