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Picture This: 12 Amazing Photo Sharing Apps

Picture This: 12 Amazing Photo Sharing Apps | Social Media Resources & e-learning | Scoop.it
Mobile app photography has rapidly moved from "snapshots" to an art form. This guide will help you get the most out of your favorite photos!

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What is Content Marketing?

A little dated but good summary of the main components of content marketing for the social web.

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Presentation Design Techniques from the Masters

Here's our take on some popular approaches to Presentation Design seen in some work by great presenters. Enjoy! Download here for a Tweet!: http://goo.gl/eV54K

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Great resource

Tony Gough's curator insight, May 22, 8:53 AM

Check out how the professionals present!

Tony Gough's curator insight, May 22, 9:07 AM

Useful advice from those who know how to present!

Dolly Bhasin 's curator insight, May 25, 11:57 PM

Great Insights on presentation design!

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3 Ways to Use Google to Be Better at PR

3 Ways to Use Google to Be Better at PR | Social Media Resources & e-learning | Scoop.it
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As usual, another great scoop by Robin Martin. This one is VERY helpful to me right now.  Thanks Robin.

 

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3. Use Google Alerts To Identify Clips, Comment Opportunities and Fresh News

This last tool is something more people know about: Google Alerts. It’s typically used so that you get an email every time news about your client hits the Internet.

Most set up alerts for the company name, stock symbol, executive names, brand or product names, etc. It allows them to capture a copy of the clip and monitor mentions. (Learn to set up Google Alerts here – it is also under the “More> Specialized Search” area.)

However, most PR pros don’t think to use alerts in another way: to identify news articles where they can post a client comment. When a news article hits that is relevant to your client and you aren’t taking part in it, posting a comment is a great way to join the conversation.

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12 Dozen Places To Educate Yourself Online For Free

12 Dozen Places To Educate Yourself Online For Free | Social Media Resources & e-learning | Scoop.it

If you’re interested in learning something new, this article is for you.  Broken down by subject and/or category, here are several top-notch self-education resources I have bookmarked online over the past few years.


Via Jose Luis Yañez
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Luis, éste es un artículo fantástico, gracias!

 

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English and Communications

 

Open Yale Courses (English)– Open Yale Courses provides lectures and other materials from selected Yale College courses to the public free of charge via the internet.

 

Writing Guidelines for Engineering and Science Students – These guidelines for engineering writing and scientific writing are designed to help students communicate their technical work.

 

MIT Writing and Humanistic Studies – The MIT Program in Writing and Humanistic Studies gives students the opportunity to learn the techniques, forms, and traditions of several kinds of writing, from basic expository prose to more advanced forms of non-fictional prose, fiction and poetry, science writing, scientific and technical communication and digital media.

 

 

Many more areas of study and resources are available on the article.

 

 

 

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Theory of Gaming Motivation

Theory of Gaming Motivation | Social Media Resources & e-learning | Scoop.it
the psychology of video games

Via Juan Antonio Ortiz Caturani, Linda Allen
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Excellent resource, especially for many of us who are doing research on gaming apps!  Thanks Linda.

 

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The 11 basic needs are gaining knowledge, gaining and improving skills, feeling competent, persevering through hard times, creating tools, managing danger, regulating emotions, competing for rewards, cooperating for rewards, caring for loved ones, and satisfying the senses with pleasant inputs (sights, smells, sounds, etc.). In the model they will each be referred to by their relevant nouns. Only “satisfying the senses with pleasant inputs” is called “Optimal Choice” because that is the purpose of satisfying our senses. They help us make the best choice by making us feel attracted to “good” things and repelled by “bad” things.

Jordi Castells's curator insight, May 5, 3:06 PM

Good synthesis on Gamification.

Imersia's comment, May 5, 5:14 PM
Doesn't mention the physiological benefits of gaming, e.g. release of endorphins etc. Gaming can have a huge positive effect on people's emotions through release of brain chemicals, of course when undertaken at moderate levels:)
William Emeny's curator insight, May 9, 12:59 PM

I am personally a big fan of 'gamification' and the motivational benefits to learning it brings. The work of Prof James Paul Gee is particularly brilliant. Here's a superb summary of the psychology behind why kids find video games so engaging.

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Google Glass is no iPad

Google Glass is no iPad | Social Media Resources & e-learning | Scoop.it
The consumer electronics industry has gotten pretty boring lately. That's not to say the new products that have debuted recently are boring, but we're definitely in a period marked by iteration. Ea...
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Thanks Zach, we will see if you are correct.  

