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primarily for ABE/GED/ESOL teachers, but useful for anyone wanting to integrate technology
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100 (Updated) Ways To Use Facebook In Your Classroom - Edudemic

100 (Updated) Ways To Use Facebook In Your Classroom - Edudemic | EdTech Tools | Scoop.it
So we've compiled a fresh batch of ways to make Facebook work in your classroom, some tried and true, and others that have evolved with Facebook. Read on, and you'll find a wealth of resources, assignments, and amazing uses for Facebook in any type of classroom.
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The Ultimate Guide to The Use of Facebook in Education ~ Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

The Ultimate Guide to The Use of Facebook in Education ~ Educational Technology and Mobile Learning | EdTech Tools | Scoop.it
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10 Beneficial Facebook Pages For Educators To Check Out

10 Beneficial Facebook Pages For Educators To Check Out | EdTech Tools | Scoop.it
A selection of Facebook Pages providing resources and dialogue focused on education and instructional technologies. Like most Facebook users, many educators us
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6 Cool Things You Can Find With Facebook’s New Graph Search Features [Weekly Facebook Tips]

6 Cool Things You Can Find With Facebook’s New Graph Search Features [Weekly Facebook Tips] | EdTech Tools | Scoop.it
Facebook has just given its Graph Search another boost, and those who have been upgraded are now able to search post history as well as photo history. This has made many people wonder just what sort of uses they might put this to in everyday life.
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Facebook is Slow in 2013 – Reasons Why

Facebook is Slow in 2013 – Reasons Why | EdTech Tools | Scoop.it
Facebook is slow in 2013 and here some possible reasons as to why.
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How to Use Facebook’s Graph Search to Supercharge Your Professional Network

How to Use Facebook’s Graph Search to Supercharge Your Professional Network | EdTech Tools | Scoop.it
Graph Search is a way to explore Facebook's wide array of information about people, and you can use it to find a job too.
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100 (Updated) Ways To Use Facebook In Your Classroom - Edudemic

100 (Updated) Ways To Use Facebook In Your Classroom - Edudemic | EdTech Tools | Scoop.it
So we've compiled a fresh batch of ways to make Facebook work in your classroom, some tried and true, and others that have evolved with Facebook.
Bmw's curator insight, September 21, 2013 1:52 AM

using facebook in class ? #ipads  #esl

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iLearn Technology » Blog Archive » “Facebook” profile pages for literary characters

iLearn Technology » Blog Archive » “Facebook” profile pages for literary characters | EdTech Tools | Scoop.it
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creating facebook profile pages for literary characters

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How to Lock Down Facebook Privacy

How to Lock Down Facebook Privacy | EdTech Tools | Scoop.it
How to lock down your Facebook account's privacy settings, a simple step-by-step process to make sure you're not sharing anything you don't want to.
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2) Get to know Facebook - Social Media: The New Academic Tool

2) Get to know Facebook - Social Media: The New Academic Tool | EdTech Tools | Scoop.it
Social Media: The New Academic Tool
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Setting Up a Facebook Group for Your Class

This is a brief screencast showing educators how to set up a Facebook group for their class and demonstrating the basic features available in a Facebook grou...
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Retirement-age adults take classes to learn Facebook - The Boston Globe

Retirement-age adults take classes to learn Facebook - The Boston Globe | EdTech Tools | Scoop.it
They adjust their reading glasses to make out letters on the screen. They type with one finger. They have their user names and passwords written down on paper. They want to know what the “status update” is for.
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The Unexpected Reason Facebook May Be Good For Older Adults

The Unexpected Reason Facebook May Be Good For Older Adults | EdTech Tools | Scoop.it
Spending time on Facebook has been shown to reduce stress levels, slow down heart rates and -- generally speaking -- just simply relax people. Now new research suggests that learning to use Facebook may have an additional benefit for adults over 65: a sharpening of mental abilities.
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5 Fun Ways to Use Facebook in Your Lesson Plans and Teaching

5 Fun Ways to Use Facebook in Your Lesson Plans and Teaching | EdTech Tools | Scoop.it
The most popular site on the Internet can be leveraged in the classroom in engaging and useful ways. Post collaboratively written with guest author Heather
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How to set up your Facebook privacy settings the secure way

How to set up your Facebook privacy settings the secure way | EdTech Tools | Scoop.it
This Christmas, gather 'round your relatives and make their Facebook profiles more secure
Melissa Marshall's curator insight, December 20, 2013 8:28 AM

Now is a good time of year to go through your social media and ensure that it is secure, well-protected and is reaching only those you want it to reach. 

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Facebook Cheat Sheet: A Guide To Getting Your Message Out - Edudemic

Whether it's your students, parents, or just friends ... it would help to have a 'Facebook Cheat Sheet' of some sort to know what to post on Facebook.
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A Must Read Guide Entitled " Facebook for Educators and Community Leaders" ~ Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

A Must Read Guide Entitled " Facebook for Educators and Community Leaders" ~ Educational Technology and Mobile Learning | EdTech Tools | Scoop.it
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Facebook Privacy Concerns Prompt 'Virtual Identity Suicides'

Facebook Privacy Concerns Prompt 'Virtual Identity Suicides' | EdTech Tools | Scoop.it
Apparently the annoying ads clogging the news feed is not why people leave Facebook, it's privacy concerns.
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ClassTools.net: Create interactive flash tools / games for education

Create free educational games and tools in flash
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Free Technology for Teachers: How to Create a Facebook Group for Your Classes

Free Technology for Teachers: How to Create a Facebook Group for Your Classes | EdTech Tools | Scoop.it
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How to Use Facebook to Attract Online Community Members - For Dummies

How to Use Facebook to Attract Online Community Members - For Dummies | EdTech Tools | Scoop.it
When you’re building an online community, you want to be where the people are, and at this time, Facebook is the best way to reach out to a vast community. People
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The Basics of a Facebook Page for Educators

This is a brief screencast looking at the features and uses of a Facebook page in an academic setting and contrasting it with the features of a Facebook group.
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The Facebook Guide for Teachers

The Facebook Guide for Teachers | EdTech Tools | Scoop.it
How do I properly use Facebook in the classroom? What are the golden Facebook rules for teachers? How can as a teacher utilize Facebook in the classroom?
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eHow Presents How to Use Facebook Video Series | eHow

eHow Presents How to Use Facebook Video Series | eHow | EdTech Tools | Scoop.it
Learn how to use Facebook with instructions such as how to join, how to establish your profile, & how to add friends, in this free online video series.
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