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"Today's students have grown up in the digital age, and are generally accustomed to having questions answered at the click of a button-but that doesn't mean they all know how to conduct meaningful, thorough research. Studies show that while a majority of students turn to search engines when conducting research, most of them are behind the times when it comes to utilizing keywords or smart search methods to retrieve the best possible results. Three in four college students monitored were deemed incapable of conducting a "reasonably well-executed" Google search, and for many educators, the concern is that while students do have a great deal of data at their disposal, most of them don't know the best way to access it. "

"Google Reader doesn't bring in the eyeballs on adverts, so it's got to go. It really IS that simple. So, what are the alternatives? There are surprisingly a fair number of them, but it depends on the platform that you use."

Some interesting apps here to support the teaching of Mathematics. I have used Dragonbox+ its awesome for teaching Algebra. Great for high flying grade 6's to year 8's Developers have introduced a greater range of apps across all areas of the Maths curriculum that can be used to enhance the Maths teaching and learning in your classroom. Here's a selection of 20 apps that cover Number and Algebra, Measurement and Geometry, and Statistics and Probability ( these are the Content strands (CS) Australia's Mathematics curriculum has been categorized under ). They also cover the proficiency strands (PS) of Understanding, Fluency, Problem Solving and Reasoning. I'm sure other countries' curricula are similar in many regards and you will be able to make the connections.

TtEDSC is one of 12 Deployment Trial initiatives funded under the NBN-Enabled Educations Skills and Services (NBNEESS) program. The program is part of the federal government's wider Digital Economy strategy. We are utilising the National Broadband Network​ to deliver innovative content and services to independent schools nationally by leveraging the experience and expertise of the State-based independent school associations and by engaging capable and committed vendors who are supporting our project.

"...... there are many online web applications which can edit your pictures and images online without the extensive knowledge of any graphics application. Photo Editing is always fun and its pretty essential if you want your pictures to look good. You can apply many cool effects, that can make your photo look better and more enhanced. Some common photo editing techniques include 3D effects, adding textures, adjusting backgrounds, editing text etc. Just choose picture from your computer and it will do the rest. So here are 20 Best And Free Online Photo Editing Websites that can make your photos look better."

The mentality spurring the Discourse team is the desire to "raise the standard of discussion on the web through better forum software." Core to their actions is the belief that forums are an integral aspect of proper web communities, yet most forum designs are stuck in the 1990s. With Discourse, they want to make forum hosting easy, flexible, and appealing to the 21st Century.

This is the YouTube generation, and these students need to be creating content, not consuming it. There are too many tools out there to simply fall back on outdated ways of presenting and sharing information. Basic presentation software makes it simply too easy to cut and paste information without actually learning anything. Students need to be creating content that reaches a broader audience than the people sitting in their classroom. Whether it's making videos, podcasts, or infographics, there are plenty of ways to present and share information in new and unique ways that open the doors to the highest levels of Blooms Taxonomy.

"If you're not already convinced, read why you should be using Evernote as your go-to place for remembering everything. In fact, there are a number of apps, plugins, and even pieces of hardware which can take advantage of Evernote, making the service even more beneficial for you. Here are seven tools that hopefully will make you tap into the potential of this widely popular note-taking application."

Do you work in design, or any field where you need to download fonts for use on your project? If so, you know that finding top quality fonts is often easier said than done. Plenty of websites offer free fonts, but many of them are filled with ads, and a lot of the fonts are just not of the best quality. That's where the website FontPro comes into play. It offers a clean interface, and all the free fonts you could ever want to download

"Modern Lessons is a skill-building platform designed for you. It features courses for beginners, experts, and everyone in between. Courses are taught by just a handful of carefully chosen experts and are available free of charge. Create your account to start learning."

The list of interesting ways you can use pinterest in the classroom and/or for personal learning is growing. There are some great ideas here and most are very easy to implement.

How is your sense of direction? Would you be able to find your way out of a tight situation under pressure? Try your luck while you're being pursued here! Pursued is a new bite-sized web-based game by Nemesys Games! We've created an integrated experience with Google Maps to give players an exploration-based thrill ride. "You've been taken without warning and emerge in an unknown place. A friend is trying to help you escape when you call, but you must use your surroundings to figure out where you are before they can pick you up! It's a race against time as you're being pursued by your captors!" Gameplay includes 15 tailored levels and after completion, community levels are also available to create and play for everyone!

"In a world of search engines, social networking, and mobile computers, students have access to more information than one could process in a lifetime. At ACU, we are training students to not merely consume these vast amounts of information, but to assess information, to synthesize thoughts, to generate new ideas, and to contribute meaningfully to conversations of global importance. We are exploring how these technologies can be used to help people learn in new ways."

Wealth of resources and research from this Uni. in the US which has had its student population immersed in mobile technologies for several years now.

"As textbooks are being replaced by digital readers and traditional education moves online, it's important to understand the evolution of educational technology so that we might better understand where our #edtech tools came from-and where they are going. Find out more in the below infographic."

"The initial process of linking a Google+ account and a YouTube account is very simple indeed. There are, however, quite a few things I have learned along the way. If you are a business looking to make the most of your Google+ experience, an individual looking to get all your 'ducks in a row and ready to quack', or a consultant who wants to guide people on their way, then this is for you!"

Really, there are so many apps available it can be hard to know where to begin and once you find something that looks useful, it's difficult to assess it properly until you've download and installed it on your iPad. iPad music apps that are free can take away the risk of choosing a dud and they can be useful when book-listing apps for students on a tight budget.

This brand-spanking-new site aims to provide an uncommonly inviting place to teach and be taught. Instructors can upload video on any subject - be it salsa dancing or making glogg - then divvy it into lessons. Unlike YouTube, Curious lets teachers choose to charge for lessons, features an oversized playback window and generally feels friendly and constructive. There are no creepy comments from anonymous YouTubers here, and the site's proprietors currently approve teachers and eyeball content to ensure that these online classes are, well, classy.

"An assistive technology: a technology used by an individual with a disability to perform a function that might otherwise be difficult or impossible." Samantha Thomas, a student, future librarian, and educator at Kutztown University, created this handy collection of assistive technologies that you may find helpful. Some are commonly used with special needs individuals, such as augmentative & alternative communication apps and others are general consumer apps. Listed alongside each app is her assessment of its value as an assistive technology."

"Higher education options are changing for all students - not only for gutsy school reformers and tech enthusiasts dropping out with hopes to become the next Steve Jobs or Mark Zuckerberg. As MOOCs proliferate and college costs keep rising, more young reformers and "edupreneurs" are looking for a way around a four-year degree, some opting for a gap year to work on personal passions they hope will take off, and some looking for meaningful work experience in the world's classroom."

"MORE Australians are eschewing traditional textbooks to seek out online instructional videos on everything from science to cooking. The trend is driving a new wave of Aussie "internet-preneurs", savvy YouTube stars who are raking in cash for clicks and ditching their regular jobs for a life of internet fame."