everyone in every discipline should be reflective practitioners in order to continually improve in whatever job they do.

the technology is not the key player in encouraging reflection, meta-cognition or deep learning.

It's probably the least important.

the skill of giving peer feedback requires instructor scaffolding and cultivation

Giving critical feedback that is personal, relevant, and challenging — both on a student level and instructor level — has a positive impact on learning outcomes.

Modeling effective feedback provides good examples for our students to observe and enhances their own peer feedback skills.

Google Plus has begun to offer personalized search results for users who are logged in. Professors and experts can share excellent resources on Google Plus, and make it easy for students to get the most relevant information when they search

Some professors have asked their students to sign up for GPlus so that they can create class Circles, sharing information, collaboration, and offering an outlet for interaction between students.