Tag Archives: Education

Can Twitter Help Students in the Classroom?

Posted in March 10, 2012 by Charles in Education, Technology | No comments

A growing number of educators are using social media in the classroom. Here's an interesting infographic that lays out some of the finding from a recent study about Twitter's impact on education: (more...)...

Acting Childish? Good for You!

Posted in January 10, 2012 by Charles in Creativity, Education, Life | 2 comments

In this inspiring TED Talk, child prodigy Adora Svitak says the world needs "childish" thinking: bold ideas, wild creativity and especially optimism. Kids' big dreams deserve high expectations. This begins with grownups' willingness to learn from children as much as to teach. ...

The Truth About Facebook & Grades

Posted in December 13, 2011 by Charles in Technology | 3 comments

Does Facebook usage have a direct correlation to student grades? Here's an infographic that lays out some of the findings from recent research conducted by social media and education researcher Dr. Rey Junco:

Via: OnlineEducation.net...