Dozens of simple, straightforward games about grammar, spelling, and vocabulary reach out to English language learners at all levels.
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Andrea Zeitz
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What is content curation in the context of education and why it is going to be so relevant in the near future. Benefits of content curation, examples and tools using a very cool 'Mind Map'. 
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Why curate? What is the value of curating for teachers? Really –what is the benefit of curating in terms of the learning goals – enduring understandings and 21stcentury skills for our students?
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Have you ever faked a restroom trip to check your email? Slept with your laptop? Or become so overwhelmed that you just unplugged from it all? In this funny, eye-opening, and inspiring film, Director Tiffany Shlain takes audiences on an exhilarating rollercoaster ride to discover what it means to be connected in the 21st century.
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The Web 2.0 made the promise everyone would be a publisher. Is that so?
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Since its launch in March 2010, Pinterest has become the most popular virtual Pinboard online. It has tremendously grown in popularity that it reached 10 million active users in a very short period of time. Pinterest , just like all the other popular social networking websites, has its own potential in education .
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Wondering how to use Pinterest in education? Find out with this highly visual and simple look at how to use Pinterest (great for beginners!)
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To start with... 1.Books that are professionally selected to meet school and personal needs. 2.Equitable access to computers and other forms of technology. 3.Someone to talk to and someone who listens – the school librarian. 4.A place to get help when they need it. A place to assemble with their friends openly Via Lourense Das, Ann Vega, Virginia Pavlovich, Les Howard
Alejandro Tortolini's curator insight,
February 27, 2013 1:22 PM
Cosas que los niños extrañarán si su escuela no tiene un Bibliotecario.
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If you're looking to run more effective meetings, make some professional development gatherings more effective, these tips are for you.
Dolly Bhasin 's curator insight,
April 1, 2013 10:58 PM
Great infographics for conducting a Business meeting! 
The Wordcanvas's curator insight,
April 2, 2013 3:14 AM
...And excellent way to advertise your product.
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March 30, 2013 11:41 AM
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Common Sense Media has put together a Digital Citizenship Scope and Sequence of lessons from Kindergarten to Grade 12. The lessons are organized by age, but also around the eight themes. See their website for more.
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May 2, 2013 12:51 AM
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46 Tools To Make Infographics In The Classroom
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May 1, 2013 7:59 PM
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When it comes to dogs, one of the most popular and well known breeds is the Labrador Retriever. Within the Labrador Retriever breed, there are a several kinds, including the Black Lab.
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March 30, 2013 8:57 PM
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We live in a 24/7 InfoWhelm world. We have access to more information than we will ever need. This video will tell you just how much information there is out there. It requires a different set of skills than the ones we leave school with today.
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April 30, 2013 1:45 AM
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Dean J. Fusto's comment,
September 7, 2013 7:49 AM
Helpful primer on curation and its particular skill set. Thanks for the scoop.
Dean J. Fusto's curator insight,
September 7, 2013 7:50 AM
A very helpful primer on content curation.
Alfredo Corell's curator insight,
September 22, 2013 5:49 PM
Stacia Johnson and Melissa Marsh have recorded a 10-minute video introducing to Content Curation for their EDCI515 graduate course at the University of Victoria.
Topics covered:
Defining CurationWhat skills neededWhat tools can help
good summary recomendet to anyone interested in content-curation and its aplications in learning
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February 12, 2013 1:43 AM
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Love Gweneth!
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February 3, 2013 12:23 PM
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Critical and creative thinking should be prioritized over remembering content. It’s time to do away with content standards in favor of thinking standards
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May 1, 2013 1:10 AM
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A place where you can 'pin' your favorite images or videos. From cute animal babies to your favorite movies --anything you like-- just collect from browsers then post them on your board. Meet many people with the same interest as you!
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December 15, 2012 9:02 PM
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"Content Curation and the School Librarian" is the featured article for the latest issue of Knowledge Quest magazine.
Authored by Nikki D. Robertson the article illustrates some of content curation key strengths, how the author has utilized content curation for her academic projects, and popular curation tools for those interested in exploring the field further. http://bit.ly/QgtjwU
Authored by Nikki D. Robertson the article illustrates some of content curation key strengths, how the author has utilized content curation for her academic projects, and popular curation tools for those interested in exploring the field further. http://bit.ly/QgtjwU
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April 1, 2013 6:46 PM
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Concept mapping and mind mapping are powerful graphic organizers, strategies for organizing and representing knowledge. They were developed during the seventies. The terms may seem to be interchangeable, but there are some differences in the way they are created and used.
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March 30, 2013 11:46 AM
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Choose What Happens Next is a series of videos linked together in a choose-your-own-adventure style. The first video features a girl receiving a text message from her boyfriend asking for pictures. The viewer then has to click "send it" or not send it. The choice that the viewer makes takes him or her to a video that explains the "results" of the choice.
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March 30, 2013 11:33 AM
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Andrea Zeitz's insight:
The 100 People Foundation helps students to better understand the complex issues facing our planet and the resources we share.
By framing the global population as 100 people, our media makes education more engaging and effective, and improves students' abilities to remember and relate to what they learn.
