After Amy recently wrote about how social media led her to Prof. Hacker, I was reminded that social media led me to graduate school in the first place. Without a doubt, I would not have started graduate school-nor would I be finishing, I don't think-without social networking.
by Kristin Marino Hashtags (those ubiquitous words and phrases that start with the # symbol) are used in social media such as Twitter and Instagram to label and sort tweets, photos and more. Hashtags are social media's way of organizing photos, ideas, concepts, etc.
Privacy in the age of social media is almost an oxymoron. What's acceptable to broadcast to each other and the world is constantly changing - and that's especially the case in education. We've created a short poll about student/teacher Tweeting habits, and would love your feedback.
Social media may have started out as a fun way to connect with friends, but it has evolved to become a powerful tool for education and business. Sites such as Facebook and Twitter and tools such as Skype are connecting students to learning opportunities in new and exciting ways.