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Given the harsh criticisms that social networks commonly face when it comes to their use by teenagers, I thought it would be useful to post this newspaper piece that presents the opposite argument: Social media might be usually considered to be just places of the lurking danger of real-life social isolation (among more gruesome dangers in this context), but they could also be seen as places where a teenager can be inventive, discover aptitudes and of course develop his/her social skills. Also, it discusses research which shows that teenagers are more often than not well aware of the dangers that lie behind the (ab)use of social media.

Hmmm, should I share this with my teenage son?

Good article, though I am still sceptical!

Having used Twitter for the first time this week in our Technology Tools class, I am intrigued by its potential application to online classes. This article discusses some possible ideas.

This is a good resource. Thank you!

I share your sentiments about practical use in the classroom. Thanks for sharing.

This is a great reminder that tech tools need to be accessible to everyone. The bonus advantage to accessibility is that students with mobile devices have a better chance of taking part, now, too. -- Tom Educational innovations like the flipped classroom, clickers, and online discussions can present difficulties for students with disabilities. The issue was highlighted this month, when Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology were sued for allegedly failing to provide such students with closed captioning for online lectures and course

Follow this blog for tips, templates, and discussions related to e-learning.

Here's a free PowerPoint template I built for a recent workshop. I used it to show how to create interactive conversations in PowerPoint using hyperlinks. In this example it's a simple back and forth conversation. This free template could be used as a way to share manager/employee information or perhaps as an FAQ interaction.

I saw a presentation from NEIU librarians who discussed an Edit-A-Thon they held. It can be a good way to each students about the way information is generated online, and also can be used to teach research practices (such as correct use of citations), among other things.

tools and constructivism

Love that the "practical descriptions of constructivist learning" listed in the article "[C]onstructivist learning should engage students in meaningful learning and ... the critical features are that the learning should be ... * Active and manipulative, engaging students in interactions and explorations with learning materials and provid[ing] opportunities for them to observe the results of their manipulations * Constructive and reflective, enabling students to integrate new ideas with prior knowledge to make meaning and enable learning through reflection * Intentional, providing opportunities for students to articulate their learning goals and monitor their progress in achieving them * Authentic, challenging and real-world (or simulated), facilitating better understanding and transfer of learning to new situations * Cooperative, collaborative, and conversational, providing students with opportunities to interact with each other to clarify and share ideas, to seek assistance, to negotiate problems, and discuss solutions."

This report defines the google generation and discusses how students and researchers, search for the information they need. While not specifically a techtools article, it is important for instructors to understand students may not have the information literacy skills that we think they have!

Video of professor discussing how he uses audio feedback for his online course

May 11th, 2010 Article that discusses some of the issues with privacy in using Facebook.

"Using Twitter for Teaching, Learning and Professional Development in Higher Education" Archives and resources from the "Twitter in Edu" webinar that discuss engaging students with Twitter and implementing various platforms into your classroom and curriculum.

7 out of 10 college students start their research with Wikipedia according to Project InfoLit's interviews. There's a disconnect between the handouts and faculty advice in my previous post and what students actually do. How can we use some of the tech tools discussed here to reconnect?

More discussion on the need for safety/ caution / education in the use of social media

For those interested in mathematics reform, Dan Meyer provides a strong case for a more genuine mathematics in the classroom. You might also check out the article "A Mathematician's Lament" for a discussion on how the beautiful art form of mathematics is desecrated in the classroom: http://www.maa.org/devlin/LockhartsLament.pdfhttp://www.maa.org/devlin/LockhartsLament.pdf

Social networking is discussed as an opportunity in K-12 to expand students' learning horizons, but this is not without controversy. Privacy issues are among concerns. How will this impact the next generation of post-secondary learners?

Wikis offer a space that can be explored to promote the principles associated with peer learning and collaboration

Dave recommended this report in MOD2 discussion to address question I asked about liability of teachers using social networking tools in class assignments. Well worth reading.

Create and play quizzes, discussions or even surveys (which we call Kahoots) using any device with a web browser… including a laptop, iPad, iPhone, iPod, Android, Chromebook, Windows Phone or PC and more.

This thorough discussion on the types of plagiarism errors, with examples, is the most updated article I have found in terms of incorporating current issues created by the massive amount of information available online. It's a fantastic resource for both students and instructors.

This is an excellent resource to identify what type of plagiarism mistakes are common among student. One important aspect of this article is related to misuse of online resources, in this age of technology students often use online resources, and also make mistakes in using them properly, which results in plagiarism. Thanks!