Tag Archives: Twitter

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-11-01

Posted on November 1, 2009 by Michael J. Elson

RT @ddraper: Librarians, give it to me straight: Is there a standard on barcode placement? # Powered by Twitter Tools.

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-10-25

Posted on October 25, 2009 by Michael J. Elson

Check out: "The Comic Book Periodic Table of the Elements" (http://twitthis.com/fify3m) # RT @russeltarr: Top 100 Web Tools for Educators 2009: http://tinyurl.com/mvufyh # is at the Northeast Tech Forum getting his geek on. http://ping.fm/3Vsny #TFNY9 # RT @techlearning Great speakers, … Continue reading →

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-10-11

Posted on October 11, 2009 by Michael J. Elson

Just posted: "Computer Chronicles: Google Moderator" (http://twitthis.com/yz8mxm) # Just posted: "Computer Chronicles » Need to build a rubric?" (http://twitthis.com/gd3euc) # Powered by Twitter Tools.

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-10-04

Posted on October 4, 2009 by Michael J. Elson

Brainstorming Made Easy http://bit.ly/3EcjDl # Market Day Online http://yyxi4.th8.us # Powered by Twitter Tools.

US Marines Banned From Social Media Sites

Posted on August 4, 2009 by Michael J. Elson

The US Marines issued an order Monday that bans social media sites including Twitter, Facebook and MySpace on its network. The sites increase the risk of sensitive information leaking out to adversaries, the order explains. Read the full article here: … Continue reading →

5 Ways That Twitter Can Make Your Life Better

Posted on July 24, 2009 by Michael J. Elson

Most people use Twitter, the top micro-blogging service, the same way they use Facebook status updates — as a narcissistic mini-diary of their lives’ mundane events. But Twitter can be more than a distraction and time killer. In fact, it … Continue reading →

100 Serious Twitter Tips for Academics

Posted on July 24, 2009 by Michael J. Elson

Twitter’s popularity has soared recently, and for good reason. What started as a simple way to update friends about daily life has grown into a powerful tool for business, communication, and education. While many campuses are just picking up on … Continue reading →

HigherEdMorning.com » Blog Archive » The hidden problem with Twitter

Posted on June 22, 2009 by Michael J. Elson

Oxford University Press has been studying the language of Twitter these past six months – take a look at what they’ve found. Seems the most commonly tweeted word is (hold the drum roll) “the.” Read more below: HigherEdMorning.com » Blog … Continue reading →

Tweeting Your Way to Better Grades – US News and World Report

Posted on June 18, 2009 by Michael J. Elson

Image via CrunchBase Twitter actually can be a helpful study tool, some students and educators say Tweeting Your Way to Better Grades – US News and World Report.

25 ways to teach with Twitter by Sonja Cole

Posted on June 11, 2009 by Michael J. Elson

Image via CrunchBase Twitter can feel like a strange new landscape when you first jump in. It is not always clear what its professional uses are, or what to post in 140 characters or less. But when you start to … Continue reading →