UP 7 PLACES IN 2022
Instagram is a social network based around sharing photos and videos. Owned by Facebook.
Website: instagram.com
Cost: Free
Availability: Download app
Rankings in the previous surveys:
| 2021: 25 | 2020: 28 | 2019: 48 | 2018: 26 | 2017: 34 | 2016: 76 | 2015: 73 | 2014: 85 |
| 2013: – | 2012: – | 2011: – | 2010: – | 2009: – | 2008: – | 2007: – |
Comments on Instagram in 2022
“I mainly use Instagram to follow other PE teachers all around the world. They post different activities and best practices. Its a great way to learn and share ideas in the subject are of Health and PE.” Michael, K12 teacher, USA
“This social media platform is more about images than anything and that is more appealing to me.” Quality Assurance Manager, USA
Previous comments on Instagram
“Fun and micro” Maha Khatib, L&D, UAE, 2021
“Instagram is an engaging way to keep up to date with what organisations and individuals we like are doing, whether that’s art galleries and museums or other institutions.” OU Learning Design Team, UK, 2021
“It’s my favorite social net! I’m posting there a different visual content and organize main streams!” Ekaterina Leybova, Professor, Russia, 2020
“For visual inspiration” Managing Partner, Germany, 2020
“For insights: Nira, Learning Consultant, Brazil, 2020
Quick Guide to Instagram
Here you will find some basic guidance and links to resources on how to use Instagram for teaching, training, learning and development.
Instagram is very much a personal tool for individuals to build a network and share own photos and stories.
- But as Kyle in Novelty seekers: Using Instagram for learning and inspiration says
Instagram is not just for selfies anymore, it can also be used more mindfully by filling your stream with nuggets of bite-sized learning you can “snack on” while you’re on-the-go. And I’m not just talking about inspirational quotes! What I’m talking about is useful knowledge that you can use in conversations and to help inspire your curiosity.
In the workplace: Instagram is also is finding its place
- see How to Use Instagram for Business: A Practical 6-Step Guide, Hootsuite, 9 January 2019
- and here are 5 Ways To Use Instagram In Corporate eLearning
- Microlearning tutorials
- Photo feedback
- Instagram idea springboards
- Visualise employee milestones
- Pictorial product knowledge online training
In education: Instagram also is being used here
- Here’s how to use Instagram in the classroom
- Here’s a video on how to use Instagram in the classroom
Further resources
- 11 Instagram Tips for Beginners, LIfewire, 8 November 2019
- How to Use Instagram, wikiHow, 29 October 2019
- How to Use Instagram, Cheat Sheet, 22 January 2018
- Getting Started on Instagram, Instagram
Last updated: August 27, 2022 at 16:29 pm
