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John Evans

100 Unbelievably Useful Reference Sites You've Never Heard Of | Teaching Tips - 0 views

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    Beyond Google, Wikipedia and other generic reference sites, the Internet boasts a multitude of search engines, dictionaries, reference desks and databases that have organized and archived information for quick and easy searches. In this list, we've compiled just 100 of our favorites, for teachers, students, hypochondriacs, procrastinators, bookworms, sports nuts and more.
John Evans

How To Become A Better Online Researcher - Edudemic - 4 views

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    "When we 'research' things now, we generally aren't referring to spending time in a library - or even referring to spending time online accessing specific library or school research databases. The word 'research' largely refers to the act of typing words into your internet search bar and seeing what the Wise Old Web tells you. There is so much information out there, and while a web search isn't necessarily a bad thing (and we'd encourage you to head back to the 'ol library to see what resources they have to offer you), there are definitely some things you can to do get the best search results possible out of a simple web search."
John Evans

Reference Apps On The iPad For Everything Imaginable -- AppAdvice - 2 views

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    "Virtual dictionaries have made old-school dictionaries obsolete. Why flip through tissue-thin pages and skim tiny text to find a definition when you can get it in an instant on your computer? The iPad has great reference apps for everything. From your standard dictionary to more niche science apps, you'll find everything here."
John Evans

Cool Cat Teacher Blog: How to Make Wiki References - 0 views

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    Wikispaces now has the reference tag.
John Evans

Using Checklists To Establish Smoother Tablet Routines - 3 views

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    "Whether you're in a one-to-one iPad classroom or have access to a cart that you share with other teachers, it's important to establish routines early in the school year to manage these devices in your classroom. In addition to walking students through expectations and best practices, reference charts can be a helpful reminder of what students need to do when using iPads. Here are some of my favorite iPad reference charts:"
John Evans

5 Ways To Use Word Cloud Generators In The Classroom - Edudemic - 2 views

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    "Word cloud generators have gone the route of Kleenex and Saran Wrap, wherein people often use the name of the product to refer to the thing. Most folks I talk to refer to all word clouds as 'wordles', even though Wordle is just one of many, many tools that one can use to create word clouds."
Phil Taylor

CYB Overview 2008 - 0 views

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    The Canada Year Book 2008, now online, is a fabulous reference on Canada's society and economy, written in accessible, plain language. Its articles, which include links to charts and tables, describe the latest trends in 31 current topics, including population, children and youth, families, energy, government, health, as well as ethnic diversity and immigration. The Canada Year Book is popular with secondary students and a useful reference for teachers of intermediate grades.
John Evans

The Beginner's Guide To The Internet Of Things - Edudemic - 0 views

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    "What does 'the internet of things' mean, anyway? It is a term that I've heard periodically over the past few years but explored little and never wrote about here, as it doesn't specifically refer to education and there are so many other (specifically) relevant things to share and talk about. The short explanation is that the Internet of Things refers to the interconnectedness of devices of all types - especially 'smart' devices that can react, anticipate, and adapt as necessary. In short, this interconnectedness and advancing technology is expected to simplify automation in so many areas of our lives."
John Evans

My Portable Recording Setup For Student Use | The Techie Teacher® - 6 views

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    "Last week I finally got my trifold recording reference posters assembled and was able to take them with me to some classrooms. I travel often so I needed something that I could easily fold up and carry. I've seen many teachers create small recording booths out of foldable storage cubes that are lined with foam to enhance the recording quality but I really wanted to use Erintegration's Recording Posters from her TpT Store as a point of reference. I posted this setup pictured below on my Instagram, Facebook & Twitter accounts and received some questions so I thought I would share it with you!"
John Evans

