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Twitter search in Plain English

February 21, 2011 by Amber Nutt

Recently we’ve been researching (well, more so than usual) how to incorporate free online tools, such as Twitter, into the professional routines of educators in a meaningful way. When features in Twitter such as hashtags, search, and trending topics are used … Read

Conferencing Technology, Movie Monday, Professional Learning, Social Technology, Technology and Current Events, Twitter | Tagged common craft, current events, plain english, social networking, Twitter | Comment

What businesses can do to benefit from social media

December 6, 2010 by Amber Nutt

Social media has not only changed the way we communicate with friends, family, and coworkers but it has drastically improved how consumers interact with big businesses. The Internet has given consumers a voice and an easy way to provide feedback … Read

Movie Monday, Social Media on a Shoestring, Social Technology | Tagged common craft, facebook, social media, social networking, Twitter | Comment

What is a secure site?

June 3, 2010 by Amber Nutt

You can never be too safe when entering personal information, such as a credit card number or bank PIN on a website. Protect yourself by first checking to make sure the website is secure. A trustworthy website uses SSL (Secure … Read

Computers and Operating Systems, Technology Terms | Tagged common craft, phishing, security | Comment