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Sweden’s Newest School System Has No Classrooms | Edudemic

Sweden’s Newest School System Has No Classrooms | Edudemic | The virtual classroom | Scoop.it
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The Most Playful Libraries in the World

The Most Playful Libraries in the World | The virtual classroom | Scoop.it
We could write volumes about our love for libraries — and, well, we kind of have. During our Internet travels, we've stumbled across some pretty amazing places for book lovers. After spotting an es...

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L2_S2S's curator insight, May 12, 8:22 PM

Inspirational images of libraries that emphasize imagination, fun, and  wonder.  The creativity we are trying to inspire and nurture in our students should be reflected in the library design.

Sally Tilley's curator insight, May 13, 6:23 PM

Bring a little fun into the world...just need to find room in the  budget to do it!

 

Donna Watt's curator insight, May 15, 12:30 AM

If, like me, you are involved in revisioning your library spaces - you could do worse than browse here for quirky, imaginative inspiration - with thanks to the scoopers who came before!

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The Future Of Education Eliminates The Classroom, Because The World Is Your Class

The Future Of Education Eliminates The Classroom, Because The World Is Your Class | The virtual classroom | Scoop.it
Editor’s NoteThis post is part of Co.Exist’s Futurist Forum, a series of articles by some of the world’s leading futurists about what the world will look like in the near and distant future, and how you can improve how you navigate future scenarios...
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Video Storytelling Made Easy with the New Google Story Builder

Video Storytelling Made Easy with the New Google Story Builder | The virtual classroom | Scoop.it
Collaboration has gone Google. Create a story and then share your video.

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Ed Bonhaus's curator insight, April 3, 9:39 AM

This is kinda cheesy.  I hope Google improves this. 

Elsie Whitelock's curator insight, April 14, 7:41 AM

This looks interesting.

Elsie Whitelock's curator insight, May 5, 8:47 AM

more cool tools..

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Collective.li - Share Your Life Magazine

Collect, organize and share - a great new way to express your interests.


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Nik Peachey's curator insight, March 15, 8:54 AM

This is a bit like Pinterest, but with a purpose. You can form your collections of images, videos and texts into collections and present them as online magazines. This is a great tool for student projects. the down side is that you have to register through Facebook.

Lyn Doolan's curator insight, March 25, 10:11 PM

thanks for another great looking tool

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20 Innovative Education Technology Pinterest Boards - Edudemic

20 Innovative Education Technology Pinterest Boards - Edudemic | The virtual classroom | Scoop.it
There are thousands of useful education technology Pinterest boards out there and we've only just scratched the surface. Hope you find some of these boards useful!

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{12 Days: Tool 8} Pinterest Cheat Sheet | Learning Unlimited

{12 Days: Tool 8} Pinterest Cheat Sheet | Learning Unlimited | The virtual classroom | Scoop.it

By Kimberly Tyson

 

"If you’re a newbie to Pinterest, listed below are a few must-know terms and how-to’s. With a few quick tips, Pinterest can help you organize the internet jumble of resources for teachers and students. If you’re a full-fledged addict, er, Pinterest Pro, skip to How Educators Use Pinterest or simply download today’s Pinterest Cheat Sheet that also includes many ideas for boards."


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Jim Lerman's curator insight, December 21, 2012 1:41 AM

Another practical guide from Tyson, this one for beginning and intermediate level users of Pinterest.

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An iPad Workflow for the Classroom Using Google Drive & Pages, Keynote or Numbers

An iPad Workflow for the Classroom Using Google Drive & Pages, Keynote or Numbers | The virtual classroom | Scoop.it
The Google Drive iPad app is not yet all that we might want it to be, but it is definitely moving in the right direction. A recent update included the ability to create and edit spreadsheets, but i...
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Publications | November Learning

Publications | November Learning | The virtual classroom | Scoop.it

 

 

In Who Owns the Learning?, Alan November uses his Digital Learning Farm model to show teachers how technology allows students to take ownership of their learning, create their own learning tools, and participate in work that has meaning to them and others. In his model, every student is a teacher and a global publisher.

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The Flipped Classroom: The Full Picture for Tinkering and Maker Education

The Flipped Classroom: The Full Picture for Tinkering and Maker Education | The virtual classroom | Scoop.it

It is a model in which authentic, often hands-on, experiences and student interests drive the learning process, and the videos, as they are being proposed in the flipped classroom discourse, support the learning rather than being central or at the core of learning.


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Best 15 Free Video Conferencing Tools 2012

Best 15 Free Video Conferencing Tools 2012 | The virtual classroom | Scoop.it

Robin Good: If you are looking for a free video conferencing solution, here is my selection of the top 15 (and more) solutions available right now online.

