Education Greece

Between the cat images and celebrity garbage the Internet actually manages to boast educational potential. Considerable educational potential, in fact.

A list of 28 ways to use Twitter in the classroom provides ideas that could be used in many grade levels although all ideas are not appropriate for all grade levels.

Via Beth Dichter

The last thing young people want is another set of rules. But these days, social media comes with great responsibility.

The 12 items listed (with explanations) may provide students with an understanding that using social media irresponsibly may have a long term impact on their eduction and career. A few of the items discussed in the article include (and place do not in front of each):

* Post Illegal Activities

* Bully

* Post Confidential Information

* Lie/Cheat/Plagiarize

Check out the article for an additional eight items.

Via Beth Dichter