Social media

20 Cases Solved By Using Facebook [Infographic]

Thumbnail image for 20 Cases Solved By Using Facebook [Infographic] March 3, 2012

If you’re still not convinced that it would be a good idea to teach students the proper use of social media, particularly Facebook, then this infographic is for you! Now I’ll admit these are extreme cases but imagine all the lesser posts on Facebook that could get students into trouble. Where are the kids, and [...]

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The Sad State of Social Media Privacy [Infographic]

Thumbnail image for The Sad State of Social Media Privacy [Infographic] February 28, 2012

Privacy issues are a very hot topic for anyone using social media. As educators, I believe it is our responsibility to teach our students the ins and outs of how to responsibly use social media. Just in the past few weeks very important issues concerning online privacy have surfaced and must be addressed. For instance, [...]

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Buffer Gets Even Better by Adding Facebook

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I’ve been using Buffer since June to post tweets on Twitter. If you are not familiar with Buffer and how it works, read my post on how to use Buffer and its features. It is a fantastic and versatile way to tweet immediately or schedule your tweets. Just this past week, Buffer has become even better! [...]

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The Growth of Social Media [Infographic]

Thumbnail image for The Growth of Social Media [Infographic] August 31, 2011

Many educators are still not sure about the role of social media in schools. Some are all for it while others are steadfastly opposed. Perhaps it’s time to take a look at the statistics in order to make an informed decision. This infographic from SearchEngineJournal takes a look a the statistics and trends of social [...]

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Facebook vs. Google+ [Infographic]

Thumbnail image for Facebook vs. Google+ [Infographic] July 22, 2011

There is no doubt that Google+ has gotten off to a very fast start. All in all, educators have been very positive about this Facebook competitor as to how it might be implemented in the classroom. I must admit that I have not “played” around with Google+ as much as I probably should–I just refuse [...]

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The Biggest Shift Since the Industrial Revolution [Infographic]

Thumbnail image for The Biggest Shift Since the Industrial Revolution [Infographic] July 8, 2011

You’ve probably already seen this great infographic on social media from by en.gauge.media. If not, take a look at the staggering statistics on the social media shift. Look at everything that has happened in the past 5 years. What do these numbers mean for educators? The easy answer is that it should not be able to ignore [...]

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Google+ — A Facebook Killer or Another Google Wave?

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You can’t surf anywhere on the web the last 2 days without coming across another Google+ article. I’ve heard it’s going to kill Facebook but it’s hard to kill Facebook when Google+ Invite Process Shut Down Amid ‘Insane Demand’ This whole Google+ “Buzz” reminds me of the same process everyone went through with Google Wave [...]

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Are Too Many Educators The Little Engine That Couldn’t?

Thumbnail image for Are Too Many Educators The Little Engine That Couldn’t? June 24, 2011

“Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t–you’re right.” — Henry Ford In the past week or so there has been a friendly exchange of dueling posts between Scott McLeod and Paul Bogush about incorporating social media into teacher’s lives. If You Were on Twitter–McLeod You don’t have time to learn??–Bogush We should all [...]

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Would You Be Comfortable with Twitter in the Classroom?

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CNN has just posted a good story about incorporating Twitter into the classroom. Also included in the story is a video showing how the students use Twitter during class. After watching the video, I started wondering: “How many teachers would be comfortable in this type of setting?” Take a look: It was great to see [...]

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The Who, Why and How of Twitter [Infographic]

Thumbnail image for The Who, Why and How of Twitter [Infographic] May 28, 2011

For those of us who swear by Twitter, we can’t imagine not using this powerful tool to stay informed upon the latest news in education. There is no doubt that Twitter’s influence is growing by leaps and bounds but these statistics from a great infographic from BuySellAds.com lend an insight into who actually uses Twitter [...]

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Three Cool Facebook Online Safety Videos

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This morning as I started my daily routine of checking Twitter I came across an interesting tweet. The tweet was a link to something called “Online Safety Kit – Little Red Riding Mood” I really couldn’t figure out what it might be about but I’m always concerned about online safety, especially for students. Although the [...]

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The Evolution of Email [Infographic]

Thumbnail image for The Evolution of Email [Infographic] May 17, 2011

Microsoft has released an interesting infographic on the evolution of email. Of course, there are Outlook references on the infographic since it is Microsoft’s flagship email client. Even with the increased popularity of Twitter, Facebook and other social media outlets, email remains a major way to communicate. As educators, it helps to know how email [...]

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Still Think Social Media is a Fad? [Infographic]

Thumbnail image for Still Think Social Media is a Fad? [Infographic] May 16, 2011

Here is a very nice infographic from InspiredMag detailing statistics about social media. Personally, I have no doubt that social media is here to stay. What I can’t predict is how it will evolve–and it will! I also wonder about the direction of education concerning social media. At this point it seems there is no [...]

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How College Professors Use Social Media [Infographic]

Thumbnail image for How College Professors Use Social Media [Infographic] May 5, 2011

Schools.com has released an interesting infographic on how college professors use social media. The infographic focuses on Facebook primarily but does include other social media statistics. Having been a math teacher, I find these infographics very valuable because of their visual nature that seems to motivate students to actually think about the statistics and what [...]

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67 EdTech Resources You May Have Missed–Treasure Chest April 17, 2011

Thumbnail image for 67 EdTech Resources You May Have Missed–Treasure Chest April 17, 2011 April 17, 2011

Welcome to this week’s edition of Treasure Chest—67 EdTech Resources You May Have Missed. It’s really difficult to keep up with all that happens in educational technology. This is my attempt to make it just a little easier. I post a Treasure Chest every Sunday! Featured Cisco To Shut Down Flip Video Camera Business; Will [...]

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When Did Your Friends Join Twitter?

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I’ve always liked the 3rd party Twitter apps that let you visualize Twitter in a different way. Previously I have written Visualize Twitter and Inspire New Users with TwitterFountain and Cool Twitter Search Engine–Jetwick. Today I found a cool site that will let you know when your friends joined Twitter. It presents the information in an easy [...]

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Send “The World is Obsessed with Facebook” to Your Principal Now

Thumbnail image for Send “The World is Obsessed with Facebook” to Your Principal Now February 26, 2011

In an ongoing effort to educate schools and administrators about the importance of social media, perhaps sending this YouTube video might help them see the power of Facebook.  Think of it as a motion infographic–one that is bound to have some impact on reluctant administrators and schools. While you’re at it, you may also want [...]

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