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The use of ITC in the foreign language classroom
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Why We're All Suddenly Obsessed With Pinterest

Why We're All Suddenly Obsessed With Pinterest | Moodle and Web 2.0 | Scoop.it

It's a good question! The fact is that blogs are filled with articles about Pinterest. For my part, I am absolutely convinced that this kind of social media will wreak havoc among users... and you? [note mg]

 

It's addictive, fun, visually appealing, and easy, so it's no wonder Pinterest, the popular visual bookmarking site, has hooked millions of users. That said, the site’s growth (below) was fairly flat from its launch in early 2010 until September 2011. But since then, it’s simply been going gangbusters, begging the question--why now? Here are three reasons why we think it’s become so attractive.

 

1. Pinterest rides (and defines) a new trend: social relevance.

 

Pinterest is successfully riding a new trend wave in the social space, moving mechanisms for content sharing beyond connections (friends) and towards relevance, effectively broadening the social horizon for us content addicts.

 

Read more: http://www.fastcompany.com/1818729/why-are-we-all-suddenly-pinterested


Via Martin Gysler, Jim Lerman, catspyjamasnz, Barbara Bray
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Free Photos - Free Images - Royalty Free Photos

Free Photos - Free Images - Royalty Free Photos | Moodle and Web 2.0 | Scoop.it
Download free and premium high quality photos and illustrations. Our professional, royalty free images can be used in corporate, personal and educational projects.

 

 

 

 

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http://www.freedigitalphotos.net/

 


Via Gust MEES, Geemik Maria Açucena Da Silva, michel verstrepen
Susan Liner Fisher's comment, September 9, 2012 8:49 PM
No Gust, thank you!!
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Cartoonize Yourself: make avatars for online activities

Cartoonize Yourself: make avatars for online activities | Moodle and Web 2.0 | Scoop.it
Convert Your Photo and Picture into Cartoon effect in one click, directly Online and for Free.

 

Shona Whyte:

This seems like a trivial detail, but any teacher who has tried to get participants to make profiles which will help you identify them face-to-face (rather than upload photos of their cats, babies, or cars) will see the value.  It takes no time at all to upload a photo, choose your cartoon effect, and save the result.


Via Susan Oxnevad, Margareta, Shona Whyte
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