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Data to Live By: Understanding the Social Media + Technology Landscape | Pew Research Center

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Data to Live By: Understanding the Social Media + Technology Landscape  | Pew Research Center

Its been amazing to see my parents, who never bothered to use computers for anything even 10 years ago, start using dial-up so they could connect with distant relatives on Facebook. Just recently they switched to broadband and installed a wireless router so they could connect to the Internet with their iPhones and iPads (without the monthly expense of a telephone bill). I’m proud of my parents…it was not easy for them to learn how to use computers, especially with the slowness of dial-up. Now mobile has definitely been a game changer for them, facilitating instant social interactions with friends and family with ease.

33 Signs You Are an EdTech Nerd – Stephen’s Lighthouse

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33 Signs You Are an EdTech Nerd – Stephen’s Lighthouse

My favs:

3.  You curate your own display of your old laptops and cell phones in your office.

9.  You get excited when you talk about multi-tenant cloud architecture.

28.  You wonder about how so many of the most interesting e-learning people could possibly all come from Australia (population 22.62 million).

28.  You wonder about how so many of the most interesting e-learning people could possibly all come from Australia (population 22.62 million).

Top 10 Tips from a Social Media Intern | Information Space

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As a social media intern this summer, I discover new ways to better use various social media platforms on a daily basis. Below is a list that I’ve compiled that can be used for brands wanting to further their online engagement, individuals who want a stronger digital presence, or anyone interested in encouraging a more discussion-oriented environment on popular social media platforms. These tips guarantee to strengthen the experience for you and your fans.

10. Don’t simply re-post something interesting.
9. Don’t just post about a success.
8. Respond with more than a ‘thank you’.
7. Post different content on each platform.
6. Be consistent with topics.
5. Write as a peer rather than as an authority.
4. Use LinkedIn at least once a day.
3. Have a real sense of humor.
2. Asking for followers or likes will guarantee the opposite.
1. The golden rule: Do NOT use tragedy for promotion.

For the full article see: Top 10 Tips from a Social Media Intern  | Information Space.

These are really great tips. I think tips 7. and 10. are the most challenging but can have the most impact.

U Can Now Find Me on Twitter

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Had been thinking for awhile now about signing up for Twitter after holding out for years. Managing your online presence is time-consuming, hours can slip by unnoticed so quickly. Not having a Twitter account was all about time management for me. I’m not an advocate of participating in every new trend or service available either. You need to focus on the social media tools that will work best for you/your business, depending on your purpose, skill level and the amount of time you are prepared to invest in promoting yourself/your business online.

More and more though, with having a blog and following LIS and tech news, it seemed very “un-modernmlis” not to have a Twitter account. Also, @HillaryClinton inspired me. You can now find me on Twitter (nic @themodernmlis).

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11 Tips to Cultivate a Strong Twitter Following | Ellyssa Kroski – OEDb.org

DC Announces Choose-Your-Own-Path Digital Comics | Underwire | Wired.com

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Less than two years after DC Comics began selling digital versions of its own comics on the same day as print, the superhero publisher announced two new digital comics formats: DC2, which will feature “dynamic artwork” that unfolds as the reader taps on the screen, and DC2 Multiverse, a choose-your-own-path format that will allow users to make decisions at key points that will unlock different storylines.

via DC Announces Choose-Your-Own-Path Digital Comics | Underwire | Wired.com.

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Bill Gates, Benchmark And More Pour $35M Into ResearchGate, The Social Network For Scientists | TechCrunch

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ResearchGate announced that it has closed a $35 million round of series C financing from Microsoft founder Bill Gates and Tenaya Capital, with participation from Dragoneer Investment Group and Thrive Capital. This hefty third-round of financing follows its series A and B rounds raised in 2010 and 2012, respectively. Short-term returns may not be part of the equation for ResearchGate’s investors, but Bill Gates, for one, hasn’t been shy about placing big bets on potentially high-impact education, energy and health-related technologies, even if those are long-term — or long shot — investments.

ResearchGate has endeavored to give researchers a platform where they can not only upload the journals they’ve been published in, but share raw data as well — along with experiments that failed or succeeded — in an effort to make that knowledge accessible in a broader context.

For the full article see:  Bill Gates, Benchmark And More Pour $35M Into ResearchGate, The Social Network For Scientists | TechCrunch.

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See also: Bill Gates Backs “Open Science” Social Network ResearchGate In Push For Nobel Prize | ReadWrite

Hogwarts for Hackers: Inside the Science and Tech School of Tomorrow | Wired Enterprise | Wired.com

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Hogwarts for Hackers: Inside the Science and Tech School of Tomorrow | Wired Enterprise | Wired.com

The article takes an in depth look at the unique education approach at the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA), where students have the opportunity to work on self-directed projects.

Alternative Search Engine Blekko Launches Major Redesign In Effort To Go Beyond The Usual 10 Blue Links | TechCrunch

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Blekko, the alternative search engine that launched back in 2010, unveiled a major redesign today that uses some of its “slashtag” technology to help users go beyond the usual ten blue links on its competitors search results pages. Blekko now automatically breaks its results down into different categories of curated content.

via Alternative Search Engine Blekko Launches Major Redesign In Effort To Go Beyond The Usual 10 Blue Links | TechCrunch.

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Marc Andreessen Speaks At She++ Conference | TechCrunch

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Marc Andreessen Speaks At She++ Conference [Video] | TechCrunch

Marc Andreessen, co-founder and general partner of Andreessen Horowitz, spoke at the She++ Conference, discussing women in tech, his favorite new technology, and his thoughts on startup culture. TechCrunch. Follow the link to see the presentation.

The Awesome New Technology That You’ll See on the Web This Year | LifeHacker

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The Awesome New Technology That You’ll See on the Web This Year | LifeHacker

The article review the following new innovations:

  • Plug Your Guitar into a Web Site
  • Automatically Translate Your Speech into Another Language
  • Easily Share Your Screen
  • Enjoy Live-Rendered Animations with Complex Imagery