ePals

ePals appears to be a social networking site designed specifically for teachers. On the left hand side of the page you are able to filter exactly what type of teachers you want to connect with, from the  grade level, to the language spoken, etc. ePals allows a medium for collaboration with like-minded individuals as what appears to be challenge ideas for students to participate in.

The explore experiences tab allows users to collaborate with others on a specific topic or idea. Allowing students to participate with others around the world can lead to a cultural exchange that the students may not otherwise be able to experience.

Google+: Teachers for Interactive Language Learning

Teachers for Interactive Language Learning is a community on Google+ designed for the sharing of, "opinions and experiences related to helping others acquire an additional language." The idea is to create a community where we can learn from each others mistakes, and benefit from others gains. The feed on the site mostly consists of discussion posts, along with live conferences. The sharing of ideas promote engagement within the community which in turn, benefits both the students as well as the teacher.

Sites such as Google+ allow for an interactive medium that teachers may not have had access to in the past. Before you may have been limited to resources within your own school or local area. Finding a community within Google+ is fairly simple, allowing for easy access to those who may not have others to work with. The sharing of ideas allows for feedback to occur much more quickly than it may have otherwise.