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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. What is Twitter and Why Should I Use It?

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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. What is Twitter and Why Should I Use It?

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Using Social Media for Learning: Tools & Practices #BHsocialmedia

Learning Visions

1/8 minutes online is spent on FB! Why companies consider blocking it, but should also be a place for companies to consider going… 40% of users are 35+ – the demographic has changed!)

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I want to facilitate online discussions but how do I choose the right platform?

Joitske Hulsebosch eLearning

You make an easy choice and open a ning or groupsite. Option 2: A (free) Create email list like google group, or a yahoo group Advantages: This is a way of communicating online that anyone who can email can handle, and is very low threshold. Ning for instance doesnot have an easy file sharing possibility and groupsite does.