TikTok in K-12

Executive Summary

Throughout the country, state-level Departments of Education, K-12 schools districts, and classrooms have introduced the use of TikTok into lessons and curriculums. This report is a snapshot of how TikTok has been used as part of course materials and assessments.

There are several national organizations that promote or support the use of TikTok, including:


Examples of TikTok being used in school assignments

Fresno Unified School District

“Students are encouraged to team up to create and post a TikTok in response to the official Tehipite Middle School positive challenge. Student posts earn points towards swag and awesome prizes.”

Peoria Public Schools, Illinois

My Choice Board: Chemistry; “Create a Flipgrid or TikTok video explaining what classification five different substances around your house fit into.

West Noble High School, Indiana

“Composition: For Monday & Wednesday choose and 2 out of the 4 options below (one for each day): TikTok/video your quarantine transformation from beginning to end.”

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