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 say I didn’t warn you!  ;-)

Just don’t forget Father’s Day!!  Spend some “quality time” with you family.

Credit: 

Hubert V. Yee

Online Community Assistant @ Edutopia

http://www.edutopia.org/groups/technology-integration-high-school/57108

 @Coolwired, on Twitter. thnx for visiting!

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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 much, and reduces their ability to learn the basics (like concentrating, questioning, thinking, and problem-solving).

What do you think?  Who is right here? Does it affect their chances for college admission and/or future job applications? Feel free to comment.

Credit:Check out this Infographic at

http://holykaw.alltop.com/is-social-media-ruining-students-infographic

@Coolwired for more Info2go.

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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 article with appropriate techniques for helping parents to deal with this insidious crime:

                    http://tlc.howstuffworks.com/family/5-strategies-for-dealing-with-cyberbullying.htm#mkcpgn=kaw1

Credit:Jessica Toothman, writing @ The Learning Channel, How Stuff Works

It discusses some threatening methods used by cyberbullies, such as:

• rumors
• stalking
• text messages
• e-mails
• photos

 As the song  by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young says: “Teach your children well…” 

This alternate link is for helping  Teachers:

 http://edublogs.org/2010/11/30/we-should-talk-what-are-you-doing-to-ensure-student-safety-online/

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Thnx for visting!

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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 Sherman, writing @ GigaOm

For more futuristic info-to-go, follow me on Twitter, @Coolwired. Thnx for visiting!

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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 more futurist info-to-go.

Thanks for following me on Twitter @Coolwired.

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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 , from other people’s experience! 

http://bit.ly/b3uUBS

Credit: Christina Warren writing @Mashable

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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 for more info-to-go. Thnx!

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