Presentation of the Week: Elements of Connectivism
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20 College Education Influencers on Twitter You Need to Follow and Why
Each of these educators are doing a fantastic job of providing interesting and informative educational tidbits on Twitter, but have somehow become over-shadowed by the millions of other users that are out there.
Top 20 Social Networks for Education
A great list of networks for education that target technology literacy.
http://www.techlearning.com/Default.aspx?tabid=67&EntryId=2980…
How Twitter will Revolutionise Academic Research and Teaching
Social media is becoming increasingly important in teaching and research work but tutors must remember, it’s a conversation not a lecture.
… Five Reasons Why YouTube Rocks the Classroom
Videos are, in effect, changing education and learning. We are now past the point of debate. Learn five reasons why you should consider using Youtube in your classroom.
http://mindshift.kqed.org/2011/09/five-reasons-why-youtube-rocks-the-classroom/…
Social websites are latest sources for plagiarized material
Plagiarism is going social, according toTurnitin.com, which found that one-third of plagiarized material in student papers can be traced to social networking, content sharing, or question-and-answer websites.
http://www.eschoolnews.com/2011/09/01/social-sites-are-latest-sources-for-plagiarized-material/…
10 Things You don’t Know About Teens and Social Networking
Some new research has shown that social networking can also have positive effects on teens such as helping introverted adolescents forge relationships or providing a venue for activism and political engagement.
50 Reasons to Invite Facebook Into Your Classroom
Educators are beginning to realize the powerful potential that Facebook has in the classroom, not as a distraction, but as a collaborative learning tool. How can Facebook benefit your class? This article enumerates 50 ways.
50 Reasons to Invite Facebook Into Your Classroom
Educators are beginning to realize the powerful potential that Facebook has in the classroom, not as a distraction, but as a collaborative learning tool. How can Facebook benefit your class? Take a look into these enumerates 50 ways.
http://mindshift.kqed.org/2011/08/50-reasons-to-invite-facebook-into-your-classroom/…
Presentation of the Week: Why Networked Learning Matters
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Why every student should be on Twitter
Twitter isn’t just about friends, family and colleagues. Not only does Twitter almost guarantee a response from people, it could also land you a job.
http://www.zdnet.com/blog/igeneration/why-every-student-should-be-on-twitter/11534…
In Digital Age, Schools That Succeed are Schools That Connect
Plenty of wealthy schools are deciding not to make the connection, while many teachers in cash-strapped schools are pursuing a real grass-roots effort to make it happen.
http://mindshift.kqed.org/2011/07/in-digital-age-schools-that-succeed-are-schools-that-connect/…
Google+, Facebook, Twitter, and Blogs: When and Why to Use Each
Do I really need to join another social network? If I join Google+ can I give up Facebook, Twitter, and blogs? What is the benefit of each? See where each social media platform shines and why you use each.
http://theinnovativeeducator.blogspot.com/2011/07/google-facebook-twitter-and-blogs-when.html…
Professors Consider Classroom Uses for Google Plus
Google Plus, the new social-networking platform, is so new that most Internet users are not yet able to see it—an invitation is required while the service is in its test phase. But some professors who have tried it say they …
28 Creative Ideas for Teaching with Twitter
Enterprising educators are using Twitter in creative ways, to engage students inside and outside of class, to stay on top of education news, and keep in touch with peers and students.
http://mindshift.kqed.org/2011/07/28-creative-ideas-for-teaching-with-twitter/…