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Great research article on Web 2.0 tools and student learning. From 2013 so fairly recent - Aditi Pai, Spelman College Jim Stenerson, Pace University Michael Gaines, University of Miami Introduction It is well documented over the years that technology has impacted education and changed the landscape of teaching and learning. For the most part information technology has been credited with making teaching and learning an active and engaging process for both the students and the faculty (Redecker et al 2009).

I found this great site with a "curation" of Web 2.0 Tools for Teaching. I thought it might useful in addition to the tools we're using in the class.

Collaborative document being created by group of academics who teach about augmented reality and who hope to integrate Pokemon Go.

Wow! This is nice!!!!

"Big Data" describes vast data sets that, when analyzed by algorithms, may reveal patterns, associations, and trends. In particular, these findings relate to human behavior and interactions. These data sets are treasure troves and -- when unlocked by the correct algorithm -- can release powerful findings.

Interesting! This is contradicted by some studies saying that students who are more involved in FB are more engaged in class. The debate continues!

About STOPit, an app that allows kids to anonymously report cyberbullying

I listened to that live. I love this and hope it is utilized.

Some 20% of Americans ages 18 to 34 multitask this way too Sometimes the heat of the moment isn't just enough to fully unplug. According to the 2013 Mobile Consumer Habits study conducted by Harris Interactive for mobile company Jumio, most Americans don't like parting with their significant other - their smartphone.

Founder of the company I am interning for, Studer Group, e-mailed this to everyone in the company. Thought it was an interesting read. And this is an attempt at getting acquainted with the functions of Diigo. Finally, leaders are now convinced one of their last remaining competitive advantages lies with their people. Businesses have begun to signal to workers that their needs will now be honored on a scale only previously reserved for customers and shareholders.

Hi all! This is mentioned in the Caswell article. At publication date (2008), it had 20,000 books, now it has 49,000. Cool!