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Using 3D virtual worlds (OpenSimulator, Second Life) to teach design, programming and other subjects.
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The Rise of Social Everything | Educational Technology and Libraries

The Rise of Social Everything | Educational Technology and Libraries | 3D Virtual Worlds: Educational Technology | Scoop.it
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How revolutionary are MOOCs and their spin-offs? | Educational Technology in Higher Education

How revolutionary are MOOCs and their spin-offs? | Educational Technology in Higher Education | 3D Virtual Worlds: Educational Technology | Scoop.it
Undoubtedly there are big changes in education going on many of which catalysed by Open Education. It seems that the current hype around MOOCs reflects a big disappointment with many of the traditi...
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Educational IT - Patricia Paugh - How Technology Can Help Students With ADHD | Digital Media in the Elementary Classroom

Educational IT - Patricia Paugh - How Technology Can Help Students With ADHD | Digital Media in the Elementary Classroom | 3D Virtual Worlds: Educational Technology | Scoop.it
Tools such as noise-canceling headphones can help ADHD students keep their focus.
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Atlantis Remixed Teacher/Facilitator Inquiry Form

A 3D multi-user environment that immerses children in real-world, socially and academically meaningful activities.
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Starship Disassembly 3D lets you take apart starships in full 3D glory

Starship Disassembly 3D lets you take apart starships in full 3D glory | 3D Virtual Worlds: Educational Technology | Scoop.it
While this may not be a game in the traditional sense, Starship Disassembly 3D by Noble Empire will still bring that inner nerd in you out. In this 'game' you will be able to take apart starships in full 3D and check out how they ...
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Top 10 Education Apps for the Classroom (Grades K-12) - TeacherVision.com

Top 10 Education Apps for the Classroom (Grades K-12) - TeacherVision.com | 3D Virtual Worlds: Educational Technology | Scoop.it
Engage students in your classroom with interactive education apps. This list include our Top 10 favorite applications for teaching with iPads, Smart phones, and more.
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What’s the Point? Effectively Integrating Educational Technology

What’s the Point? Effectively Integrating Educational Technology | 3D Virtual Worlds: Educational Technology | Scoop.it
A while back an #edchat poll on Twitter raised the question: “What objectives are necessary for effective edtech integration?” The following are ten (What’s the Point?
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Free Technology for Teachers: Learnist is Like Pinterest for Learning | Online Ed Tech 2012

Free Technology for Teachers: Learnist is Like Pinterest for Learning | Online Ed Tech 2012 | 3D Virtual Worlds: Educational Technology | Scoop.it
Learnist is a new site (still in beta) that aims to be like Pinterest but for sharing learning resources. On Learnist you can create pinboards of materials organized around a topic.
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Educational Technology Is Key to Job Training, Panelists Say - Wired Campus - The Chronicle of Higher Education

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Educational Technology

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Pearltrees is a place to collect, organize and share everything you like on the web.
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12 Keys to Finding Quality Education Apps « Educational Technology | Digital Media in the Elementary Classroom

12 Keys to Finding Quality Education Apps « Educational Technology | Digital Media in the Elementary Classroom | 3D Virtual Worlds: Educational Technology | Scoop.it
By Tanya Roscorla, Converge Millions of apps vie for educators’ attention. And with limited time and budgets, it’s not always easy to find the ones that will keep students’ attention and teach them at the same time.
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How Technology is Changing Students Study Habits

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning: How Technology is Changing Students Study Habits: http://t.co/Af8dOVhW...
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Virtual worlds among latest trends in language education | eSchool News

A new way of teaching and learning foreign languages has emerged: using virtual worlds, such as Second Life, to increase student engagement and confidence as they build new language skills.
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» Blog Archive Seven top tips for designing and developing accessible e-learning | Educational Technology and Libraries

» Blog Archive Seven top tips for designing and developing accessible e-learning | Educational Technology and Libraries | 3D Virtual Worlds: Educational Technology | Scoop.it
restore...(» Blog Archive Seven top tips for designing and developing accessible e-learning | @scoopit http://t.co/HGOYj9au #yam...)...
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Educational App Maker Mindshapes Picks Up $4M Round Led By Index; Adds Big 5 Publishers To Magic Town

Educational App Maker Mindshapes Picks Up $4M Round Led By Index; Adds Big 5 Publishers To Magic Town | 3D Virtual Worlds: Educational Technology | Scoop.it
Another funding announcement that underscores what big business kids' and educational apps can be. Mindshapes, a UK-based develope...
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Cyborg Literacy Acquisition Through Second Life

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Cynthia Davidson, a professor at Stony Brook University, contributed a nice piece on teaching in Second Life to the spring 2012 issue of the online academic journal, Computers and Composition Online.  Nice use of the term, "practical magic."

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Botgirl's Identity Circus: Second Life Controversies Timeline | A Virtual Worlds Miscellany

Botgirl's Identity Circus: Second Life Controversies Timeline | A Virtual Worlds Miscellany | 3D Virtual Worlds: Educational Technology | Scoop.it
Amazing documentation of the Second Life roadmap, marked by its speedbumps.  Use the slider to see an overview of a given event, then click for the documentation.
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Amazon.com: Virtual Worlds, Real Libraries: Librarians and Educators in Second Life and Other Multi-User Virtual Environments (9781573873611): Lori Bell, Rhonda B. Trueman: Books

Amazon.com: Virtual Worlds, Real Libraries: Librarians and Educators in Second Life and Other Multi-User Virtual Environments (9781573873611): Lori Bell, Rhonda B. Trueman: Books | 3D Virtual Worlds: Educational Technology | Scoop.it
Amazon.com: Virtual Worlds, Real Libraries: Librarians and Educators in Second Life and Other Multi-User Virtual Environments (9781573873611): Lori Bell, Rhonda B.
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Check out Deloitte, Marriott, Aetna and the DOD gamification ...

Check out Deloitte, Marriott, Aetna and the DOD gamification ... | 3D Virtual Worlds: Educational Technology | Scoop.it
It's game on, for Human Resource officers. Increasingly, several organizations such as Marriott, Deloitte, Aetna and the Department of Defense, are using gaming to recruit, develop and motivate employees to live a healthier ...
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The Best Educational Apps for Kids

The Best Educational Apps for Kids | 3D Virtual Worlds: Educational Technology | Scoop.it
Your child's education doesn't have to stop after school. These games made for your iPhone and iPad will keep your youngster's mind active outside the classroom.
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What are the best sites to get ideas on how to best use tech in schools for Educational Technology teachers?

What are the best sites to get ideas on how to best use tech in schools for Educational Technology teachers? | 3D Virtual Worlds: Educational Technology | Scoop.it
…and, what are the best training courses for one’s C.V. or resume, if you want to work in Educational Technology and Computer/Device Administration in a school? My school has old Windows XP machines and iPads.
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TechChef4u: App for Finding FREE Apps!

Read reviews, get customer ratings, see screenshots, and learn more about TechChef4u on the App Store. Download TechChef4u and enjoy it on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
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Our readers’ top ed-tech picks for 2012

Our readers’ top ed-tech picks for 2012 | 3D Virtual Worlds: Educational Technology | Scoop.it
Here are the results of our 2012 Readers’ Choice Awards, which recognize the educational technology products and services our readers have enjoyed the most success with.
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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning: Interesting Books to Read

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning: Top 36 Social Networks for Educators | "Web Tools 2.0" | Exponential Education

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning: Top 36 Social Networks for Educators | "Web Tools 2.0" | Exponential Education | 3D Virtual Worlds: Educational Technology | Scoop.it
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