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"Goodreads is the largest social network for readers in the world. We have more than 2,800,000 members who have added more than 77,000,000 books to their shelves. A place for casual readers and bona-fide bookworms alike, Goodreads members recommend books, compare what they are reading, keep track of what they've read and would like to read, form book clubs and much more. Goodreads was launched in December 2006."

"This blog is designed to promote the work of students in Room 8 at Melville Intermediate School. This school is located in the city of Hamilton in the Waikato Region of New Zealand. We are a class of 24 students who are Y7 level (10-11 year olds). We'd really like getting comments and feedback and would love to network with new classrooms nationally and around the world."

A SYNAPSE is a minute gap between nerve cells which transmits crucial information through the nervous system. The goal of this network is to perform a similar "synaptic" function between biology instructors of all levels and locations.

"There's been a lot information -- and misinformation -- available about whether Skype is dangerous to corporate networks and individual users. How dangerous is it? In this article, I'll separate the truth from the myths when it comes to Skype vulnerabilities."

"Back channeling is the practice of using networked computers to maintain a real-time online conversation alongside live spoken remarks. This is such a useful way to collaborate with educators and students when introducing new ideas, presenting in front of a large crowd, or even when watching a video."

1. Real-Time Communication and Engagement 2. Collaborating, Networking, and Researching with #Hashtags 3. The Twitter Backchannel 4. Checks for Understanding 5. Projects

Scientific Inquiry is what drives the science community as a way of developing children's use of their scientific skills. It doesn't mean just hands on; it means doing activities and presenting content in a way that promotes critical thinking skills.

"Education 2.0 social network for your class"

Phuser describes itself as a social network for "your real-life friends", and as such allows users to host private spaces to plan events and meetups with each other. Users amass friends and then can contact them via "phuses"by SMS or email. Phuses are similar to message board topic discussions, with the distinction that phuses are only open to the friends you select to send them to.

this is a social network site for educators where lots of ideas and lessons can be found.

"Student Reporting Labs connect students with a network of public broadcasting mentors, an innovative journalism curriculum and an online collaborative space to develop digital media, critical thinking and communication skills while producing original news reports for PBS NewsHour Extra."

This project was directed by Rita J. King and Joshua Fouts, who work with an extensive network of experts on all aspects of the transformation of education and the future of work. Put these findings into practice The co-directors of this project, Rita J. King and Joshua Fouts, offer consulting sessions for practitioners of the new global culture and economy at all levels. Whether you need to learn how to use Twitter, build a complex simulation environment or create an innovator's community of practice in your classroom, school, district, state, nation or world, we can work with you to achieve that goal. If your group is interested in exploring these subjects or booking consultation sessions, contact us at: info@dancinginkproductions.com

Science NetLinks is part of Thinkfinity, a partnership between the Verizon Foundation and 11 premier educational organizations. The Thinkfinity partners include the AAAS, the National Endowment for the Humanities, the National Council on Economic Education, the National Geographic Society, the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, the International Reading Association, the National Council of Teachers of English, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the Smithsonian National Museum of American History, and the Literacy Network.

The Regional Educational Laboratory Program (REL) consists of a network of ten laboratories that serve the educational needs of a designated region by providing access to high quality scientifically valid education research through applied research and development projects, studies, and other related technical assistance activities.

Widgenie lets users upload data from a variety of sources such as Excel spreadsheets, CSV files or Google Spreadsheets and using a drag and drop interface to create custom charts and graphs. Once the data has been arranged and styled, it is presented as a widget that can be embedded in web sites and social networks. Widgenie also has a premium service that offers unlimited widgets and branding opportunities.

As the use of computing and networking technologies in schools grows, educators increasingly incorporate online tools and resources into their curricula-some even replace traditional classroom interactions with "virtual" courses that take place entirely online. At the same time, administrators are concerned with helping students develop 21st century skills while bridging the digital divide between students and adults. To address emerging trends in education, Project Tomorrow, a national education nonprofit group and Blackboard have joined together to bring you Education in the 21st Century, a series of reports that include data from the SpeakUp Survey, which shed light on issues related to learning and leading in K-12 education.

Secure Social Learning Network for Teachers and Students

Create an online community of your classroom, share inspiration, ideas, reading, thoughts, post discussions, deadlines, homework, create surveys for students, keep parents informed.

Don't know what a PLN is? Try this on. Explanations, why, how-to, etc.