Teachers are quickly catching on and even surpassing students when it comes to embracing social media. What if you still have questions about the plethora of communication channels that exist for teachers to reach their students? Thankfully we are proud
The First Unofficial Guide to Dropbox
Dropbox acts as a “magic pocket” which is always with you and contains whatever you place in it. Put a file into your Dropbox and it’s on all of your computers and mobile devices, really handy if you own multiple
A Teacher’s Guide to Using Audio and Podcasting in the Classroom
A teacher’s guide to using audio and podcasting in the classroom is a nice overview of applications to use in the classroom, including videos.
http://edtechkit.blogspot.com/2010/11/teachers-guide-to-using-audio-and.html
The Super-Secret, Never-Before-Revealed Guide to Web 2.0 in the Classroom
8 easy steps to put even your most reluctant faculty on the pathway to social media mastery.
The (Very) Unofficial Facebook Privacy Guide
This handy guide outlines everything you could ever want to know about locking down your privacy on Facebook, and a few things you probably didn’t even know you wanted to know.
If you use Facebook you should read this guide,
… If you use Facebook you should read this guide,
50 of the Best Twitter Guides, Stats, Tips and Tools of 2010 (So Far)
So what are the best ways to use Twitter? How you can use it most effectively? Which tools are most helpful? You’ll find the answers to these questions and many more here in 50 of the best Twitter tools, posts,
How To Make Your Own Podcast For Free
Have you ever thought about making a podcast, but didn’t really know where to start? Don’t stress – you’re not alone. There’s a lot of people out there who aren’t quite sure what a podcast is, let alone where to
30 Posts About Free Education Technology Tools & Resources
A very useful list of Educational Technology tools and resources for teachers.
http://www.emergingedtech.com/2010/05/30-posts-about-free-education-technology-tools-resources/
20 Classy Open Source Alternatives for 12 Costly Software
A great list of free, open source software for all needs!
http://arkarthick.com/2010/08/31/20-classy-open-source-alternatives-for-12-costly-software/…
Think Tutorial – Free Web Apps & Software Tutorials
Think Tutorial is a site providing free, easy to follow tutorials on a variety of web services and software. On Think Tutorial you will find tutorials for taking advantage of the many features of popular email services like Gmail, Apple …
Twitter 101: An Introduction for Students
Are you a recent college graduate or a current student enrolled in a university? Have you heard the term “Twitter” tossed around your classroom or among friends? What exactly is Twitter and why should it matter to you? This is
A Personal Learning Network (PLN) Quick Start Guide
Great Intro to Personal Learning Networks.
http://esheninger.blogspot.com/2010/08/pln-quick-start-guide.html
The Ultimate Twitter Guidebook For Teachers [UPDATED]
Busy teachers may feel that taking the time to learn how to use Twitter isn’t worth the return for the students benefit, so that’s why this list of 100 tips, apps, and resources is worth browsing. Find out how to …
The Essential Guide To Digital Photography
You may think that picking up a digital camera, turning it on, and taking the photo is all that you need to know about digital photography. Think again, as there is a whole heap more to learn that you might …
An introduction to social media – for learning and performance enhancement
Pretty nice table-of-contents style post that is in effect a handbook on social media. This is a social resource as it also provides the opportunity for you to provide your own experiences of using social tools for learning.