Jennie Bales
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11 Great Kids Safe Search Engines | Educational Technology and Mobile Learning - 1 views
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"kids safe search engines are platforms designed specifically to help kids search the web in a safe and kid-friendly environment. "
The Best Search Engines of 2020 - 2 views
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"Most people prefer to rely on just one or two search engines that deliver three key features: 1)Relevant results (results you are interested in); 2) Uncluttered, easy-to-read interface; 3)Helpful options to broaden or tighten a search The possibilities we highlight should help you find the best search engine for your needs."
How Other Search Engines Compare to Google - Make Tech Easier - 1 views
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"It's generally accepted that if you need to find something on the Internet, you go to Google. But have you tried the other options? Sure, Bing didn't get into the Oxford English Dictionary, but it's still around, along with a few other Google competitors that promise everything from better layouts to more privacy."
DuckDuckGo vs. Google: An In-Depth Search Engine Comparison - 0 views
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"Which search engine is better at finding the information you want, fast? We compare the features of DuckDuckGo and Google."
Critical thinking tools - the CRAP test - 1 views
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"Critical thinking 'involves students learning to recognise or develop an argument, use evidence in support of that argument, draw reasoned conclusions, and use information to solve problems,' (ACARA, 2016). The ability to 'critically analyse information and ideas from a range of sources' appears across subject areas."
Evaluating Websites as Information Sources | Edutopia - 1 views
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"Using a six-point strategy, teachers can help students learn about responsible web research by assessing the validity of most information that they'll encounter online."
Information and critical literacy on the web - SCIS | Kay Oddone - 0 views
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"Tips on how to teach students to become info-savvy learners, and how to identify quality information in an online environment that often lacks an authoritative voice."
Readability Checker - Readability score test - 1 views
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"Readability calculator (a.k.a reading level checker) helps you to successfully identify what grade kid could easily read and understand your article / text."
Readable | Free Readability Test Tool - 1 views
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"The Readability Test Tool provides a quick and easy way to test the readability of your work."
Juicy Studio: Readability Test - 0 views
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"This service analyses the readability of all rendered content. Unfortunately, this will include navigation items, and other short items of content that do not make up the part of the page that is intended to be the subject of the readability test. "
The best in contemporary school libraries - 2 views
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"Innovative library designs were celebrated this evening when St Joseph's Nudgee College was named the inaugural winner in the schools category of the Library Design Awards 2017."
The Benefits of Constructivist Learning Design - 1 views
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"Most online learning experiences are linear and contained. What if we used the vastness of the internet to enrich online learning experiences? One way to do so is to employ a constructivist approach. Constructivism is a learning theory that emphasizes student agency through self-guided exploration, reflection, and evaluation. "
5 Tech-Friendly Lessons to Encourage Higher-Order Thinking -- THE Journal - 1 views
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"Experts maintain that regular opportunities to engage in activities requiring use of higher order thinking skills can significantly improve student achievement as measured on standardized tests. "
On Reader Identity and Its Importance - Pernille Ripp - 1 views
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"But to develop a meaningful reader identity, one that goes beyond the obvious questions of are you a reader or not, we have to have teaching opportunities where students can explore what their reading identity is to begin with and then chart a specific course to further explore it and grow."
A Guide to Personification - Literacy Ideas - 2 views
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"Fundamentally, personification is a specific type of metaphor. Generally, personification is defined as a literary device that assigns human qualities and attributes to objects or other non-human things. "
Personification Is Your Friend: The Language of Inanimate Objects | JSTOR Daily - 1 views
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"By personifying, we often assume social roles and identities for objects and attribute intentions and emotions to them. This not only tells us a lot about our own cognitive states, it increases empathy and understanding. "
Find the Learning in Any Game | Common Sense Education - 2 views
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"Think of games as experiences rather than instruction -- as field trips, not textbooks. Not all games are school-appropriate, but you can approach any game from an educational perspective. Ready to try out some games that weren't designed for classrooms, but still have tons of learning? Consider these tips and game recommendations."
It's Time for a Permanent Change in Reading Habits | Knowledge Quest - 1 views
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Curated book "lists include nonfiction titles and articles, allowing students and teachers to develop intellectual context on a topic. But the personal connection is missing. I believe this is where primary sources come in: narratives, memoirs, and biographies. "
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