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Great ways to turn middle-schoolers into excited readers and writers
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I think of this as a kind of remote student-teacher conference on student writing. Delete the scoop?
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Stuck on what to write about for your company blog or website? Check out these content-creating tips from Ann Handley of MarketingProfs. Via Baiba Svenca 
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April 7, 8:13 PM
It look interesting, but could use some more information. Delete the scoop?
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Concept mapping and mind mapping are powerful graphic organizers, strategies for organizing and representing knowledge. They were developed during the seventies.The terms may seem to be interchangeable, but there are some differences in the way they are created and used. Via Baiba Svenca 
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April 10, 2:19 PM
For some people mind mapping and concept mapping may represent the same technique, however, there are some differences. This article compares these two terms and lists their similarities and differences in a simple mind map (or a concept map?). 
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April 10, 10:42 PM
While discussing, it is logic, the psycology, the better half. Once you decided to start with it is the best half, to go with the Science the proven subject, which needs some more reaserch for the betterment of the society. From this point the Science and Phylosophy go to gether, no body is not sure of the output. Respect each other and make the points to be solved and tobe promoted. No love, no fear, makes way for justice. Delete the scoop?
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Effective Vocab Instruction Infographic Delete the scoop?
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February 23, 8:54 PM
Watterson, B. (1994). Homicidal Psycho Jungle Cat. Kansas City, MO: Andrews and McMeel.
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February 24, 1:45 AM
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De 6-traits.blogspot.com - Aujourd'hui, 02:06 6-Traits Resources: Academic Writing via @wiredinstructor http://sco.lt/... Delete the scoop?
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"Boys need a sense of purpose in order to engage with what they do. Give them an audience, create real ‘wow’ moments and help develop a love of fiction. Gary Wilson explores some practical ways in which you can help to engage boys." Via Heather Stapleton 
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March 1, 12:02 PM
Boys love book club! Teaching wilderness skills by reading Swiss Family Robinson! Delete the scoop?
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iPads & Edmodo with Lit Circles-a winning combination! Delete the scoop?
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One of the perks of social media is finding new vocabulary tools! Recently, I stumbled upon Lingro, a website that helps you define words on other websites. Sound confusing? Via Yuly Asencion, William Machado, Lynnette Van Dyke
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This is a great resource! Delete the scoop?
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February 11, 3:45 PM
Thank you Katie, Andrea, and GSeremetakis for your visits and rescoops.
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Simple, collaborative screen sharing. You each get your own mouse, and you're both always in control. Via Ana Cristina Pratas 
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March 28, 9:55 AM
A nice tool just like google doc but with more control to share idead with friends on the same page at the same time. Delete the scoop?
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Ever thought of using a blog to enhance your classroom? Here are 15 examples that come out of just ONE of the 100's of digital teacher workbooks inside of our Teacher Learning Community. Via WebTeachers, Dennis T OConnor
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We JUST started a Book Blog in my classes. We're using Kidblog, so all students can start their own blog, if they want to. I have invited students to start their own blogs, and some ideas include: Favorite Passages, Riddles/Brainteasers, Science & Math Breakthroughs. We JUST started, but here it is: http://kidblog.org/MsFranksClass-4/ 
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February 10, 11:10 AM
My own classes just started their own Book Blog on Kidblog. I'm inviting students to create blogs too: so far, ideas range from Favorite Passages, Riddle/Brainteasers, Science & Math Breakthroughs... We JUST got started! Here's it is: http://kidblog.org/MsFranksClass-4/ Delete the scoop?
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Too excited for this weekend's Saturday workshop “Writing for Children,” I thought I'd take a peek at the lesson plan and share a few goodies: Read books—the classics you grew up reading and new books your kids and ... Delete the scoop?
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Group brainstorming and decision software made easy. Discover why this is the best brainstorming and group decision making software for group mapping! GroupMap shows you what the group is thinking by combining the views and ideas of individual participants. It provides valuable insight for leading a group, collective learning and effective decision making. Solve a problem, learn together or discover common ground...quickly and effectively. Via Baiba Svenca
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April 8, 1:03 PM
Group brainstorming application GroupMap lets students and teachers work collaboratively on producing ideas, plans, reflections, revision and exam preparation, case studies, projects etc. Free account allows to involve 5 participants and create 25 public maps.There are also different paid accounts. Watch the tutorial http://www.groupmap.com/tour/ about how to use this tool. At present GroupMap requires Google Chrome or Safari browsers on your PC, or Safari on your iPad. 
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April 18, 12:09 PM
Great site for teachers wanting to work collaboratively. Delete the scoop?
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April 11, 12:13 PM
Concise annotations of eight popular mind mapping tools, both free and paid.
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Into the Book focuses on eight reading comprehension strategies for grades 1-4. Kids area has interactive activities for each strategy, teacher area features teacher guides, lesson plans, posters, video and audio clips, downloads, and more. Via Dennis T OConnor
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February 26, 3:42 PM
Suggested by the folks at the Wisconsin Media Lab Note the media lab is only available to those with a Wisconsin Library Card. Delete the scoop?
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CCSSO developed this list of tools and resources to point states to promising practices and tools to support Common Core State Standards implementation. Via Mel Riddile, Jennifer Hurley-Coughlin Delete the scoop?
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Get definitions with just a click. Identify SAT/ACT vocabulary words on any page. Our free bookmarklet makes it easy to improve your vocabulary while you surf the web! Via John Dalziel, juandoming, Lynnette Van Dyke 
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February 28, 2:53 AM
This could be a useful tool to help you improve your vocabulary 
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February 28, 6:34 PM
Very nice for SAT/academic vocabulary. Good for high level EFL students. Delete the scoop?
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iPad programs are gathering steam in higher education, but there's a growing recognition that the key to success lies in building faculty support and adequate infrastructure first. Via Judy Schrape, Lynnette Van Dyke 
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February 25, 8:40 PM
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Wishing you had a fun, fast and creative writing activity for your students? Then Phrase.it just might be it! This “cool tool” is a free online image editor which allows users to add cartoon style speech and/or thought bubbles to images. Via Jamie Forshey Delete the scoop?
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Join the Wattpad community to read, vote and chat with readers and writers for free. Via Ana Cristina Pratas
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Authentic writing for all, jump into this vibrant community. 
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February 14, 10:42 AM
Glad you found this of interest Luciana! :-) There are lots of good reads to choose from.
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Peter Gutierrez: "In the first part of my conversation with Tyler Weaver we discussed the many benefits of teaching with, and making, comics as well as the role of the school librarian when it comes to transmedia… here we get a bit more specific in terms of the issues involved." Via The Digital Rocking Chair 
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February 11, 5:54 AM
In part 2 of an excellent set of articles, Tyler Weaver puts the controversies surrounding video games and comics into historical context; and chooses the dawn of Marvel's Universe as "the most perfect encapsulation of a shared storyworld out there". Delete the scoop?
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Reaching Sustainability with Online Library Instruction: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle Date: February 21st, 2013 from 3:00pm to 4:00pm ET
Join your Blended Librarian Online Community co-hosts, Steven Bell and John Shank, and their guest speaker for this webcast Heidi Steiner, Head of Digital and Distance Education Services and Assistant Professor at the Kreitzberg Library at Norwich University. This is a free event inorder to participate you will need to register HERE http://blendedlibrarian.badgestack.net/registration/ Delete the scoop?
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"Encourage Everyone You Know to Read" The very best tip I've ever seen for good storytelling I wholeheartedly believe to be true. If you want to be a good writer and storyteller ... read. I saw tha... Via Claudia M. Reder, Sue Ward Delete the scoop?
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