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Five key steps in developing a system for digital credentials - eCampus News 

Five key steps in developing a system for digital credentials - eCampus News  | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

"A new field guide for higher-ed leaders outlines five key strategies to help institutions as they develop a system for digital credentials. ..."

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Social media in the classroom: A field guide

Social media in the classroom: A field guide | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

"We want our students to be good people, good citizens, and good friends. Now, as technology grows more and more present in our students’ lives, we need to teach them how to be responsible internet ..."

Hector Leal's curator insight, October 15, 2015 9:15 PM

This is a great guide for any teacher interested in implementing social media in their classroom. It has many useful tips, as well as some nice graphics. One useful tip explains the importance of using a contract that students sign to acknowledge acceptance of the rules of the social media policy. For more useful tips, read this informative article.

Candace Theriot's curator insight, October 19, 2015 6:22 AM

It is a constant struggle between getting kids ready for the real world by teaching them how to harness the power of social media and doing it safely. This article has some good points and some good suggestions about how to use social media in the classroom. I didn't realize that organizations like Nasa hosted live Twitter chats where kids can ask experts questions directly. What a great opportunity! I also plan to post the THINK acronym shared here in my classroom.