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TCC09: Evaluating Social Networking Tools for Distance Learning

Experiencing eLearning

An example of using a social networking tool, Ning, in an online class is reported.&#. Used social networking terms in intro and activities–intro = profile, friends = names on whiteboard, leave notes on her “wall&# (whiteboard) about what we want to know. Students use tools for casual activities, not learning.

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The Connected Educator: Building a Professional Learning Network

Allison Rossett

In addition to the popular social media tools ( Facebook , Edmodo , Twitter ), there are also interest-based groups, including Ning and Google/Yahoo! Edmodo and Ning are gaining popularity with educators. Ning is a fully functional social networking site. Classroom 2.0 Elementary School 2.0)

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The Connected Educator: Building a Professional Learning Network

Allison Rossett

In addition to the popular social media tools ( Facebook , Edmodo , Twitter ), there are also interest-based groups, including Ning and Google/Yahoo! Edmodo and Ning are gaining popularity with educators. Ning is a fully functional social networking site. Classroom 2.0 Elementary School 2.0)

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How I use social media professionally

Challenge to Learn

I actively started using LinkedIn (my first social media site) in 2004. In the mean time I have added other social media like this blog (WordPress), Facebook and Twitter. At easygenerator we use a blog, twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook too, we even have our own youtube channel. Easygenerator retweets my tweets and vise versa.

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Cammy Beans Learning Visions: My Facebook has Tipped

Learning Visions

Monday, December 01, 2008 My Facebook has Tipped Malcolm Gladwell says that everything has a Tipping Point , that point at which a virus goes epidemic, when the hip new thing goes mainstream. Well, my Facebook world has just tipped. Has your Facebook tipped? how cool that your mom is on facebook. Think Uggs. Definitely.

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1st update on 10 Tools Challenge 2013

Jane Hart

1- Twitter 9- Facebook 17- Google+ 23- LinkedIn. 22- Edmodo 85- Buddypress 63- Ning. I’m also running some Activity Weeks on getting started with some of these tools – for those who’d like a little more help – and Blogging Week will run next week, 21-25 January. Mindmapping . social networks.

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4 Ways to Apply the Situated Learning Theory

Origin Learning

Real learning happens only when it is contextual – meaning, when students can directly apply it in authentic activities, contexts and cultures. Situated learning environments place students in learning situations where they are actively immersed in an activity while using problem-solving (critical thinking) skills. Role Playing.