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In Schools, a Firewall That Works Too Well By Justin Reich Saturday, July 11, 2009 Web site filters in schools have had tremendous success in keeping one group of people from freely searching online. Unfortunately, that group is teachers.

quietube: Video without the distractions To watch web videos without the comments and crap, just drag the button below to your browser's bookmarks bar. You can then make short URLs too, to send the quietube version to your friends. Easy

Digital Citizenship is a concept which helps teachers, technology leaders and parents to understand what students/children/technology users should know to use technology appropriately. Digital Citizenship is more than just a teaching tool; it is a way to prepare students/technology users for a society full of technology. too often we are seeing students as well as adults misusing and abusing technology but not sure what to do. The issue is more than what the users do not know but what is considered appropriate technology usage.

With Thinkature, you can create a collaborative workspace and invite coworkers, friends, and colleagues to join you in just seconds. Once inside your workspace, you can communicate by chatting, drawing, creating cards, and adding content from around the Internet. It's all synchronous, too - no need to hit reload or get an editing lock.

Really like this model for publishing textbooks. Judging from "who is reading right now", seems college profs do too...

Links and information about building a PLN

Interesting question: Should schools test teachers for technology proficiency before hiring them?

YES! And I think they should have to submit a writing example, too. The first time they say something like, "He don't.." or use the wrong form of 'their/they're/there' or worse, use 'your' instead of 'you're' or 'to' instead of 'too' end of interview.

Sketchup from Google is a widely used 3D modelling program. Originally designed to design buildings in Google Earth, it can be used to model anything. There is a vast library of pre-made components to download. So many possible uses in the classroom. Make sure you are using it too! http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/ICT+&+Web+tools

"Ever wondered how to make science or math flash cards for students to use with their mobile devices? This typically comes about because finding science and math flash cards specific to a particular concept, topic area, or unit is difficult. Often when appropriate flash cards are found, they are too expensive or need modification. Technological advances have uncomplicated the process of making tailor made free flash cards for students."

Social Media Handbook. from US Army. This is interesting for schools too.

If dolls can be using social media, you'd think schools and teachers could, too??

Hood (2011.03.14) prefaces expert comments regarding changed risk of large tremors in Tokyo with "it is too soon to know" (¶1).

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"Great game to learn more about the origins of words. If you think you know a lot about word origins and etymology, it's the perfect time for you to try ETYMOLOGIC, a tough and educational word game (don't worry, it's fun too! "from Nik Peachey scoop .it tools for learners from Nik Peachey scoop.it 3tools for learners

A wonderfully simple to use drawing tool that blobs paint over a virtual canvas in a Jackson Pollock like way, making quick and easy pieces of art. You can use your microphone and webcam to paint too. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Art,+Craft+&+Design

terrific video series on digital media literacy and web 2.0. Includes a 6 minute video on how too use cell phones with web 2.0 websites.  Great ideas!  Voice, Text, Polling,