Tag: Social Media
How Twitter Knows Who Will Win The Election
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If a person or thing really existed that could predict the outcome of political races, this whole process might be a little less interesting. But in the meantime, take a look at this handy infographic that shows how social media has played a role in past elections, and what it might mean for the 2012 candidates.
Could An App Determine The Next U.S. President?
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Does the method by which one consumes their election media matter? Take a look at the infographic below to see how mobile usage is playing a role in this year's election.
25 Ways To Get The Most Out Of Twitter
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Twitter may very well be the single most important tool for teachers right now. Considering many are not even using the service, that says a lot about how effective the platform is for learning, engaging, development, and more.
Sweet! You Can Now Embed Learnist Boards Into Your Blog
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We're big fans of Learnist, the 'Pinterest for Education' and have an exclusive update you should know about. Learnist has just upgraded their site to now allow for the ability to embed your learning boards into your website or blog.
An In-Depth Report On Social Media’s Role In Education
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Students, teachers, and parents have all gotten onto the social media train. But is everyone happy they're on board? A study from Dell sheds some light on just how much support social media has among teachers, students, and parents.
10 Signs You’re Addicted To Social Media
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Whether you're a Facebook fan, Twitter lover, Stumbleupon ... uh ... stumbler, you know there's something addictive to sharing things online. It's not just you. Millions of people are seemingly addicted to social media in its many forms.
10 Real-World Ways Schools Are Using Social Media
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From daily questions to pertinent updates, here's what the top schools, teachers and administrators are doing with social media.
Study Uncovers How Schools Actually Use Social Media (And If It Works)
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Every college is apparently using social media, search engines, and blogs. Literally. According to a new study by UMass Dartmouth, 100% of colleges and universities surveyed are using some form of social media.
Which College Has The Biggest Social Media Presence?
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If you're a lover of statistics and college, you're in luck. There's a popular new infographic that's just been released with your name on it. It takes a look at which colleges have the biggest presence on social media. From Facebook likes to Pinterest and Google+ followers to Klout scores, it's got 'em all.
How Graduate Students Are Really Using Social Media
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What kind of social media are graduate students using to enhance their education? They may have different goals from your standard K-12 student as they want to focus on networking, connections, and employment opportunities. So you'd think they'd flock to LinkedIn right?
10 Educational Facts You Probably Don’t Know
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It's the weekend. That means it's time to relax, unwind, and learn something. In that vein, I thought it might be fun to recap one of my favorite posts of all time from Buzzfeed. They compiled a lengthy list of facts that will 'blow your mind' and I wanted to share both the post and some of my favorites.
How An Amsterdam School Uses Facebook Timeline In History Classes
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Facebook, despite its massive size, is one of the least talked about social media tools in the education technology world. But a high school class in Amsterdam has started using it for educational purposes and you can check out the hard work they've done!
The Secret To Effectively Using Twitter As A Learning Tool
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Is better learning really available through short, rapid dispatches no longer than a text message? In short, yes. Twitter is finding increasing repute as an education tool, and with so many of the world’s top minds coming together each day on its site, why not? The problem remains that if you’re anything like me, even on a good day you can still find Twitter elusive for finding coherent conversation.
300+ Educational Twitter Hashtags Being Used Right Now
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Are you looking to figure out exactly which Twitter hashtag is the right one to follow? There's no shortage of options and it can feel overwhelming. Sure, there's the popular #edchat and #edtech hashtags most of us follow. But what about the more focused tags that you're missing out on?
Klout Unveils 3 Big Updates
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It's value may be questionable and it may just be a simple appeal to your vanity, but Klout is being used by millions of people right now. Love it or hate it, it's a part of the social media world.
How The New Learnist Apps Signal A Change In Education Technology
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If you haven't heard of Learnist yet, you're going to see the name around a whole lot more as of 11am today. That's because Learnist just launched its new iPad and iPhone apps. Edudemic got a hands-on view of these apps and they are quite remarkable.
