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mathwithmsyi

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To say I became a teacher for this moment is an understatement 😂 I remember watching my 4th teacher use these and dying at how satisfying it was. With everything turning digital this moment was a long time coming but we made it! #teachertiktok #learnontiktok #teacherhack #ComeDanceWithMe #ScreamItOut

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To say I became a teacher for this moment is an understatement 😂 I remember watching my 4th teacher use these and dying at how satisfying it was. With everything turning digital this moment was a long time coming but we made it! #teachertiktok #learnontiktok #teacherhack #ComeDanceWithMe #ScreamItOut

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To say I became a teacher for this moment is an understatement 😂 I remember watching my 4th teacher use these and dying at how satisfying it was. With everything turning digital this moment was a long time coming but we made it! #teachertiktok #learnontiktok #teacherhack #ComeDanceWithMe #ScreamItOut
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This is an example of how teachers can use TikTok to show their students' learning! The students don't even have to be in the video to see that they are learning and having fun.

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Lex Wood

I know 4th grade may be too young, but Worldle is this but geography! You get a picture of a country/territory

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Brielle

The kids that go from it’s not that don’t do that to I knew it I said it annoy me so much why lie 🙄

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You should make one with your class vocabulary words

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Robe

Mine got it on the 2nd try one day!

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Ram D

i wish my teacher was this cool

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Ethan_0905

Another good game to play with them is geo guesser where you guess where a place is on the earth

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Sometimes they need a little extra help from the teacher 😉🎉 #Wordle #teachersoftiktok #teachertiktok

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Sometimes they need a little extra help from the teacher 😉🎉 #Wordle #teachersoftiktok #teachertiktok
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This blog post has so many tips on using TikTok in the classroom and includes information on any concern you may have!

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Teachers and school officials around the country have begun to take notice of the fact that TikTok, a short-form video-creation tool and social media platform, is now one of the most popular apps with tweens and teens. While many teachers are trying to stop students from using the platform during school hours, others are embracing TikTok in the classroom in an attempt to make their assignments more interesting to kids. These teachers argue that by allowing the use of TikTok for school projects, students will retain more than they would through traditional lecture-based lessons and homework.

TikTok: The Basics

If your child has ever wanted to be a social media sensation, TikTok offers a chance at that dream. The platform allows users to create and share video content, including music videos, and it includes editing tools that make it possible for anyone to produce near-professional results.

Access to content can be limited to a select group of friends and family, so kids can enjoy the fun of video creation without the issues that come with sharing publicly. However, some families have concerns about the possibility that video content will be released to a larger audience or the privacy settings won't be implemented. After all, even the most sophisticated privacy settings are not fail-safe.

TikTok in the Classroom

TikTok's videography features have inspired some innovative teachers to develop TikTok-based assignments that are shared within closed classroom groups. Students work individually or together to create content that demonstrates their understanding of concepts, which promotes peer-to-peer teaching.

Applications for TikTok in the classroom are virtually limitless, and teachers have shared an imaginative array of media-based assignments. One Gaithersburg, Maryland, history teacher allowed students to create videos in lieu of essays to show what they had learned about the Missouri Compromise of 1820. Another teacher in Eastvale, California, offered the opportunity to use a TikTok video for a lesson comparing and contrasting historical trade routes and another project related to critical inventions during the Industrial Revolution.

Perhaps the most effective use of TikTok in the education arena is teacher-made videos that students can watch again and again. In the spirit of flipped classrooms, some teachers have created their own clips to explain complex concepts or share detailed assignment instructions.

This method benefits students, as they don't have the distraction of trying to capture every word in their notes. Instead, they have unlimited access to a video version of the most important points. Using TikTok in this manner also prevents potential issues that come with student use.

Harnessing the Power of Social Media

Some parents and teachers are concerned that instead of promoting learning, allowing TikTok in the classroom is nothing more than a distraction. Those who have integrated the platform successfully note that they do take measures to limit the distraction factor. Specifically, they limit the time allotted to TikTok use, and they ensure that students are focused on the assigned task while logged into the platform. Their philosophy is that there is no sense in trying to fight against social media, and instead, they deliberately focus its power on improving educational outcomes.

Of course, even the most careful educators can't prevent misuse of social media. A brief review of available content shows plenty of students creating videos during school hours that are unrelated to classwork. In fact, there is an entire sub-genre of videos set in high school bathrooms. While entertaining, administrators and families are working to discourage this trend, as there is a substantial possibility of privacy violations.

Avoiding Privacy Pitfalls

The beauty of social media is that it is free and open to a global audience. The downside to that is that not all users are careful about what they post. As kids choose public settings, such as a school bathroom, other kids may be featured in a video without their permission. As these videos can easily go viral, this possibility becomes a significant privacy issue.

It is also possible that your teens and tweens could come across mature content, so be sure they are using the appropriate settings to limit the likelihood of this occurring. Tik Tok's privacy options make it possible to prevent your child's account from showing up in searches, and with the right settings, outsiders can't view uploaded content, leave comments, or send unsolicited messages.

