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I could finally make bookmark work for me. I found this Youtube very helpful. how to highlight and sticky note on Diigo

This video clearly explains how to evaluate and give feedback about online collaborative group work.

IAnnotate (Mac and Android), and a number of other apps for tablet or laptop can help you digitize your grading routine. This article talks about how iAnnotate is used with DropBox for grading, but be sure to read the comments for other ideas and apps, too.

Blog post from Transparent Language

How to use blogs in the classroom? Free-writing or with corrections?

strategies for online teachers: how much to be "present" in an online class.

potential reading about differences b/w gen x, gen y, and babyboomers and how different generations might respond to teaching styles.

Wow - not only a really cool tool, but also a really well-done video explaining what it is and how it works!

Sorry, this is a U of MN tool, but I thought you'd like to see what it is - and the way they've done the video to explain it is really nicely done!

Many teachers have also suggested that you have a "personal" Facebook page, and a "teacher" Facebook page, and ne'er the twain shall meet...

A description of one teacher's exploration of online communities and social networking in class - she visits another teacher's class to see how she uses techonlogy.

how to develop programming for the mobile crowd - without special tools or technology. Formats, design considerations, aspect ratio and template

How would you want your work with computers or other digital media to be evaluated as part of your job performance? Does your school currently take this into account?

could make taking a quiz memorable :)

A number of you wanted to know more about Google+ and how you might use this in the classroom.  This one is not language specific, but it would give you a good start?

Some more encouragement for using sites like LiveMocha and Busuu - "Be imaginative, confident and let the conversations flow!"

The Technology Integration Matrix (TIM) illustrates how teachers can use technology to enhance learning for K-12 students. The TIM incorporates five interdependent characteristics of meaningful learning environments: active, constructive, goal directed (i.e., reflective), authentic, and collaborative (Jonassen, Howland, Moore, & Marra, 2003). The TIM associates five levels of technology integration (i.e., entry, adoption, adaptation, infusion, and transformation) with each of the five characteristics of meaningful learning environments.

Digital Native Myth Buster: even natives need guidance on how to use Web 2.0 and other digital tools relevantly and responsibly for learning

Wonderful resource for teachers for how to speak up when they are facing biased language or stereotypes.

Many of us were discussing how to record hangout privately. This clip would demonstrate how you can do it. A great tool to assess student' oral profiecncey.

OK, this isn't really about technology - (it could be extended to look at how you use technology) - but it's a very creative look at what the movie can tell us about teaching.