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Studies suggest there's real value in learning and maintaining this ancient skill, even as we increasingly communicate electronically via keyboards big and small. Indeed, technology often gets blamed for handwriting's demise. But in an interesting twist, new software for touch-screen devices, such as the iPad, is starting to reinvigorate the practice.

On Clipmarks.com, you can see clips of text, images or video about all sorts of topics that people find while surfing the web.The idea is that through each other, we can learn, understand and enjoy more than we could alone. As you find people who post clips that interest you, make them a Guide.

Blog Scoring Checklist Handout_BlogScoringChecklist.pdf   As classrooms begin to tackle blogging projects, this checklist can be used by teachers and students to rate the overal quality of their final products.

Leaving Good Blog Comments Handout_LeavingBlogComments.pdf   The best blogs are truly interactive—with users listening and responding to one another. They are super interesting digital conversations! Highly accomplished commenters are constantly thinking while interacting with others who are leaving comments. They come to the conversation with an open mind, willing to reconsider their own positions—and willing to challenge the notions of others. The tips included in this handout will help students to craft great blog comments.