Social Media in the Classroom? Isn't That Dangerous?
At the eTech Ohio Educational Technology Conference, I talked to K-12 administrators, teachers and technology coordinators. I heard a mix of thoughts regarding social media in the classroom. Some...
View ArticleCommunity Media + Social Media
Seems to me, community media and social media are natural partners.When I asked for a 140 character definition between community media and social media on Facebook, my Friends (from a variety of...
View ArticleSocial Media - What & Why
What is social media?Social media is a collaborative means of sharing information online. Sometimes we are the audience. Sometimes we are the author. Often we are both. Social media tools include:...
View ArticleSocial Media Tips for Beginners
Using Social Media Effectively:Who you are online should be who you are offline. Social media tools are a means of reaching your offline goals. To do so, you must be yourself when online.Use social...
View ArticleNew York Times Shows The Way
Harvard University's Nieman Journalism Lab has reported that The New York Times has recently appointed Jennifer Preston to the title's first Social Media Editor. What does this mean? Is The Times...
View ArticleSocial Media on the Farm
I love meeting people who obviously could have chosen a variety of careers that would have provided for their family but intently chose a path that positively impacts the world. Jaime Moore of WayWard...
View ArticleSocial Media Quickly Becoming the Newest Tool of the Farming Trade
Twittering from the farm? CNN online recently wrote an article regarding the use of social media in agricultural areas and its growth among the farming community. Ohio State University Extension...
View ArticleA Non-Profit Pioneer: Leading Advocacy into the Future
In this uncertain economy, while the financial and auto industries are headlining the news with their struggles, it’s easy to forget the entities that are feeling the last ripples of the recession....
View ArticleSocial Media and Government
Having a social media presence on the Internet such as a Facebook, Twitter, YouTube or Flickr, is becoming increasingly important for anyone especially those in business. But is there value in social...
View ArticleMoving with the Groove at OETC11
When I got the invite to come out to Columbus to be a part of the 2011 Ohio Educational Technology Conference I was super excited. Originally, I was to work with Cover It Live and SCVNGR but Mother...
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