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"'The latest trends and ideas for the classroom' curated by Carla Arena" (Scoop.it! deck, 2012.03.07)

On this site, the Digital Media and Learning Research Hub (University of California Humanities Research Institute) "aggregate[s] news, research, opinion and info for those working at the intersection of learning, technology, and youth" (2012.03.07).

"The Free Music Archive is an interactive library of high-quality, legal audio downloads. The Free Music Archive is directed by WFMU....  Every mp3 you discover on The Free Music Archive is pre-cleared for certain types of uses that would otherwise be prohibited by copyright laws that were not designed for the digital era" (About, ¶¶ 1-2, 2012.02.05).

"a database of 12,319,634 freely usable media files to which anyone can contribute" (Welcome, 2012.02.05)

This wiki collects information about tools and resources that can help scholars (particularly in the humanities and social sciences) conduct research more efficiently or creatively. Whether you need software to help you manage citations, author a multimedia work, or analyze texts, Digital Research Tools will help you find what you're looking for. We provide a directory of tools organized by research activity, as well as reviews of select tools in which we not only describe the tool's features, but also explore how it might be employed most effectively by researchers.

Resources to Help Schools Understand Social Media

a new social media ethic emerging with the millenial generation--my obligation is to share my information--niceties be damned

For PBworks: "Try these cool Plugins!" (page heading, retrieved 2010.08.27)

Why use Web 2.0 tools in science and math classes? The primary reason is they facilitate access to input and interaction with content through reading, writing, listening, and speaking.

These tools offer enormous advantages for science and math teachers, in terms of helping their students learn using Web 2.0 tools. For example:

* Most of these tools can be edited from any computer connected to the Internet. Teachers can add, edit and delete information even during class time.

* Students learn how to use these tools for academic purposes and, at the same time, can transfer their use to their personal lives and future professional careers.

* RSS feeds allow students to access all the desired research information on one page.

* Students learn to be autonomous in their learning process.

Digital Media follows the old adage "A picture is worth a thousand words!" when it comes to science and math. The use of visuals is ideal for helping students construct background knowledge for developing a better understanding of science and math concepts.

"This section of TakingITGlobal contains an assortment of fun and interactive educational games!" (TIGgames, sidebar, 2010.07.23)

Blended participation, 2010.08.09-13 (PDT): "What's happening with blogs, wikis, podcasts and social networking?  How can we use the tools our students use to connect, share, and inform in the language classroom?"

Categories include: Conversation Starters; 21st Century Learning; Copyright, Copyleft & Remix/Mashup Culture; Influence of Media on Society; History of Technology & Media; Social Networks & Identity; Mashups, Stop Motion, Animations & Short Films; Public Service Announcements and Political Messages; Cyberbullying and Internet Safety; and Documentaries

Free teleprompter/autocue service. Good for folks producing video podcasts

More presentation tips from the SlideShare Blog, part of a tips series:
http://blog.slideshare.net/category/slide-tips/, pointed out in the SlideShare Newsletter February 2009

a show I can hardly wait to watch!

How To Use CELTX 1.0 To Write Your Next Famous Screenplay