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16 Ways Educators Can Use Pinterest [Infographic]
It’s startling the way that children communicate with their teachers in today’s schools. They’re connecting over Twitter and Facebook groups, handing their assignments in by email and sharing links to research and information all over the place. But does Pinterest have a role to play? An infographic by OnlineUniversities.com takes a look at just that and comes up with a whole lot of ways that an educator can use Pinterest.
So you're new to this whole social media thing. Maybe you're savvy enough to know your Facebook from your Twitter , your Pinterest from your Spotify . But what about Tagged ? Xing? Futubra? Where do they fit into the social media ecosystem?
Social Media Companies: A Cheat Sheet [INFOGRAPHIC]
Are Obese Employees Killing Your Company? [INFOGRAPHIC]
Fact: Working in the typical modern office is hazardous to your health . Hunching over a keyboard for a third of the day makes employees fatter, sicker and more stressed than less sedentary occupations do. And here's the rub: The health damage inflicted by desk-bound drudgery cycles back and hurts the companies you work for. How?
Can Your Mobile Apps Be Trusted? [INFOGRAPHIC]
Mobile apps sure are handy little doodads, telling you what's going on, where to go and who's nearby. But can they be trusted with your privacy? Facebook and Google aren't the only connected services that should have your privacy antennae up. The mobile devices that travel with you nearly everywhere also gather plenty of dirt — and you might be surprised who else has access to that dirt. What do you need to be aware of? According to the application security firm Veracode , there are four levels of risk to watch out for.
20 Reasons to Switch to Google+ [INFOGRAPHIC]
Thinking of truly embracing Google+ as your go-to social network of choice? The folks at Infographic Labs have put together a compelling infographic as to why the Google service is worth your time. From seamless integration with Google services such as Gmail, Google Docs and Picasa to better game integration, video chat Google Hangouts with friends and easy privacy setting enabling, Infographic Labs makes a good case for Google+. SEE ALSO: Google+ Local Unlocks the Power of Zagat
Obama and Romney Go Head-to-Head on Twitter [INFOGRAPHIC]
One of the battles in the war for the White House is being fought on Twitter . It's common knowledge that Obama's beating Romney hand-over-fist in followers: the president has more than 15 million followers, compared to Romney's half-million. However, the number of social followers alone doesn't mean much — instead, the key to waging a successful political campaign on Twitter is engagement. Along those lines, how does President Obama's Twitter presence stack up with that of Republican rival Mitt Romney?
Obama has been constrained by the conservative side. After all, they vote as a block in the House against pretty much anything he comes up with, including votes to put the nation into default so they can say that he "failed". And a record number of filibusters, and record number of blocked appointments in the Senate, with almost no effort at bi-partisanship. So that has definitely slowed down what Obama would like to do. And all of that scorched earth opposition is unprecedented. It is also cynical, because it rejects the mandate of his first election which Obama won by a solid majority, essentially, substituting partisan politics for the vote of the people. But progress moves forward like water flowing downstream that ultimately can not be constrained. It can be blocked for a while, levied, but then the pressure builds up, until finally, the levy is just overwhelmed. Those are the forces of nature that the GOP side is playing with.
--valkyrie101 by May 26
Silicon Valley may still be the biggest tech hub in the U.S., but New York City is now the fastest growing tech sector in the country — surpassing Boston for the top spot, according to a new study. A report by The Center for an Urban Future found that thousands of tech jobs have been added in New York City over the past few years when other industries have been hurting amid a struggling economy. Over the past five years, tech-related jobs in the Big Apple have increased by 28.7% from 41,100 to 52,900. The news comes as more tech companies open offices in New York. Just last week, both eBay and Microsoft announced they will be expanding in New York City . eBay said the new location will house more than 200 people in the next few years.
New York City Now Fastest-Growing Tech Hub [INFOGRAPHIC]
College students today are more tech savvy than ever before. Just how important is technology to their academic lives? More than 90% use email to communicate with professors and 73% say they cannot study without technology. Seven in 10 take notes on keyboards instead of paper, virtually all students who own an ereader read textbooks on it and most use digital tools when preparing a presentation. All that tech has caused something of a dependency too — 38% of students can't go more than 10 minutes without checking their smartphone or other device. All told, students spent $13 billion on electronics in 2009.
How Tech Is Changing College Life [INFOGRAPHIC]
Have you caught Instagram fever? The flaming hot mobile app and recent $1 billion Facebook acquisition now has more than 40 million users. This Online Colleges infographic shares some impressive stats behind the viral mobile photography app. Instagram gains one new user every second.
How Instagram Took America by Storm [INFOGRAPHIC]
Half of Consumers Use Smartphones While Working Out [INFOGRAPHIC]
Working out may be a time to unwind and clear your head, but more consumers are turning to smartphones to stay connected while exercising, according to a new study. A new infographic from market research firm Lab42 found that 51% of consumers are using smartphones during their workouts, whether for checking email (33%) or tracking their pace (43%). Listening to music is the most popular way to incorporate mobile devices into a workout (91%).
The life of an app developer isn't nearly as cool and glamorous as popular success stories like Instagram , Angry Birds and Words With Friends make it out to be. According to one survey, in fact, nearly 60% of app entrepreneurs don't even break even on the cost of developing their project. 68% of respondents to a survey by the marketing company App Promo said their most successful app earned $5,000 or less. 63% said their most successful creation couldn't break 50,000 downloads. Just 20% said they made enough money to keep a standalone business afloat.
Why Being an App Developer Is Harder Than You Think [INFOGRAPHIC]
Interest in Pinterest Reaches a Fever Pitch [INFOGRAPHIC]
Could Pinterest be the silver bullet for retailers on social media? Pinterest is clearly resonating with online consumers in a big way. To put it simply, customers who find a product via Pinterest are more likely to purchase it than those who find the product via other social networks.What Is The Global Online Perspective? #infographic Via skitch.com I look 4Ward to your feedback.
What Is The Global Online Perspective
Kirstin Swagman Apr 4, 2012 Research shows that nearly 75 percent of companies check out potential candidates on social networks. And they're not just digging for dirt.