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Visual*~*Revolution
Eclectic learning and leading through technology and the arts
Curated by Andrea Zeitz
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August 28, 2012 5:07 PM
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How Photos and Videos Dominate Social Media [infographic]

How Photos and Videos Dominate Social Media [infographic] | Visual*~*Revolution | Scoop.it

Here is an interesting infographic that illustrates just how popular photos and videos are on social media and how the social networks like Pinterest are embracing this trend.

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August 28, 2012 5:02 PM
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Learning Technology Trends To Watch In 2012

Learning Technology Trends To Watch In 2012 | Visual*~*Revolution | Scoop.it

As the technologies of the 21st century evolve and mature, we become the beneficiaries of exciting approaches for designing learning experiences. The convergence of informal and social media learning, combined with the explosion of smartphone and tablet use, is having a huge impact on how we think about training and education.

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August 28, 2012 2:35 AM
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10 great activities to break the ice with your students

10 great activities to break the ice with your students | Visual*~*Revolution | Scoop.it

Starting the school year or walking into a new room every day as a substitute can become pretty draining and confronting for both teachers and students. Luckily, there are things you can do to break the ice and make the kids feel a lot more enthused and comfortable about learning.

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August 27, 2012 8:29 AM
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Is it better for principals to be patrolling the playground or evaluating teachers? [commentary]

Is it better for principals to be patrolling the playground or evaluating teachers? [commentary] | Visual*~*Revolution | Scoop.it

The Michigan Council on Educator Effectiveness plans to focus on coming up with plans to measure how well a building’s chief administrator is performing.

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August 26, 2012 6:24 PM
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The Webs Best Collection of Free Classroom Posters & Charts

The Webs Best Collection of Free Classroom Posters & Charts | Visual*~*Revolution | Scoop.it

From the great Edgalaxy blog:

Have you checked out our ever growing collection of amazing classroom posters and charts. We have been adding a new one every day for the last month and decided today was a great day to publicize it. We have an ever growing collection of maths posters, literacy posters and even student motivation posters that will turn any boring classroom into place of joy. All our posters are produced using high resolution text and can be up scaled or down scaled to suit your needs.

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August 26, 2012 1:10 AM
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Vancouver's Past and Present Merged into One Image

Vancouver's Past and Present Merged into One Image | Visual*~*Revolution | Scoop.it

The “Merging Time” art exhibit—a collaborative project between the City of Vancouver Archives and Langara’s Professional Photo Imaging Department.

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August 26, 2012 12:00 AM
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Beyond Grades and Trophies: Teaching Kids the Definition of Success

Beyond Grades and Trophies: Teaching Kids the Definition of Success | Visual*~*Revolution | Scoop.it

In her new book Teach Your Children Well: Parenting for Authentic Success, psychologist and author Madeline Levine exposes the pitfalls of over-parenting, and argues for a new definition of success and achievement.

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August 24, 2012 7:57 PM
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A Day In The Life Of A Teacher: Poem Dedicated To Students & Teachers For A New School Year

A Day In The Life Of A Teacher: Poem Dedicated To Students & Teachers For A New School Year | Visual*~*Revolution | Scoop.it

I had many days like this...The following poem was written by Robyn Shulman. It’s dedicated to the students and teachers for the new school year.Please share, get inspired, and most of all get excited for the upcoming school year. 

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August 24, 2012 12:11 AM
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Zentangle Art: An Elegant Metaphor for Deliberate Artistry in Life

Zentangle Art: An Elegant Metaphor for Deliberate Artistry in Life | Visual*~*Revolution | Scoop.it

Zentangle is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. Almost anyone can use it to create beautiful images. It increases focus and creativity, provides artistic satisfaction along with an increased sense of personal well being. The Zentangle method is enjoyed all over this world across a wide range of skills, interests and ages. We believe that life is an art form and that our Zentangle method is an elegant metaphor for deliberate artistry in life.

Gwyn Gaddis Warren's curator insight, June 25, 2015 3:19 AM

One of the most relaxing things I have ever done in my life.  Hours are gone before you realize it and you are totally zoned into what you are doing.  No worries; no headaches; no stress; just peace in drawing. There is no right or wrong way to do it.  The choice is entirely up to you.

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August 22, 2012 2:41 AM
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Starting a New School Year: Nine Tips for Collaboration

Starting a New School Year: Nine Tips for Collaboration | Visual*~*Revolution | Scoop.it

Late August or early September is a make-it-or-break-it time for educators. The non-stop, brutal schedule that is a school year starts with all the finesse of trampling elephants, and doesn’t relent for the next nine months (not coincidentally, the same amount of time it takes to gestate a baby). That makes starting the year right important -- and there are few more critical pieces to an educator's success than collaboration.

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August 22, 2012 2:30 AM
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'Leaked' iPhone 5 Video Reveals Radical New Design [video]

'Leaked' iPhone 5 Video Reveals Radical New Design [video] | Visual*~*Revolution | Scoop.it

Rumors swirling around the iPhone 5 have gadget watchers dizzy with anticipation. Bigger screen size, thinner display, Siri song-and-dance numbers -- when will the madness stop?!

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August 22, 2012 1:31 AM
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The Simple Guide to Creating Infographics in PowerPoint [template]

The Simple Guide to Creating Infographics in PowerPoint [template] | Visual*~*Revolution | Scoop.it

Learn how to create an infographic without a designer using PowerPoint.

