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30 Tools for Data Visualization

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From codegeekz.com - November 24, 2013 11:52 PM

During the past few years the demand regarding Data Info-graphics has increased in volume and demand as well as in clarity. The range of technologies available by which to collect and examine data is constantly on the rise- both in web and desktop applications, which provide several great interfaces.
From a technological aspect , such tools have created efficiency based models which have gone onto disrupting existing paradigms of the past. These vary and range from data synthesis to data visualization encompassing every type of data.

Within this scope, such new tools are continually emerging whose main purpose is to- simplify the process within being able to harness data in lending impact and insight generation...


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The Future Of Storytelling (Free MOOC) ~ iversity

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From iversity.org - September 15, 2013 8:17 PM

"Together with a whole network of media researchers, creators and students we will:
- learn storytelling basics such as antagonist/protagonist relationships, narrative/narrated time, ...
- have a look at exciting current media projects
- analyze how they are designed and executed based on aforementioned basics
- and discuss how (and if) new online tools and formats change the way stories are told and perceived.

The 8-chapter course starts on October 25th, 2013 and ends on December 20th, 2013.

It will offer weekly video material, lessons, interviews and tasks on the following topics (not necessarily in this order):
- storytelling basics
- serial formats (on the TV, web and beyond)
- storytelling in role-playing games
- interactive storytelling in video games
- transmedia storytelling
- alternate-reality gaming
- augmented reality and location-based storytelling
- the role of tools, interfaces and information architectures in current storytelling.

Our first Storytelling-MOOC will focus on fictional formats.


"Our goal is to inspire and help understand. To broaden our horizon of what is and might be possible and what has already been attempted, and what has succeeded or even failed - and why.
In several little tasks you'll analyze and practice storytelling on your own and in teams."

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This MOOC will be led by a team based at the University of Potsdam, Germany

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Smackdown: Resources Shared at 2013 School Administrators of Iowa Conference | Angela Maiers

Smackdown: Resources Shared at 2013 School Administrators of Iowa Conference | Angela Maiers | Into the Driver's Seat | Scoop.it
From www.angelamaiers.com - August 11, 2013 10:06 PM

by Angela Maiers

 

"I had the privilege yesterday of leading the Smackdown at the 38th Annual School Administrators of Iowa Conference.

The links and resources were flying furiously, and we did our best to capture them all:"

 

 

 

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A fine list, and very current too. Quite informative as the post also contains an extensive list of resources in support of the CCSS. Includes tools, resources, presentations, articles, and videos.

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55 Content Curation Tools To Discover & Share Digital Content

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From www.teachthought.com - July 13, 2013 12:03 AM
55 Content Curation Tools To Discover & Share Digital Content

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Lynn O'Connell for O'Connell Meier's curator insight, April 23, 2013 4:02 PM

Soon we'll need a curation site to curate the curation tools.
Erica Anderson's curator insight, May 21, 2013 12:44 PM

A new list of curation tools, Listly looks really interesting.
Andrea Walker's curator insight, May 22, 2013 2:15 AM

A new list, I'm working on getting to know Feedly!
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6 Teaching Strategies Shifts To Promote Deeper Learning

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From www.teachthought.com - February 8, 2013 6:31 PM
6 Teaching Strategies Shifts To Promote Deeper Learning (6 Teaching Strategies To Promote Deeper Learning http://t.co/JesI344H via @teachthought #eLearning #edchat...)...

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7 Data Visualization Tools You Can Use In The Classroom

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From www.teachthought.com - January 28, 2013 2:40 PM

No matter what happens, there will always be a demand for data visualization tools. Data on its own can be pretty boring and brightening it up with images and other visual tools, it can make normally inaccessible information much easier to digest. (Editor’s Note: It’s also great for information reading literacy, and the new Common Core demand for multimedia “texts.”)

 

There are a number of fantastic tools out there that will present your data in an accessible manner. All of the tools listed below are free and chances are you’ve used one or two of the tools mentioned before.


