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Though provoking video from Alt-C Conference by a professor at Oxford.  Address digital natives & digital immigrants by using Visitors & Residents as the terms.

Red Gold: The Epic Story of Blood Developed as a companion to the PBS series Red Gold: The Epic Story of Blood, this site is rich in content and interest, providing information about such topics as blood composition, circulation, typing, donations, and more. Visitors can take a multimedia journey that follows a pint of blood through the transfusion process, learn the basics about blood, and trace the history of blood through an interactive timeline. Middle- and high-school teachers also will find lesson plans and a 12-page discussion guide.

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.

TerraFly, a site provided by Florida International University and sponsored by the National Science Foundation, NASA, the United States Geological Survey, and IBM, contains a huge database of aerial and satellite images of the entire United States. The site includes a satellite link that serves up images of Earth close enough to identify city streets, parks, and other geographical landmarks. Visitors type in any U.S. address, ZIP code, or city and state for a virtual flyover of the area selected.

"This website has a collection of short, simple and fun video clips to correctly define and provide examples of around 800 words in context. The videos are entirely appropriate for middle and high school students. The students are encouraged to play with words,create their own vocabulary videos and upload their work to the website. Teachers may direct activities and assign word projects to the students. The Study Room allows personalized list creation and sharing. Visitors can also sign up to receive a word of the day in the email."

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