What are your thoughts on the use of TikTok in the classroom? Let us know in the comments section.
If your concerned about the school culture's impact on your child and want to consider bringing school home, visit K12.com to learn more about virtual and blended learning options in your area.

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Meagan

where can I find that tattle form ??

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Paige Paulson

No hate just curious, wouldn’t it be catch up work instead of ketchup (like the condiment) work?

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kayla

Title 1 teacher here like … she prints extra worksheets…in color…. 😧 🤣

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Emma Williams

me, in nursing school, watching the whole video

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My admin would have a huge fit if they came in and saw my 2nd graders coloring or drawing on plain paper. God forbid it’s not “academic”

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Deem

color printed worksheets??? you must be one those teachers "that STILL love her job" 😂 (this isnt supposed to be mean at all)

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Stephy B

I would love to do the coloring pages but if my admin were to walk in and see them coloring, they'd throw a fit 😔

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Ashley Brooke Stone

I love that! But my favorite thing in your classroom is the sink 😩😩 I wish I had one

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Theresa

I still hear my 2nd grade teacher “Cakes are done. People are finished”

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eels

Could you explain the tattle forms?

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Kyra Harrington

I try to always have a writing project or something similar going that they can always go back to that doesn’t have a specific due date

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Miss Norris · Creator
I got it from Amazon!!! It’s linked on my storefront under teacher must haves :)

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Rachael

Where is that organizer from!

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amb

How did you make the little stickers on their desk? 🥰

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EmmaH

Absolutely love! Thank you from a future teacher❤️

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CrunchygreenMama

What do you do with the challenge work after it is completed?

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Kayla Evans

I’m currently in college studying to be a teacher these tips are so helpful!!!

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TikTok has their own set of guidelines and tips for how to prevent bullying on their platform.

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What is bullying?

Bullying can be defined in many ways, but it typically involves targeted, repeated behavior that intends to cause physical, social and/or psychological harm. The behavior can be carried out online or offline by an individual or a group who misuse their power, or perceived power, over another person or group of people who feel unable to stop it from happening.

We recognize that bullying can cause severe distress to people, and we do not tolerate it on our platform. TikTok is a global community that thrives on creativity and expression, and it is critical that people feel safe to express themselves without fear of bullying or harassment on the platform.

Did you know?

Bullying affects those who bully, those who are bullied, and even those who witness bullying.

Bystanders, people who see bullying, can play an important role in stopping bullying behavior.

It's quite common for people to be bullied by people they know (e.g. classmate, friend, colleague).

Bullying can occur in almost any social environment, including in schools, online, on the playground, and at work.

People who are bullied can also bully others. Those who engage in it often intimidate others in order to regain a sense of power or control that was lost in another area of their life.

Bullying prevention

There are many ways TikTok encourages people to interact with each other through comments, direct messages, live chat, Duet, Stitch, and more. They're all part of what makes an online community engaging, but, like communication anywhere, also carry the risk of hurtful interactions. To foster a welcoming and supportive community, we have various app settings that allow individuals to control their TikTok experience. These settings may vary depending on your region and version of the app.

Private account

By default, accounts for individuals under 16 are set to private which means you can approve or deny follower requests, and only people you've approved as followers can see your content. Accounts for individuals who are over 16 start out as public, which means anyone on TikTok can view your videos and post comments, or start a Duet to engage with the content you've created and shared. You can easily change this in your Privacy settings. Learn how

Control who messages you

Direct Messages (DMs) provide a way for community members to communicate privately. Direct Messages can be sent and received from "Everyone', Friends' (creators that you follow, who also follow you back), or 'No one'. Only registered accounts who are 16 and older are eligible for Direct Messages, and it's one of the features that a parent or guardian can control directly when Family Pairing is turned on. Learn how

Who can Duet and Stitch with you

While a Duet can be a fun way to explore your creativity, you get to decide who can Duet with you. You can choose one setting for all your videos, or make that decision for each video individually. If you are under age 16, in settings, you'll see this is set to 'No one.' Only you can Duet or Stitch with your own videos. This is not able to be changed. If you are 16 or 17 years old, in settings you'll see this feature set to 'Friends'. You can change this to 'No one' or 'Everyone' based on your preference. Learn how

Who can comment on your videos

If you're under age 16, in settings, you'll see this set as 'Friends'. This means only those who follow you and who you follow back can comment on your videos. You can change this to 'No one' to stop others from commenting on your videos based on your preference. If you are 16 or 17 years old, in settings you'll see this function set to 'Everyone'. You can change this if you prefer to limit who is able to comment on your videos. You also have the ability to delete any inappropriate comments posted on your videos. Just tap and hold the comment, then choose "delete". Learn how

Filter comments

With comment filters turned on, offensive comments will automatically be hidden. You can also create a custom list of keywords so that comments containing those words will be hidden automatically, too. You can decide who can comment on your videos in general by adjusting your Privacy settings. Learn how

Remove a follower

You can delete a follower at any time, or permanently block an account from being able to view your content or send you messages. Learn how

Resources

If you are in the US, here are some additional resources you may find helpful:

ConnectSafely: Learn more about the importance of safety, privacy, and security.

