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Reasons to Introduce Social Media in the Classroom

May 24, 2013
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We have already covered some of the reasons why your students should be blogging in 2013. However, that’s not the only thing recommended for them as there is something else that can be considered as a cross-curricular activity and can be used to develop new skills. Students can now find career building courses in different [...]

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3 Essential Steps to Become a Blogger and Resources to Help You Get Started

March 21, 2013

Blogging is being increasingly incorporated in today’s learning landscape. It’s no longer just for aspiring writers, business, and for hobby bloggers. Blogging is now an instrument of learning for many. One testament to blogging’s increasing popularity in the classroom can be seen at KidBlog. It’s a WordPress hosted blogging that’s specifically designed for students and [...]

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How Students Can Use Pinterest to Their Advantage

January 31, 2013
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Pinterest is a photo sharing website for people who are enthusiasts of photo capturing, editing and uploading, which was invented in 2010. During the last two years, Pinterest has achieved phenomenal success in the world of photo sharing and social media. It has become a unique identity for students majoring in graphic design and media [...]

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High School Teachers using Online Learning Technologies to Improve the Classroom

November 8, 2012
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Technology is playing an increasingly important role in educating high school students and connecting them to important learning opportunities. Forty-eight states as well as the District of Columbia provide online learning opportunities that range from supplementing classroom instruction to students taking full-time online programs. Online learning increases student engagement and accelerates learning. It provides high [...]

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Top Seven Android Apps for Online Learning

October 4, 2012
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Android smartphones can run many different apps that can be incredibly helpful if you are currently taking courses online. For example, some of these apps can help you learn and remember the material necessary to earn good grades, some can help you stay organized and on track and others can help with daily tasks like [...]

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10 Ways You Can Use Social Media for Self-Education

October 3, 2012
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You probably think that social networks are for fun only. Sure, you can spend hours commenting on friend’ photos or participating in FB discussions. Social networks are definitely fun. They were initially created as sites to have fun and get together with people. However, this socialization soon impacted all spheres of human life, including business [...]

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Facebook and Twitter: How to Use Each Profile to Benefit Your Online Education

September 26, 2012

In this age of digital communication and 140-word tweets, it can be difficult to view social media as anything more than a complex form of entertainment. It’s a great way to spread information, but the information most of us tend to take in and receive via social media is accurate, at best, and often not [...]

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