 

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I like that Google is trying new things and I like that it is preparing to launch an intriguing new device that will jostle the dormant consumer electronics industry. But when all is said and done, Google Glass will probably have much more in common with the Segway than it does with the iPad.

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300 Years of Distance Learning Evolution [INFOGRAPHIC]

300 Years of Distance Learning Evolution [INFOGRAPHIC] | Social Media Resources & e-learning | Scoop.it
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VERY COOL!

Neli Maria Mengalli's curator insight, May 6, 8:29 PM

If you thought that distance learning was a product of today, then you would be mistaken. In fact, the first distance learning program on record took place in 1728, when a local teacher by the name of Caleb Phillips advertised shorthand correspondence lessons offered by mail! By 1800, the growth of the U.S. Postal Service brought about an increase in the number of distance learning correspondence courses in the country.

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4 Lessons on reinventing you and your brand

4 Lessons on reinventing you and your brand | Social Media Resources & e-learning | Scoop.it
How can people or companies reinvent their brands? What does it take to remake who we are and how we’re perceived?I’ve been thinking about these questions since having lunch couple of
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Good resource, she does not hold back any punches.

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I’m still here: back online after a year without the internet

I’m still here: back online after a year without the internet | Social Media Resources & e-learning | Scoop.it
I was wrong.

One year ago I left the internet. I thought it was making me unproductive. I thought it lacked meaning. I thought it was "corrupting my soul."

It's a been a year now since I...

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A 26 year old has to unplug himself from the internet for a year to find himself while this 44 year old is using not only to find himself but to find his dream.  Glad to read about his experience and I think you may like it too.

 

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As it turned out, a dozen letters a week could prove to be as overwhelming as a hundred emails a day. And that was the way it went in most aspects of my life. A good book took motivation to read, whether I had the internet as an alternative or not. Leaving the house to hang out with people took just as much courage as it ever did.

 

By late 2012, I'd learned how to make a new style of wrong choices off the internet. I abandoned my positive offline habits, and discovered new offline vices. Instead of taking boredom and lack of stimulation and turning them into learning and creativity, I turned toward passive consumption and social retreat.

 
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Samsung Is Spanking Apple in Earnings, Sales | Wired Business | Wired.com

Samsung Is Spanking Apple in Earnings, Sales | Wired Business | Wired.com | Social Media Resources & e-learning | Scoop.it
Apple has elicited a lot of hand wringing by investors and fans alike lately, even as it’s chief competition Samsung seems to be prompting nothing but applause.
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The competition is fierce.

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All About Apps (Infographic)

All About Apps (Infographic) | Social Media Resources & e-learning | Scoop.it
  via Mobile Future Mobile Future’s infographic showcases the rapid emergence of this relatively new segment of the mobile marketplace and its contributions to U.S. innovation, job creation an...

Via Ana Cristina Pratas, Gust MEES, donhornsby, John van den Brink
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$46 Billion by 2016, wow!

Tomas Jansma | FlexMind's comment, April 24, 3:33 PM
Thats twice the same post Gust :D
Gust MEES's comment, April 24, 3:43 PM
#Tomas, right, BUT in two different TOPICS of my curation ;) Some people are following ONLY 1 TOPIC, so a need 2 bring it in where it fits in ===> #Education and ALSO #Apps, OK?
Tina Laramie's curator insight, April 24, 8:16 PM

This is something to think about. Maybe App developer is in your future.

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Share Your Google Analytics Data As An Infographic

Share Your Google Analytics Data As An Infographic | Social Media Resources & e-learning | Scoop.it

Wouldn’t it be great to get weekly website performance updates as a simple, easy-to-read graphic?

Now you can go beyond the Google Analytics dashboard with a new creative  – and free – tool by Visual.ly. The New Google Analytics Report automatically delivers an infographic depicting your favorite metrics right to your desktop. See the infographic at the article link for a sample of a full infographic that is generated...


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Awesome scoop, thanks Robin!

Didde Glad's curator insight, March 24, 5:52 PM

Præsentér ledelsesinformation i GRATIS designet dashboard med gnaske få klik 

 

 

 

 

ParadigmGallery's comment, March 25, 11:48 AM
did it, interesting, not so sure the artsy, soft approach to the analytics report is as visually satisfying as the bright, primary colors of google.....
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Rumor: Apple television with 'iRing' motion controller to launch this year

Rumor: Apple television with 'iRing' motion controller to launch this year | Social Media Resources & e-learning | Scoop.it

After meeting with Apple suppliers in a tour of China and Taiwan, one analyst now believes Apple will launch a television set this year with a new ring-shaped accessory that will allow a user to control the TV set by pointing their finger.