Cyberbullying Research Center: Learn more about identification, prevention, and response strategies and solutions to educators, counselors, health professionals, law enforcement, parents, and kids.

StopBullying.gov: Learn how to identify bullying and stand up to it safely.

WiredSafety: Learn more about the innovative and effective tools to help young people make wise choices in a world of media and technology.

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What is TikTok?

TikTok is a video-sharing app that allows users to create and share 15-second videos on any topic. Users can add effects like filters, background music, and stickers to create quirky and entertaining videos, often set to choreography. The TikTok app has been downloaded 1.5 billion times worldwide, and about a third of its active monthly users are believed to be teenagers.

The app was initially launched as Douyin in 2016, in China, by technology company ByteDance. In 2017, it was launched in markets outside of China. TikTok and Douyin both use the same software but maintain separate networks to comply with Chinese censorship restrictions. TikTok is available globally via the App Store or Google Play stores.

Like many social media platforms, TikTok has been the subject of data privacy and security concerns. This overview explains how TikTok works, TikTok data privacy, and how to use TikTok safely.

How does TikTok work?

TikTok users sign up with a phone number, email address, or a third-party account like Facebook or Instagram. Once logged in, you can search popular creators, categories, or hashtags to find videos. You can also use your phone contacts or social media connections to find friends already on the app.

TikTok makes content discovery a big part of its experience, enabling videos to go viral rapidly. Central to this is its algorithm, which uses artificial intelligence to make personalized recommendations for viewers. These recommendations appear in the ‘For You’ feed for each user.

Users can create and watch videos using features such as filters, split screens, green screens, transitions, emojis, stickers, GIFs, and more. Music is a crucial aspect of TikTok – the app has an extensive music library and is integrated with Apple Music, allowing users to add, remix, save, and discover songs.

Users can follow accounts they like and share or give hearts, gifts, and comments on videos they have enjoyed. Coins are used to give virtual gifts on TikTok.

There are multiple ways to use and enjoy TikTok – and many users don't create videos but only watch them – but some of the most popular genres are:

TikTok Duets – ranging from genuine collaborations to remixes to spoofs.

TikTok Challenges – usually involving a popular song or hashtag, where participants attempt dance moves or their own variation on a theme.

Cringe videos – awkward performances which are embarrassing but funny.

Reaction videos – where users record their reaction to another video.

Many TikTokers with large followings monetize their videos or promote their brand through specialized ads, merchandise, and partnerships.

TikTok privacy concerns

One of the most viral aspects of TikTok has been privacy concerns, with questions like “What data does TikTok collect?” and “Does TikTok steal your information?” regularly circulating online.

Like many other social networking platforms such as Facebook, TikTok collects a lot of information about its users. This includes:

Every TikTok video you watch, and how long for.

The entire contents of every message you send through the app since messages are not encrypted.

Your country location, internet address and type of device you are using.

With your permission, it also captures:

Your exact location

Your phone’s contacts and other social network connections

Your age and phone number

Payment information

This information can be used to build up a picture of you for ad targeting purposes – by understanding who you are, who your friends and family are, what you like and find entertaining, and what you say to your friends.

To use the app, users grant access to their microphone and camera. If you create videos, the app captures close-ups of your face. Potentially, this provides biometric data which could be used in conjunction with other images of you which exist online.

TikTok also uses technical measures to encode its activity. This means that some of what it does is hidden from external researchers. TikTok says this is to disrupt hackers and other malicious actors.

There has been extensive media coverage of TikTok privacy concerns. However, most social media platforms worldwide collect, use, analyze and ultimately profit from users’ personal data. TikTok argues that it collects less data than platforms such as Facebook or Google since it doesn't track user activity across devices.

TikTok security issues

Much of the commentary around TikTok security issues focuses on the extent to which the app may share or be forced to share any data it collects with the Chinese government. TikTok has steadfastly maintained that it does not share its data in this way. According to the New York Times, the CIA reportedly investigated TikTok and found no concrete evidence that Chinese intelligence authorities were spying on users. Nonetheless, this hasn’t prevented strong reactions, such as:

The US Department of Defense cautioning military personnel to remove TikTok from their phones to pre-empt any possible risk.

Wells Fargo Bank asking employees to remove TikTok from company-owned devices due to concerns about TikTok’s privacy and security controls.

In 2020, Apple identified an issue with iOS 14, where certain apps could secretly access the clipboard on a user’s device. One of those apps was TikTok – which said that the issue was down to an anti-spam filter, which flagged users copying the same comment to multiple different accounts on the same device. TikTok acknowledged the issue and removed the feature.

