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The Complete Guide to Google Wave: How to Use Google Wave - 2 views

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"The Complete Guide to Google Wave is a comprehensive user manual by Gina Trapani with Adam Pash. Google Wave is a new web-based collaboration tool that's notoriously difficult to understand. This guide will help."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"The Complete Guide to Google Wave is a comprehensive user manual by Gina Trapani with Adam Pash. Google Wave is a new web-based collaboration tool that's notoriously difficult to understand. This guide will help."</div>

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YouTube - Screencast Tour Of Twitter Lists - 2 views

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2 minute video about twitter lists.

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100+ Google Tricks That Will Save You Time in School | Online Colleges - 6 views

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"With classes, homework, and projects-not to mention your social life-time is truly at a premium for you, so why not latch onto the wide world that Google has to offer?"

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"With classes, homework, and projects-not to mention your social life-time is truly at a premium for you, so why not latch onto the wide world that Google has to offer?"</div>

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100 Blogs Every New Teacher Should Read | Online Schools - 7 views

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100 Blogs Every New Teacher Should Read vis Vicki Davis.

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Welcome to twerbose - 3 views

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Twitter tool for longer posts, files and pictures.

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Twitter tool for longer posts, files and pictures.

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eduperience.com | Bloggings for Teachers and Students - 5 views

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Darrel Branson on 08 Oct 09

A new blogging platform for educators from the creators of ninehub.com based on Word Press. Might be worth a look.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A new blogging platform for educators from the creators of ninehub.com based on Word Press. Might be worth a look.</div>

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ICTs in Science Education - home - 5 views

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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.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">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. </div>

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Betchablog » Blog Archive » Copyright or Copywrong? - 2 views

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"I was in a staff meeting at school last week where we were given a presentation outlining 10 common myths about copyright. I thought it not a bad summary of what many teachers just assume to be true. Ironically, I'm reproducing it below basically word for word as it was presented to me, but I'm told on good authority that the original creator has authorised its use for reposting."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"I was in a staff meeting at school last week where we were given a presentation outlining 10 common myths about copyright. I thought it not a bad summary of what many teachers just assume to be true. Ironically, I'm reproducing it below basically word for word as it was presented to me, but I'm told on good authority that the original creator has authorised its use for reposting."</div>

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Google Wave Coming Next Week: IE Users Be Prepared | Penn Olson - 0 views

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shared by Darrel Branson on 25 Sep 09 - Cached

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"The highly anticipated Google Wave is coming next week and we all know what benefits this new communication and collaboration tool can bring. But if you're using Internet Explorer 6, 7, or 8, you will need to install a Google Chrome Frame. It is a plug-in exclusively for Internet Explorer users to experience Google Wave fully, by bringing HTML5 and other open web technologies to Internet Explorer."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"The highly anticipated Google Wave is coming next week and we all know what benefits this new communication and collaboration tool can bring. But if you're using Internet Explorer 6, 7, or 8, you will need to install a Google Chrome Frame. It is a plug-in exclusively for Internet Explorer users to experience Google Wave fully, by bringing HTML5 and other open web technologies to Internet Explorer."</div>

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Myna: Garage Band in Your Web Browser - 0 views

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shared by Darrel Branson on 21 Sep 09 - Cached

Darrel Branson on 21 Sep 09

The service, called Myna, is sort of like Garage Band in your web browser. You can import audio directly into it, record a track into the application, or use clips from one of Aviary's provided clip libraries.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The service, called Myna, is sort of like Garage Band in your web browser. You can import audio directly into it, record a track into the application, or use clips from one of Aviary's provided clip libraries.</div>

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The Global Gateway - where schools find partners all over the world and work together; ... - 1 views

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This is the global gateway to educational partnerships! Partner finding is free for all schools and colleges worldwide.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This is the global gateway to educational partnerships! Partner finding is free for all schools and colleges worldwide.</div>

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I Need My Teachers To Learn | Sliced Bread - 0 views

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Great viral video about why teachers should learn!

