Social Media in the Classroom

     Online Universities  published  a Blog on May 4, 2010 listing "100 Inspiring Ways to Use Social Media In the Classroom."  Besides being a fun way to connect with friends, social media has evolved into a powerful tool for education.
     The ideas are categorized for all levels.  They include K-12;College;ways students can use SM;ways instructors can use SM;communication;class projects;promoting community and collaboration;and SM tools for students. Check it out.

http://www.onlineuniversities.com/blog/2010/05/100-inspiring-ways-to-use-social-media-in-the-classroom/

I loved the first inspiring idea-Make literature real- where students create a Facebook page for a character from literature you are studying. Maybe an idea for Capstone in the College section like #13, Research social media.  I could have used #20 Practice a language when I was taking Greek lessons.
#47 Help shy students who may feel uncomfortable approaching their teacher is an interesting idea. Under Class Projects  students can, #51 Share book reviews, #57 Create Stories, or conduct  Interviews #60.
The Promoting Community and Collaboration section has 10 ideas and #71  Inclusion is an  inspiring way to help students who have to be out of the classroom due to special needs or illness  be connected to the class remotely. (beats sending work home) . Don't miss the Social Media Tools for Students #'s 72-85.
  Last but not least there is a whole section of Preparing for Employment.  They say it pays to advertise so use Facebook ads  to get the attention of potential employers.#100.