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The "iRing" accessory described by White is a new concept that has not been previously detailed in other reports.


His visits with Apple suppliers suggested the ring will act as a "navigation pointer" for the television, and will allow the TV set to enhance motion detection and replace some of the functionality found in a remote.

Sukwon Choi's comment, May 9, 11:59 PM
반지를 이용해 TV를 제어하는 기술을 준비중인가보다. 아이디어가 재미있어서 선택해보았다.
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that is awsome
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Digital Marketing: How to craft a value proposition in 5 simple steps

Digital Marketing: How to craft a value proposition in 5 simple steps | Social Media Resources & e-learning | Scoop.it

There’s a fundamental question every customer wants answered that directly impacts your ability to capture and convert – “If I’m your ideal prospect, why should I buy from you rather than any of your competitors?”


Via Stefano Principato
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This is truly a great resource! From the article:

 

If what you wrote down resembles any of these …

 

“We empower your software decisions.”

“I don’t sell products and services; I sell results — my guarantee.”

“We help companies find their passion and purpose.”

“We are the leading [insert your service here] provider.”

“We give XX% off for new clients.”“This site has the solution your company is looking for.”

 

 

Then it’s very likely your marketing campaigns are underperforming from poorly-crafted value propositions that are also likely leaving some serious leads and revenue on the table.

Stefano Principato's curator insight, May 21, 6:12 PM

Take a moment to ask yourself, "Can I clearly and succinctly state the core value proposition of the product or service that I am marketing?” and write down you answer.

Justin Bruce's curator insight, May 21, 7:23 PM

You can't be everything to eveyone!

 

When developing marketing strategies for new clients we often come across this problem. They say the offer great service, a great product at a great price. Well that's just not good enough!

 

These values are mandatory, if you dont offer above, close your doors and do something else cause its only a matter of time before someone else (around the world) offers your market the same thing.

 

It's difficult to convonce clients to see the value in owning a niche as opposed to owing a small share of a huge market. The striongest argument in my opinion is if you own a niche, you also own the opinion leaders, innovators and early adopters. These are the aspirational segment that we all want to or end up mimiking. Own them and half your work is done. They will market for you as advocates of your brand.

 

How???

 

1. match what you offer with what they want

2. segment and target

 

This article from b2bleadblog.com will help with clearly defining what you offer...and it's NOT everything, it's not great service, price and product. 

It's the passion for striving to be the best at one thing and all teh other things that go along with that.

 

If you want help developing value propositions, unique selling propositions, segmentation strategies, market research, etc contact me at justin (at) jb.net.au

 

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11 Mind Mapping Apps for the iPad

11 Mind Mapping Apps for the iPad | Social Media Resources & e-learning | Scoop.it

Mind mapping is a method that works for quite a lot of people. Brain storming, idea mapping, thought generation, think tanks – call it what you will. Traditionally done on large pieces of paper, why not use your iPad to create mind maps? You could use these for your own purposes, or “convert” those large flip charts into a smaller, digital version.


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I use mind mapping all the time and look definitely look into these apps. 

TodoSobreEspaña's comment, May 19, 4:21 AM
Buena app!
Janet Ilko's curator insight, May 25, 10:31 AM

Want to look at this more closely as a tool for my students.

John McDermott Neill's curator insight, May 25, 2:03 PM

Some interesting apps included in this list. All I need now are some ideas!

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What’s My Story Using Drama & Technology For Storytelling (Ihci 2008)

Presentation on digital storytelling in the EFL classroom from Tegucigalapa conference, May 2008

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This is FANTASTIC!

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Photos Dominate Facebook’s News Feed, Here Is How To Optimize Them — socialmouths

Photos Dominate Facebook’s News Feed, Here Is How To Optimize Them — socialmouths | Social Media Resources & e-learning | Scoop.it
Why images are so important if you are trying to get your content to the Facebook News Feed and how to optimize them

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Another great example of how the infographic format makes it easy to deliver information for the author and easy to learn for the consumer of the information.

Suzanne Schumacher's comment, May 10, 5:39 AM
I thought you liked that name!
Randi Thompson's curator insight, May 10, 8:46 AM

Photos matter.  How do yours look?

