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The Ultimate Guide To Using Twitter In Education
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Twitter seems to be here to stay. As one of the most popular ways for teachers, students, and the general public to communicate, it's becoming a must-have tool in almost every teacher's toolbox.
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Welcome Back To School [Comic]
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We are living in a world of connectivity. From students to teachers to families, everyone seems to know what everyone else is up to. To that end, here's a terrific comic that illustrates exactly that point.
Hurricane Irene Internet and Mobile Phone Resources
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Whether you’ve using the Internet or a cell phone (smart or dumb), here’s how you can track Hurricane Irene, access the American Red Cross through Facebook and Twitter, schedule news alerts, connect with others and find loved ones.
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The Big Way Will.I.Am Is Encouraging Science Education [Interview]
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Can you name a celebrity who is doing big things to enhance education in the U.S.? Black Eyed Peas member Will.I.Am may not be the first name that comes to mind. That may soon change, though.
The Future Of School Social Networks
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Most schools ban Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, and other social networking sites from school computers. The logic behind this ban is twofold. First, is the belief that students are less likely to be distracted when the ...
The 10 Best and Worst Ways Social Media Impacts Education
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There's no doubt that students are actively engaged in online communities, but what kind of effects are these sites having and how can parents counteract the bad and bolster the positive?
So Long Picasa and Blogger: Google Making Big Changes
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Google is taking the rollout of Google+ very seriously. Rather than see another Google Buzz fail, they're pulling out all the stops. Literally.
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How To Get Better Grades Using Social Media [Infographic]
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It's almost summertime and you know what that means...students are not paying attention to teachers. They're likely dreaming about what they're going to do this summer, texting friends every chance they get, or updati...
Is Twitter Hurting Grades?
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Twitter is intertwined with just about every aspect of the daily life of students, teachers, and everyone else online. That's why I thought this new infographic by Masters Degree Online makes some interesting points. ...
Is Social Media Ruining Students?
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Here's a pop quiz for you: are students more or less distracted because of the Internet? Does social media help or hurt students? According to information gathered from several sources by OnlineEducation.net, Faceb...
30+ Creative Ways To Use Twitter In The Classroom
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If you're a fan of Twitter and teaching, hold onto your seatbelts. Thanks to Tom Barrett and his many collaborative Google Docs, you don’t need to worry about coming up with creative ways to use Twitter in your class...
40+ Free Premium Social Media Icon Sets To Spice Up Your Website
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There's no denying the importance of social networks.Whether you run your own website, blog, or just need some high resolution icon sets for a presentation...look no further. These free premium social media icon sets ...
Twitter Makes 6 Big Changes To Its Homepage
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Just when you probably got accustomed to the homepage for Twitter.com, the times they are a-changing. The new Twitter homepage is designed to make it more enticing for people to search Twitter without being a member. ...
The Incredible Numbers Behind Twitter
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Five years ago this week, a small team of people started working on a prototype of the service that we now know as Twitter. On March 21, 2006, Jack Dorsey (@jack) sent the first Tweet. Here's the first-ever tweet: (no...
What If Social Networks Were Students?
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Each social network is unique. Just like students. What if those social networks were actual students attending the same school? They would surely have their own unique features, styles, and characteristics. Rather th...
Use This Puppet To Explain Twitter To Skeptics
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If you're reading this, you likely know the power and potential of Twitter. However, if you or a friend are still skeptical about the service ("I don't wanna hear about what you're eating or that you have to use the b...
