Are you keeping up with the times? Recent advancements in technology and social media have changed the way we read and write. On a daily basis the internet challenges us to interact and engage in new communication styles. Reading and writing are natural outcomes of today’s online world.
Unless you’ve been sleeping for the last few years, you’ve probably heard about Wikipedia. In fact, you’ve probably used it, and if you haven’t, your students have. Wikipedia is an online collaborative encyclopedia that is updated, managed and vetted by members, visitors, and contributors. It was launched in 2001 and in less than 10 years [...]
Check out the “Resources” tab for information about wonderful books addressing Social Media In Education. Brand new release is listed ~ copies will be available May 1, 2010.
…You do not get credit for Homework Club. One of the great things about new technology is the brainstorming that goes with learning to use it effectively. Case in point: The Portland Project led to some very creative ways to use social media with students. As engagement was one of the key deliverables of their [...]
The project started simply enough. A very creative educator and counselor at George Middle School, Liz Delmatoff, found a clip of an NBC News segment I did on social media. She tracked me down and several phone calls worth of brainstorming later, I was booked to spend three days at GMS to help her team [...]