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"I’ve been completely obsessed with Google’s new mini-site devoted to finding better ways to incorporate proper web searches into the classroom. Dubbed ‘Search Education,’Google’s new site has an array of lesson plans, videos, concept maps, and other tools designed to help any educator properly integrate Google." Jeff Dunn provides just some of the many lessons available. Check it out. Via Anne Whaits 
So you’ve got one or a few iPads that you want to use in the classroom. You could visit the Apple App Store’s education section and peruse the many offerings… do some Google searches to figure out what’s good… or just use this print-friendly image below to get started! Via Steven Engravalle, Felix Jacomino 
The American Heritage® Dictionary invites you to create a self-portrait using your words. Via Laura Spencer 
Shape Collage is a free app for iDevices that allows the user to use photos on the device to create collages in different shapes, such as stars, paw prints, puzzle pieces, etc… You can even... have just published a new ebook that I want to share with you here. The ebook provides free kids-safe websites where kids can better learn via the use of engaging and interactive set of activities and materials. Let me share with you the introduction and you can download the ebook below. Via Kathleen Cercone, Jason Mullis 
For those not familiar with Edmodo, in a nutshell it is a microblogging system designed specifically for teachers and students. Using Edmodo teachers can create a microblogging network for their classes. Edmodo allows teachers to create a group specifically for their students and exclude those not invited to the group. Edmodo provides teachers with a place to post assignment reminders, build an event calendar, and post messages to the group. Just as with any good microblogging service users can share links, videos, and images. Via Dennis T OConnor, Balqis Thaahaveettil Create, record and share the sounds you create anywhere to friends, family and the world with SoundCloud, the world's largest community of sound creators. Via Kathleen Cercone 
See the Glog!Web 2.0 Tools: text, images, music, video | Glogster EDU - 21st century multimedia tool for educators, teachers and students... Via Balqis Thaahaveettil 
Sharing a list of 60+ Web 2.0 tools/sites that have been reviewed for NEISD teachers. Full descriptions of each site & classroom integration ideas can be found at: http://neisdweb20.wordpress.com/. (Also check outL Study Boost, WorditOut, PhotoPeach, Blabberize, Doink, Answer Garden, Moodl Via Lisa Johnson 
Inspired by a post that I referenced last November regarding transliterate QR codes, I decided to experiment with the idea myself. My GT 4th graders were working on poetry, and they are always gl... 
Kids often have Bert and Ernie as imaginary friends, but they can actually see them move thanks to a collaboration between Qualcomm Inc. and Sesame Workshop. Via k3hamilton |
"When teaching search to students, chances are the first item on the agenda is “Google“. This is fair enough. Google is the dominant player in search and in my opinion, for general search, it does the best job round. But there are many, many more options out there. Each catering for a specific need and each offering a different experience, media and results for students searching online."
I would add instaGrok to the list provided (Qwiki, Wolfram Alpha, Topsy, DuckDuckGo) Via Anne Whaits 
This is pretty cool. Just look at the glog, find something that interests you, and click on a link to see snippets of samples implemented by teachers. Via Steven Engravalle, Mollie Koniers 
Kathy Schrock's Guide to all the Bloomin' versions in one place! Each of the images has clickable hotspots and includes suggestions for Google, iPad, Android, and Web 2.0 applications to support each of the levels of Bloom's Revised Taxonomy. Via Mollie Koniers 
Make sure you check the rest of the wiki (http://thedaringlibrarian.wikispaces.com) It will be time well spent. Via Jean Anning 
Around 2 to 3 years ago we featured a very cool desktop application called Shape Collage, an automatic photo collage maker. Via Kathleen Cercone 
It's essential for students to develop a broad range of communication skills and technology affords us the ability to utilize multiple methods of expression. One such method is micro-podcasting. The use of micro-podcasting develops students' abilities to speak fluently and confidently. Via Sam Gliksman, Lisa Johnson 
"The concept of blended learning has gone viral on the Internet and in classrooms. For those who aren’t familiar, blended learning is a method that takes traditional in-class teaching and interlaces it with an online element. The beautiful thing about blended learning is that it prepares students to be a digital citizen, which is a must-have skill in a society full of technology. One vital element to digital citizenship, and what is considered to be a 21st century skill, is the ability to communicate effectively. To be a great conversationalist, students must learn the ability to participate in deep, authentic discussions, and learning to do so online is just as important as face-to-face dialogue."
Author of this post, Paul Smith, offers some thoughts and ideas of how to get authentic student discussion going online. Via Anne Whaits 
What is Primary Wall useful for? Via Kathleen Cercone 
Tricider is an intuitive web tool that helps make group decisions work. Here are five basic steps on how to brainstorm in your class. Via Giselle Pempedjian, Balqis Thaahaveettil |
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