Social+Networking

A [|social network] is a social structure of connected individuals.

Below is a description of several social networking sites that are beneficial for educators.

[|Twitter] - A social network site that allows it users to read and send messages called tweets. Users may follow others tweets and create a professional network. Image from [|Spencer E. Holtaway]

[|Flickr] - A place to post and share pictures and videos with others. This is a great website for bloggers to use.

[|Edmodo] - A network for teachers and students to share lessons, links, grades and homework.

[|Facebook] - A social network designed to create a profile, add friends to create a network and exchange messages.

[|Educator's PLN] - A ning site for educators only. Make a profile, check out videos and chat with other educators.

[|Classroom 2.0] - Individuals interested in web 2.0 can sign up for this social network site which is a community supported network and is great for discussions in education.

[|Diigo] - Enables you to take your online resources with you anywhere. You can bookmark your favourite websites, write notes, highlight, use sticky notes and add images.

[|Google Docs] -  Allows you to collaboratively construct text documents, spreadsheets, powerpoints, drawings, PDF files, images and videos.

[|Second Life] - A 3D virtual world used to socialize and connect.

[|Wikipedia]provides an extensive list of social networking sites.