When I poll educators and ask, “How many of you are on Google+,” I get very few hands responses. Google+ is not just for Google employees and Google fanboys anymore. Google+ is the fastest growing social network, and offers some great ways to connect and learn with other educators that you cannot find on other platforms.
Google+ has quickly become one of my favorite social media platforms. I have connected with some great educators, and now moderate several communities. If you are not using Google+, you are missing out on some great features, and great ways to expand your PLN.
Below are the Five Reasons Educators Should Be using Google+:
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Getting Started with Google+:
- Get to Know Google+ (from Google)
- Everything Teachers Need to Know About Google + (from Educational Technology and Mobile Learning)
- Google Plus for Education Resource Guide (from Dee Lanier)
- Texas Google Summit (Brenham, Texas)
- Grand Prairie ISD Tech Week
- iPadpalooza
- Lonestar TIA
- Instructional Technology Symposium
- Connect U
- Hunt County Tech Camp
- Speed 21 Technology in Teaching and Learning
- Revolutionizing Learning in RCISD