Saturday, August 28, 2010

100 Inspiring Ways to Use Social Media In the Classroom

Social media may have started out as a fun way to connect with friends, but it has evolved to become a powerful tool for education and business. Sites such as Facebook and Twitter and tools such as Skype are connecting students to learning opportunities in new and exciting ways. Whether you teach an elementary class, a traditional college class, or at an online university, you will find inspirational ways to incorporate social media in your classroom with this list.

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Sections Include......
Ideas for K-12 Classrooms                        
Ideas for College Classrooms                                  
Ways Students Can Use Social Media
Communication
Class Projects
Promoting Community and Collaboration
Preparing for Employment


from Online University Blog

Blogging for 21st Century Skills

Blogging is a relatively easy and convenient way for teachers and educators to share their own thoughts, ideas and other plans with anyone they choose. From other teachers to parents of students, blogging can help deliver a message that would otherwise not be able to reach that many people.
This is my First Blog!  I started at http://www.blogger.com/. I wish to share with others all of the exciting websites that can enhance and engage our students today.Please feel free to leave me comments!
If you want to look at some great educational blogs search at http://classblogmeister.com/

This blog is to deliver Tech*KNOWLEDGE*Tips to teachers to use in their lesson plans and classrooms to enhance our students 21st Century Technology Skills.  http://techknowledgeytip.blogspot.com/