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Home | Dropmark® — Organize, collaborate, and share

Home | Dropmark® — Organize, collaborate, and share | Schools & Tech | Scoop.it
Dropmark® allows you to drop files right from your computer, or the web, to create organized collections—bringing together information like never before.
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Should Teachers Friend Their Students? | Notes From The Classroom on GOOD

Should Teachers Friend Their Students?  | Notes From The Classroom on GOOD | Schools & Tech | Scoop.it
On Facebook, how classroom rules do and do not apply. In real life, people don't just usually walk right up to you and ask you to be their friend. Little kids do, I guess, but adults generally see that sort of question as just plain weird.
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Zooniverse - Real Science Online

Zooniverse - Real Science Online | Schools & Tech | Scoop.it
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12 Tech Tools That Will Transform The Way You Teach!

12 Tech Tools That Will Transform The Way You Teach! | Schools & Tech | Scoop.it
In a Simple K12 blog post titled "17 Signs Your Classroom is Behind the Times" they provide a list of things that characterize a classroom that has fallen behind. Number 16 lists a variety of technology tools that every educator should know about.
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ZIPskinny demographic information for any U.S. zip code

Demographic profile for any ZIP Code .

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The Teacher's Quick Guide To Educational Twitter Hashtags - Edudemic

The Teacher's Quick Guide To Educational Twitter Hashtags - Edudemic | Schools & Tech | Scoop.it
Twitter has become a massive hit in education and it's too big to ignore. So that's why we helped assemble the 2012 A-Z Guide To Twitter Hashtags. It's been an invaluable resource for educators around the world.

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Why Schools Should Exclusively Use Free Software - GNU Project - Free Software Foundation (FSF)

Why Schools Should Exclusively Use Free Software - GNU Project - Free Software Foundation (FSF) | Schools & Tech | Scoop.it
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We Choose the Moon: Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Lunar Landing

We Choose the Moon: Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Lunar Landing | Schools & Tech | Scoop.it
Wechoosethemoon.org is an interactive experience recreating the historic Apollo 11 mission to the Moon in real time. Once where only three men made the trip, now millions can. Live event begins 9:32 AM EDT July 16, 2009.
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Google Earth for Educators by Stone River e-Learning

Google Earth for Educators by Stone River e-Learning | Schools & Tech | Scoop.it
Learn Google Earth and how to use it in the classroom and online. Project examples for every subject area.
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TV NEWS : Search Captions. Borrow Broadcasts : TV Archive : Internet Archive

TV NEWS : Search Captions. Borrow Broadcasts : TV Archive : Internet Archive

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The Teacher's eToolbox: Web Tools or Treasures?

The Teacher's eToolbox: Web Tools or Treasures? | Schools & Tech | Scoop.it
If I could only pack three tools in my teacher eToolbox, what would I choose, and why? These three web tools work well at the beginner level, plus offer multiple advanced-user applications.
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Graphic Organizers

Here you will find 58 graphic organizers. They are PDFs.  Note: Some of the graphic organizers may be filled out (and then printed).

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SweetSites

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To help educators introduce students to the best Web resources, Dulcinea Media is introducing its SweetSites collections.

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Top 100 Education Blogs (Updated) | OEDb

Top 100 Education Blogs (Updated) | OEDb | Schools & Tech | Scoop.it
Anyone looking to learn a little more about education will find something useful on these blogs.
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Ultimate List of Free Online Video Courses

Ultimate List of Free Online Video Courses | Schools & Tech | Scoop.it
Save money and time on your education and take free online college courses taught by some of the best professors in the world! See our list of the...
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How to Make Windows 8 Look and Feel Like Windows 7

How to Make Windows 8 Look and Feel Like Windows 7 | Schools & Tech | Scoop.it
If you have a PC with Windows 8 but miss Windows 7, there's no need to downgrade. Following a few simple steps, you can make Microsoft's current operating system look and feel almost identical to its predecessor.
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The Flipped Classroom: Turning the Traditional Classroom on its Head

Many educators are experimenting with the idea of a flipped classroom model. Find out what it is and why everyone's talking about it.
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Connect with other schools that use iPads - iPads in Education

Connect with other schools that use iPads - iPads in Education | Schools & Tech | Scoop.it
I've had many requests from network members that would like to connect with other schools using iPads. I've put together a short Google form to help facilitate…
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Fun and stress free typing lessons
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Cloud Technology Has the Potential to Change Everything, Even Novel Writing | cloudcomputingzone

Cloud Technology Has the Potential to Change Everything, Even Novel Writing | cloudcomputingzone | Schools & Tech | Scoop.it
When it comes to cloud technology, it isn't just about apps and operating systems. It has the potential to change even things like the way we write novels.
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ICE Conference 2013

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TV NEWS : Search Captions. Borrow Broadcasts : TV Archive : Internet Archive

TV NEWS Search and Borrow is a service that allows you to: Search broadcasts using closed captioning, Borrow broadcasts on DVD, View 30-second streamed segments, Cite specific clips, Annotate moments, and Research 2012 U.S.
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YouTube Testing Feature To Quiz You While You’re Watching A Video | TechCrunch

YouTube Testing Feature To Quiz You While You’re Watching A Video | TechCrunch | Schools & Tech | Scoop.it
YouTube videos may soon be getting a little more interactive.
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The 100 Best Video Sites For Educators | Edudemic

The 100 Best Video Sites For Educators | Edudemic | Schools & Tech | Scoop.it

Bringing multimedia into the classroom is a great way to engage students in learning. Supplementing lessons, opening up new interests, and offering inspiration, online videos make for an incredible teaching tool. This  list for 2012 has more than 100 resources.

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Why Should Techies Care About Education Theory?

Why Should Techies Care About Education Theory? | Schools & Tech | Scoop.it
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Tablets Make Learning Fun for Toddlers

Tablets Make Learning Fun for Toddlers | Schools & Tech | Scoop.it
As the popularity of tablets for education grows, parents and teachers are embracing technology’s role in toddlers’ development. When loaded with e-books, games and educational programming, the tablet becomes a great learning tool for young children.
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