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Why Social Media Is Like Getting Stoned

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

In the social media sphere, the aces of social media can tap into their “Flow” at will (without chemical assistance) to either begin a conversation or continue one that’s already started, making them both attractive to others and an effective representative of themselves / their business. Be genuine.

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First Steps Toward Becoming a 21st Century Educator | always learning

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Recently I was asked to write an article for the European Council of International Schools Shortcuts Newsletter about using web 2.0 The 21st Century Educator: Embracing Web 2.0 However, all of that changed when I started to embrace web 2.0 The power of web 2.0 ve gotten an idea of the web 2.0

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Choice of Form: Two Legal Seminars As Social Media

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

A seminar is different from a regular course in that it necessarily involves interaction with the students — a seminar is to a regular lecture course as web 2.0 is to web 1.0. Then the comments come in, and a conversation takes place. Then it’s up to the members to direct the specifics of the conversations.

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10 Reasons Why Your Business Needs a Killer Social Media Strategy

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

In every industry, there are existing conversations going on. A social media strategy will allow you to get in on these conversations so that you can offer solutions, push buttons, and get people talking. Commenting, posting blogs and inviting conversation allow customers to connect with you and your brand. What motivates them?

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The Power of Educational Technology: Preparing Students to Succeed in the 21st Century

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Thanks for continuing this important conversation. Lijit Search. I created these screencasts to help explain some useful Web 2.0 Tracking my Web 2.0 Cool Web 2.0 Your post is a great one. May 26, 2008 10:14 AM. Lisa Parisi. Well said. edubloggercon BLC unconference. (1). grouptweet. (1).

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11 Common Mistakes That People Make With Their Personal Brands.

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

Social Media is all about how effectively you build conversation and become part of an ongoing conversation. 12484 SUBSCRIBERS FOLLOWERS Lijit Search Read more about The New Community Rules Get Techipedia on your iPhone or iPod touch! To get social media success you should first gain the trust of your followers.

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Twitter versus Plurk: Not Even in the Same League

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

Plurk: Real Nested Conversations Brought to the Microblogging Platform A few days ago, I noticed via Twitter search tool Summize that Aaron Brazell had been talking about me on his Twitter stream. Therefore, I suppose the nested conversations and time-line layout make complete sense. They both have their places in the web 2.0

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