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bancoideas's curator insight, January 17, 2013 8:34 AM

Muy interesante!
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Prezi Desktop - use Prezi offline

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From prezi.com - December 10, 2012 1:37 PM

Prezi: Prezi Desktop is a presentation software for Windows and Mac giving you all the power of Prezi without needing an internet connection. Start your prezi online or off, work on your desktop, then upload your prezis to the cloud (only if you want to) to access remotely or to securely share your ideas with anyone.


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The 14 Best WordPress Plugins for Social Media and SEO for 2012

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From windmillnetworking.com - January 19, 2012 1:49 PM

The New Year is a great time to either start a brand new blog or revamp your exiting website. One of the ways to improve your blog in 2012 is by using plugins that make it more social media optimized and SEO friendly.

 

Having the right plugins can give you an edge over other blogs and can also assist you in gaining the extra functionality you need for your WordPress-powered site, especially if social media is an important part of your marketing strategy. Let’s have a look at the top plugins that I recommend you utilize in 2012. There’s a few new plugins in the mix together with several plugins that I recommended in my Best 2011 WordPress Plugins for Social Media and SEO that you’ll want to reference if you haven’t done so.

 

Social Media WordPress Plugins for 2012


There are many ways to utilize the power of social media to help spread the word about your blog posts. The 3 essential types of plugins you need to have here that I cover below are social sharing, social commenting, and integrating Twitter:

 

Read more: http://windmillnetworking.com/2012/01/10/best-wordpress-plugins-social-media-seo-2012/


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Chuck Bartok's comment, January 16, 2012 2:35 PM
As always, great share. Thanks Martin
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Moving Your Kindergarten into Web 2.0 with 5 Different Tools (by Özge Karaoğlu) – Teaching Village

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From www.teachingvillage.org - November 25, 2011 11:37 PM

Using Web 2.0 tools in kindergarten may seem difficult to implement but the results can be fruitful. There are enough online tools to bring technology into your classes that can make your children inspire, excite and make connection with the rest of the world. Here are my 5 favorite tools for teachers of very young learners:


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3 Tools To Massively Increase Your Twitter Exposure

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From www.trafficgenerationcafe.com - November 9, 2011 9:16 AM

While Facebook and Google Plus social continue to push new features live, battling themselves over who can dominate the market, Twitter remains the most powerful driver of traffic to my site.

 

Ever since the t.co shortener was introduced, I can see it showing up at the top of my referrers at any given day.

 

This is very powerful and also quite reassuring. Continuing to improve and work on my Twitter performance has paid off greatly so far.


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The Best Web Publishing Tools and Services a Link Directory by Robin Good

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From web-publishing.zeef.com - March 30, 2016 12:24 AM
The best tools, web apps and resources for any independent web publisher

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If you need a handy reference for your web publishing needs I have spent a few days pulling together the best tools I use and know-of that I would recommend to use, in an organized and curated link directory of over 70 different categories.

 

From "landing page builders" to "survey tools" and "domain name finders" I have you covered. 

 

In general, I have limited the amount of tools and services listed per category to the top 5 I know as to serve also as a curated filter for the vast number of choices available out there.

 

This is definitely a work in progress as you need to continuously edit, refine and improve a directory like this to make it really useful. You are welcome to suggest tools and services that I have not included and I'll make sure that if they are valid ones they get their space too.

 

Free to access.

 

Full directory: https://web-publishing.zeef.com/ 

 

 

 

 

 

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If you need a handy reference for your web publishing needs I have spent a few days pulling together the best tools I use and know-of that I would recommend to use, in an organized and curated link directory of over 70 different categories.


From "landing page builders" to "survey tools" and "domain name finders" I have you covered. 


In general, I have limited the amount of tools and services listed per category to the top 5 I know as to serve also as a curated filter for the vast number of choices available out there.


This is definitely a work in progress as you need to continuously edit, refine and improve a directory like this to make it really useful. You are welcome to suggest tools and services that I have not included and I'll make sure that if they are valid ones they get their space too.


Free to access.


