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The author covers a variety of topics in instructional design and elearning. She uses a variety of media on the site, which keeps it interesting.

This is a nice blog that categorizes the different online sites that are out there right now. It helps me compartmentalize the different online programs.

This article provides a synopsis of the impacts of social media on learners and learning.

Using social networking to support learning different learning styles

An interesting article about social networking and constructivist learning theory.

With all the things we read that we are losing our grammar with what is happening through Instant Messaging, this comes asa breath of fresh air. Interesting article.

Social media permeates today's society with millions of us engrossed, some would argue to the point of unhealthy addiction, in the latest happenings via apps such as Facebook and Twitter.

Duke University using social media in classroom, namely Twitter.

Social networking communities are here to stay. Facebook has over 500 million users, while Twitter has over 200 million. That's not even counting blogs or YouTube video blogs. There's no doubt that students are actively engaged in online communities, but what kind of effects are these sites having and how can parents counteract the bad and bolster the positive?

This article gives simple explanations of benefits behind the use of social media at all levels of education and how students can enhance their education.

Examples of how to blend digital media in teaching. Examples include scavenger hunts, social media, and reviewing web sites.

Let us see how utilizing social media has worked in other educational settings!

Even as today's college student experiences a variety of classroom forms (i.e., "brick and mortar", virtual, hybrid), social media's use and influence are evolving depending on context. Widely embraced as a tool for personal or business purposes, the notion that social media could be an effective tool for educational purposes has received recent attention. #TT1711

Interesting read!

Good read Mary!