Firstly, the term I'm using is collaborative bookmarking rather than social bookmarking. Part of this is about digital literacy, we really need to help our educators understanding and experience key social media concepts for themselves to help them comprehend how formal can utilise such tools. For example, for social bookmarking tagging is key. Although tagging exists across all social media, it's amazing how it isn't used by the vast majority in most tools/services. Delicious has changed much over the years. The principle is sound so what is the reality. MORE >>

Here is a way for people to turn their interest in lifelong, independent learning AND social connections into a way of life. It took 40 years, but with the invention of the Internet and social media tools, Licklider & Taylor’s predication has come true. There are two main types of tools for building a Professional Learning Network: information aggregation and social media connection. RSS (really simple syndication) readers and social bookmarking are two popular information aggregation tools. Social bookmarking tools (i.e., Social Media Connection. MORE >>

More Trending Stories View my My Posts Facebook Twitter Friendfeed LinkedIn MySpace How a 40,000+ Employee Company Trains its Employees on Social Media December 16th, 2009 | by Adam Ostrow Comments If you need further evidence that social media is here to stay in the corporate world, look no further than Telstra, the Australian telecom giant. The 40,000+ person company makes social media training mandatory for its employees and formalized a policy of “3Rs” – responsibility, respect and representation. Phones Coming Before Years End Is Social Media an Industry? MORE >>

HOME ABOUT SPEAKING Getting Started with Social Media - A Guide and Resource List If you’re new to social media or haven’t approached it “strategically” thus far, then this guide is for you. Note: people often get involved with social media for a specific sales or PR oriented objective…but they quickly realize that there’s a heck of a lot to learn about the subject area they’re involved with. From mainstream social networks to niche social networks to discussion forums…there are a lot of places to talk online. This is often referred to as social proof. MORE >>

Here is a way for people to turn their interest in lifelong, independent learning AND social connections into a way of life. It took 40 years, but with the invention of the Internet and social media tools, Licklider & Taylor’s predication has come true. There are two main types of tools for building a Professional Learning Network: information aggregation and social media connection. RSS (really simple syndication) readers and social bookmarking are two popular information aggregation tools. Social bookmarking tools (i.e., Social Media Connection. MORE >>