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Managing your Twitter account can be a full-time job. Apps are a great way to use Twitter more efficiently, but with so many options, choosing the right tool is difficult. Below, we've handpicked seven of our favorite under-the-radar tools to take your Tweeting to the next level. 1.

If you could "fix" or re-direct math education, what would you do? IMO, Arthur Benjamin NAILS it in this brief 3ish minute video.

I wonder how we could use this in classrooms where we're attempting to teach our students to be open to new ideas and perspectives.

The great challenge for journalists is also the challenge for educators. We do need to look for the new ways to learn and share and reach each of our students. We cannot afford to teach the same old stuff in the same old way and expect that to be sufficient for our new students in this new time. Thanks to Bo A. for the lead to this article.

Editor's note: This post is part of a three-week series examining educational innovation and technology, published in partnership with the Advanced Leadership Initiative at Harvard University. One of the most poignant summaries of the market for innovative technology solutions in education is that it is forever in its infancy.

Adam Bellow (@adambellow on Twitter) works as the Director of Educational Technology for the College Board Schools where he works with educational leaders, teachers, and students to infuse technology successfully in the classroom. In 2011, he was recognized as Outstanding Young Educator of the Year by ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education).

Kenneth Olden teaches ninth and twelfth grade English in White Swan, Washington. His interests include project-based learning and classical literature. He is participating in the pilot program for the Teaching 2.0 Master's program through the University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh. Follow Ken on Twitter @kennetholden.