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Visual*~*Revolution
Eclectic learning and leading through technology and the arts
Curated by Andrea Zeitz
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Integrating the Arts: Lesson Plans and Resources

Integrating the Arts: Lesson Plans and Resources | Visual*~*Revolution | Scoop.it

Dance in science, pop art in Spanish, or photography in math -- there’s no end to the ways arts can be integrated into other curricula.

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September 18, 2013 9:43 PM
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Everything Blooms! A Collection of His Taxonomies Like You Have Never Seen Before!

Everything Blooms!  A Collection of His Taxonomies Like You Have Never Seen Before! | Visual*~*Revolution | Scoop.it

Med Kharbach, founder and author of Educational Technology and Mobile Learning has an extensive collection of postings (infographics) of Bloom's work. It is definitely 'one stop shopping' for everything Bloom's!

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September 18, 2013 8:56 PM
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How To Create the Perfect Tweet

How To Create the Perfect Tweet | Visual*~*Revolution | Scoop.it

Much has been written about how to write the perfect tweet, from what link shortener to use to how many characters to leave room for retweets. Here is a great guide to composing that perfect tweet.

 

Dillon Thomas's curator insight, September 29, 2013 8:40 PM

THE PERFECT TWEET .. Sweet .. Who knew?

Dillon Thomas's curator insight, September 29, 2013 8:41 PM

@dillond_lite  MY TWITTER   my instagram @dillon_lite

Dillon Thomas's curator insight, February 12, 2014 9:06 AM

BUILDING A TWITTER "VERSE" .. Following and being followed .. Great way to reach your friends and fans when needed ..

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10 Important Things for Students to Be Good Digital Citizens

10 Important Things for Students to Be Good Digital Citizens | Visual*~*Revolution | Scoop.it
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September 7, 2013 10:51 AM
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Excellent Blog on Teaching with iPads

Excellent Blog on Teaching with iPads | Visual*~*Revolution | Scoop.it

New and innovative ways to better use iPads in teaching from teacher and blogger Steve Lai. http://teachingwithipad.org/

Alice Rolfe's curator insight, September 9, 2013 11:42 PM

Great link to information about learning with apps on the ipad

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September 7, 2013 10:24 AM
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Dazzling us again after 70 years, Van Gogh's long-lost sunflowers

Dazzling us again after 70 years, Van Gogh's long-lost sunflowers | Visual*~*Revolution | Scoop.it

British art historian Martin Bailey has unearthed a colour photograph of the original painting, which reveals the work in all its glory, far right.

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August 31, 2013 2:03 PM
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'Picture Cook': Great recipes with very few words [infographic cookbook]

'Picture Cook': Great recipes with very few words [infographic cookbook] | Visual*~*Revolution | Scoop.it

A new way to take directions for cooking, the Picture Cookbook infographic from Katie Shelly. It is an easy step by step visual explanation design that will get you to the desired tasty product, with very little use of words!

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August 31, 2013 12:36 AM
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'Reflections'-Portraits of People

'Reflections'-Portraits of People | Visual*~*Revolution | Scoop.it

 Tom Hussey is an award-winning lifestyle advertising photographer based in Dallas, Texas. In a series entitled Reflections, Hussey shows a series of elderly people looking in a mirror at their younger self.

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August 29, 2013 2:42 AM
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Excellent Classroom Poster Featuring 10 iPad Usage Rules

Excellent Classroom Poster Featuring 10 iPad Usage Rules | Visual*~*Revolution | Scoop.it

Here is another wonderful iPad graphic from TechChef4u. The graphic is entitled : MS iPad Oath and features 10 things students need to abide by when using their iPads in the classroom

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August 28, 2013 10:00 AM
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In the Digital Age, How to Get Students Excited About Going Outdoors

In the Digital Age, How to Get Students Excited About Going Outdoors | Visual*~*Revolution | Scoop.it

For educators who want to get students interested in nature, here are some ideas, both big and small, to help them fall in love with the great outdoors.

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August 25, 2013 1:44 PM
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11 Untranslatable Words From Other Cultures

11 Untranslatable Words From Other Cultures | Visual*~*Revolution | Scoop.it

Language is, without a doubt, one of the most fascinating things about the human race. Most languages can be translated into other languages and cultures, but in today’s infographic we find out that there are eleven words that do not have a direct English translation.

 
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August 24, 2013 12:49 AM
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What is TED Ed? Lessons [Videos] Worth Sharing with your Students!

What is TED Ed? Lessons [Videos] Worth Sharing with your Students! | Visual*~*Revolution | Scoop.it

TED-Ed's videos aim to capture and amplify the voices of the world's greatest educators. To achieve this, we pair extraordinary educators with talented animators to produce a new library of exceptional educational videos. 

Jose Cabanas's curator insight, August 24, 2013 5:14 AM

I´ve just "taken the tour" [video] and it looks really interesting.