Artificial Intelligence: Implications for the Future of Education - 2 views

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    "Have you noticed more discussion recently about Artificial Intelligence or AI? When first hearing "Artificial Intelligence" is there an image that pops into your mind? Is it something that you can easily define? Perhaps your understanding/reference point is something you've seen in the movies. For myself, being an 80s child, my initial frame of reference is Star Wars, I immediately think of R2D2 or C3PO. My mind then wanders to thoughts of "I, Robot" starring Will Smith, in which the robots developed the capacity to think like humans, to feel and to take action on their own. And more currently, I think of the Alexa, Echo, Siri and others that have gained popularity, even more so recently. But what is the true meaning of AI and how do we see it in daily life?"
John Evans

Don't Glue Anything Without This Handy Reference Chart - 2 views

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    "For years I wondered why all my beautiful small-scale models kept falling apart. I underestimated the most important factor: adhesive. You can glue almost everything with super glue - but some materials just won't stay together. Is it possible to glue rubber to glass? Will plastic stick to wood? Once you mix several different materials, it can get really confusing. For those moments it's convenient to have a handy table that gives a quick overview."
John Evans

Mega Collection Of Cheatsheets for Designers And Developers | SpyreStudios - 4 views

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    Cheatsheets and various quick reference guides are available for almost any type of software and language these days.
Nik Peachey

Nik's Quick Shout: Create Authentic Web Based Research Tasks With Mashpedia - 3 views

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    "The site will then generate a page of information links about your search topic. It collects information from multiple media and different sources from books, blogs , text images to video and even Twitter references."
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    The site will then generate a page of information links about your search topic. It collects information from multiple media and different sources from books, blogs , text images to video and even Twitter references.
John Evans

5 Completely Free Education Reference eBooks from Google Books - 0 views

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    "Where is your first port of call when looking for the right book? Amazon? iTunes? Even an actual brick-and-mortar library??? All good options, but there is one delightfully simple place you should be trying first. Google Books. Not only can you preview a large portion of a book to try before you buy, you may even strike it lucky and get the whole thing for free! Here are five completely free eBooks to get you started, but make sure to take some time and explore, who knows what gems you might find."
John Evans

Layout Cheat Sheet for Infographics : Visual arrangement tips - 4 views

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    "[This is part of the Infographic Design Series. Check out the other posts!] Good visual arrangement for infographics is putting together graphic and visual elements in a manner that draws your reader's attention. The key to achieving simple, elegant and attractive content are ample whitespace and a well arranged layout. What is whitespace? White space is as its name defined-space that is unmarked in a piece of infographic or visual representation. It could be margins, padding or the space between columns, text and icons and design elements. Whitespace matters to create visually engaging content A page crammed full of text and images will appear busy. This makes the content difficult to read. It makes you unable to focus on the important stuff too. On the other hand, too much of white space can make your page look incomplete. It is always crucial to remember visually engaging content is usually clean and simple. Here's an example of what I mean. whitespace-matters Understanding common infographics layouts help ease visual arrangement Infographic layouts refer to the arrangement of your visual elements and your content. When you begin working on a piece of infographic, you should have a story to tell hence, you will need to select a layout that best suits your story. Using the right layout will ensure good readability and convey your message well. We have put together a cheat sheet for your quick reference to the right arrangement to use, here are six common ones you can quickly work with. Infographic Layout Cheat Sheet Useful Bait: Works well with most types of data. Rather than focusing on design, it works more for practicality, thus making it easy to read. For instance, a reference sheet where you can print it out and use it over and over again. If your content has many subtopics to a main subject, this layout enables you to segregate them into clean chunks that are easy to consume. Versus/Comparison: This layout is typically split vertically to
John Evans

100 + Must Have Cheat Sheets and Quick References For Web Designers and Developers | De... - 0 views

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    Extensive collection of job aides.  Techy, but a lifesaver if you're deep into design.
Anthony Beal

Academic reference management software for researchers | Mendeley - 0 views

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    Mendeley is a free reference manager and academic social network that can help you organize your research, collaborate with others online, and discover the latest research.
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