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August 22, 2012 1:22 AM
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Guess What We Use Our Smartphones For The MOST?

Guess What We Use Our Smartphones For The MOST? | Visual*~*Revolution | Scoop.it

Does it surprise you that over two-thirds of smartphone owners say they could not "live without" their devices?Probably not, particularly if you own a smartphone yourself. Something you might find more interesting is what we tend to do with our mobiles.

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August 28, 2012 5:05 PM
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Totally Addictive Education: The Future of Learning

Totally Addictive Education: The Future of Learning | Visual*~*Revolution | Scoop.it

Today, most educational systems are designed to work from the microscopic to the macroscopic. Students learn facts and figures and tiny fractions of knowledge long before anyone really puts things into a larger context. It's time to mix it up...

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August 28, 2012 2:37 AM
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50 Riddles to Challenge Your Students and Staff

50 Riddles to Challenge Your Students and Staff | Visual*~*Revolution | Scoop.it

Kid's love riddles. They often see them as a very intellectual challenge that can be solved with some thinking outside of the square.

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August 28, 2012 2:28 AM
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Engaging the Passion of Teachers

Engaging the Passion of Teachers | Visual*~*Revolution | Scoop.it

From the wonderful blog of Chris Kennedy:
In my conversations with education groups last year, I would often quip, “It is a great time to be a teacher, just maybe not the best year to be a teacher.”

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August 27, 2012 8:23 AM
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50 Years Of Space Exploration Explained In One Visualization

50 Years Of Space Exploration Explained In One Visualization | Visual*~*Revolution | Scoop.it

In the whole history of space exploration, I've never seen something like this visualization. It's a look back at the past 50 years of space exploration ... visualized in one single image.

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August 26, 2012 6:01 PM
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18 Ways Back To School Is Different This Time

18 Ways Back To School Is Different This Time | Visual*~*Revolution | Scoop.it

From cyberbullying to in-person bullying, the education environment is a whole lot different from years past. The upcoming school year is going to feel a bit, well, odd if you compare the current state of affairs to what happened before.

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August 26, 2012 12:06 AM
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Kitchen Cheat Sheet

Kitchen Cheat Sheet | Visual*~*Revolution | Scoop.it

They’re not kidding when they say cheat sheet! The infographic Kitchen Cheat Sheet from Everest covers anything from kitchen conversions, to how to store your food, to how to cook different parts of animals! I’d recommend posting this infographic on your fridge!

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August 25, 2012 11:16 PM
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50 Interesting Ways To Use Skype In Your Classroom

50 Interesting Ways To Use Skype In Your Classroom | Visual*~*Revolution | Scoop.it

There's a whole lot more to Skype than just placing some calls. Ever played battleship via Skype? How about learning a foreign language? Read on for 50 interesting ways to leverage it in your classroom.

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August 24, 2012 7:40 PM
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Yellena James' Cool Coastal Art Work

Yellena James' Cool Coastal Art Work | Visual*~*Revolution | Scoop.it

Yellena James grew up and attended art school in Sarajevo. At the age of 18 she moved to the U.S. After gaining her BA in painting and graphic design at UCF, she eventually made her way to Portland, OR.

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August 23, 2012 1:33 AM
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Ethereal Art-Digital Media with Painting: Dana Roper

Ethereal Art-Digital Media with Painting: Dana Roper | Visual*~*Revolution | Scoop.it

Dana Roper:

In my art as well as in my photography, my first priority is strong abstract design, often to the extent that I ignore subject matter altogether. My art includes mixed aquamedia on paper, collage, paper mosaics, and assemblage of found objects

http://www.redbubble.com/people/danaroper

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August 22, 2012 2:33 AM
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10 Favorite Education Infographics Of 2012 (So Far) from Edudemic

10 Favorite Education Infographics Of 2012 (So Far) from Edudemic | Visual*~*Revolution | Scoop.it

We live in a world of quick consumption, bite-size morsels of information, and visualizations of just about everything. All of this has become boiled down into the uber-popular infographic.

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August 22, 2012 1:34 AM
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Here's How College Students See the World [infographic]

Here's How College Students See the World [infographic] | Visual*~*Revolution | Scoop.it

A lot more had changed in the past 40 years than just the emergence of sexy vampire movies and books. Today’s college students might look at you with a blank expression if you talk about cassette tapes, or library card catalogs.

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August 22, 2012 1:27 AM
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Schoology Welcomes Back the New School Year With the Launch of the Schoology App Center

Schoology Welcomes Back the New School Year With the Launch of the Schoology App Center | Visual*~*Revolution | Scoop.it

Schoology, the leading cloud-based, collaborative learning platform for K-20 classrooms, today announced that it has opened the Schoology App Center. New York City-based Schoology is the developer of a K-20 collaborative learning platform that incorporates online learning, classroom management and social networking in one platform. The cloud-based solution is available as both a free, stand-alone product and as a fee-based, integrated enterprise-class solution for schools and districts. Schoology integrates seamlessly with existing school/district technologies to create a single, scalable interface where educators can teach, assess, administer and analyze student progress.

Syd Grant's curator insight, October 17, 2014 11:53 AM

Schoology is a bit more confusing to use than Edmodo, but it still has its perks. With Schoology, you can create folders of documents to share with a class.