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Sunday, July 26, 2009

Internet memes

I find the viral nature of the internet fascinating. Somethings seem to catch on. Some are funny or just plain bizarre; others are uplifting. What I didn't know was that they are called Internet memes.

At its most basic, an Internet meme is simply the propagation of a digital file or hyperlink from one person to others using methods available through the Internet (for example, email, blogs, social networking sites, instant messaging, etc). The content often consists of a saying or joke, a rumor, an altered or original image, a complete website, a video clip or animation, or an offbeat news story, among many other possibilities.

The one below is currently sweeping the world:



Below is a timeline of some of the internet memes:


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I am a teacher, passionate about learning and teaching for both students and teachers. I am committed to the strengthening of the teaching profession, and enhancing the capacity of teachers to be leaders for learning in the 21st Century. My interests in education include promoting and developing innovative practices and paradigms for effective learning and teaching, and supporting processes for building teacher capacity I have held senior leadership positions within the Catholic sector across the greater Sydney metropolitan area. In 2006 I was fortunate to travel on a Churchill Fellowship which took me to Canada, England, Scotland and Germany to examine teacher-led innovation and development to improve professional practice. I welcome comments on blog entries. My email is: integral4@ozemail.com.au
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