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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. Classroom 2.0 - Created by Steve Hargadon and used by thousands of educators on a daily basis.

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How to Grow Your Edu-Family Tree

Graphite Blog

Your Global Personal Learning Network (PLN) Why? If your students are learning about Canadian geography, you can find a teacher in Toronto to provide authentic resources. There are many websites that bring teachers together, like Graphite, Google+ Groups, Edmodo Communities, and more. Contributing is easy.

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Looking Back At 2010 And Looking Forward To 2011.

The Web20Classroom

Here is an example I use a lot where I asked people to give me their thoughts on what a PLN (Personal Learning Network) means to them. I think the bigger story here is the fact that social networking in the classroom really took off. Then the other kids in the class record their thoughts around the image.

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