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7 Effective Ways To Engage On Twitter Infographic Plus The Teacher’s Guide To Twitter Via EdTechSandyK 
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GwynethJones's insight:
You know, it sometimes takes me a while to GET & love a new thing - (I was a year late to Scoopit & Now I can't live without it) - seeing an example of Storify like this sells it!
AND they're all great reasons, too!
Now...someday I'll be invited to speak at TCEA [dreams] Bucket list!
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If your kids aren’t on Facebook, where are they? Where America’s youth go online to avoid Mom and Dad. Via Joyce Valenza
GwynethJones's insight:
Close the Facebook -- I'm so OVER them!
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In my case this means my day, the 9 to 5 one, not the one on the side where I write this blog and other stuff and do workshops and present and read article
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I am a long time and unabashed fan of Miss Bobbi Newman! She's a fellow Mover & Shaker & she's an amazing writer and blogger! A true Must Follow! Check it out!
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I am often at a loss for words when I am trying to briefly describe Twitter as a learning tool. Especially to someone who is highly skeptical of "that Twitter thing" anyway or who has only ever used Twitter to follow celebrities and friends for social purposes. The videos I share in this post have been of tremendous help to me. Via EdTechSandyK
GwynethJones's insight:
Just brilliant!
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Facebook tweaked its privacy settings Thursday and will no longer allow users to completely hide from others searching for them on the site.
GwynethJones's insight:
Another reason why we broke up! SEE? Slutty with your information!
Dear Facebook, We have to talk! http://www.thedaringlibrarian.com/2011/08/dear-facebook-we-have-to-talk.html
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What is content curation about? Diagram, charts and infographics to make sense and introduce "others" to the *content curation* conundrum
GwynethJones's insight:
Linda Dougherty's insight:"Robin Good's Pinterest Board: Content Curation Visualized
What is content curation about? Diagram, charts and infographics to make sense and introduce "others" to the *content curation* conundrum"
Couldn't have said it better meself!
GwynethJones's curator insight,
October 13, 2013 1:06 PM
gwynethjones's insight:Linda Dougherty's insight:"Robin Good's Pinterest Board: Content Curation Visualized
What is content curation about? Diagram, charts and infographics to make sense and introduce "others" to the *content curation* conundrum"
Couldn't have said it better meself!
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Best practices for measuring social media marketing are still evolving, and even though brands are committing an increasing percentage of their budgets to social channels, many are still skeptical about its value and return on investment (ROI). Via Joyce Valenza
GwynethJones's insight:
Fascinating!
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Once the most popular social network for college students and teens, Facebook has become more like a public forum for moms, dads and grandparents to embarrass their family members.
GwynethJones's insight:
Someday I will feel guilty for laughing about this. But it's not gonna be today. Buuwaaaa
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With the public judging and ridiculing Miley Cyrus' brazen behavior, we look at how this shaming effect trickles down to our kids. Via EdTechSandyK
GwynethJones's insight:
It's not about the technology it's about the choices & the ethics. The technology is just the conduit - it's the content.
Whether it's a sharpie slur on the bathroom wall or a mean Tweet - it ain't about the digital - it's about the home training!
EdTechSandyK's curator insight,
September 8, 2013 8:09 PM
Advice to a student on how to help one of her peers.
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The amazing embedded calendar created by @thomascmurray & @cevans5095 posted by David Wees
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Another amazing article by the @theREALwikiman Ned Potter! Great advice for libraries & just basic Twitter-sense!
Sandra Carswell's curator insight,
September 5, 2013 11:03 PM
Does your library have a twitter account? Facebook? Pinterest?
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NEW Twitter hover header feature makes this even more impt!
Have you noticed that now when you hover your cursor over Twitter handles now the header pops up allowing you to see them AND FOLLOW them makes having a kick butt Twitter header even more crucial
...And HERE's HOW to do it easy peasy!
Sandra Carswell's curator insight,
October 30, 2013 10:34 PM
How to create your header on your new Twitter account. |
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Upset about the government knowing your personal information? Facebook could know a whole lot more! And it might even open you up to identity theft. Here's how you can lock down your Facebook account to increase your privacy and security. Via EdTechSandyK
GwynethJones's insight:
Google: Dear Facebook We have to Talk - to read my Facebook RANT!
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As Scoop.it turns two today, we are excited to share a great milestone: we’re only a few weeks away from reaching 100 million cumulated unique visitors on the platform!
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The Curation Sensation - Tweeting the Nation! LOVE ME SOME Scoopit!
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Take a look through our handy list of Twitter lingo for a complete glossary of terms you may come across in tweets. Via Debra Askanase
GwynethJones's insight:
I really love the MT
EdTechSandyK's curator insight,
October 25, 2013 7:09 AM
There are some codes/abbreviations here that I don't see often or never see in the edutwitter world, but it's great to peruse this list in case something comes up. I have started to see "ICYMI" and now I know what that means! 
KB...Konnected's curator insight,
October 25, 2013 11:15 AM
Certainly a good resource to keep on hand.
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There are a number of important tips for helping make students better at sharing online. From authenticity to slowing down, these are important. Via Julie Lindsay
GwynethJones's insight:
Perfectly wonderful tips for both students AND Tweeting professionals!
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This is a video project that I created for my Mobile Technologies class (ETEC 565M) in the UBC Master of Educational Technology program. My personal journey with this social media has opened up and... Via EdTechSandyK
GwynethJones's insight:
Terrific starter for PD! or to convert those who have not yet been converted to the cult of Twitter for cutting edge EdTech PD!
EdTechSandyK's curator insight,
October 13, 2013 1:44 AM
Great video! Awesome for introducing Twitter for PD,
Sandra Carswell's curator insight,
October 30, 2013 10:30 PM
More help for educators entering the twitterverse!
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The performance art piece that is Kanye West's life took a dramatic turn on Thursday night. The target?
GwynethJones's insight:
@kanyewest Is FURIOUS With @jimmykimmel & it's Tweeting HILARIOUS! Yeezus got pwned ---->OR is it another Jimmy Prank? Twerk girl anyone?
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GwynethJones's insight:
I ADORE these over the top examples. Knowing the rules means you can also break them -- occasionally! Like #OMG2Funny4Words #AMIRight? #Ironic -- Srsly, a baby named hashtag?!!
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GwynethJones's insight:
I've been wanting to blog about this for a while (*you know, blog ideas whirling in me heid!) and Lo and Behold the amazing Ed Tech Sandy beats me to it again! In JAN, even! Fantastic!
EdTechSandyK's curator insight,
September 2, 2013 8:11 PM
"When you first start using Twitter, one of the things you have to figure out is how to decode Tweets. What does each part represent? What does it mean when a word starts with a #?"
Sandra Carswell's curator insight,
October 30, 2013 10:32 PM
More help for new tweeters. Must add to presentation on Twitter.
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GwynethJones's insight:
AMAZING Google Doc List of Weekly Ed Twitter Chats! by @thomascmurray & @cevans5095 #TLChat isn't listed but then again we're once a month & not weekly (2nd Monday 8pm Eastern!) so.. OK...but Gosh, this is like a goldmine!
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Yelp can help small businesses, but many still aren't taking advantage of online review sites.
GwynethJones's insight:
I really need to update my reviews on Yelp, I've got photos & notes from ISTE San Antonio & more! I also review on Trip Advisor...but really, when I go to a new city? First thing I check is Yelp!
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Great tips!