One of the less-discussed TikTok security issues is the absence of two-factor authentication. TikTok provides the option to log in with a verification code sent to your phone, but this is a one-time access code. Single-factor authentication is not uncommon on social platforms. Coupled with a weak password, this creates a possible security issue as it can lead to phishing or ransomware attacks, among other threats. Many social media platforms now offer two-factor authentication.

Is TikTok safe for kids?

Officially, the TikTok app requires users to be at least 13 years old to access it. This age limit is in line with other social networks such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat – all of these have a minimum age limit of 13.

TikTok’s rules state that anyone below the age of 18 should have the approval of a parent or guardian to use the app. It is worth checking that your child has used their correct age when setting up the app, rather than a fake age which makes them appear older than they are (which could expose them to unsuitable content).

For parents, TikTok concerns could include:

The app is mainly based on music and video and could potentially expose children to adult content (such as profane lyrics or suggestive clothing/choreography).

When users first sign up for the app, user profiles appear as public by default – which means anyone can see videos your kids may upload.

Strangers can send private messages – so if your child's account remains public, they could potentially receive messages from people they don't know.

A positive feature of the app is its "Digital Wellbeing" setting. This setting places time limits on app usage, which can help moderate the amount of time your child spends on TikTok. The setting also allows parents to place restrictions on their child's account – but be aware that not all material is flagged by the filter, and some content may slip through the net.

To enable the Digital Wellbeing setting on TikTok:

Select “Digital Wellbeing” under the app settings

Tap “Turn On”

Set a passcode

Toggle “Screen Time Management” and “Restricted Mode” to turn these on.

In 2020, TikTok introduced a “Family Pairing” feature, enabling parents to link their account to their children's. This gives parents greater oversight on how their kids are using the app.

Alternatives to TikTok

Parents sometimes ask, are there apps like TikTok but safer? Whilst all apps have a mix of privacy strengths and weaknesses, some of the most talked-about alternatives to TikTok include:

Dubsmash – users can watch and create 10-second videos. You can combine or “smash” clips with pre-recorded sounds known as dubs.

Byte – from the creators of the now-defunct Vine. Like Vine, it allows users to edit and share looping videos.

Triller – similar to TikTok, Triller is used for dancing, lip-syncing and comedy. Triller uses AI technology which allows users to make multiple videos against a track of different lengths.

Funimate – users can create and edit looping videos using advanced effects, filters and transitions.

Chingari – an alternative to TikTok created in India.

TikTok privacy and security tips: How to secure your TikTok account

There are steps that all users can take to make their use of TikTok more secure:

1. To set your account to private:

1. Go to your profile page

2. Tap three dots in the right-hand corner and select "Privacy and Settings"

3. Select the “Privacy and Safety” option and toggle “Private Account” on/off

2. To control who comments on your TikTok posts:

1. Within “Privacy and Safety”, tap “Who can send me comments”

2. Choose “Friends” to limit comments to people you know

3. You can also turn off comments on individual videos by going to the menu button on the video and selecting “Comments off”

3. To control who duets with you:

1. Within “Privacy and Safety”, tap “Who can duet with me”

2. Choose from the various options – “Everyone”, “Friends” or “Off”

4. To control who sends you direct messages:

1. Within “Privacy and Safety”, tap “Who can send messages to me”

2. Choose from the various options – “Everyone”, “Friends” or “Off”

It is also possible to block or report users or comments on TikTok:

To block or report a user, go to their profile, and tap the three dots at the top of the screen. From the options, select “block” or” report”. On the next screen, choose why you are reporting them.

Toreport a comment, tap the comment and from the options that appear, tap “report” and follow the instructions.

To report a video, go to the video and tap the “share” icon. On the next screen, tap “report” and follow the instructions.

Other TikTok security steps to consider

As well as adjusting your privacy settings, you can also:

Limit the amount of information you share on the app. For example, you could avoid linking other social accounts such as Facebook and Instagram to your TikTok account.

Avoid opening TikTok links outside the app, including via SMS, to avoid falling victim to any phishing scams.

Some Android users recommend using a sandboxing app to isolate TikTok on your system. For example, Shelter is an open-source sandbox app that uses Android’s Work Profile feature to provide an isolated space where you can install or clone apps.

As with any app, it’s a good idea to use the latest version, so you benefit from any security patches.

Some users even recommend using TikTok on a separate phone with a different Google account than the one you regularly use to maximize privacy.

Is TikTok safe to download?

So, is TikTok safe to use? The answer is not necessarily clear-cut. Much of the media commentary around TikTok concerns focuses on issues relating to national security, but most users are unlikely to have nationally sensitive content on their phones. For individuals, the risk is not significantly different to that of other popular social media apps. Ultimately, it’s about being aware of data security and online privacy issues and then making a personal choice.

Parents looking to maximize their child's safety online could consider using a parental control app like Kaspersky Safe Kids – this allows you to block adult content, manage access to inappropriate games and apps, and manage screen time by device.

