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Wikipedia Tightens Editing Policy -- Wikipedia -- InformationWeek - 0 views

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This article explains how editing has tightened within Wikipedia.

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Steve Madsen on 27 Aug 09

Wikipedia has tightened its editing policy to improve accuracy and prevent vandalism on the user-written online encyclopedia.

The changes were discussed Wednesday on the site's blog, following reports on the Web that the site was "clamping down" on its open-editing process, which allows anyone to contribute articles or revise information on existing articles.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Wikipedia has tightened its editing policy to improve accuracy and prevent vandalism on the user-written online encyclopedia. <br /> <br /> The changes were discussed Wednesday on the site's blog, following reports on the Web that the site was "clamping down" on its open-editing process, which allows anyone to contribute articles or revise information on existing articles. </div>

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Format Factory - Free media file format converter - 0 views

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claim to be a format converter

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Steve Madsen on 03 Jun 09

Claims to be a free media format converter.

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The Educational Technology Site: ICT in Education: --> A teen's view of social networking a... - 0 views

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Miller (female) interviewed by Mr. Freedman

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Langwitches » About - 0 views

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This site was nominated for an Edublog Award. Has very specific entries that are relevant for the classroom teacher. Focus may be for primary students but concepts seem easy to transform for Years 7 - 10 students.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This site was nominated for an Edublog Award. Has very specific entries that are relevant for the classroom teacher. Focus may be for primary students but concepts seem easy to transform for Years 7 - 10 students.</div>

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Steve Madsen on 27 Dec 08

LANGWITCHES' Blog contains thoughts, ideas and projects on my journey as a Technology Integration Facillitator.

My name is Silvia Tolisano. I was born in Germany, raised in Argentina and am living in the United States. I hold a Bachelor's Degree in Spanish with a Minor in International Studies and a Masters in Education with an emphasis in Instructional Technology.

My areas of interest include technology in the classroom and multicultural and global education.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">LANGWITCHES' Blog contains thoughts, ideas and projects on my journey as a Technology Integration Facillitator. <br /> <br /> My name is Silvia Tolisano. I was born in Germany, raised in Argentina and am living in the United States. I hold a Bachelor's Degree in Spanish with a Minor in International Studies and a Masters in Education with an emphasis in Instructional Technology. <br /> <br /> My areas of interest include technology in the classroom and multicultural and global education.</div>

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LEGO.com MINDSTORMS NXT New Zealand - 0 views

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NXT Lego robotics

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LEGO MINDSTORMS site from New Zealand. Seems to have worth while links that focus on the NXT robots.

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Lego Mindstorm NXT Playlist | Wonder How To - 0 views

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NXT Lego robotics

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Building Lego Robots is amazing. Here are some great tutorials that get you through the tricky parts of making the bricks sentient. Note: not sure if tutorials are actually operational?

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Building Lego Robots is amazing. Here are some great tutorials that get you through the tricky parts of making the bricks sentient. Note: not sure if tutorials are actually operational?</div>

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UNSW COMPUTING :: RoboCup Junior - 0 views

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NXT Lego robotics robocup

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UNSW offers training for staff in various aspects of NXT Lego robots. Seems to have workshops each year.

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Steve Madsen on 26 Dec 08

UNSW Computing has developed specialised robotic workshops for school students.

They focus on the use of the new Lego NXT technology combined with the popular RoboCup Junior competition for schools.

This results in some serious fun for students.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">UNSW Computing has developed specialised robotic workshops for school students. <br /> <br /> They focus on the use of the new Lego NXT technology combined with the popular RoboCup Junior competition for schools. <br /> <br /> This results in some serious fun for students.</div>

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Teaching ROBOTC for Mindstorms - 0 views

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NXT Lego robotics robotc

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Teaching RobotC for Lego Mindstorms

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Robotics and the 5 E's - 0 views

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Robotics Club Australia, Robotics and the 5 E's, Introductory Robotic Investigation Lesson Plans

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Robotics on the Web - 0 views

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NXT Lego robotics

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An online Victorian collaborative project to gather, display and share robotic projects from classrooms around the world. Seems to have a primary school focus.

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Atomic Learning: Robolab for NXT - Movies - 0 views

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NXT Lego robotics

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Atomic Learning training: a fee is involved.

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Steve Madsen on 26 Dec 08

Robolab for NXT
The ROBOLAB™ software uses an icon-based, diagram-building environment to write programs that control your students' LEGO® robotics projects. This 2.9 upgrade to ROBOLAB™ is designed to support RCX users and ease the transition to the NXT system.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Robolab for NXT <br /> The ROBOLAB™ software uses an icon-based, diagram-building environment to write programs that control your students' LEGO® robotics projects. This 2.9 upgrade to ROBOLAB™ is designed to support RCX users and ease the transition to the NXT system. <br /> </div>

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Lego NXT Robots - 0 views

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NXT Lego robotics

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A site that has some actual lessons plans and activities for the NXT robot. Seems to be quite extensive.

