This week, we feature the most popular posts of the year on MindShift. This one, which seems most apropos to review on the eve of 2012, took the top spot.
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Two academics discuss the pros and cons of using Twitter as a learning tool to encourage instinctive thinking in higher education Via Gust MEES 
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April 15, 11:31 AM
The world is at our fingertips with insights far beyond any textbook. Youth today have technology tools and resources in real life that were stars of the sci-fi movies of yesteryear. Delete the scoop?
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To make sure you don't put your foot in your mouth, a Twitter expert offers tips on what you should never say to your Twitter followers. Via Gust MEES 
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In his book Ultimate Guide to Twitter for Business, online marketing expert Ted Prodromou offers an easy-to-understand guide to using Twitter that will help small-business owners generate leads and connect with customers. In this edited excerpt, the author offers tips on the topics and tactics you should avoid when Tweeting. - http://www.scoop.it/t/social-media-and-its-influence - http://www.scoop.it/t/21st-century-learning-and-teaching?q=twitter Delete the scoop?
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Another great resource to add to our section " Twitter for Teachers " here in Educational Technology and Mobile Learning. Twitter Handbook for Teachers is an excellent guide from Lasic featuring some practical tips on how teachers can use Twitter for educational purposes. I have really enjoyed this guide and I am pretty sure you will like it as well. Have a look and share with us what you think of it. Enjoy Via Gust MEES
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April 2, 4:34 AM
A MUST have for any teaching (NOT ONLY) person!!!
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Ness Crouch's curator insight,
April 4, 2:37 AM
This is another useful link to help teachers understand a little more about Twitter. Worth a browse.
Sharla Shults's curator insight,
April 13, 6:45 PM
My, my, my...how things have changed in the classroom thanks to technology innovation! Delete the scoop?
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The power of connected learning expands the classroom to infinity and beyond, but students still need a teacher’s guidance. Via Gust MEES Delete the scoop?
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Gust MEES read also my curation about it here: - http://www.scoop.it/t/21st-century-learning-and-teaching?q=Twitter - http://www.scoop.it/t/social-media-and-its-influence?q=Twitter ==================================================== Via Gust MEES, Rob Furman 
Susan Liner Fisher's comment,
December 14, 2012 7:20 PM
thanks for all of the great posts to rescoop!!
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December 15, 2012 1:12 PM
A handy printable to share and encourage others to try Twitter! Delete the scoop?
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It's official -- TweetDeck is going away. But worry not, mobile users, because we've got a few alternatives for both iOS and Android that should help ease your transition from the soon-to-be extinct Twitter client. Via Gust MEES Delete the scoop?
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Twitter has become a powerful tool for teaching and learning. VideoAmy offers up a playlist of videos that will help you learn to use the social platform well in a variety of ways.
Read more, a MUST: http://www.edutopia.org/blog/film-festival-twitter-education
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December 18, 2012 9:50 AM
Twitter has become a powerful tool for teaching and learning. VideoAmy offers up a playlist of videos that will help you learn to use the social platform well in a variety of ways. Delete the scoop?
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A quick look at how I use Twitter for writing prompts. I thought this was going to be another project gone bad! To my surprise since teens love texting, they also loved micro-blogging! Via Gust MEES, Rob Furman Delete the scoop?
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Interesting thoughts on how we will need to adjust our teaching and learning.