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LinkedIn and the Growing Field of Teacher Networking

Guest Author

Sep 25, 2013

Changes in how states use their budgets have forced some teachers to find alternatives for business networking. LinkedIn is more than just a social profile for your work life, it’s a chance for you to build a better career.

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5 Ways Twitter Can Help in Education

Guest Author

Sep 10, 2013

What if Twitter was more than just a way to dish about the amazing Caprese salad you had at lunch and actually a way to help students learn better? Here are 5 ways that Twitter may enhance learning . . .

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Internet Learning Part 2: Meet Students Where They Live

Guest Author

Aug 30, 2013

Today’s students eat … breathe … sleep … study … play connected. So why not meet them, reach them, and teach them right where they live?

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Trending Reasons to Teach Social Media in Schools

Adam Renfro

Aug 29, 2013

Before kids wreck LinkedIn with their adolescent online social behaviors, let’s see if we can deliver some outstanding digital citizens to this medium.

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Internet Learning Part 1: Safety First

Guest Author

Aug 29, 2013

All of us in the education community have a tremendous obligation to help our students clearly understand what it means to be part of a virtual community – how to be safe, respectful, and responsible — how to be good digital citizens.

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LinkedIn at 14

Adam Renfro

Aug 27, 2013

Ultimately, a portfolio system should showcase a person's work and that showcasing should in turn help that person advance and achieve his or her goals. If that's the case, why not LinkedIn for students?

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Skype Interviews and Twitter Assignments

Guest Author

Aug 26, 2013

The combination of Skype, YouTube and social media gave these Virginia Tech students a thoroughly unique and valuable learning experience, and one that was completely free for all involved.