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" Information Literacy is the ability to identify what information is needed, understand how the information is organized, identify the best sources of information for a given need, locate those sources, evaluate the sources critically, and share that information. It is the knowledge of commonly used research techniques."

"I've always wanted a document camera in my classroom, so yesterday I made my own - using my iPad. Here's a quick rundown of how to do this:"

Cell Phones in the Classroom More and more students have access to cell phone technology. How do "we" (educators) embrace this technology, utilize its updated cellfoneart.jpgtechnology in the classroom as well as ensure the safety of our students? Below are a variety of websites, articles, slideshares (online powerpoints) and research - all discussing cell phone use in the classroom."

Tony Vincent offers an extensive amount of updated information on how to use all types of mobile devices for educational purposes.

Slideshare on how to use Scoop.it

Interesting if perhaps a bit naive when it comes to using cell phones to access outside internet providers. How on Earth would you monitor this. I know that that isn't the point, there is a certain expectation and students need to live up to it.

a good introductory video to the internet.

Change Teaching by Changing Grading

"Is your browser configuration rare or unique? If so, web sites may be able to track you, even if you limit or disable cookies."

I am not sure how bad the results I am given are...it is a whole lot of info mind you.