How do we categorize information for later retrieval. Although this "game" is fun and addictive and really serves the purpose of improving Google's image search engine, it has learning value. Playing this game can help us think about the difference between the traditional way of "filing" information in "folders" for later retrieval and the new, web 2.0 way, of "tagging" information. How are tags different than categories? What is the power of tagging in terms of access to our own information as well as the learning potentail from the collective mind?
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Scholastic has "online writing workshops" for a variety of genres connecting students with popular authors. They also offer students the possibility of being "published" online.
This site publishes student work online. The link bookmarked here takes you right to the submission guidelines. See the navigation bar on the left to read the articles submitted by students.