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How are educators embracing social technology?

Restate- Educators are embracing technology in many ways.

Evidence- In the first article it says that you can get skype and language learning.Skype can help you talk in different languages and practice that with the webcam. Teachers think this will be a good idea because this way kids do not always have to look in their textbooksand onlne chat and practice their skills on the web camera.

Explain- Skype is a way of embracing technology because if kids use webcams to help them with their language they can get more fluent.Skpe is almost like your taking to a person right in front of you and you will feel more confident about what they are saying. Even better you can do it any time you want.

Evidence- Its states in the second article that mobile devices help the educational experience.Students can exchange questions and answers with their teachers via SMS and browse classroom blogs for additional instruction.

Explain- Mobile phones are another way of embracing technology because this way you can get the real educational experience. If students have questions or answers they can use their mobile device and SMS their teachers in an instant. Teachers can keep in touch with their students and SMS them about some upcoming project, lesson, homework ect.

Evidence- In the third article it says that twitter is embracicing technology by people being updated wherever they are from their mobile devices or laptops and PC's. People can also post homework on there and blog as well or any other upcoming event. The popular micro-blogging technology would encourage collaboration outside of class.

Explain- Lastly twitter is also another way that educators are embracing technololgy and that is because on twitter you could keep yourself your friend or anyone you know updated on whats going on at school, work, home or anywhere. Another great thing about it is that you can get instant feedback on whatever you posted on your page and have a discussion over it with one of your friends.

Restate- In conclusion these are the various ways that educators are embracing social technology.