Pinterest is an electronic bulletin board where users can “pin” images from around the web. These images are then categorized into various boards on the users’ profile. So what are these pin boards good for with regards to integrating them …
Opening up a world of educational content with YouTube for Schools
YouTube for Schools is a network setting that school administrators can turn on to grant access only to the educational content from YouTube EDU. Teachers can choose from the hundreds of thousands of videos on YouTube EDU created by more …
20 Innovative Ways High Schools Are Using Twitter
Explore 20 innovative ways high schools are making use of this great social media tool.
http://www.bestcollegesonline.com/blog/2012/01/30/20-innovative-ways-high-schools-are-using-twitter/…
Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn: The Pros And Cons Of Social Media In Education (Infographic)
This infographic from Online Universities takes a look at the pros and cons of social media in education. Essentially, it’s nearly all pro, as long as the school is making the necessary effort.
http://www.mediabistro.com/alltwitter/social-media-education_b18317…
Network: The Secret Life of Your Personal Data, Animated
…
Facebook Is Making Us Miserable
When Facebook was founded in 2004, it began with a seemingly innocuous mission: to connect friends. Some seven years and 800 million users later it’s fast becoming the dominant communication platform of the future. But this new world of ubiquitous …
15 Things Teachers & Students Can Do With Edmodo
Edmodo, in a nutshell it is a microblogging system designed specifically for teachers and students. Using Edmodo teachers can create a microblogging network for their classes. Here are fifteen things teachers and students can do with.
http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2011/12/15-things-teachers-students-can-do-with.html…
30+ Open Wikis Every Educator Should Know About
The list of wikis below is just a smattering of some of the best open wikis available today. They were all nominated by teachers and administrators from around the world during this year’s Edublogs Awards.
Presentation of the Week: This Is What Learning Looks Like: Using Analytic Tools to Visualise Classroom Twitter Conversations
…
Student Facebook Pages – A New Agenda in the Classroom
Maggie McDonnell (from Vanier College) discovered that her Liberal Arts students had started a program specific Facebook page even before they entered college.
The Ultimate Educators Guide To QR Codes
Here are some fun ideas for QR codes for schools and around the classroom.
http://www.edlio.com/blog/2011/08/the-ultimate-educators-guide-to-qr-codes/…
Paper.li: best use practices
Twitter provides a wealth of education related content and while I like to read and scan this content through the Flipboard app on my iPad, Paper.li comes to the rescue when I simply do not have time each day to …
5 New Social Networks You Should Know About
Whether you’re looking to build and protect your reputation, or just get recommendations on new movies and restaurants, here’s a quick rundown of the latest social networks making headlines.
10 Beneficial Facebook Pages For Educators To Check Out
A selection of Facebook Pages providing resources and dialogue focused on education and instructional technologies.
http://www.emergingedtech.com/2011/11/10-beneficial-facebook-pages-for-educators-to-check-out/…
20 Ways to Make the Most of LinkedIn Classmates Tool
Using the new Classmates tool on LinkedIn, it’s easy to find old classmates or get in touch with more experienced alums in a given professional field. If you haven’t checked out this new feature yet or aren’t sure how to …