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A useful guide to hosting or joining a Twitter chat, as well as some description of some of the different Twitter tools available

The post identifies some of the ways in which students could possible use Twitter for research.

How to create Twitter style book reviews

Another interesting way to use the technology with a good explanation about how the author did this.

OCLC's Angus Cook's blog post on great library conference keynotes in 2013

OCLC's Angus Cook's blog post on great library conference keynotes in 2013 http://t.co/L4Yy836O9E - OCLC ANZ (OCLC_ANZ) http://twitter.com/OCLC_ANZ/status/425388162743934976

Understanding your social media responsibilities is important. Landmark case in NSW - case upheld libel case

"... turns any ordinary quotes texts into beautiful quotes picture for Facebook, Twitter header, Google Plus, E-Cards, Wallpapers, Pinterest, Posters and other print design."

"One librarian created a survey designed to get at what young people want from school and from the adults who work in them. She blogged about the survey and shared it to her vast PLN on Twitter. And she received hundreds of responses, including some from students all over the world. The results of that survey was the impetus for her K12 Online preconference keynote."

"Online Colleges created this simple teacher's guide for using social media below. It provides some specific strategies for applying tools like Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and YouTube to any classroom. It has tips for communicating and curating, and celebrating student work. "

"These CC 4.0 licenses are the result of of two years of work to overcome some of the weaknesses that marked the 2011 version CC licenses. Some of the features and improvements included in 4.0 licences which make them easily shared and re-used include improved readability and organization and common-sense attribution."

How the Mind Works: 10 Fascinating TED Talks - http://t.co/V6BaMiXpSJ via @psyblog

How the Mind Works: 10 Fascinating TED Talks - http://t.co/V6BaMiXpSJ via @psyblog

Recommended reading list from American Assoc of School Libraries.

Sharing Research in our Field http://t.co/NSh3NAku21 - AASL (aasl) http://twitter.com/aasl/status/423193758234992641

"The trends identified in the 2014 Horizon Report should inform K12 library practice and the ways in which we partner with classroom teachers.  In many cases we will already recognize them as part of our current practice."

"Educators have taken many approaches to solving the problem of bullying, whether making it "uncool" to bully, meting out scary punishments, or teaching tolerance. Tolerance is certainly part of the issue, but even that starts with highlighting differences between people and suggesting that one "tolerate" the other. There is no solving the issues, but there can be improved transparency, and a new tone for how we respond -- educating in kid-friendly and authentic language, using real-world examples with updated definitions, all in pursuit of total transparency for a growing problem."

A good post in which Vicki Davis (@coolcatteacher) discusses the ways education can utilise the interest in, and strengths of, the maker movement. "A new generation of inventors is surfing the tide of the Maker movement. These classrooms emphasize making, inventing, and creativity. Let's look at the terminology and trends that will help educators understand the Maker movement."

"We define digital literacies as the capabilities which fit someone for living, learning and working in a digital society. To help with thinking about this, we have outlined seven elements of digital literacy for consideration, which can be seen in the following diagram. "