"Whether through Facebook, Twitter, Facetime or others, mobile devices allow us to develop "learning communities" beyond the boundaries of any physical location. In giving workshops to educators and parents, I often highlight the concept of learning community as one of the most important advances of a 21st century education."
Twitter-like website for educators and children to use as a class or school. Embed text, images, videos, links and even Google Docs files. The site has a live chat functure open to just the class.
http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/ICT+&+Web+Tools
"Harnessing these new technologies to create and grow our
own PLNs is imperative for educators who want to stay connected to the changing world we are charged with introducing to our students."
"Much has been written about the benefits of active learning strategies-using tools and techniques that engage students in ways
other than simply listening to an instructor and taking notes. In the
same way that clickers facilitate active learning,
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