I like this article's ideas for how to use certain social media tools in the classroom, such as gaggle.net for safe social networking, Twitter for end-of-unit review, etc.
Interesting article on the use of infographic. The full report from the Pearson and the Babson Survey Research Group offers an interesting perspective on the use of social media in the classroom
This is a lesson plan from Common Sense Media that will help students in HS understand copyright a little more clearly. I have reviewed only a few of their lessons, and attended one workshop. They are relatively engaging.
On this website, Wesley Fryer gives some great definitions of copyright rules, including a mnemonic device to use with students to help them remember the basic principles of sharing media ("Harry Potter Can Fly"). There are also other good links and a video all on the theme of fair use and copyright.
I was looking at the same website!! I find this song also a good way to introduce copyrights to students in a fun way.
http://mediaeducationlab.com/1-whats-copyright-music-video
This "Social Media Citation Guide" is from the Educational Technology and Mobile Learning Website and shows a easy display of how to site blog posts, YouTube videos, Twitter tweets, Facebook posts, and email in both MLA and APA styles. It's formatted as a neatly designed table which can be enlarged for viewing.
Many of us have been talking about how it is hard to find time to take advantage of all the technologies that are out there. I thought this page offered an interesting perspective on how 21st technology can be incorporated into daily life.
There are no limits to what a great educator can achieve when they have the right tools. Graphite, a free service from Common Sense Media, helps teachers find, understand, and share the best digital learning products available. Go here to find reviews about different online applications.
VoiceThread allows you to upload different media to create a project and then share it with others. Those that you share it with can collaborate with you on it by communicating through a type of discussion board.