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Recess - classroom social network for teachers and students. Classroom 2.0. The 2 Hottest Educational Social Networks You're Not Yet Using. The world of edtech is abuzz this week thanks to a smattering of exciting news. First, we had Stanford creating an entirely new position and office for online learning . Now something that signals a seismic shift in the edtech world. Companies and startups alike are jumping feet-first into the edtech world , hoping to connect educators like never before. They’re doing this by creating their very own social networks with functionality that rivals Facebook and Twitter.

But it all has an educational twist, making it clear that we’re going to keep seeing more and more organizations vying for the valuable attention of teachers, administrators, and students. There are two new educational social networks that have basically launched this week. Both have already existed for a few months but they’re essentially now open and easier to use, making them actually viable options for everyone.

If you’re an early adopter, you’re going to want to pay attention. The Pinterest For Education Stay tuned. Protecting Your Social Networking Image | News & Views | Missouri NEA. By Vincenzo Iuppa, MNEA Staff Attorney Ashley Payne was a typical young high school teacher at a Georgia public school. During the summer of her second year teaching, Payne took a whirlwind trip through Europe. Upon her return to the U.S., she posted almost 700 pictures to her Facebook page. Ten of the pictures showed Payne holding an alcoholic beverage. One of her “friends” on her Facebook account anonymously sent the pictures, which showed the of age Payne having a drink with dinner, to her principal, who called Payne to the office and ultimately forced her to resign.

Technology plays a significant role in the everyday lives of every single person who works in a school, and social media is playing a growing role in technology. In the paragraphs ahead, I offer tips to help teachers and education support professionals who are interested in social media to embrace the new interactive technology while still protecting their professional lives.

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