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Michèle Drechsler

Socialbookmarking and Education. A survey (english version) - 2 views

Hello I am preparing a thesis in information sciences and communication at the University of Metz. (France). My research focuses on the practices of socialbookmarking in the field of Education. A...

socialbookmarking Education survey

started by Michèle Drechsler on 20 Jul 09 no follow-up yet
Marco Gustafsson

Overstock Becomes Available Through B&N - 0 views

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    Overstock.com Inc. announced that it has partnered with Barnes & Noble, the leading retailer of content, digital media and educational products, to sell eBooks through Barnes & Noble.
J B

WebScription - 0 views

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    eBooks you can purchase & read on your iPod/iPhone or Kindle
Linda Wilson

Graphic Organizers - 0 views

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    These are PDFs that you cannot fill out on line, but you can print them and get ideas from them. You can also download them in Spanish.
Linda Wilson

Thinkport - 0 views

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    All teachers should be familiar with the resources offered on this site sponsored by PBS. It includes easily accessible digital media, interactive resources, lesson plans, online professional development, technology how-tos, resources for families, and more.
Linda Wilson

One More Story - 0 views

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    provides beautifully presented trade picture books which are read aloud by real voices. Many familiar early childhood titles are included. A home subscription is also affordable.
Linda Wilson

BrainPOP - Animated Educational Site for Kids - Science, Social Studies, English, Math,... - 0 views

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    Some content is free, but you need a subscription to access the whole site.
Linda Wilson

Education Place® - 0 views

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    Search teaching ideas or find online supports to Houghton Mifflin text books. This site is most useful as a support to text books you are already using in class.
Linda Wilson

4Teachers : Main Page - 0 views

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    "the online space for teachers integrating technology into the curriculum" has many tools to support universal design for learning including PursuadeStar, RubiStar, TrackStar, QuizStar, and more...
Linda Wilson

The netTrekker suite of award-winning products - 0 views

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    An educational search engine that lets you find resources based on reading level, grade level, or lexile.  Subscription service that school districts buy.
J B

Education Week's Digital Directions: Reviewing E-Books - 0 views

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    The Benefits and Drawbacks of Virtual Textbooks
Linda Wilson

Reading Online - Articles: Jumping off the Page - 1 views

  • Make TTS available to support reading Provide sequential on-screen text highlighting, to be used alone or synchronized with TTS Make available a launch page for each chapter, with options for presentation of text, images, and other content elements Make available the option to display digital text in a single column Provide an option to view the text, images, charts, sidebars, and other elements simultaneously, as they would appear in a printed textbook (as an example, scroll through this view of the Farm Life and the Dustbowl section) Provide the option to select a simplified presentation of textbook material, in which images, charts, sidebars, and other elements are represented by relatively simple icons (scroll through this view) Include both text and graphics in each icon, and keep the location of these links consistent (example) Make available an outline of each chapter that readers can use either as an organizer before reading or as a succinct statement of key points for studying Embed relevant video clips directly in the chapter, reachable via a linked icon or embedded image of the video itself (Note: If your browser is Internet Explorer version 5.5 or higher, you will require the QuickTime plug-in to view the video clips in the linked example) Make digital and printed content consistent in appearance, to facilitate students’ use of both the textbook’s and the computer’s presentation (example)
  • The students did not find concept mapping as helpful or engaging as the other three assignments
  • it is likely that the response would have been more positive had training been more adequate.
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  • two factors
  • Textbook designers contribute to the problem by designing “inconsiderate texts”
  • the provision of remedial support outside of the general education classroom in many cases results in students falling further behind
  • adaptation of instructional materials
  • tremendous burden on teachers
  • Flexible presentation of content, including the capacity to have the computer read the text aloud, makes it possible for individuals to structure learning activities to suit their particular needs. The ease with which one can locate specific information such as dates or terms within large sections of text greatly facilitates fact finding. The portability offered by a compact disc or Internet version of the content frees students from the need to carry a bulky textbook.
  • disadvantage
  • technical glitches
  • students who do not have computers in their homes
  • One-on-one training was provided at the onset and at intervals during the project, but did not result in the teacher acquiring the skills and confidence necessary to use the technology effectively with students.
  • Limitations
  • computers
  • generally unusable because they were shared
  • underestimated the amount of training and practice required
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    Making text more accessible - 1) "considerate text" and 2) assignments that require engagement and critical thinking on the part of students
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