http://www.edsocialmedia.com/2009/11/avoiding-shiny-object-syndrome/ Exploring the Role of Social Media in Education Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:14:26 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 http://www.edsocialmedia.com/2009/11/avoiding-shiny-object-syndrome/comment-page-1/#comment-8823 Curt Lewellyn Wed, 02 Dec 2009 01:28:09 +0000 http://www.edsocialmedia.com/2009/11/avoiding-shiny-object-syndrome/#comment-8823 Sage advice. I agree that it is easy to get carried away in all the hype about the latest and greatest. The old adage that "less is more" may apply (especially when first getting started in social media sphere.) It is also advisable to select tools that allow for easy transfer of content in the event that the "next best thing" comes along. I think the the key is that whatever tools you do choose, be sure to commit to them so that the accounts stay vibrant and relevant. Thanks for the great post! Sage advice. I agree that it is easy to get carried away in all the hype about the latest and greatest. The old adage that “less is more” may apply (especially when first getting started in social media sphere.) It is also advisable to select tools that allow for easy transfer of content in the event that the “next best thing” comes along. I think the the key is that whatever tools you do choose, be sure to commit to them so that the accounts stay vibrant and relevant. Thanks for the great post!

]]> http://www.edsocialmedia.com/2009/11/avoiding-shiny-object-syndrome/comment-page-1/#comment-8403 Ryan Bowse Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:35:58 +0000 http://www.edsocialmedia.com/2009/11/avoiding-shiny-object-syndrome/#comment-8403 Great post and great advice for schools. Great post and great advice for schools.

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