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We all know that when it comes to consuming content, text alone no longer makes the cut. We are multi-sensory beings and the more we can plug into our senses to 
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"With text no longer relegated exclusively to the pages between the cover of a book or a magazine, the shift from paper to digital texts has brought on a whole new form of literacy. This upheaval in how we read brings with it new opportunities for learning as well as new challenges. Experts refer to this phenomenon as transliteracy. In a study published in the peer-reviewed journal First Monday, Dr. Sue Thomas and colleagues defined transliteracy as 'the ability to read, write and interact across a range of platforms, tools and media from signing and orality through handwriting, print, TV, radio and film, to digital social networks'."
Beth Dichter's insight:
When we think about reading today and the diverse platforms for reading we should be thinking of transliteracy. As schools gear up for Common Core assessments we need to be more aware of the fact that our students are reading (and writing) across many platform. There is also the knowledge that when reading online students may be clicking on hyperlinks that lead to other resources and begin to get lost. Learn about some great tools that may be used to help students stay more focused and organized. This post lists five tools, providing explanations for each of them. The tools discussed are: * Instapaper * GoodReader * Skitch * Diigo * Readablity
faith ward's curator insight,
February 24, 2015 11:40 AM
Great link to research article about a study published in the peer-reviewed journal First Monday. Dr. Sue Thomas and colleagues defined transliteracy as “the ability to read, write and interact across a range of platforms, tools and media from signing and orality through handwriting, print, TV, radio and film, to digital social networks." Interesting read.
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Huge! Skitch is acquired by Evernote
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Craig Badura, a PK-12 Integration Specialist in Aurora, Nebraska, has
Beth Dichter's insight:
If you have iPads in your school and teachers need help with apps check out these "App Task Challenges" created by Craig Badura. Currently four are available and you may download them here. Learn about these apps for the iPad: Camera, Popplet and Skitch plus there is an App Smash Challenge you might undertaken. In addition Darin Spenser was inspired by Badura's work and has created on on Stick Around. These handouts could also be modified to use with students. All are available on this website.
Melissa Marshall's curator insight,
January 12, 2014 2:08 AM
Inspiring - some great materials here, might use some of these ideas for 2014!
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Screen capture and annotation of digital images are valuable skills for all learners. These skills may be especially worthwhile for learners who struggle with some of the written work that is expected in school. It is essential that learners have multiple options for showing what they know. Annotated screen-capture offers a wide range of possibilities.
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Who better than Visual.ly to share 7 online tools that will help you create visual, be they simple images, infographics or a mind map. This post shares the following tools:
* Canva - a free tool
* Pixlr - a free tool
* PicMonkey - a free tool, but you may pay for additional tools
* Quozio - free tool
* Share As Image - a free tool, but will show a watermark; pay for no watermark
* Skitch - free through Evernote
* Coggle - free tool that allows you to create mind maps
Visuals are a key part of learning. These seven tools provide a range of options that you may want to use when designing materials for your classes (or perhaps students would find use for them in your class).