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Why Twitter Will Never Connect All Educators.

My Island View

Teaching is not a passive exercise; it requires work, study, and involvement in an ever-changing world. The idea of collaborative learning has always been with us in education, and in life in general. The ins and outs of Twitter would be the most efficient and effective way to share what is needed for educators.

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Web Filtering: equally beneficial for your 5-year-old & 15-year-old

Securly

Most students find web filtering to be unnecessarily inhibitive, citing that it blocks perfectly acceptable web pages due to one keyword or denies access to social media pages. Federal law doesn’t specifically require schools to block Facebook, Twitter, etc. to create a good balance between recreational and study time.

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25 Social Networks/Media Sites for Education

Technology Tidbits

Edmodo - One of the most popular social media sites/communities around that educators are using to connect find resources and connect w/ peers, students, parents, and more in a safe educational environment. Plurk - A social network similar to Twitter (micro-blogging) w/ a timeline view and fun karma based platform.

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Online Teacher Development Works Best - 15 Reasons Why

Nik Peachey

Studying while we teach can give us the time to try out new ideas in our own work place, discover the obstacles and try to adapt them to our own context. The text based and asynchronous nature of online training makes it much easier for everyone to have their say and can lead to a much richer and more collaborative learning experience.

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Curation Situations: Let us count the ways

NeverEndingSearch

When my colleagues and I wrote our Social Media Curation Library Technology Report for ALA, we struggled with a definition. Along the way they experience collateral benefits of developing learning agility, building social capital and demonstrating creativity. We study the specific needs and interests of our communities.

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Tips & Tools to Enhance Collaboration Between Tech & Curriculum

techlearning

Technologies actively engage the students through problem-solving games, quicker study methods, and unlimited potential for research. Using social media such as Twitter can help the teacher make connections with educators in other parts of the world. Curriculum is the foundation for planning and learning for students.

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2016 Global Education Conference Starts Sunday - Important Information!

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Thanks to the GEC Sponsors Social Media Amazing List of Currently Scheduled Sessions! Some important conference updates are below: Still Taking Proposals Keynotes + Sessions Presenters - Check Your Instructions Volunteering + Advisory Board - We Need You! Become a Partner Organization! We're Still Taking Proposals! Make a Difference.