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50 Ways to Use Wikis for a More Collaborative and Interactive Classroom | Smart Teaching - 0 views

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50 Ways to Use Wikis for a More Collaborative and Interactive Classroom "Wikis are an exceptionally useful tool for getting students more involved in curriculum. They're often appealing and fun for students to use, while at the same time ideal for encouraging participation, collaboration, and interaction. Read on to see how you can put wikis to work in your classroom."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">50 Ways to Use Wikis for a More Collaborative and Interactive Classroom "Wikis are an exceptionally useful tool for getting students more involved in curriculum. They're often appealing and fun for students to use, while at the same time ideal for encouraging participation, collaboration, and interaction. Read on to see how you can put wikis to work in your classroom."</div>

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Top 100 Learning Game Resources | Upside Learning Blog - 1 views

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"So here they are - a Top 100 Learning Game Resource list. If you are already developing learning games, these links will broaden your horizons, as they did mine. If you are contemplating beginning - it might help to look at links that interest you to get some grounding ideas."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"So here they are - a Top 100 Learning Game Resource list. If you are already developing learning games, these links will broaden your horizons, as they did mine. If you are contemplating beginning - it might help to look at links that interest you to get some grounding ideas."</div>

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GDocBackup - 0 views

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shared by Darrel Branson on 14 Aug 09 - Cached

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"GDocBackup is simple utility to backup (export) all your documents from Google Documents to local disk. It's open source, freeware and licensed under the Apache License Version 2.0" It does a simple backup: for each document in Google Docs, it downloads the document if the document is not present on the local disk or if it has a different date.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"GDocBackup is simple utility to backup (export) all your documents from Google Documents to local disk. It's open source, freeware and licensed under the Apache License Version 2.0" It does a simple backup: for each document in Google Docs, it downloads the document if the document is not present on the local disk or if it has a different date.</div>

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Ad-Free Education Wikis - Wikis in Education - 0 views

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shared by Darrel Branson on 13 Aug 09 - Cached

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" It's with much regret that we're announcing the end of the "Ad Free for Education Sites" program here at Wetpaint. While the program has been a tremendous success and has been used by educators around the world, it comes at a high cost to Wetpaint. With the company's resources stretched thin, we can no longer effectively support the program going forward."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">" It's with much regret that we're announcing the end of the "Ad Free for Education Sites" program here at Wetpaint. While the program has been a tremendous success and has been used by educators around the world, it comes at a high cost to Wetpaint. With the company's resources stretched thin, we can no longer effectively support the program going forward."</div>

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50 Fun iPhone Apps to Get Kids Reading and Learning - 0 views

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shared by Darrel Branson on 04 Aug 09 - Cached

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"Do you own an iPhone? Do you also have toddlers or kids who are about to enter school? Put the iPhone and the kids together with some of the apps listed below to keep the kids busy as they prepare themselves for school."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"Do you own an iPhone? Do you also have toddlers or kids who are about to enter school? Put the iPhone and the kids together with some of the apps listed below to keep the kids busy as they prepare themselves for school."</div>

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Shock threat to shut Skype - 0 views

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shared by Darrel Branson on 31 Jul 09 - Cached

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eBay says it may have to shut down Skype due to a licensing dispute with the founders of the internet telephony service. The surprise admission puts a cloud over the 40 million active daily users around the world who use Skype for business or to keep in touch with friends and far-flung relatives.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">eBay says it may have to shut down Skype due to a licensing dispute with the founders of the internet telephony service. The surprise admission puts a cloud over the 40 million active daily users around the world who use Skype for business or to keep in touch with friends and far-flung relatives.</div>

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Digital Story Telling 2.0 - 0 views

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"In 2009 and beyond, being a learner means being connected, and that means understanding how to develop connections face to face, as well as through online networks. It is these connections form the basis of a personalized learning network that literally can make learning a 24/7 endeavor that involves co-learners and co-teachers from around the globe. Central to this ability to learn online, to participate online, is the ability to craft messages that have the potential to impact others. "

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"In 2009 and beyond, being a learner means being connected, and that means understanding how to develop connections face to face, as well as through online networks. It is these connections form the basis of a personalized learning network that literally can make learning a 24/7 endeavor that involves co-learners and co-teachers from around the globe. Central to this ability to learn online, to participate online, is the ability to craft messages that have the potential to impact others. "</div>

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Apple Preparing iPod Touch With Camera, Microphone: Source | Epicenter | Wired.com - 0 views

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Quote "Rumors have swirled about Apple readying a new version of the iPod Touch with a camera and microphone, which, combined with a Skype account, would pretty much obviate the need for a home phone line once and for all."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Quote "Rumors have swirled about Apple readying a new version of the iPod Touch with a camera and microphone, which, combined with a Skype account, would pretty much obviate the need for a home phone line once and for all."</div>

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Darrel Branson on 24 Jul 09

Rumors have swirled about Apple readying a new version of the iPod Touch with a camera and microphone, which, combined with a Skype account, would pretty much obviate the need for a home phone line once and for all.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Rumors have swirled about Apple readying a new version of the iPod Touch with a camera and microphone, which, combined with a Skype account, would pretty much obviate the need for a home phone line once and for all.</div>

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