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TikTok has pretty much taken over the world at this point. While your students have been stuck at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, they've likely spent a great deal of time scrolling on their FYP (for you page), learning the newest dances, discovering trends and even creating content of their own.

Pre-pandemic, it's possible that teachers saw mobile devices as a distraction, taking students away from classroom content and discussions. However, rather than discouraging what could be a creative outlet, what if we switched up the narrative and met students where they are? Right now, that's on TikTok.

Some teachers have already hopped onto the trend. It's worth a shot.

Last summer we spoke with Ty Cook and Brooke Rogers about how teachers are fostering a community and feeding into student trends to create connections through TikTok.

Since then, the trend has only grown, bringing all sorts of ideas and perspectives to light.

Here is how teachers are transforming the ever-popular mobile video platform, TikTok, from a nuisance to the ultimate learning tool.

Using TikTok for creative lessons

Think of it as a classroom extension. Only this time, rather than a few extra desks and chairs, you've got the whole world in your hands.

Using TikTok, many teachers have begun creating condensed versions of their classroom lessons. Whether they are teaching science, English, math or even physical education, this gives students the ability to refer back to lessons they may have missed in class or if they require a refresher.

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The platform initially only allowed up to 60 seconds for each video created, forcing teachers to stick to the main ideas to get their point across. Now, TikTok has implemented a 3-minute video feature for creatives. Thus, allowing teachers to pack in even more content within their digital micro-lessons.

There are tons of ways you can go about this. Some teachers choose to recreate condensed versions of their lessons for students to refer back to. Others use the platform as an extension to the day's lesson, encouraging students to engage in learning outside of school.

It's even possible to create a TikTok to remind students of important dates, upcoming deadlines, or to share tips concerning productivity or course content.

Whatever format you decide to create your lessons in, your students are more likely to engage with your content given that it's being provided in one of their favorite forms of mobile entertainment.

Just wait and see the kind of classroom engagement you can encourage.

Using TikTok to increase student engagement

There's nothing teachers love more than an engaged classroom. Luckily, TikTok is incredibly interactive, offering countless ways to grab students' attention and get them excited about classroom content.

There are multiple ways you can go about this via TikTok.

First, through the comment section. Easily encourage students to comment on any questions they have on your videos. Through the respond to comment feature, you can then create a video response to their question or concern and share it directly with your following.

@iamthatenglishteacherReply to @mandamag253 #English #ESL #spelling #vocaulary #teachersofTikTok #englishasasecondlanguage #Lost #middleschoolteacher #Loss #Lose♬ original sound - MsJames

In doing this, each student benefits from the information being provided and you're providing personalized responses to meet your learners' needs.

As we know, some students may not feel as comfortable raising their hand in class as other students, and that's okay! This feature provides students who may feel more comfortable typing their questions a way to engage in classroom discussions. Who knows, after doing so, they may even foster the courage to begin speaking up in a classroom setting.

Another way to encourage student engagement is through the duet function. On TikTok, users are able to make video responses with the videos you post. For example, say you create a TikTok with some practice math or French questions, finishing off by asking students to "duet me to answer these questions" or "duet me to practice your French". Your students can then create videos following along with your video and showing their work. If they aren't comfortable posting on the app, they can save it to their device and send it to you directly or show it to you in class the next day.

Using TikTok as a creative assignment

It's no secret that TikTok fosters creativity amongst today's youth - and they are excited about it.

Why not hone in on this excitement and allow students to blend their love of TikTok with their classroom assignments? For example, perhaps you're teaching literacy and you're having students write a summary of a week's chapter in the novel they're reading in order to highlight the main points. Some students are excellent writers, but others prefer oral communication. As a means of differentiating, you could offer TikTok as a potential format for the assignment. In this form, students who may excel in oral communication, or those who are excited about multimedia, can create their summary via the app. It encourages students to flex their creative skills while being concise and to the point.

This idea will work for practically any classroom subject. Why not have your students take the role of teacher and create a short-form lesson? Or perhaps have them take inspiration from current trends and songs and adapt them to their classroom learning? You'll be enlightened by what your students can come up with when they can blend education with applications they are excited about.

Combatting potential issues on TikTok

With any form of digital communication, such as TikTok, users run the risk of various issues. Before deciding to use the platform for all of the great features it has to offer, it is important to take note of these issues to decide if using the platform is a good fit for your classroom.

Harmful behavior and cyberbullying

Cyberbullying is a persistent issue on social media that we've been seeing for years. Being that TikTok is an open forum, we need to ensure we are doing everything in our power to prevent these harmful behaviors.

Luckily, Tiktok has implemented features to prevent cyberbullying like the ability to filter your comment section and hide any comments that include harmful language or behaviors and a notification that urges commenters to reconsider what they are posting if they attempt to post anything that isn't appropriate.

