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Free Technology for Teachers: 8 Overlooked Useful YouTube Tools

Free Technology for Teachers: 8 Overlooked Useful YouTube Tools | Techy Stuff | Scoop.it
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Are You Sending Your Updates To The Right Social Network?

Are You Sending Your Updates To The Right Social Network? | Techy Stuff | Scoop.it
You'll notice that most social networks — Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google+, Reddit, etc. — exist alongside each other. Why is that? Simple answer: it's because each network is subtly designed for different purposes, so you can find different types of content on each one. It's the same reason you might listen to both Coldplay and U2. Yes,…
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The Power of the #Hashtag | Visual.ly

In the social media age, the #hashtag is one of the most powerful tools around, instantly linking a social media post to a group of others about the s
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Facebook's top 10 hidden features - Telegraph

Facebook's top 10 hidden features - Telegraph | Techy Stuff | Scoop.it
Even if you check Facebook daily, you may not have picked up on a few of the social network's less well-known features. Here are 10 of the best Facebook features you've been missing out on.
Lydia Brown's curator insight, January 31, 2014 4:38 PM

I love finding and learning new thinks about Facebook. Hope you enjoy this article I found on Scoopit. http://www.clkmg.com/faithworks/nowucan2

 
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Rethinking Education: Using Twitter as a Professional Development Tool

Rethinking Education: Using Twitter as a Professional Development Tool | Techy Stuff | Scoop.it
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Twtpoll | Social Survey Platform

Twtpoll | Social Survey Platform | Techy Stuff | Scoop.it
Use social networks to promote a product or service, and at the same time increase your presence on Twitter, Facebook, and Google+.
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Advanced Twitter Tips, Tricks & Tools

Advanced Twitter Tips, Tricks & Tools | Techy Stuff | Scoop.it
Have you gotten started with Twitter but now wondering what else is possible? What are hashtags? What are Twitter lists and how do get started using them? How can you easily post photos, videos, and...
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How to Use Twitter Lists Effectively | The Bring Digital Blog

How to Use Twitter Lists Effectively | The Bring Digital Blog | Techy Stuff | Scoop.it
Twitter lists can make it easy to engage with relevant users, keep on top of important trends and make sense of the people you’re following. Here's how.
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How To Create Your Own Parody Facebook & Twitter Conversations

How To Create Your Own Parody Facebook & Twitter Conversations | Techy Stuff | Scoop.it
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5 Wonderful Twitter Cheat Sheets for Teachers and Students ~ Educational Technology and Mobile Learning | Diigo

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6 Cool Things You Can Find With Facebook’s New Graph Search Features [Weekly Facebook Tips]

6 Cool Things You Can Find With Facebook’s New Graph Search Features [Weekly Facebook Tips] | Techy Stuff | Scoop.it
Facebook has just given its Graph Search another boost, and those who have been upgraded are now able to search post history as well as photo history. This has made many people wonder just what sort of uses they might put this to in everyday life.
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Twiangulate: analyzing the connections between friends and followers

Twiangulate: analyzing the connections between friends and followers | Techy Stuff | Scoop.it
Twiangulate is the leading tool for search, analytics and mapping of connections between Twitter friends and followers.
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A Twitter Abbreviation Guide To Make Sense Of All That Crazy Talk

A Twitter Abbreviation Guide To Make Sense Of All That Crazy Talk | Techy Stuff | Scoop.it
A Twitter Abbreviation Guide To Make Sense Of All That Crazy Talk

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I always wondered what .... meant

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5 Wonderful Twitter Cheat Sheets for Teachers and Students ~ Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

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3 New Tricks To Clean Up Your Facebook News Feed [Weekly Facebook Tips]

3 New Tricks To Clean Up Your Facebook News Feed [Weekly Facebook Tips] | Techy Stuff | Scoop.it
With Facebook turning 10 recently, you may have realised just how long you've been a part of the social network yourself. In that time, you probably made friends with lots and lots of people for many different reasons — some may not be very relevant anymore. It's probably time to clean up your feed, isn't it?…
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Twitter Illiterate? Mastering the @BC’s

Twitter Illiterate? Mastering the @BC’s | Techy Stuff | Scoop.it
Only about 18 percent of American Internet users are active on Twitter, so here are some tips if you’re still new to the microblogging service.
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Improving Higher Education Using Social Media - EdTechReview™ (ETR)

Improving Higher Education Using Social Media - EdTechReview™ (ETR) | Techy Stuff | Scoop.it
Studies have concluded that social engagement can benefit retention efforts, and schools and teachers are successfully pursuing this tactic with the help of social media applications.
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The potential for social engagement to play a role in increasing student retention is frequently cited in many scholarly articles and books. A recent Whitepaper on “The Social Side of Student Retention ” provides a variety of studies that have found “student-peer culture to be a key predictor in a range of education outcomes including persistence rates, and commitment to the institution”

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10 Must-Learn Lessons For Twitter Newbies - AllTwitter

10 Must-Learn Lessons For Twitter Newbies - AllTwitter | Techy Stuff | Scoop.it
10 Must-Learn Lessons For Twitter Newbies
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Not Just a Useless Time Suck: The Most Valuable Uses for Facebook

Not Just a Useless Time Suck: The Most Valuable Uses for Facebook | Techy Stuff | Scoop.it
Facebook is a known productivity killer. However, it has one advantage over other apps: everyone uses it. You can use it for more than just cat memes and baby pictures. Here are some of the most useful things you can do.
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Use Facebook More Effectively with this Manual - SociallyStacked - Everything Social for Small Businesses and Agencies

Use Facebook More Effectively with this Manual - SociallyStacked - Everything Social for Small Businesses and Agencies | Techy Stuff | Scoop.it
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Experience The Biggest Historical Events Of Our Times Through Twitter

Experience The Biggest Historical Events Of Our Times Through Twitter | Techy Stuff | Scoop.it
From scavenger hunts to improving your vocabulary, there are many creative uses for Twitter, which goes way beyond being a simple social network,  There really is no end to how you can use Twitter for fun or educational experiences.
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Infographic: Everything you need to know about privacy on Facebook

Infographic:  Everything you need to know about privacy on Facebook | Techy Stuff | Scoop.it

As more people sign up for Facebook, it’s important to note that the site largely places privacy control in the user’s hands. The default setting for privacy is public, and many people don’t change it. So what steps can you take to manage your Facebook privacy like an expert?


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Bart van Maanen's curator insight, December 13, 2013 8:04 AM

Gebruik deze infografiek als checklijstje van je privacy instellingen bij Facebook.  

Louise Robinson-Lay's curator insight, December 13, 2013 3:26 PM

Some valuable tips on maintaining your privacy on Facebook. It is important to know who is watching you.

Maria Richards's curator insight, March 15, 2014 6:46 PM

Privacy is in YOUR hands!!!

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The Complete Guide to Twitter Etiquette

The Complete Guide to Twitter Etiquette | Techy Stuff | Scoop.it
A comprehensive guide to Twitter etiquette (or Twetiquette), so you can look your best on social media.
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LinkedIn Training

Get expert LinkedIn Training here: http://amzn.to/Z2PCTX A lot of people out there are looking for LinkedIn training. What I found is that although it's inte...
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Good Advice from Joshua Waldman

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