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"GClass folders is a free script that runs from a google sheet that will automatically create class folders for all the students that you teach.  Sounds complicated - watch this video and you should be able to do it in under 10 minutes."

"As teachers are seeing more and more iPads in education and either using their own devices or being given a teacher iPad or a class set, it is important to realize what the iPad is and what it isn't."

"Sharing data is hard. Emails have size limits, and setting up servers is too much work. We've designed a distributed system for sharing enormous datasets - for researchers, by researchers. The result is a scalable, secure, and fault-tolerant repository for data, with blazing fast download speeds."

Turn simple photographs into videos using this site. Once you sign up (it's free) you begin by choosing a video template and then adding your pictures from Facebook, Flickr, or your computer. You can set the order of your pictures, add captions to them and add text slides if you wish. Next you add music, either from their library or add your own from your computer. Your last step is to add a video title and any additional text and you're done. Completed videos can be uploaded to You Tube or Facebook and can even be embedded into a website or blog. The site does have a 30 picture maximum but that is long enough for most people.

"An Internet search engine developed specifically for schools is being tested as a way to increase reading abilities in challenged students and help motivate intellectual development in gifted students, while saving schools money on textbooks. Complexity Engine uses a sophisticated algorithm to search websites for content and delivers free, customized and age-appropriate reading materials to a user's computer. It promises to give teachers, parents and students an efficient, affordable way to promote reading. Teachers and administrators can set parameters for the search results, and the reading experience can be either student self-directed or guided by the teacher."

These are a set of cards which flip over to reveal tips on how to use Google Tools. They are being continually added to and you can make suggestions for new tips. Because of the random nature of the tips they are probably more a 'fun' activity rather than a great Google reference point.

"If you go by the headlines, the iPhone 5S and Google Glass were the big technology stories of 2013, and Twitter's IPO was the event of the year. The coverage of Glass focused mostly on its privacy implications - not its ability to change the world. And iPhone and Twitter were just more of the same. So we could end the year really disappointed because nothing dramatic seems to have happened on the technology front. But look again, at the stories we missed. So much happened, in fact, that I believe we have set the stage for the transformation of entire industries"

"To improve the experience for the entire Google Apps ecosystem - that's our goal. Whether you're a Google Apps administrator, end-user, or even reselling Google Apps, BetterCloud products and solutions can help you do your job. We believe Google Apps is set to drive the next phase of innovation in the enterprise, and BetterCloud products will help turn that vision into a reality."

"Find out who opens your emails and clicks on your links. Set reminders and never lose track of a prospect again. Eliminate manual data entry into Salesforce. Save time by using email templates to say the right thing"

"Today, we're excited to announce the public beta of Google Web Designer, a new professional-quality design tool that makes HTML5 creative accessible to everyone from the designer to the dabbler. Google Web Designer enables you to: Create animated HTML5 creative, with a robust, yet intuitive set of design tools. View and edit the code behind your designs and see your edits reflected back on the stage automatically.  Build ad creatives seamlessly for DoubleClick and AdMob, or publish them to any generic environment you choose. Receive updates to the product automatically, without having to re-download the application. Access all of this entirely for free."

Website with different tools to support teaching of civics and citizenship. US based but could be adapted to other settings. Interesting 'drafting board' tool which scaffolds students to write a persuasive piece.

"The place where you can easily convert a Google™ Spreadsheet into a set of online flashcards"

via @rmbyrne

Movieclips.com is a curated collection of the best movie clips and trailers from thousands of films that can be re-used, edited, legally shared and embedded on any web site. It is possible to search or browse the huge film clips catalog via a rich number of pre-set categories ranging from actors, to directors, move title, and many more. by a wide number of categories all of the films available. If you are looking for a specific movie quote, Movieclips can be invaluable in finding that memorable scene that would do perfect to complement your research or communication project.

Movieclips.com is a curated collection of the best movie clips and trailers from thousands of films that can be re-used, edited, legally shared and embedded on any web site. It is possible to search or browse the huge film clips catalog via a rich number of pre-set categories ranging from actors, to directors, move title, and many more. by a wide number of categories all of the films available. If you are looking for a specific movie quote, Movieclips can be invaluable in finding that memorable scene that would do perfect to complement your research or communication project.

"Twitter is rolling out an option to ease the use of direct messages. Traditionally, Twitter has allowed users who follow each other to send direct messages back and forth, or for users to send direct messages to accounts that follow them. A new setting, that appears to have been rolling out over the past week, allows Twitter users to receive direct messages from any follower. "If you check this option, any Twitter user that follows you will be able to send you a DM, regardless of whether you decide to follow them back," says a note before the option is turned on."

"This paper aims to provide a framework for the digital literacy of parents based on four sets of skills: (1) privacy, content and technology management; (2) communication and socio-emotional skills: (3) creative and problemsolving skills; (4) life-long learning to keep abreast of digital literacy skills."

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"Microsoft is set to release a series of Windows-based, tablet-style computers this year as it seeks to see off the challenge posed by Apple's iPad. Steve Ballmer, Microsoft's chief executive, told delegates at the company's annual worldwide partner conference that they would find the range of devices "quite impressive"."

Information Communication Technologies in Science Education The aim of this wiki is to provide a useful set of ICTs and other tech tools for Science Teachers to utilise in their classrooms. Each type of technology will be briefly explained and a classroom example will also be attached, together with a comprehensive list of links.