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Steve Madsen on 26 Dec 08

NXT Design Activities and Challenges with some programming examples

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Main Page: Robotics - 0 views

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NXT Lego robotics

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An extensive moodle site for various technology courses in NSW by Graham Betts. One of the courses is an overview on robotics.

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Steve Madsen on 26 Dec 08

This course is designed to give people a general overview of robotics. You will need to register but registration is free and open to anyone.

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Proactive PD - Education-Technology-Training - 0 views

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NXT Lego robotics

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This site has some actual lesson plans and activities for the NXT robots.

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Steve Madsen on 26 Dec 08

The following lesson plans are for free use by Teachers of Robotics using the LEGO NXT Mindstorms Education kit.
There are Junior, Middle and Senior School Lesson Sequences and plans that build on Robot Educator.
They are designed to be used in an approximate 6 week block, but feel free to access single lessons.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The following lesson plans are for free use by Teachers of Robotics using the LEGO NXT Mindstorms Education kit. <br /> There are Junior, Middle and Senior School Lesson Sequences and plans that build on Robot Educator. <br /> They are designed to be used in an approximate 6 week block, but feel free to access single lessons.</div>

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ALE: Robotics - 0 views

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NXT Lego Robotics

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Moodle site that has content for RobotC programming for NXT robots. Seems to have a Robocup competition focus.

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Steve Madsen on 26 Dec 08

Moodle site that has content for RobotC programming for NXT robots. Seems to have a Robocup competition focus.

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Domabotics - 0 views

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NXT Lego robotics

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Robotics is fast becoming an integral part of the school curriculum with it's ability to integrate across a broad range of topics, most notably the Technology, Science and Math Key Learning Areas.

Robotics encourages kids to think creatively, analyse situations and apply critical thinking and problem solving skills to real world problems. Teamwork and co-operation are a cornerstone of any robotics project. Students learn it is acceptable to make mistakes, especially if it leads them to better solutions.

Robotics is a fun and engaging way to teach fundamental technology, maths and science concepts.
- Steve Madsen on 26 Dec 08
  
  Nice description as to why to teach robotics
  
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Steve Madsen on 26 Dec 08

Australian site that seems to deal with robotics indepth.

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Robotics Bookmarks Lacking - 29 views

NXT Lego robotics

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#1 Steve Madsen on 26 Dec 08

During the summer 2008 / 09 holidays, I was in the process of creating a unit of work using the Lego NXT robots. I assumed there would be some bookmarks within the OZ/NZ educators group on robotics but I did not find any.

Could teachers that teach robotics, please add their bookmarks to this group. Thanks in anticipation.

Steve Madsen

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Remember The Milk: Online to do list and task management - 0 views

www.rememberthemilk.com

calendar productivity

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* Manage tasks from anywhere
* Get email, SMS or IM reminders
* Share your tasks
* Access from your phone
* Manage tasks offline
* Use with Google Calendar
* Add tasks from iGoogle
* a free version

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">* Manage tasks from anywhere <br /> * Get email, SMS or IM reminders <br /> * Share your tasks <br /> * Access from your phone <br /> * Manage tasks offline <br /> * Use with Google Calendar <br /> * Add tasks from iGoogle <br /> * a free version</div>

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Steve Madsen on 21 Sep 08

Excellent productivity tool that operates with iGoogle seamlessly.

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Announcing "Diigo Educator Accounts - 0 views

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collaboration diigo pln socialbookmarking

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Great tool that can be used for collaboration within a class. It is possible (with proper tagging) to list these bookmarks within students' wikis. Updates delicious accounts automatically as well. Highly recommended.

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Steve Madsen on 20 Sep 08

Today, we are happy to announce the release of Diigo Educator Accounts, a suite of features that makes it incredibly easy for teachers to get their entire class of students or their peers started on collaborative research using Diigo's powerful web annotation and social bookmarking technology.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Today, we are happy to announce the release of Diigo Educator Accounts, a suite of features that makes it incredibly easy for teachers to get their entire class of students or their peers started on collaborative research using Diigo's powerful web annotation and social bookmarking technology.</div>

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I Can Animate (software) - 0 views

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I Can Animate has quickly established itself as the Stop Motion Animation tool for Mac OS X. Windows users can now enjoy using this fantastic application and join the growing numbers of 'would be' animators. I Can Animate is now used by educators and film makers world wide, wanting to create Stop Frame Animations (also known as claymation).

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">I Can Animate has quickly established itself as the Stop Motion Animation tool for Mac OS X. Windows users can now enjoy using this fantastic application and join the growing numbers of 'would be' animators. I Can Animate is now used by educators and film makers world wide, wanting to create Stop Frame Animations (also known as claymation).</div>

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Steve Madsen on 13 Sep 08

Site for software entitled I Can Animate. Other teachers have raved about it. Now available for Windows machines. Seems to be worth checking out.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Site for software entitled I Can Animate. Other teachers have raved about it. Now available for Windows machines. Seems to be worth checking out.</div>

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