Full directory: https://web-publishing.zeef.com/ ;
Nurkhamimi Zainuddin's curator insight, April 3, 2016 3:07 AM
If you need a handy reference for your web publishing needs Robin Good has pulled together the best tools in an organized and curated link directory of over 70 different categories. Free to access. Full directory: https://web-publishing.zeef.com/





If you need a handy reference for your web publishing needs Robin Good has pulled together the best tools in an organized and curated link directory of over 70 different categories. Free to access. Full directory: https://web-publishing.zeef.com/




 
Nurkhamimi Zainuddin's curator insight, April 3, 2016 3:08 AM
If you need a handy reference for your web publishing needs Robin Good has pulled together the best tools in an organized and curated link directory of over 70 different categories. Free to access. Full directory: https://web-publishing.zeef.com/





If you need a handy reference for your web publishing needs Robin Good has pulled together the best tools in an organized and curated link directory of over 70 different categories. Free to access. Full directory: https://web-publishing.zeef.com/




 
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5 Tips for Creating an Interactive Classroom - Teq Blog

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From www.teq.com - August 22, 2013 3:54 PM

by Daine Quirk

 

"Giving students the right tools and opportunities to process their thinking, ask questions, brainstorm ideas, and present their work are all part of the learning process in an interactive classroom.  Here are some tips and related tools to get you started."

 
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10 Online Tools to Create Infographics

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From techmarketingbuffalo.com - July 1, 2013 10:34 PM

Infographics have become extremely popular online tools to create a compelling visualization by conveying a message much more effectively than a stand alone written article or photo.  

They must be well-designed and appealing to the eye; these 10 online tools below will aid you in creating infographics to champion your cause and convey a visual message...


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Visual Design: Understanding Color Theory and the Color Wheel

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From www.devgarage.com - July 12, 2013 11:25 PM

Sometimes the toughest step in building a new website or redesign can be the conceptual ones. Selecting a color palette is one of them that can be tough if you don’t have the right tools. So where do you start?


 

It all comes down to basic color theory and the color wheel. That same tool that teachers used in school really is the basis for how designers plan and use color in almost every project from the simplest web page to expansive brands with multiple sites and campaigns...


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Top 100 Tools for Learning 2012

From www.slideshare.net - February 8, 2013 6:21 PM
The Top 100 Tools for Learning 2012 as voted for by 500+ learning professionals worldwide...

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10 Innovative Ways to Use ThingLink in the Classroom - Edudemic

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From edudemic.com - January 3, 2013 6:01 PM
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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100 Ways to Become a Twitter Power User

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From www.quicksprout.com - February 2, 2012 6:03 PM

At the end of this article I’ve listed my top ten most influential power users. But before you skip down to see who they are, let me show you why they are so influential in the first place.


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40+ Social Media Dashboard Tools for Tracking Stuff

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From barryhurd.com - January 15, 2012 7:10 PM

As part of my on-going work developing social media for business units, I’m often asked about what types of tools I used for tracking all that ‘social media stuff.’

 

Let me talk about how I go about creating a social media dashboard

 

The basic answer is that I don’t have one tool (I have dozens, if not hundreds.)

 

The real answer is that I am not tracking social media.
I am tracking key performance indicators (KPI)
I don’t care if it is a shipping problem or a viral YouTube video.
I simply want to know how I can track it, manage it, and maximize results.

 

With that said: when I think about creating a social media dashboard or using a platform to track results… I am looking at several unique business identifiers that define what tool I need for the job at hand...


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30 Days with Siri

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From www.lifehack.org - November 18, 2011 5:52 PM

Disclaimer: Apple has done such a good job of giving a Siri a persona that many times throughout this article I will refer to Siri as ‘her’ or ‘she’. Thanks for making me think my phone is a person, Apple.


This is the tale of a 2 hour a day commuter, 8 hour a day Fortune 500 company employee, and part time Lifehack editor living in the USA using Siri over the last 30 days. Enjoy.


It’s hard to believe that the iPhone 4S has already been out for a month. In this small amount of time we’ve seen iPhone 4S battery issues come and go, Siri outages, and data usage problems (that may not really be problems). But, just like every year, the iPhone proves to be one of the best selling smart phones of all time. It isn’t really surprising, is it?...


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