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Beyond Social Networking: Building Toward Learning Communities - Viewpoint Beyond Social Networking: Building Toward Learning Communities Web 2.0 tools have critically elevated the social networking activity and skills of individuals.

Beyond Social Networking: Building Toward Learning Communities -

Not only are young people highly active in social networks, but older individuals are also showing a huge increase in their use of these tools. The attraction of older age groups is, of course, social connection and community building among professional and casual peers and friends. The following graph of a Pew Internet study shows the various age groups and the increase of use. Much has been written recently about the impact of social networking tools in teaching and learning and how educators can build on the skills of their students in using these tools. What Social Networking Offers to Learning The most effective pedagogical approach using new technology is social constructivism, as it builds on social interaction and engagement, which is at the heart of Web 2.0 technology. Digiteen - Digital Etiquette. 1 .

digiteen - Digital Etiquette

Overview Digital etiquette, or netiquette as its sometimes called, is a basic set of rules you should follow in order to make the internet better for others, and better for you. It’s just as important to treat people with courtesy and respect online as it is in real life. When you instant message, chat, or email someone over the Internet, they can’t see your face to tell if you’re teasing them or saying something in jest. How do you practice good Netiquette? 2. The internet can be a powerful tool when it comes to circulating opinion or information. 3. Techdirt did a study that showed that many people purposely responded to emails late at work, because replying to quickly implies that they do not have enough work to do.

IM and SMS messages are most subject to misinterpretation, but other communications are less obscure. This are the results from a serve been asked to 10 teenagers. Why Social Media Curriculum is Critical in Schools - 140 Charact. I am presenting at The 140 Characters Conference in New York City on April 20th.

Why Social Media Curriculum is Critical in Schools - 140 Charact

This event is the largest worldwide gathering of people interested in the effects of the real-time Internet on business, education, and “we” the people. Some of the other speakers include Ann Curry, NBC News (@AnnCurry), Chris Lehmann, Principal of the Science Leadership Academy, (@chrislehmann), Donny Deustch (@Donny_Deutsch), Ivanka Trump (@IvankaTrump), and MC Hammer (@MCHammer). I will be a part of the Twitter and Education panel and joined by @mbteach, @kjarret, @shellterrell with @parentella moderating. Specifically I'll be discussing: 1) Teaching Kids how to manage their Digital Footprint2) Why social media curriculum is critical in schools3) Technology usage to enhance collaboration and development In anticipation of the conference I'm writing about each topic.

Why Social Media Curriculum is Critical in Schools The other important piece to this equation is educating parents, guardians, families. Comment concevoir un menu ? Partie 1. Introduction Les menus sont un style d'interaction très fréquent dans le domaine de l'informatique grand public.

Comment concevoir un menu ? Partie 1

Ils sont utilisés à la fois dans le domaine du web et du logiciel, mais leur forme diffère en fonction de ces supports. Cet article décrit les caractéristiques principales de ce que l'on appelle un menu (c'est à dire la présentation d'une liste d'options à partir de laquelle l'utilisateur doit faire un choix). A cette définition sont associées des recommandations pour la conception des menus. 1. Les menus font partie de la plupart des interfaces graphiques et permettent une plus grande accessibilité de l'outil informatique pour des utilisateurs non experts. En effet, ce mode de dialogue est particulièrement approprié pour aider l'utilisateur. De plus, les menus laissent peu de place aux erreurs puisque la seule action requise de l'utilisateur est de sélectionner une option prédéfinie. Social Networking Nightmares.

Cyberspeak No Evil By Mike Simpson Story suggested by Tami Zeitler (Student member 2009), Central Washington University Want to get fired from your first teaching job?

Social Networking Nightmares

Don’t read this article. Seriously. The photo that got Stacey Snyder into trouble, because of its caption: “Drunken pirate.” First, let’s debunk the free speech myth: Many teachers believe they have the absolute First Amendment right to post anything they want on social networking sites, including party pix and diatribes about the boss. Sadly, the courts say otherwise. Thanks to Facebook and MySpace, what used to be private is now very public. The exploding popularity of these sites has engendered a prurient interest in teachers’ “private” lives by both school administrators and the media.

The Charlotte Observer reported that an afterschool staffer from Charlotte was fired for his Facebook comment that he likes “chillin’ wit my niggas” and a “suggestive exchange” with a female friend.