Even Teachers are using Social Media

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I worked on a pitch for the government a year or so back which we identified the need for teachers and in turn students the ability to communicate amongst each other to allow better work. I have always been a massive fan of the internet helping to drive collective intelligence and where better than schools. Over at RMM London, they highlighted a great teachers site that they have developed to aid teachers in creating their lesson plans etc.
I have a huge respect for teachers, especially these days when kids seem to be loosing their respect for authority. I believe anything anyone can do to help them to have less stress as well as looking after the leaders of the future. Check it out

Great social media presentation from Neil

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I have to point you over to Neil at Only Dead Fish for doing a great rap up presentation. I do believe that media has always had communities. You look at the newspapers in the UK. They have communities around political affiliation, sport or boobs. Likeminded people coming together. We just have the tools and the bandwith to access it faster easier and whenever we want.

I also believe their is a fear in brands constantly going after communities and trying to control them. Im sick of hearing it in meetings and trying to steer clients in the right direction, but they dont see the point in letting go a little. But the great thing about it is, it will come down to natural selection. The strongest will survive and the weakest will be shot down by everyone.