While these are great steps forward, it remains important to have a conversation with your students about the weight and significance that language can hold and the consequences that come with misbehavior. We want to ensure that using TikTok in the classroom only encourages students to engage, and doesn't steer them away.

Ensuring student safety on TikTok

User Privacy

User privacy is important to consider. Every student and every parent has personal comfort levels that need to be taken into consideration when using any form of social media, like TikTok.

Before deciding to use TikTok in your classroom in any capacity, you must have a conversation with your school administration to discuss any rules your institution may have and to get their permission to use the application.

It's also a great idea to give notice to your student's caregivers, asking them to get permission from their parent or guardian to ensure that consent is provided in all capacities.

TikTok has also addressed user privacy with a variety of features outlined below.

Private accounts and friend lists

On TikTok, you can make your account private. In this way, any account that attempts to follow you or your students on TikTok must put in a request and be accepted by the account owner. This is highly recommended.

In doing this, you can ensure that only your students can interact and view each other's content.

By making your account private, it does mean you're unable to create TikTok content catered towards a wider audience. If that is your overarching goal, we recommend you read #teachersoftiktok: How to effectively use TikTok in your classroom.

Comment restrictions

In TikTok, you are able to tighten restrictions on comments for youth users. Accounts are able to restrict comments to just friends, or even prevent all any comments from being added.

Duet and stitch settings

This same feature goes for dueting and stitching videos. You can change your settings so that only older students, above the age of 16, can duet and stitch videos. Alternatively, you can restrict duet and stitch to just friends - keeping it within your classroom.

Not posting, just saving

If students are not comfortable posting at all, that's perfectly okay. Any TikTok viewed or created within TikTok is available for download, even before posting.

If a student plans to make a TikTok, they can download the video after editing and save it to their device without posting. From there, students can share it with you in person, by email, or by uploading it to your online class environment, such as a digital portfolio.

For students who are not comfortable downloading the application at all, that's no problem. You can download each one of your TikTok lessons and then share them directly with your classroom by providing links or video files.

TikTok as an edtech tool: Yay or nay?

In implementing any new edtech tool, there are different points to consider.

While many teachers across the world are using TikTok as a way to engage with other educators and turn what could be a distraction into a powerful learning tool, you may have a different opinion, and that's okay.

So teachers, what are your thoughts?

Are you eager to meet students where they are and turn TikTok into a classroom engagement super-app, or is it still not for you?

In whatever capacity you decide to use it, remember to have fun, be creative and stay safe.

It's time we meet students where they are and use their interests and excitement to the classroom's advantage.

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💥hold on🆘🤚 you’ve been scrolling for way to long ❌☠️

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Is it just me or do I only see this video on the toilet

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You have been blessed with bread 🍞

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Just give this app to Microsoft

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I NEED HELP. me and my friends accounts won’t let us private after we accidentally un privated it. what do we do! please help!

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Wait I know this has nothing to do with this but your jacket is so cute

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If you put your account on private can you still be on the fyp page

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me watching this after the murder scene on tiktok👁👄👁

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This is the only app that makes you get off of it lol

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When TikTok burst onto the social media scene back in 2018, it was impossible to predict what a dominating force it would become. But what is TikTok, exactly?

Today, with over 2 billion downloads globally (and counting!), TikTok is the world’s seventh-most popular social platform, but because it’s the app of choice for the hyper-influential Gen Z, it’s got an outsized influence on the cultural zeitgeist. TikTok is to thank (or blame, depending on your perspective) for culinary trends, a new wave of famous dogs, 2000s nostalgia, and Addison Rae’s acting career.

In other words? It’s a force to be reckoned with — and one that’s constantly evolving.

Bonus: Get a free TikTok Growth Checklist from famous TikTok creator Tiffy Chen that shows you how to gain 1.6 million followers with only 3 studio lights and iMovie.

TikTok is a social media app centered around short videos.

Many people think of it as a bite-size version of YouTube, with videos ranging between five and 120 seconds in length. TikTok calls itself “the leading destination for short-form mobile videos” with a mission to “inspire creativity and bring joy.”

(Audacious! We love to see it.)

@allieent
Questions I would love to ask Tony Hawk #tonyhawk #tonyhawkproskater #vancouver #thrasherskatemag

♬ original sound – Allie Entwistle

Creators have access to an assortment of filters and effects, as well as a massive music library.

Tracks on TikTok have high meme potential, and it’s turned the app into something of a hitmaker.

Lil Nas X’s jam “Old Town Road” is the best example of this. While lassoing some near 67 million plays on TikTok, the single trotted to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, where it stayed for a record-setting 17 weeks.

Critically, TikTok makes content discovery central to its experience. The For You Page delivers a bottomless stream of videos curated by the TikTok algorithm. The video feed plays the minute the app opens, instantly sucking viewers in.

While users can follow their favorite creators, they don’t have to for the feed to be filled automatically with curated clips. It’s a bottomless buffet of content.

No wonder 70% of users spend an hour or more on the app every week. Can’t stop, won’t stop!

