Social Networking in education
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Kidblog.org is a service designed by teachers for teachers. They have made the process of creating and monitoring a class blog safe and efficient. Sign-ups are fast and simple, making it easy to co-ordinate a whole class of new students.
How to Get a Classroom of Kids Blogging in Under 5 Minutes!
Skype is a free and easy way for teachers to open up their classroom and their students to a world way beyond their campus. With Skype, students can learn from other students, connect with other cultures, and expand their knowledge in amazing ways. Teachers and parents can also benefit from Skype in the classroom.
50 Awesome Ways to Use Skype in the Classroom | Teaching Degree.org
Visit the Social Learning Centre for more resource about social learning Here are over 100 ways that different social technologies (and tools) are being used by learning professionals worldwide – compiled from the comments of those who have contributed to the Top 100 Tools for Learning 2009 activity. Blogging
» 100+ examples of use of social media for learning C4LPT
Some of the many ways to connect with families. At Kent we provide many opportunities for parents and families to stay informed and involved in their child’s education. Nothing is better than face to face communication but many times this is not possible so I believe it is important to provide a variety of ways that parents and families can both receive information and engage in dialogue with the school using technology.
The Wejr Board » Using Tech to Meet Parents Where They Are
Why Educators Should Join Twitter - Finding Common Ground - Education Week
In late July I decided to join Twitter . To be perfectly honest with you I had no idea what I was supposed to do when I got on there but I heard so much about it I thought it would be a worthwhile experience. The only concern was that we have so many distractions already in life that I wasn't sure that I needed to add one more the list.Ten Things you Must Know before Using Twitter | Mobile and Social Media
Posted on 14. Apr, 2009 by hilzfuld in Web
Diving into a rich and overwhelming social network like Twitter can be difficult. I know of many teachers and academic-minded people who are still unsure about the merits of the tool or are simply unsure where to start. The following 10 (+1 bonus!)
25 Important Twitter Guides and Apps For Teachers | Edudemic
Twitter can be mystifying to the uninitiated user.
