VoiceThread   

 http://voicethread.com/

• Group conversations collected and shared from anywhere in the world
• No software to install
• Collaborative multimedia slide show with images, documents, and videos
• People can leave comments in 5 ways:   voice (with microphone or telephone), text, audio file, or video (with webcam)
• Users can doodle while commenting, use multiple identities, and pick which comments are shown through moderation
• Can be embedded to show and receive comments on other websites and exported to MP3 players or DVDs to play as archival movies

VoiceThread.pptx

Edmodo         

 http://www.edmodo.com/home

• Social learning network for teachers, students, schools, and districts
• Free communication for teachers, students and administrators on a secure social network
• Provides teachers and students with a secure and easy way to post classroom materials, share links and videos, and access homework, grades, and school notices
• Stores and shares all forms of digital content – blogs, links, pictures, video, documents, presentations, and more
• Accessible online or using any mobile device, including Android and iPhone
• Special institutional features for schools and districts that can be accessed for free by administrators

Twiducate      

 http://twiducate.com/

• Share inspiration, ideas, readings, thoughts
• Post discussions, deadlines, homework
• Embed pictures, links and video
• Keep parents informed
• Collaborate on work by providing feedback
• Connect with students outside the classroom in a secure manner

Other Resources on Social Networking for Education

• Classroom 2.0:  An extensive website on social networking and Web 2.0 in education: http://www.classroom20.com/   
• Educational Networking: A listing of social networking sites used in educational environments across the globe: http://www.educationalnetworking.com/List+of+Networks
• Article: A report on a study showing the advantages of social networking for education:  http://www.education.com/magazine/article/online_ed/  
• Article: Education Week report on social networking in schools: http://www.edweek.org/dd/articles/2010/06/16/03networking.h03.htmlhttp://www.edweek.org/dd/articles/2010/06/16/03networking.h03.html  
• Article:  Science Daily report on research about the educational benefits of social networking: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/06/080620133907.htm  
• Article:  How-to article from Edutopia about using social networking in education: http://www.edutopia.org/how-use-social-networking-technology