What is a TikTok account?

A TikTok account allows you to log in to the TikTok app to create and share short-form videos using filters, effects, and music clips.

Earn enough attention and engagement, and you could be eligible for TikTok’s creator fund one day. (Cue up a “Show me the money!” sound clip for when the time comes.)

If you need some help getting started, here’s our beginners guide to making TikTok videos. Please don’t forget about us when you’re TikTok famous.

Logged in with your TikTok account, you’ll be able to interact with other users’ videos, by commenting, sharing, and liking content. You can also follow other creators to see more from them on the For You Page.

Your behavior as you use your account will impact the TikTok algorithm, dictating what kinds of videos from other users pop up on your For You Page.

Searching for “cute dogs vids”? Commenting on content tagged with #skateboarddads? You’ll start to see more of the same in your feed.

TikTok vs. Musical.ly

A little history lesson: TikTok is the international version of China’s Douyin app, which was launched by ByteDance back in 2016 as a short-form video social network.

Also in the market at the time was another Chinese short-form video tool, Musically, which was thriving thanks to a fun library of filters and effects. Between its launch in 2014 and 2017, Musical.ly managed to amass more than 200 million users, with a strong foothold in the U.S.

ByteDance acquired the company later that year to merge with TikTok and create one short-form video superstar app to rule them all.

RIP, Musical.ly; long live TikTok.

What is the most liked video on TikTok?

TikTok is an app where new creators and surprising content can go viral, thanks to an algorithm that promotes discovery and fosters a universe of unique challenges and trends.

At the time of writing, a lip-synch viral video by creator Bella Poarch holds the title of Most Liked Video. Posted back in August 2020, earned 55.8 million likes.

@bellapoarch
To the 🐝 🐝 🐝 #fyp

♬ M to the B – Millie B

On a platform with millions of videos of fresh-faced people mugging for the camera to music, why did this particular video pop off?

It’s impossible to say for sure, but the combination of a pretty face, impressive tongue-twisting lyrics, and hypnotic camera tracking sure caught users’ attention.

Bella parlayed this fame into a whole career as a TikTok star, with 88 million followers and a record deal. Not a bad outcome from a 12 second clip of someone bored and goofing around at home.

The second-most popular TikTok video is a montage from artist fedziownik_art, with a jaw-dropping 49.3 million likes. Van Gogh would’ve given his other ear for that kind of exposure.

@fredziownik_art
😳This is one of my best drawings #dlaciebie #tiktokart #drawing #fyp

♬ Deep End – Fousheé

The content of other most-liked videos ranges wildly, from dancing to comedy to animals, but what most have in common is that they’re fun, memorable, and engaging.

Study up on what it takes to become TikTok famous here.

How does TikTok work?

TikTok serves up a medley of personalized videos to each user via their For You Page: a mix of videos from accounts you follow and other content they think will appeal to you.

It’s a grab bag — one that’s usually full of Doja Cat. Here’s how to get involved.

What can you do on TikTok?

Watch and create videos: Videos are central to the TikTok experience. They can be uploaded or created in-app with stop and start recording, timers, and other tools.

Live streaming is also an option. Users can add visual filters, time effects, split screens, green screens, transitions, stickers, GIFs, emoji, and much more.

Add Music: TikTok’s extensive music library and integration with Apple Music is where the app edges out all other social platforms. Creators can add, remix, save, and discover songs and sounds via playlists, videos, and more.

Interact: TikTok users can follow accounts they like, and give hearts, gifts, comments or shares on videos they enjoy. Videos, hashtags, sounds, and effects can be added to a user’s Favorites section.

Discover: The Discover feed is all about trending hashtags, but users can also search for keywords, users, videos, and sound effects. People can add friends by searching their username, or scanning their unique TikCode.

Explore profiles: TikTok profiles show a tally of follows and followers, as well as an overall total of the number of hearts a user has received. As on Twitter and Instagram, official accounts are given blue checkmarks.

Spend virtual coins: Coins can be used to give Virtual Gifts on TikTok. When a user buys them, they can convert them into diamonds or emoji. Diamonds can be exchanged for cash.

How do people typically use TikTok?

Dancing and lip-synching: Since TikTok was born from the DNA of Musical.ly (you did just read the history of TikTok above, right?) it’s no surprise that musical activities like lip-synching and dancing are huge on the platform.

@audaamar
I will dance until there is 1M 🙏🏻 Я буду танцевать, пока не будет 1М 🍋

♬ N’y pense plus – Tayc

TikTok Trends: Also known as TikTok Challenges, these memes typically involve a popular song or hashtag. Trending songs and tags like #ButHaveYouSeen and #HowToAdult act as prompts for users to attempt dance moves or create their own variation on a theme.

TikTok Duets: Duets are a popular collaborative feature on TikTok that allows users to sample another person’s video and add themselves to it. Duets can range from genuine collabs, remixes, spoofs, and more. Artists like Lizzo, Camila Cabello, and Tove Lo have used the format to promo singles and connect with fans.

