Google+ may still be finding its own footing among the Twitters and Facebooks of cyberspace, but nevertheless hosts a cornucopia of networking opportunities spanning numerous subjects. Education subject matter in particular seems to flourish on the service, with parents, teachers, pros, students, and interested outsiders meeting up and talking about anything and everything. Social media-savvy educators seeking any outlet possible to trade resources and ideas should check out the following circles for hot topics in teaching all age levels — including adults!
Ed Tech
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Jen Hegna's MN Edtech:
Follow this circle for information about how Minnesota educators are
incorporating technology into their classrooms — information which no
doubt resonates across state and national borders.
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Chris Moore's Edtech Buddies:
With more than 150 profiles to browse, anyone looking for ed tech
advice or connections will surely find someone (or something) valuable
and insightful here.
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Aaron Mueller's Edtech in BC:
The majority of profiles listed here deal with education technology in
British Columbia, but the information is certainly applicable to other
regions.
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Kristopher Derentz's Tech NEWS:
Even though this circle focuses on general tech news, teachers with a
fondness for the latest gadgets and developments would still do well to
follow it for obvious reasons.
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pio dal cin's Google in Education:
Because Google alone offers up some tools that teachers absolutely
adore using, following its innovators and adapters might prove
beneficial to the technology-enhanced classroom.
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Devalyn Britt's Ed Tech Circle: More than 140 profiles come together for quick referencing about a wide range of ed tech, IT, and gaming topics.
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Billy Wilson's Interactive People in the Technology Community:
Keep track of this circle and meet up with a diverse selection of
technology experts and professionals active on Google+, many of whom
might be able to offer some creative insight into education
applications.
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Paul Melrose's E-Learning/Education Technology Circle:
E-learning constantly grows as a viable tool in classrooms and homes
alike, so the wired education professional would do well to learn as
much as possible about it.
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Anne Hole's Educational Technology Circle:
Although higher education in particular receives quite a boost here,
there's no reason other grade levels can't learn a few things from the
strategies discussed here.
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Mark Smithers' Education Technology G+ Circle:
From kindergarten all the way through college, the education
professionals listed here have all sorts of great things to share about
ed tech.
General
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Eileen O'Duffy's Educators Circle:
Exactly what it says on the tin! Stop by this circle for an eclectic
selection of education professionals talking about pretty much
everything related to their careers.
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Thomas Ho's Education Circle:
The Purdue professor's circle was created specifically for teachers and
other education professionals hoping to network with one another over
Google+.
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Alister Macintyre's Education Topics:
More than 40 users and education resources collide for a broad look at
the best learning strategies, resources, gadgets, and more.
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Vincent Knight's Education Circle:
Fans of smaller, more manageable circles will appreciate browsing
Vincent Knight's offering of diverse education topics, though he does
lean more toward math-oriented profiles and pages.
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Jon Hiller's Science, Education:
Science, education, and science education all end up featured at this
giant resources packed with nearly 400 members to explore.
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David Wees' Educators Circle:
About 500 education professionals and organizations from a wonderfully
wide selection of backgrounds are available to brows and add at this
fabulous Google+ circle.
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Lord Miles Parker's Circle of Teachers:
This highly popular, Bristol-based educator shares some of his favorite
teachers with others hoping to learn a little from their profiles.
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Weebit's Google Pages List:
Social media-savvy educators flock to Weebit's seriously amazing list,
which focuses on anything and everything related to their careers.
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Creative Education's Circle of Educators: Everyone within the Circle of Educators boasts a profile chock full of innovative ideas for effective, efficient classrooms.
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Paul Schuler's Math+Ed Circle:
It isn't all about math, though teachers concerned with the subject are
more likely to connect here than their peers from other fields.
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