I have personally checked each one of them, and while you may not like each one, they all guarantee the ability to video conference with more than two people (FlashMeeting is the only exception I have included) without you needing to pay anything for it.

 

Some, as good as Vidyo or Zoom.us may provide HD quality video and even full support for mobile platforms. Others, like MeBeam or Sinfor offer bare-bone ad-supported solutions that have zero frills but can do the job if you need an immediate, zero-cost solution.

 

Check it out here: http://pinterest.com/robingood/top-15-free-video-conferencing-tools-2012/

 

P.S.: Feel free to suggest tools you know that should belong in this collection.

 

 


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Susan's comment, September 15, 2012 6:57 AM
What about Skype? Too well-known?
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WeVideo for Google Drive™

WeVideo for Google Drive™ enables you to edit video footage from your Google Drive™ into a polished creative videos.
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Skype in the classroom showcase

Skype in the classroom showcase | The virtual classroom | Scoop.it
We've pulled together our favourite Skype lessons and put them into handy collections based on subject. Choose a subject, browse the lessons and get involved.
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What Learnist’s Growth Means For The Future Of Education

What Learnist’s Growth Means For The Future Of Education | The virtual classroom | Scoop.it
What Learnist’s Growth Means For The Future Of Education
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Web tools to support inquiry based learning | Eduwebinar

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A Librarian's Guide to Makerspaces: 16 Resources - iLibrarian

A Librarian's Guide to Makerspaces: 16 Resources - iLibrarian | The virtual classroom | Scoop.it

Makerspaces, sometimes also referred to as hackerspaces, hackspaces, and fablabs are creative, DIY spaces where people can gather to create, invent, and learn. In libraries they often have 3D printers, software, electronics, craft and hardware supplies and tools, and more


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Anne McLean's curator insight, March 26, 5:47 PM

21st century libraries have makerspaces.  So teacher librarians, get with it!

lfredric's curator insight, March 28, 11:18 AM

Lots of interesting ideas  LF

Lis Marrow's curator insight, April 26, 8:18 PM
At maker thorium Wellington nz
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40 Ways to Use Google Apps in Education ~ Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

40 Ways to Use Google Apps in Education ~ Educational Technology and Mobile Learning | The virtual classroom | Scoop.it
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10 Innovative Ways to Use ThingLink in the Classroom - Edudemic

10 Innovative Ways to Use ThingLink in the Classroom - Edudemic | The virtual classroom | Scoop.it
It starts with an image. Present ideas. Pack it full of content. Create links to amazing sites. Explore, share and create with ThingLink in the classroom!

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How to Use Learnist on the Web

How to Use Learnist on the Web | The virtual classroom | Scoop.it
Use Learnist to share what you know and learn new things. Create Learn Boards on topics you understand and add learnings by pointing to videos, blogs, images and documents on the web.

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Louise Robinson-Lay's curator insight, December 23, 2012 4:14 AM

Curation is a great way to organise your thinking and learning. Here's one tool to help.

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Videoconferencing Tools Compared: Seven Low-Cost Solutions

Videoconferencing Tools Compared: Seven Low-Cost Solutions | The virtual classroom | Scoop.it
Jim Lerman's curator insight, December 21, 2012 2:08 AM

When it comes to tools, Robin Good is one of the best sources of information.

LLatipi's curator insight, December 21, 2012 4:55 AM

Great tools for real-time online communication.

Kathie Nelson's curator insight, February 27, 11:34 AM

The world of online meetings is changing. Get the latest review of the top 7 tools here. Thanks, @Barbara Saunders

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Deep Learning Isn’t about Technology

Deep Learning Isn’t about Technology | The virtual classroom | Scoop.it
Technology is not evidence of 21st century learning. You can embed tech into every aspect of instruction and still have a completely teacher-centered classroom.
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Open Education Matters: Why is it important to share content?

3rd place winner on the "Why Open Education Matters" contest of the US Dept. of Education http://www.ed.gov/blog/2012/07/why-open-education-matters-video-com...
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Using Synchronous Tools to Build Community in the Asynchronous ...

Using Synchronous Tools to Build Community in the Asynchronous ... | The virtual classroom | Scoop.it
Blended learning | Virtual Classroom. Using Synchronous Tools to Build Community in the Asynchronous Online Classroom – Faculty Focus | Faculty Focus. Posted on March 14, 2012 by zipquestr · 0. Sometimes students in the online ...
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50 Ideas For Using G+ Hangouts In Learning By Category

50 Ideas For Using G+ Hangouts In Learning By Category | The virtual classroom | Scoop.it
At its core, Google+ Hangouts is simply a souped-up version of video chat.
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Penguin Books

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Skpe project thanks to Penguin http://www.penguin.com...

Does anyone know of other Australian authors who Skype?

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