@gordonramsayofficial
#duet with @thatveganteacher Beef #burgers were consumed while making this tiktok #ramsayreacts #fyp

♬ EatingAnimalsIsWrongGordonRamsay – Tik Toker

Green Screen effects: Though TikTok features a huge selection of filters and effects, one of the most-used tool is the green screen. This effect makes it easy to place yourself in an exotic setting or share your hot take in front of a relevant image. Dive into our guide to editing TikTok videos here for details on trying this trick for yourself.

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@sarahramosfanclub
It’s Totally Raining Teens Part 2 #greenscreen

♬ original sound – sarah

TikTok Stitching: TikTok’s Stitch tool allows you to copy and add on to other users’ videos (if they have Stitching enabled, of course). This function lends itself to reaction videos or responses — just another way TikTok fosters conversation via content creation.

What are some unique ways that people use TikTok?

The quick-and-easy editing features and interactive nature of TikTok create prime conditions for creativity, and as a result, the app has been used in countless ways that the developers themselves could’ve never imagined (though “Ratatouille the Crowd-Sourced Musical” does sort of feel like it’s a fever dream, no?)

Collaborations: The Duet feature allows users to remix and respond to each others’ content — which can lead to surprisingly delightful collaborations like sea shanties or the production of a digital Broadway show.

@tomrosenthalmusic
#duet with @sguerraandre here’s me getting involved with sea shanty Tiktok

♬ Wellerman – Sea Shanty – Nathan Evans

Creative editing: TikTok easily allows you to combine multiple clips, making multi-scene stories (even short-and-sweet ones) a breeze, and offering the opportunity to get creative with transitions, smash cuts, and effects. Take a peek at our list of creative TikTok video ideas here to get the wheels turning.

@mattchessco
I hope she sees this @avani #fingersnap #jonasbluefingersnap #art #foryou

♬ Naked by Jonas Blue and Max – MOVEMENT

Getting interactive: Using the TikTok live stream feature to broadcast in real-time is a surefire way to engage with your followers. Give ‘em something to talk about as the thrill of anything-could-happen live video fills their feed… like the time cup-maker Mrs. Dutchie accidentally used dark glitter instead of light glitter.

(Talk about breaking the internet!)

But even in a regular, pre-recorded TikTok post, hosting a Q&A or responding to FAQs is a great way to show your fan club you care.

TikTok demographics: who uses TikTok?

More than 160 million hours of video are watched on TikTok in any given minute of the day… but who is actually making and viewing this content?

Of the more than 884 million people who are active on TikTok, 57% are female, while 43% are male.

There are 130 million U.S. users over age 18. The second highest adult population of Instagram users is Indonesia (92 million users), with Brazil coming in third (74 million).

The majority of the TikTok audience is Gen Z, with 42% of the audience aged 18 to 24 years old. (The second-biggest generational cohort on the platform? Millennials, accounting for 31% of users.)

Click here for more fascinating TikTok statistics that marketers need to know in 2022.

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This article how TikTok can be used to to create a positive image and spread awareness regarding important socio-economic issues. It further supports the creativity of TikTok, being able to make content that is both educative and entertaining and that can grasp the users’ attention.

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What do we mean when we talk about creating awareness? Is it simply to educate another or even one's own self about a particular fact or topic? Or does it mean to talk about disseminating information for the purpose of enlightening another about a particular thing that vastly improves their own life?

There are a number of tools used for this purpose. The focus is always on the tool or a platform from which a large audience can be engaged. In today's world, social media is the most effective tool to be used, especially when you want to target the younger audience and educate them about specific topics.

While choosing the right social media platform, you see how the attention span has decreased with the new generation. This is the reason that new social media apps are being developed to keep the audience engaged for a longer time.
In this regard, the most popular type of content currently is the short-form video for which TikTok is the leading platform with more than 1 billion active users.

TikTok is a short-form video platform where people make many different kinds of content for entertainment. This is where creativity comes in, you have to be able to make content that is both educative and entertaining and is able to grasp the users' attention.

One such TikToker is Qasim Ali Shah who is a motivational speaker and educator/philanthropist who uses the platform to talk about various social issues.

The topics covered in his videos include matters such as how working-class/labor class individuals who come from rural areas find employment in the city and should be treated if they are employed in the more affluent city dwellers' homes as help staff.

Shah also talks about topics such as the self or the psyche or ego which in Urdu is called "Nafs" and how this determines a person's general understanding of who they are and the world they live in.

So from topics ranging from treatment, rights, protection of domestic staff and the people they care for as well as mental health issues prevalent in society it is clear that these videos create a positive and socially uplifting image within the minds of the user who is coming across these videos.

One can hence truly say that there are many content creators who are using TikTok to create a positive image and spread awareness regarding important socio-economic issues amongst an entire population of individuals who desperately need such content and information.

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