80 Online Tools From Edutopia

 Really that many? Yes! (and more). Thanks to Hubert V. Yee, who is the Online Community Assistant @ Edutopia This outsanding list will keep you busy, for most of the weekend! You will find everything from abcteach and Animoto to Wikis. This just might be another example of Information Overload. It’s a lot. I know. Don’t [...]

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5 Innovative Ways Tech Is Changing Your World

Parking spaces, e-payments, communications, education, libraries & more! Here they come: mobile devices digital natives personal robots satellite communications/GPS/touch cells electronic banking/payments http://mashable.com/2011/05/08/innovative-tech/ Credit: Erica Swallow writes this informative post @Mashable. @Coolwired

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Is Social Media Ruining Students?

         This is a rather controversial topic, today, in Education.           Some innovative educators argue in favour of student use of social media, citing an increase in communicating, collaborating, and multi-tasking.           I’m thinking of Don Tapscott and Terry Freedman, among many others.           Others denounce student use of social media, saying it distracts students too [...]

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5 Strategies To Use Against Cyberbullying

 Cyberbullying does exist . Beware! How do you prepare children and teens for the ubiquitous cyber world, better known as cyberspace? You want them to be safe, while surfing the net. You want them to avoid the pitfalls and dangers which quietly lurk there.         You need to teach them now!        Here is a timely [...]

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15 Apps To Add Multimedia To Twitter

Audioboo,  Chir.ps, Twitpic, & more… How do you upload your pics , sounds  & videos to Twitter? Aliza Sherman has written this great article with so many good tips for you. Take your time to explore this site for yourself. Try out these apps, and tell us how they work for you. Enjoy! Look here: http://bit.ly/dopf0k Credit: Aliza [...]

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14 Twitter Directories

Save yourself a lot of time! Try these great Twitter Directories. Don Reisinger divides these directories into “The Standouts” and “The Rest”. Try them for yourself, to see if you agree with him.  Feel free to comment about your preferences, here.  You can thank me later.   http://bit.ly/da4gGz Credit: Don Reisinger, writing @ CNet News. for [...]

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5 Tools To Track Your Passwords

We all want our passwords protected!     This excellent author describes, in detail, 5 very good security programs, complete with screen shots.     After you check them out, be sure to scroll down to see the comments by viewers. They suggest even more excellent programs, which they actually use. It’s always good to learn , [...]

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Social Media Monitor Roundup

Twazzup, Trackur, Social Mention,Tweet Deck… tracking  your online reputation: Here comes a timely & very informative article for anyone using social media, & who doesn’t? Try one of these neat sites. Just type in your own name. Enjoy! http://bit.ly/cPWad3 Credit: Doriano “Paisano” Carta writing at webworkerdaily. FYI, I also like spezify.com! @Coolwired Thanks for visiting!

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40 Most Useful Social Media Posts:2010 Q1

This guy calls them the Fab 40! I think you will agree. Social media, PR, Blogging tools, Online reputation management, more… Hint: Bookmark this site! For your weekend browsing… Credit: Adam Vincenzini, writing @ SocialMediaToday. Enjoy: http://bit.ly/d6YS5a @Coolwired for more info-to-go. Thanks to all my loyal followers! P.S. Happy Fathers Day!

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24 Social Media Resources Roundup

 Online reputation, YouTube, iPad, location technology & more! So you know your social media? Here is a great collection of essential social media resources, posted by Matt Silverman! You will need more than just a few minutes to sift through all this information. Trust me, on this. http://bit.ly/9lks7X Credit: Matt Silverman, writing @ Mashable. @Coolwired [...]

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