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Social Media Links

Social Media Links

Social media in education resources & links. The first collection link to articles by educators while the second set connects with news services.

Jo McLeay #FF

Jo McLeay #FF

Our special Friday Follow guest is Jo McLeay, a driving force & key educator underpinning the sharing, education & growth of social media among educators worldwide.

iPad App The Elements

iPad App The Elements

The Elements iPad app is a multimedia tool that allows users to explore each element of the periodic table using exquisite imagery and excellent detail.

Dean Shareski #FF

Dean Shareski #FF

This week Dean Shareski is our Friday Follow guest all the way from Saskatchewan in Canada where he pens his amazing blog & shares his illuminating tweets. Read on…

Singapore April 2011

Singapore April 2011

A week of meetups, iPad Workshops, digital storytelling, social media, gatherings, iPads, great food, Tiger Beer, two John Larkins & great company in Singapore.

Sivasothi #FF

Sivasothi #FF

This week’s Friday Follow Twitter Interview is coming to you live from Singapore and our special guest is Sivasothi, an incredble teacher, researcher, biologist and Mac addict. He also loves his cats.

Andrea Henderson #FF

Andrea Henderson #FF

This week’s Friday Follow Twitter Interview is with the remarkable Andrea Henderson, a teacher of French based in Texas, USA.

iPad App SoundNote

iPad App SoundNote

This is SoundNote. It is an iPad app that allows you to take notes and sketch diagrams whenever you wish.

Rodd Lucier #FF

Rodd Lucier #FF

Now this week for #FF Twitter Interview we have someone very special indeed. It is none other than the Clever Sheep! You may be wondering… the Clever Sheep??

My Fry Navigation

My Fry Navigation

Stephen Fry has published an entertaining tome entitled My Fry that employs an intriguing navigation interface that makes one rethink reading and publishing…

WordPress and the iPad

WordPress and the iPad

Trendsetters, let me share something with you. There are two loves in my education technology life at the moment. WordPress and the iPad. I think the three of us together would make a lovely couple, of sorts. But, there is a problem. Worpdress does not play nice with the iPad. Or, perhaps the other way(…)

Shani Hartley #FF

Shani Hartley #FF

This week the Friday Follow Twitter Interview is coming to you live from the Blackbird Cafe, Cockle Bar, Sydney. Our special guest is the inimitable Shani Hartley and, live at the March Bloggers Dinner, they are going to tackle the big questions.

Mobile wordpress theme

Mobile wordpress theme

I have used the WPTouch Pro wordpress plug-in to give this web site a mobile theme. In the final analysis WPTouch is a very useful plugin and also handles mobile devices other than the iPhone.

Singapore edTech courses

Singapore edTech courses

I shall be conducting four education edtech workshops at the CELT, NTU in Singapore this April as part of the edUTorium Learning & Teaching with Technology PD program.

Jessica Vincent Allen #FF

Jessica Vincent Allen #FF

Jessica V Allen is our special guest this week. She is a widely traveled & inspirational teacher. You will surely benefit by including Jessica in your PLN.

Twitter views & news

Twitter views & news

I use Twitter via @john_larkin to share news & resources. In keeping with that I have updated my list of links to resources, articles & views regarding Twitter.

Social media articles

Social media articles

I have created a set of links to articles and online commentaries on social media, education and the current state of play for educators.

Barometer inner & outer

Barometer inner & outer

I had wanted to create an entirely new site in 2009 however life got in the way. Not surprisingly the stats for my new web site are not only a barometer for the site but also for my own well being.

Peter Morrissey ~ Historian

Peter Morrissey ~ Historian

Peter Morrissey created the superb Anzac Battlefields of World War One and Not Just A Name On The Wall to provide students with authentic and historical learning experiences.

Larry Ferlazzo #FF

Larry Ferlazzo #FF

This week’s Friday Follow Twitter Interview is with a very special guest, Larry Ferlazzo. I feel most honoured to feature Larry Ferlazzo on my site.