A visual interpretation of the possibilities of using social media in formal learning environments. A visual pleasure to read. 

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Google Gooru is a good resource for the latest Google Apps updates. A one stop site which keeps up with all the new releases and updates for Google Apps.  Try Ask Google Guru where you can find Google Apps Training Videos by topic, by level (beginner, intermediate, Gooru), and Migration Guides. I'm sure you'll find this very useful. 

Tips on saving time using Evernote. 

Create visually creative info-graphics in classrooms. Great for educators or anyone who wishes to display visually attractive information that doesn't bore the audience. There's eight to choose from. My favourite to use is Easel.ly. 

Here is a list of free tools for educators/teachers for presentation and slideshow. Some of the free tools we are currently using or some we have yet to use. 

A must read: As educators, there is a need to see the advantages of how BYOD can be intertwined with education positively and how it is able to embrace itself with technology instead of ignoring it. 

Mentor mob is a tool for creating e-learning content.   

Examples of collaborative and transparent learning using social media at school. 

An updated version of the 100 ways to use Facebook in the classroom back in 2009. Better tips and resources available here. 

An alternative easy to use Google Drive would make sharing a whole lot easier. I've tried. So try it now and get started with 5 GB free. 

A good read on the possible implementations of Facebook in classrooms. 

A list of 100 tools and tips that would maximise all of the applications and opportunities that Facebook has to offer. 

A good pointer/lesson to be learnt and why your Facebook page doesn't seem to not take off.