Posts Tagged ‘social networking’

Social Networks — A Framework of Tools (Part 1 of 4)

Thursday, April 2nd, 2009

Part 1: The Genesis of Social Networks in Education

Steve Hargadon profile at LearnCentral

In the first of four interviews Steve Hargadon, creator of the social networks Classroom 2.0The CUE Community, and many others shares how he got involved in assisting educators in using social media— first with blogs and then with social networking and virtual meetings.  You will hear how Steve’s vision for using social networks in education came to be.

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Amazing Leaps and Bounds

Thursday, November 6th, 2008

The National School Boards Association T + L conference brings many shining leaders to share their visions for a 21st century education.  One leader from Baltimore County Public Schools was named a 2008 “20 to Watch” honoraryone of 20 emerging leaders in education technology.  TICAL’s director, Rowland Baker, got a chance to sit down with Ryan Imbriale, the assistant principal at Perry Hall High School.  Ryan shares his triumphs, such as his role in helping to integrate multimedia projects school-wide. He also discusses his concerns with some policies that can inhibit progress.  Clearly, Ryan’s vision shows his passion for a new paradigm in education.

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