“ Presentation Skills Version 2.0 “: or view more presentations from Simon Jones. Presentations Presentation Social Network Technology Web 2.0While this presentation from Simon Jones is aimed at Geography teachers, we can all take some styling and design queues from it. Exceptionally clear and well presented, as it should be. Enjoy! Related posts: Presentation: "eLearning Sucks" Presentation: Email is so 1973 (Google Wave). Presentation: Writing tips (for blogs). MORE >>

social networking skills can be harnessed to develop new literacies and. The Socially Networked Classroom. I received my copy of this book by William Kist a few days ago.  It is intended as an "accessible guide for Grades 5–12, teachers of all levels. of technological expertise can help students develop the new literacies. necessary to succeed in a digital world.". The backcover blurb is as follows: Web sites like Facebook and Twitter have transformed the way young. people interact and communicate. With appropriate guidelines, students’. sites, and more. MORE >>

How do you ensure you keep your online profile, your ‘digital footprint’, consistent and professional, your contact list up to date with you career, growing your network of influence whilst keeping your skill base and research activities up to date and relevant? Related posts: Why do Universities use Social Media? Should employers ask for access to a (potential) employees Social Media account? Social Network LinkedIn Network Social Media TwitterWhat is your ‘professional profile? If not then go and do something about it. MORE >>

Here is a transcript from a recent 60 second science report from the Scientific American: Groups with Good Social Skills Outperform the Merely Smart. The teams that did best rated high in social sensitivity: their members interacted well, took turns speaking and included more females than groups that did poorly. Tagged: learning community , social learning , social networking. Tags: Collaborative Learning Social Networking learning community social learning social networking What makes a group good at what it does? MORE >>

Twitter --the 140 character social networking site--is becoming increasingly useful for job seekers. It doesn't work for everyone, of course, but it can certainly turbo-charge your networking, a key strategy for successful job hunting. Twitter Skills & Culture --You'd think it would be easy to type 140 characters and go, but like all social networks, Twitter has a culture that requires some skill to navigate. job search personal branding social media social networking Getting Started on Twitter --If you're new to Twitter. MORE >>