What Did They Tweet?

July 2010 edition of the What Did They Tweet series!

Let’s see what our Personal Learning Network (PLN) tweeted about in education and social media these past two weeks.

Tweets

“Clay Shirky: How cognitive surplus will change the world | Video on TED.com” http://j.mp/bsNyS3


Just uploaded ‘Towards Open & Connected Learning’ to SlideShare. http://slidesha.re/dfrMGH

The Most Life-Affirming TED Talk of All, For Some: LEGO For Grownups [Ted] #gizmodo http://viigo.im/41e7


Here’s a sneak preview of my Digital Tribes slideset: http://steve-wheeler.blogspot.com/2010/06/digital-tribes.html #alctmu

New Live Binder: Evidence of Learning 2.0 http://livebinders.com/play/play_or_edit/18793 Still adding to this, but much to share already!

@ShellTerrell Any ideas for my Wallwisher page? http://bit.ly/bMBmqf Use my Wallwisher to add any. Getting creative in my old age!

Mike’s & others’ curated apps lists from #ISTE10 http://www.appolicious.com/curated-apps/802-mikes-iste-2010-picks


100 Inspiring Ways to Use Social Media In the Classroom http://bit.ly/dweUCN

Opportunities for Educators

Below is a list of great opportunities for free resources and more:

  • Have your high school students participate in the Siemens We Can Change the World Challenge to win a $50,000 scholarship and $5000 teacher grant! Details here! Tweeted by @DEN. This contest begins August 17, 2010 and ends March 15, 2011.
  • Qwizdom “How Do You Q?” Contest Offers $12,000+ in Technology Prizes! More details here!
  • Be a published by The Guardian! They want educator stories! More info here!
  • Be a Guest Writer for TEFL.net!

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Challenge:

Share one of these resources with another educator not on Twitter. Then tell them you got the tip from educators on Twitter!

What was your favorite resource on Twitter this week?


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