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Dean Mantz

About | FreshBrain - 0 views

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shared by Dean Mantz on 16 Feb 09 - Cached
  • Why call it an Organic Release? We think this perfectly describes how freshbrain.org will evolve and grow. As new technologies emerge and mature, we will add them. As more and more teens do projects and activities, enter contests, participate in scholarships and have discussions, the value of the site will grow. Some companies might call this their General Availability release, we think that Organic is a much better term!
  • help educate teenagers about new technologies within a hands-on environment. "I wanted to give kids a chance to explore with technology, to be creative." Ferrario was also frustrated by the fact that schools struggle to keep up with the constant evolution in technology.
  • Dean Mantz on 16 Feb 09
     
    Social collaboration for teens and their education counterparts. Free resource for education to share, create, and connect projects by teens with teens.
Barbara Lindsey

Weblogg-ed » Writing to Connect - 0 views

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shared by Barbara Lindsey on 25 Nov 08 - Cached
  • I’m trying to engage you in some way other than just a nod of the head or a sigh of exasperation. I’m trying to connect you to other ideas, other minds. I want a conversation, and that changes the way I write. And it changes the way we think about teaching writing. This is not simply about publishing, about taking what we did on paper and throwing it up on a blog and patting ourselves on the back.
  • Those of us who write to connect and who live our learning lives in these spaces feel the dissonance all the time. We go where we want, identify our own teachers, find what we need, share as much as we can, engage in dialogue, direct our own learning as it meets our needs and desires. That does not feel like what’s happening to my own children or most others in the “system.”
  • I literally don’t think I could do my job any longer without it - the pace of change is too rapid, the number of developments I need to follow and master too great, and without my network I would drown. But I am not drowning, indeed I feel regularly that I am enjoying surfing these waves and glance over to see other surfers right there beside me, silly grins on all of our faces. So it feels to me like it’s working, like we ARE sharing, and thriving because of it.
J Black

The Three-E Strategy for Overcoming Resistance to Technological Change (EDUCAUSE Quarte... - 0 views

www.educause.edu/...163448

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shared by J Black on 03 Apr 09 - Cached
  • According to a 2007 Pew/Internet study,1 49 percent of Americans only occasionally use information and communication technology. Of the remaining 51 percent, only 8 percent are what Pew calls omnivores, “deep users of the participatory Web and mobile applications.”
  • Shaping user behavior is a “soft” problem that has more to do with psychological and social barriers to technology adoption. Academia has its own cultural mores, which often conflict with experimenting with new ways of doing things. Gardner Campbell put it nicely last year when he wrote, “For an academic to risk ‘failure’ is often synonymous with ‘looking stupid in front of someone’.”2 The safe option for most users is to avoid trying something as risky as new technology.
  • The first instinct is thus to graft technology onto preexisting modes of behavior.
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  • First, a technology must be evident to the user as potentially useful in making his or her life easier (or more enjoyable). Second, a technology must be easy to use to avoid rousing feelings of inadequacy. Third, the technology must become essential to the user in going about his or her business. This “Three-E Strategy,” if applied properly, has been at the core of every successful technology adoption throughout history.
  • Technology must be easy and intuitive to use for the majority of the user audience—or they won’t use it.
  • Complexity, however, remains a potent obstacle to realizing the goal of making technology easy. Omnivores (the top 8 percent of users) revel in complexity. Consider for a moment how much time some people spend creating clothes for their avatars in Second Life or the intricacies of gameplay in World of Warcraft. This complexity gives the expert users a type of power, but is also a turnoff for the majority of potential users.
  • Web 2.0 and open source present another interesting solution to this problem. The user community quickly abandons those applications they consider too complicated.
  • any new technology must become essential to users
  • Finally, we have to show them how the enhanced communication made possible through technologies such as Web 2.0 will enhance their efficiency, productivity, and ability to teach and learn.
  • J Black on 03 Apr 09
     
    First, a technology must be evident to the user as potentially useful in making his or her life easier (or more enjoyable). Second, a technology must be easy to use to avoid rousing feelings of inadequacy. Third, the technology must become essential to the user in going about his or her business. This "Three-E Strategy," if applied properly, has been at the core of every successful technology adoption throughout history.
Lisa DuFur

20 Things I Learned About Browsers and the Web - 18 views

www.20thingsilearned.com

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shared by Lisa DuFur on 10 May 11 - No Cached
  • Lisa DuFur on 10 May 11
     
    Nice eBook created by Google to explain things people might not know about Browsers and the Web. What's a cookie? How do I protect myself on the web? And most importantly: What happens if a truck runs over my laptop? For things you've always wanted to know about the web but were afraid to ask, read on.
Brevity Software Solutions Pvt Ltd

Web Applications Development Company in Sweden - 0 views

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shared by Brevity Software Solutions Pvt Ltd on 02 Dec 15 - No Cached
  • Brevity Software Solutions Pvt Ltd on 02 Dec 15
     
    Brevity Software Solutions Pvt Ltd is a leading Web Applications Development company. Brevity are devoted towards complete customer satisfaction and are obsessive about our services. We do business with a higher degree of honesty and integrity. We respect our customers and always endeavor to surpass their expectations. More information Visit our website.
jwcurlin

