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A look at Tricider - a  tool that allows users to collect ideas, spark discussion and vote on any topic they want

"It's common for Facebook to undergo drastic (or silent) changes whether the users like it or not. The real question is, how ready are you when Facebook is determined to 'make the world more open and connected'? Have you made full use of the privacy and account settings to your advantage? Also, if you've been observant enough you should've discovered several improvements on the existing features to make them more visible and user friendly. Why not give this list a run-through and see if you missed any."

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Discussion on social media for leaders of organizations. There are several questions listed for consideration while thinking about using social media as the leader of an organization. 

"Anchor is a free app for iPhone and Android that makes it easy to broadcast short audio clips to a global audience in seconds. Your listeners can talk back, sparking instant group conversations that were never before possible."

Stich.it is a service that lets you "stich" almost anything together on the Internet. That means that you can quickly and seamlessly create a slideshow-like experience that can include Web pages, video, music, photos and more. All you need are links! The idea behind Stich.it is that by "stiching" content together, you can create a faster, easier way for you and others to surf the Web.

An infographic looking at how students use social media in their personal life and how this contrasts with how schools deal with social media

It is commonly recognized that our nation's progress depends on improving learning, thereby creating healthier communities and a stronger workforce. In today's world, that requires us to take advantage of new learning tools to ensure that our children's learning is practical and prepares them for the challenges of the 21st century. The advantages of digital media now greatly outweigh the disadvantages and require that schools update their thinking and policies to provide guidance on the use of these tools to improve student learning and achievement.

Over the past couple of years, I've been trying to collect every good piece of writing and advice about verifying social media content and other types of information that flow across networks. This form of verification involves some new tools and techniques, and requires a basic understanding of the way networks operate and how people use them. It also requires many of the so-called old school values and techniques that have been around for a while: being skeptical, asking questions, tracking down high quality sources, exercising restraint, collaborating and communicating with team members. Post also contains a great Slideshare.

From Citizen Brando http://pinterest.com/pin/60446819968664672/ comes this infographic on how social networks have developed from 1960 to 2012

FOMO, you're not alone with your FOMO. There are other people out there just like you, and they've gone public with their problem. The iPhone and Android app TimeRazor, which finds and suggests fun activities in your area, recently pulled research from studies and articles by JWTIntelligence, comScore and The Wall Street Journal to produce the infographic below. It gives a good snapshot of how much time people spend online and whether it makes them feel like they're missing out on great experiences. Check it out for the full rundown.