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August 21, 2013 10:19 PM
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How to help your child cultivate creativity

How to help your child cultivate creativity | Visual*~*Revolution | Scoop.it

Children are naturally creative - think about what makes them happy now and help them become more confident in their creativity.

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September 19, 2013 12:40 PM
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Image Power: Making Digital Images Roar

Image Power: Making Digital Images Roar | Visual*~*Revolution | Scoop.it

Persuasion in a society ripe with digital images requires thoughtful selection as well as artful production. We must train students to be discerning when choosing visual material to build a case, but we must also show them how to do more than "point and shoot" when taking their own photographs.

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September 18, 2013 9:20 PM
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Technology Integration: The SAMR Model Explained for Teachers

Technology Integration: The SAMR Model Explained for Teachers | Visual*~*Revolution | Scoop.it

In a nutshel, think about SAMR model as a blueprint scaffolding your technology integration into education. It is a framework through which you can assess and evaluate the technology you use in your classroom. This framework is made up of 4 levels:

1-Substitution

2-Augmentation

3-Modification

4-Redefinition

Here is a link to more examples of SAMR

http://www.educatorstechnology.com/search/label/Samrl%20model

 

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September 8, 2013 11:16 AM
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"I Created A Class Twitter Account, Now What?" Mrs. Wideen's Blog

"I Created A Class Twitter Account, Now What?" Mrs. Wideen's Blog | Visual*~*Revolution | Scoop.it

This grade 2/3 class' Twitter feed tells the community about the fantastic things they are doing at school.

Mrs. Wideen has some wonderful examples of using Twitter with her class.

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September 7, 2013 11:42 AM
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Frame By Frame: The Art of Stop Motion

The magic of stop-motion animation has enthralled audiences for over a century, but with the advent of CGI, many thought it was at risk of extinction. Yet despite these fears, animators all over the world continue to manually create unique stories out of physical materials, be it clay, sand or paint, puppets or people.

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Can Technology Help Students Find the “Sweet Spot” for Learning?

Can Technology Help Students Find the “Sweet Spot” for Learning? | Visual*~*Revolution | Scoop.it

Cognitive scientist Daniel Willingham wrote a book called Why Don’t Students Like School?The book is complex and fascinating but you can basically boil the answer down to this: Students don’t like school because school isn’t set up to help them learn very well.

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September 1, 2013 2:26 PM
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What Does A Totally Technology-Centric School Look Like?

What Does A Totally Technology-Centric School Look Like? | Visual*~*Revolution | Scoop.it

Can you imagine a school where every facet of life uses technology? Let's take a look at what a totally technology-centric school might actually look like!

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August 31, 2013 1:13 AM
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Tech demands raise back-to-school expenses for parents - CBC News

Tech demands raise back-to-school expenses for parents - CBC News | Visual*~*Revolution | Scoop.it

Kids in elementary schools are even trading in their books for e-readers, and seeking out tablets or laptops in order to do online research, the CBC's Negar Mojtahedi reports.

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August 29, 2013 2:44 AM
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How to use Goo.gl in 2 minutes

How to use Goo.gl in 2 minutes | Visual*~*Revolution | Scoop.it

So you may have heard of goo.gl, maybe, you have even used it. Goo.gl
is your best friend in generating shortened URL's and QR
codes. The options it affords teachers and students are many.

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A Must See Interactive Graphic on Teaching Students about Copyright

A Must See Interactive Graphic on Teaching Students about Copyright | Visual*~*Revolution | Scoop.it

Copyright is such an important issue that every student in your class should at least have an idea about what it is and how to handle it. The increasing use of digital media and web 2.0 technologies have blurred the lines between what is and what is not acceptable to be re-used. The majority of students still think that anything online is ok to download, copy or re-use. 

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Bunkr Is The PowerPoint Killer We’ve All Been Waiting For

Bunkr Is The PowerPoint Killer We’ve All Been Waiting For | Visual*~*Revolution | Scoop.it

French startup Bunkr is focused on one simple task: killing PowerPoint. To achieve this goal, the company’s well-designed web app will help you collect visual content and organize it into slides. The result is a very visual HTML5 presentation that works on your computer, phone or tablet. You can export your work in PDF or PPT as well.

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August 24, 2013 11:34 AM
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Apple Stresses Education is Part of its DNA with Newly Redesigned Educational Site

Apple Stresses Education is Part of its DNA with Newly Redesigned Educational Site | Visual*~*Revolution | Scoop.it

Apple has recommitted itself to being a part of education and is spotlighting the role that the iPad can play in the classroom. While I understand that this is a marketing campaign, the site is also a comprehensive look at the role of technology in the teaching and learning process.

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There’s no dishonor in having a disability

There’s no dishonor in having a disability | Visual*~*Revolution | Scoop.it

When faced with a bump in the road, sometimes we forget we have a choice: overcome the obstacle or let it overcome you. Steven Claunch, who was born without fingers on his right hand and with one leg shorter than the other and has excelled in basketball nonetheless, explains why obstacles can provide an opportunity to both inspire others and develop character.

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