Science for Kids - Fun Experiments, Cool Facts, Online Games, Activities, Projects, Ide... - 1 views

www.sciencekids.co.nz

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shared by jwcurlin on 10 Feb 19 - Cached
  • Science facts Enjoy a wide range of information and fun science facts that are sure to surprise and amaze you. Technology facts Check out our cool technology facts featuring robots, cell phones, computers, the Internet and more. Animal facts Animals are an endless source of amazing facts. Find out what makes sharks, dogs and other animals so special. Chemistry facts Learn more about metals, atoms, elements, solids, liquids and gases with our range of interesting chemistry facts. Earth facts Our earth is a fascinating place that is home to such wonders as volcanoes, rivers, deserts and more. Scientist facts Find out more about the scientists who changed the world we live in thanks to their research and discoveries. Space facts Enjoy our space facts and learn the truth behind some of the mysteries that relate to distant stars and galaxies. Planet facts Focus on the planets that share our solar system, read amazing facts about Mars, Jupiter, Saturn and more. Funny facts Relax and enjoy the funny side of science with some crazy facts and information that will bring a smile to your face.   Experiments are an awesome part of science that allow students of all ages to engage in fun and exciting hands on learning experiences that they are sure to enjoy. Experiment with different things an
  • jwcurlin on 10 Feb 19
     
    Fun for all ages not just kids/students.
Maintenance Training

Kickstarter BIN95 - 0 views

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shared by Maintenance Training on 01 Apr 17 - No Cached
  • Maintenance Training on 01 Apr 17
     
    Please share to let others know about KickStarter Its a great means for helping today's youth prepare for tomorrow.
Kris Abel

Australia opens inquiry into smartphone apps * The Register - 0 views

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shared by Kris Abel on 05 Nov 12 - No Cached
  • Kris Abel on 05 Nov 12
     
    "Australia opens inquiry into smartphone apps Concerns about quality and in-app purchases to be tested"
Jennifer Lamkins

Encyclopedia of Life - Animals - Plants - Pictures & Information - 8 views

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shared by Jennifer Lamkins on 18 Jan 13 - Cached
  • Jennifer Lamkins on 18 Jan 13
     
    The goal of Encyclopedia of Life is to be a portal to information about all species of life on Earth. Ultimately, the Encyclopedia hopes to "serve as an online reference source and database for every one of the 1.8 million species that are named and known on this planet, as well as all those later discovered and described. Encyclopedia of Life will be used as both a teaching and a learning tool, helping scientists, educators, students, and the community at large gain a better understanding of this planet and all who inhabit it." Many resources are available already, however, this site always will be a work in progress.
andrewsteveburg

About Keyloggers - 0 views

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shared by andrewsteveburg on 31 Jan 13 - No Cached
  • andrewsteveburg on 31 Jan 13
     
    This is important and valuable information for those who have accounts in social networks or email id.
Jennifer Lamkins

Simple Steps To Better Dental Health - 2 views

www.simplestepsdental.com/...pr.3.html

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shared by Jennifer Lamkins on 25 Feb 13 - No Cached
  • Jennifer Lamkins on 25 Feb 13
     
    Simple Steps to Better Dental Health The interactive tools, diagrams, videos, games, and animations at this comprehensive resource from the University of Pennsylvania Dental School make information about dental health accessible to visitors of all ages. Topics range from the most basic -- such as brushing and flossing -- to the sequence of gum disease and root canal treatment. The site includes sections specifically for seniors, parents, and children.
Jennifer Lamkins

Game - Meta!Blast - 3 views

www.metablast.org/game

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shared by Jennifer Lamkins on 12 Dec 12 - No Cached
  • Jennifer Lamkins on 12 Dec 12
     
    Metablast is a real-time 3D action-adventure video game, aimed at high school and undergraduate student audiences, meant to provide an entertaining, engaging experience while simultaneously educating players about cell biology. By immersing players into a virtual cell environment and allowing them to interact with it on their own terms, the developers hope that players will come to a greater understanding of the cell than they could learn from traditional diagrams and textbooks.
Sherrill Didymus

What Are The Top Advantages Attached With Long Term Installment Loans? - 0 views

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shared by Sherrill Didymus on 22 Jul 16 - No Cached
  • Sherrill Didymus on 22 Jul 16
     
    It is quite a challenging task to find the loan matching your financial needs and circumstances. If you had a bad experience with short term external finances due to its restricted lump sum repayment method within small duration of a month, you need to get to know about Long Term Installment Loans.
Natasha Gossett

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shared by Natasha Gossett on 24 Jul 12 - Cached
  • Natasha Gossett on 24 Jul 12
     
    This website provides online safety tips that parents can talk to their children about to help maintain online safety.
Alicia Kelley

ReadWorks.org - 0 views

www.readworks.org

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shared by Alicia Kelley on 22 Jul 12 - No Cached
  • Alicia Kelley on 22 Jul 12
     
    provides lessons related to different standards in reading. It also provides news about new reading curriculum and ideas
Alicia Kelley

How will reading instruction change when aligned to the Common Core? - 0 views

www.edexcellence.net/...ligned-to-the-common-core.html

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shared by Alicia Kelley on 22 Jul 12 - No Cached
  • Alicia Kelley on 22 Jul 12
     
    I chose this site because it gives information about how reading will change with common core standards.  It provides suggestions that will help with common core lessons.
Lynley Greer

Internet Safety Games - 0 views

www.netsmartzkids.org/AdventureGames

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shared by Lynley Greer on 15 Jun 12 - No Cached
  • Lynley Greer on 15 Jun 12
     
    What better way to teach students about being safe on the Internet then through playing games! This website offers a good variety of Internet safety games. During the games you are reminded of different safety rules.
aghora group

Educrib - 0 views

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shared by aghora group on 23 Jan 14 - No Cached
  • aghora group on 23 Jan 14
     
    ducrib.com is all about exploring. Exploring your launch pad to take your career to the next orbit. Finding the best among the myriads of colleges, institutions, courses, programmes and much more.
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