Need an excuse to "plurkratinate"?" Plurk is the newest so-called microblogging social network. Imagine Twitter but with a timeline layout and the ability to allow users to easily follow 140 character conversations and "plurk" their own updates. The service has been marketed as an alternative to Twitter and is growing in popularity in the Far East, especially Taiwan. Accounts are quick and easy to set up- just go to www.plurk.com.
A social network, Plurk is currently blocked by our filter; it's still a good idea for you to be aware of the next up- and- coming thing, though. And to know what students are talking about if you ever hear them mention that something is "plurkworthy."
I'm still unsure of educational uses, but it may fill a need Twitter doesn't?
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