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MentoMob enables users to create slide like curated web content.  "Creating and editing Learning Playlists is a free and easy process. Not only does it show the world what you know, but it opens your knowledge to people who share your skills so they can help you refine it by adding and editing your Learning Playlist. Each Learning Playlist can be rated, bringing the best ways to learn to the top of the charts."

"Create A Playlist Of Your Very Own! Organize any video, article, or website into a Playlist."

The BIG MentorMob Playlist Of Curation Tools Cover Vetted tools for you to use to curate your world & teach your kiddos! from Gwyneth Jones

"We're always trying out new things here at the Tube and Cosmic Panda is our way of letting you in on some of the fun. Here's what to expect when you follow the cosmic panda over the double rainbow: * A new experience for watching videos and playlists * More page designs and better editing tools to customize your channel * Keep watching when moving between videos, playlists, and channels (Chrome only) * Stylish new look and feel"

"Education legend Sir Ken Robinson picked the talks he loves - all full of insight, bright ideas and, of course, creativity."

Advocates say that "flipped classrooms" help overburdened teachers differentiate their instruction to reach more learners, provide an avenue into more hands-on and student-driven learning during classtime, and shift the teacher's role from "sage on the stage" to learning coach and facilitator. Critics say it's just a fad, relies too heavily on rote instruction, and doesn't go far enough in making the needed changes for teaching and learning reform. I've rounded up this list of videos so you can learn more about the challenges and benefits of flipped classrooms.

Informative article on Flipped Classroom with links to the 'Flipping the Classroom' video playlist and Mary Beth Hertz's excellent blog post, "The Flipped Classroom: Pro & Con" 

Sometimes watching a video as a group is just what you need. Watch2gether does just that. This tool allows you to create your own, private screening room. Then share the room via a link with your group. They enter and you can watch the video, synced together. There is an option to create playlists and the chat feature works great for collaboration

The philanthropic non-profit, and supporter of NewTech Network and EDWorks, has just released an infographic of what the future might hold. (Check out the accompanying report for the full shabam.) Possibilities include "individualized learning playlists" of "digitally-mediated or place-based learning experiences" in "self-organizing schools." KnowledgeWorks also has profiles and dossiers of what students and educators might look like in 2025.

"Follow these simple steps to learn how to create your own iBook and send it to the iBookstore! You can find searchable transcripts of these tutorials at http://ecjourno.com/diyjourno/"

Conference presentations Feb 2013. All of this impacts textbooks and education.

"Ever wondered why Karl Marx thought religion was like opium - or whether religion is possible without a god? Voiced by David Mitchell, this series of four 60 second animations examines different ways that religion has been viewed by non-religious thinkers." From the Open University in the UK

A series of youtube tutorials on using google apps and products:

"David White of the University of Oxford explains how the Visitors and Residents model provides a framework to understand individuals' engagement with the Web based on motivation and context. He argues that the metaphors of 'place' and 'tool' best represent the use of technology in contemporary society and allow us to better adapt to the challenges of new forms of academic practice. "

OMG! Everything you need to know about Pixlr a great online photo editing tool that links in with your Google drive account.