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This is a simple bookmarklet that allows you to print websites better by removing elements, graphics and applying better print style to the page. There is a quick video demo to explain how.

This site provides posters that can be printed. This may be a good idea to put around your computer center in the classroom. It would be a constant reminder of the online safety rules.

This site is designed especially with the young learner in mind with its age-appropriate content and emphasis on visual and auditory learning. Glossopedia is the kind of site that you can leave open for students to explore and find a fast fact of the day, find their favorite image, or video Glossopedia Categories Geography and Places Nature and the Environment Technology Animals Earth and Space People and Cultures Human Body Chemistry Natural Forces This site is simple and visually pleasing. The font size is great for young learners. Words are hyperlinked to an audio pronunciation that is a real person, speaking really slowly at first then more quickly, and finally the written meaning of the word. Images and photos have a print button prominently displayed.

Is this the direction textbooks will take in the near future? The content is important and is the center of this idea. It's also slightly portable (downloadable, accessible on up t o3 computers, and able to print 30%). This site makes annotations possible and more importantly sharable! The content is supported by learning communities! I like this idea; you even have the possibility of sharing beyond your classroom walls. 

One Laptop One Child How about having kids bring their own?

@Langwitches on Twitter has created this PDF guide to create digital stories using a variety of tools. There are tutorials within the PDF as well.

active reader poster