2011 will be history in just a few days. It’s time to reflect upon some developments of the past year and where they’re headed as we move on to 2012. Just as in 2010, 2011 brought a number of events … Read
We’ve talked lately about using tools such as yaM Labs and Asana to manage multiple projects and meetings. Podio is similar to these online applications but it also incorporates a social aspect as well. Some features are similar to Facebook, … Read
Even as recently as a few years back, there was this notion that you should keep everything a secret until it was completely finished for fear that your idea would be “stolen.” Social media has opened lots of doors, both … Read
This month I am spending some time exploring Google’s social networking site, Google+ and reporting back on some of the different features. Last week I discussed the Google+ mobile app and the ability to organize contacts into different circles. This … Read
This month I am going to spend some time exploring Google+ and write about it every Thursday. This free social networking site is basically Google’s version of Facebook, but less crowded. It is clean, easy to use, and integrates nicely … Read
While everyone’s buzzing about Facebook’s latest round of interface changes, I’d like to take a look at some changes made this week to Google+, the rival social network launched this past summer by Google. These updates expand access to the … Read
On Tuesday, Google took the wraps off of its long-anticipated answer to Facebook. Dubbed Google +, the tool is not so much a single destination, like Facebook, as it is a collection of socially-minded tools to allow for easy sorting … Read
A few newsworthy notes from the world of social networking: First, Facebook has finally announced its long-anticipated “Deals” feature. In a nutshell, Deals lets you take advantage of special savings by checking into participating shops and restaurants. Deals is taking … Read
MacWorld’s CIO offers five tips for increasing your reach on Twitter. For the most part I agree with the suggestions (especially numbers one and two), though I still think calling yourself a “guru” in your bio is a surefire way … Read
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
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