App of the Week: Teen-created inclusion
Ed. note: App of the Week picks are now being curated by the editors of Common Sense Education, which helps ... Read more
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Majority of teachers avoid classroom social media
Eighty-six percent of teachers in a recent survey say they have not incorporated social media into their classrooms, and of ... Read more
14 surprising facts about educators’ social media use
Social media has fast become an educator's dream, with almost immediate responses to questions about teaching strategies, resources, and professional development opportunities. But how are educators really using…
Survey reveals why teachers aren’t embracing social media
A new survey finds that just 13 percent of participating educators have used social media as part of their classroom learning. The University of Phoenix College of Education…
To curb cyberbullies, this district will monitor students’ social media
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LinkedIn spends $1 billion on education company to improve skill training
LinkedIn, one of the world's largest professional networks on the Internet with more than 300 million members worldwide, today announced that it has entered into an agreement to…
5 Twitter hashtags you should be searching
Social media remains a game-changer in education. Through platforms such as Facebook and Twitter, students are able to collaborate on projects or discussions about assignments. Educators connect with…
10 ways to use social media to pass bond issues
As the fight to get voter approval for bonds becomes more challenging, school district leaders and their supporters are tapping into Facebook, Twitter, and other forms of social…
16 educators new teachers should follow on Twitter
It’s no secret that new teachers need lots of support, and these days, teachers often find support online and through social media. In fact, following just a few…
5 important K-12 conversations on Twitter
See what K-12 professionals are saying on Twitter about some of the most pressing education and ed-tech issues.
5 apps to keep parents and teachers connected
As we prepare for a new school year, many parents would like to know how they can better connect and stay in touch with teachers. Maintaining open channels…
App of the Week: Kids solve alphabet puzzles, learn phonics
This pre-k app is designed to teach your little sprout basic ABC phonics and letters.
App of the Week: Follow that shark!
OCEARCH's Global Shark Tracker lets you observe the navigational pattern of sharks that have been tagged with satellite tracking technology.
App of the Week: Browse the Earth’s visual history
What did Earth’s continents and oceans look like 250 million years ago, or even 1 billion years ago? What do we know about the climate back when our…
6 ways to leverage social media in school
Though some educators are hesitant to embrace it, social media has taken education by storm. All it takes is one look online to see the proof: educators have…
How Vine videos can improve the classroom experience
Instead of telling students to put their phones away, why not start using apps like Vine to enhance the classroom ... Read more
App of the Week: A new way to do video
CrowdFlik is the mobile video APP that allows you to share, view and edit mobile video footage captured by the crowd.
15 innovative Twitter accounts you should follow
Social media is fast becoming a great way for innovative educators to build professional learning networks, stay in touch, trade best practices, and more. Twitter is perhaps one…
App of the Week: Explore your heart and lungs
Do you know why your body needs oxygen? Do you know why your heart beats faster when you exercise? Heart and Lungs Lab answers these questions and unravels…
Top state-by-state Twitter chats
Social media has unlimited uses in education, from helping students connect and collaborate to offering educators a place to share ideas, solve problems, and identify promising practices. Twitter…
Anonymous message board app raises concern
An anonymous message board app that students in some districts are using to tease teachers and fellow students has parents and educators alarmed, not only because of how…
5 new ways students are choosing their colleges and universities
Gone are the days when students chose their postsecondary education institution based off of U.S. News & World Report publications. In this mobile-enabled culture, today’s students are redefining…
30 education innovators worth following on Twitter
Yesterday, we wrote about the latest Forbes list of ’30 Under 30′ in the education field, noted Edudemic.
Steps for successful classroom social media use
Social media is a valuable tool when used appropriately and with common sense Social media isn’t exactly new, but its ... Read more
9 ways Facebook changed how we talk
"I'm gonna tag you in this hideous photo and then unfriend you if you don't stop oversharing and poking me." If you said this to someone 10 years…
Will “disease-like” Facebook lose 80 percent of users by 2017?
There’s some non-peer-reviewed “research” (PDF) going around that claims Facebook will have lost 80 percent of its users in a few years’ time, based on the idea that…
NYC wants to teach kids how to not ruin their lives on Facebook
The New York City Department of Education (DOE) wants to make sure teens know how to use social media responsibly, the Huffington Post reports.
5 social networks for students to get academic help
With the growing use of social networking sites like Facebook and twitter, the methodology of education for students is finding new and improved ways, reports Edudemic.
Top 10 ed-tech stories of 2013, No. 6: BYOD and social media
In school systems from coast to coast, tech-savvy educators experimented with augmented reality, educational gaming, and other techniques designed to enhance teaching and learning. These are only some…
11 amazing Twitter chats for educators
Social media is one of the top ways educators and students interact and learn from one another. Students in Florida can collaborate with students in Minnesota, and administrators…
App of the week: Collabomate
An educational tool to help teachers and students connect and collaborate in an open, real-time, safe setting using the newest technologies available.
How (and why) teachers should have multiple Twitter accounts
Connected educators are learning, sharing, and connecting on Twitter, Edudemic reports.
3 big Facebook policy changes
Facebook users beware: Your posts and likes can be turned into ads shown to your friends and others, depending on your privacy settings, InformationWeek reports.
Google+ links teachers, virtual field trips
In an effort to boost teacher collaboration and cultivate digital skills in students, Google+ on Nov. 4 launched Connected Classrooms, a program that connects K-12 teachers with virtual…