For young people blogging represents a new way to not only write, but to create as well. With all the great information and media available on the web today, a blog is the perfect way for young people, to research, vet, and create a living project instead of just a 3 page book report or social studies report.
Every once in a while we see a news article that makes almost total sense. Here is a perfect example of one: Why Online Education Needs to Get Social. We love Marco Masoni’s argument on why education needs to engage the wonderful world of Web 2.0 in the classroom. Course quality, rich content, learning from [...]
“Texting Paid Off!” is the subject of the email I just received from George Middle School (GMS) Principal Beth Madison. Beth and her staff hired me late last year to help them design and implement a social networking /social media strategy in her 93% free and reduced, Title I school in Portland, Oregon . One [...]
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.
In higher education cell phone technology for learning and connecting with students makes undisputed sense. In fact, in 2008 Boston College decided not to give incoming students email accounts, but instead issued them forwarding addresses that students can point to any established digital identity they already have. It will be interesting to see how many [...]
…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 [...]