Suzanne Schumacher's curator insight, May 13, 7:44 AM

More about the magical, image dominated news feed.

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30 years of Content Curation summarized in 1 tweet?

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Love this...

gdecugis's comment, May 9, 11:30 AM
@Larry: isn't that what our "create a newsletters" function does? To see it go to one of your topics and click on Manage.
Emmanuel Gigante's curator insight, May 9, 3:39 PM

6this just says it alll

Gilbert Faure au nom de l'ASSIM's curator insight, May 25, 3:08 AM

from current contents and reprint requests to now!

eugene garfield, what do you think of changes of scientific virtual networking?

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8 Awe Inspiring Video Game Infographics

8 Awe Inspiring Video Game Infographics | Social Media Resources & e-learning | Scoop.it
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Excellent Infographic. 

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Google Glass' awkward interactions parodied on 'Saturday Night Live'

Google Glass' awkward interactions parodied on 'Saturday Night Live' | Social Media Resources & e-learning | Scoop.it
Google Glass and its new approach to a constantly-connected lifestyle has already been the butt of a number of jokes, including Tumblr blogs devoted to showing how ridiculous the device can be. On...
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hilarious...

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GIVE YOUR LIFE YOUR SPECIAL TONE

GIVE YOUR LIFE YOUR SPECIAL TONE | Social Media Resources & e-learning | Scoop.it
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So true Karin!  I have been using the internet intentionally for over a year now to share my definition of myself and what I am about.  Thanks for the wise post!

 

 

Karin Sebelin's curator insight, May 5, 7:00 AM

Accept no one's definition of your life

Define yourself

~ Harvey Fienstein


Definition does not mean that we do not tolerate other opinions, it means that we try to stand out from the crowd in being unique and following our own style.

Karin Sebelin's comment, May 9, 3:03 AM
I thank YOU :-)
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9 Free Tools To Create Great Visual Charts

9 Free Tools To Create Great Visual Charts | Social Media Resources & e-learning | Scoop.it

Robin Good: Here is a handy short guide to nine free infographic creation tools that can be utilized to create enticing visuals, word charts and data-based infographics without having special technical skills.

 

Useful. 8/10

 

Check them all out: http://www.infographicsarchive.com/create-infographics-and-data-visualization/ ;

 

(Unearted by Andres Taborga)


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Great resource!

Venkatesh Iyer (venkyiyer.com)'s curator insight, May 14, 5:33 AM

I have yet to make my first infograph, but am eager to get going.

Tanya Smith's curator insight, May 18, 11:13 PM

I'm so in love with tools that help visualize what you do. This is a great list. I can't wait to try the ones I'm not familiar with. 

Jeff Domansky's curator insight, May 19, 9:21 PM

Liked the list. My personal favorite is Piktochart.

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Gartner Says the Vast Majority of Social Collaboration Initiatives Fail Due to Lack of Purpose

Gartner Says the Vast Majority of Social Collaboration Initiatives Fail Due to Lack of Purpose | Social Media Resources & e-learning | Scoop.it
Although social technologies are employed by 70 percent of organizations, Gartner, Inc. said most social collaboration initiatives fail because they follow a worst practice approach of

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Good post!  Check out the five characteristics of a good purpose.  



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[INFOGRAPHIC] Facebook EdgeRank 102 – Understanding How News Feed Stories Are Filtered

[INFOGRAPHIC] Facebook EdgeRank 102 – Understanding How News Feed Stories Are Filtered | Social Media Resources & e-learning | Scoop.it
Our Second EdgeRank Infographic! Check out the first one here.  Click on the graphic to view the full-size version.  If you'd like to embed this infographic o
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I had no idea what Edgerank was, this inforgaphic does a good job of explaining it and why it matters.

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How to record a podcast - tips for interviewing people remotely and the recording tools Adam Broadway uses.

How to record a podcast - tips for interviewing people remotely and the recording tools Adam Broadway uses. | Social Media Resources & e-learning | Scoop.it
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Good overview resource for anyone starting to work on podcasts or internet radio shows. 

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10 Beginner Steps For Using LinkedIn : Loyal2U

10 Beginner Steps For Using LinkedIn : Loyal2U | Social Media Resources & e-learning | Scoop.it
Getting Started with LinkedIn can be intimidating if you have not already been using this social media platform, but don't worry it is actually pretty easy...
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2. Completely fill out your profile. This is your opportunity to share all of the great stuff about yourself that you need to share.Nobody is going to dispute it, but be honest.


Your integrity is important.

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