#connectEd Google+ Challenge

​An ideal platform for connecting with other educators, one which is often overlooked, is Google+.
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Google+ shares many similarities with other more popular social media platforms such as the ability to post and share content, like/favourite posts and have private conversations etc., but, for me, with its Communities, Collections and Hangouts, and not forgetting of course, Google Apps for Education (GAfE), Google+ is much more versatile!

"Google+ has lots of great features like Hangouts, Communities and Collections which make it a great place for professional learning and personal professional development – far more in fact than Twitter. All you need is a Google account to get started." - Mark Anderson (@ICTEvangelist) ​

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​​​Introducing the #connectED Google+ challenge

Challenge 7: Follow a teacher or edu collection on Google+.

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​Challenge 8: Join or create an education community.

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​​Challenge 9: Join or host an education Hangout.

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Useful links:

• http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2015/11/teachers-guide-to-google-plus-video-hangouts.html - A teacher’s guide to Google+ Hangouts.
• http://teachingiselementary.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/using-google-hangout-in-education-part.html - Guide to using Google Hangouts in education.
• http://edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/815-how-to-use-hangouts-in-the-classroom - How to use Hangouts in the classroom.
• http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2013/05/10-google-plus-communities-every.html - 10 Google+ communities every educator should know about.

Suggested groups:

• Teachers helping teachers - Community for sharing ideas, tips and strategies.
• Teaching resources - A community page for helping teachers in the classroom.

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