It seems every week I'm asked or told by illTwitterates that they don't get what the big deal is with this whole social media thing. They don't get the idea of powerful conversations and connections. They don't get that many of those I've connected with through social media become friends IRL too. They don't understand that if f-2-f can occur with those with whom I've connected, it does. They seem perplexed as to how I can develop enough trust with folks through social media that I actually have had many of these people in my home for a visit or overnight stay if they happen to be in my city.This week there were three interesting articles The Innovative Educator Daily Newspaper that did a great job of summarizing my thoughts on the topic.
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