DawsonITE is a blog devoted to Educational Technology. It's compiled by Rafael Scapin, Coordinator of Educational Technology at Dawson College in Montreal (Canada).
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…
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 …
Students are already very familiar with Facebook and spend a lot of time on the site. Because of this, there is usually a good amount of activity [in class related Facebook discussions] because students receive notifications of new group posts …
Maggie McDonnell (from Vanier College) discovered that her Liberal Arts students had started a program specific Facebook page even before they entered college.
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/…
Technology is all the rage in 21st-century schools. But concern is growing about the potential negative impact of so much screen time and social media.
http://www.good.is/post/could-checking-facebook-in-class-help-students-focus/…
Is Facebook a worthless waste of time for students? Does it steal time and energy that they would otherwise spend on homework? Many parents and teachers certainly feel this way. But research shows that the reality is a bit more …
Facebook is the most prevalent social media tool in higher education — 98% of the universities in the study said they had a presence there. Here are seven ways schools are leveraging Facebook.
http://mashable.com/2011/10/17/facebook-marketing-colleges-universities/…
This guide hopes to lighten the burden of new technology by offering clear explanations about Facebook in education. The information in this guide can help teachers turn the challenges of social media into opportunities that benefit them and their students.…
You can’t talk about how technology is revolutionizing education without mentioning Facebook. If you’re a teacher, you would be well served by spending 3 minutes to read through this must-have guide.
http://edudemic.com/2011/01/every-teachers-must-have-guide-to-facebook/…
Over the weekend, Dave Winer wrote an article at Scripting.com explaining how Facebook keeps track of where you are on the web after logging in without your consent. Nik Cubrilovic dug a little deeper, and discovered that Facebook can still …
The world’s largest social networking site has become a habit. From sharing links to photo albums, Facebook is a virtual timeline of our lives. Thus, it is the next best thing to a digital diary. Learn how to download all …
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.
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/…
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…