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Reflecting on a little time unplugged…

Well, I’ve been absent from the edublog-o-sphere for the last two weeks. From time to time I like to unplug from my Web 2.0 PLN.  I get so much stimulation from my Twitter feed, Google Reader feed, and reading blogs that sometimes I feel I have to step away from the “table” to “digest” all I have ingested! Additionally, I really feel the need to cut off Web 2.0 in order to fully embrace Life 1.0–to get more exercise, to get outside, to enjoy my family. Of course, living with an iPhone I have found I can not fully unplug anymore. While I really did not open Twitter for 2 weeks, I did open facebook daily. I’m not a big facebook user, but I find that I do “feed the beast” more on holidays and summer when I am away from my professional networks. I used to think there was a more definitive line between Web 2.0 and Life 1.0, but now I am not so sure. I do feel the need to stay connected, regardless of the means…

So, I’m back and ready to blog…check in Monday for thoughts on a new year.

Exam Review on facebook?!

In previous posts, I discussed how my high school students have used wikis and blogs for exam/test review.  This spring, someone took using social media for exam review to a new level. Yes, this spring someone organized a national AP environmental science exam review on facebook.

APES "study group"

APES "study group"

If you are on facebook, check it out.  I did not participate, so I cannot speak to its success.  I’m not sure the organizers tried to evaluate the effectiveness of the project.  You can at least see the comments left by kids who did value the forum.