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Why We Hate Infographics (And Why You Should) - 5 views

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"'data visualization' is the new cool name for 'chart'. And that's what we do at qunb: we help people tell compelling stories with their own data by instantly letting them create simple, meaningful, interactive charts. But in the early 10's, infographics emerged, and the man in the street started getting confused: "Well, he said, is infographics the new new new name for charts"?"

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"'data visualization' is the new cool name for 'chart'. And that's what we do at qunb: we help people tell compelling stories with their own data by instantly letting them create simple, meaningful, interactive charts. But in the early 10's, infographics emerged, and the man in the street started getting confused: "Well, he said, is infographics the new new new name for charts"?"</div>

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38 Test Answers That Are 100% Wrong But Totally Genius At The Same Time | Distractify - 4 views

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assessment testing humour studentvoice StudentTesting

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"Now this is what I call thinking outside the box."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"Now this is what I call thinking outside the box."</div>

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coconutBattery 2.8 - by coconut-flavour.com - 1 views

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battery MacbookAir Macbook utility software freeware

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With coconutBattery you're always aware of your current battery health. It shows you live information about your battery such as how often it was charged and how is the current maximum capacity in relation to the original capacity your battery had when it left the factory.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">With coconutBattery you're always aware of your current battery health. It shows you live information about your battery such as how often it was charged and how is the current maximum capacity in relation to the original capacity your battery had when it left the factory. </div>

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BBC - Future - Technology - Tomorrow's world: A guide to the next 150 years - 4 views

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"As we begin a new year, BBC Future has compiled 40 intriguing predictions made by scientists, politicians, journalists, bloggers and other assorted pundits in recent years about the shape of the world from 2013 to 2150. .. And to get a gauge on how likely they are to happen, we asked the special bets department at British betting firm Ladbrokes to give us their odds on each prediction coming true."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"As we begin a new year, BBC Future has compiled 40 intriguing predictions made by scientists, politicians, journalists, bloggers and other assorted pundits in recent years about the shape of the world from 2013 to 2150. .. And to get a gauge on how likely they are to happen, we asked the special bets department at British betting firm Ladbrokes to give us their odds on each prediction coming true."</div>

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Rahul Roy - Google+ - Google+ Now Lets You Merge Your Personal and Work Profi... - 1 views

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GooglePlus socialmedia howto advice

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Roland Gesthuizen on 19 Nov 13

"If you have multiple Google+ account, you can now merge those accounts via Google+ Takeout tool. Once accounts are merged, people in your circles will only see the "destination" profile."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"If you have multiple Google+ account, you can now merge those accounts via Google+ Takeout tool. Once accounts are merged, people in your circles will only see the "destination" profile."</div>

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Soft iPhone and iPad Stylus - 0 views

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stylus iPhone iPad instructables

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All you need is an old footy sock and you can make your own iPad stylus. "Fortunately, it's quite easy to make a soft, conductive writing tool using some pretty basic materials. All you need is a pencil, an anti-static sock, and some patience to cut and sew it all together."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">All you need is an old footy sock and you can make your own iPad stylus. "Fortunately, it's quite easy to make a soft, conductive writing tool using some pretty basic materials. All you need is a pencil, an anti-static sock, and some patience to cut and sew it all together."</div>

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NSW Bushfires | Google Crisis Map - 1 views

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CrisisMap GoogleMaps bushfire infographic

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Roland Gesthuizen on 23 Oct 13

"This is a mirror of the NSW Rural Fire Service Current Fires and Incidents map. It should be at most a few minutes behind. "

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"This is a mirror of the NSW Rural Fire Service Current Fires and Incidents map. It should be at most a few minutes behind. "</div>

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CSEdWeek - 4 views

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HourofCode programming cs4hs event

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Roland Gesthuizen on 21 Oct 13

"It's a one-hour introduction to computer science, designed to demystify "code" and show that anyone can learn the basics to be a maker, a creator, an innovator. We'll provide a variety of self-guided tutorials that anybody can complete, with just a web-browser, tablet, or smartphone. We'll even have unplugged tutorials for classrooms without computers. No experience is needed. "

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"It's a one-hour introduction to computer science, designed to demystify "code" and show that anyone can learn the basics to be a maker, a creator, an innovator. We'll provide a variety of self-guided tutorials that anybody can complete, with just a web-browser, tablet, or smartphone. We'll even have unplugged tutorials for classrooms without computers. No experience is needed. "</div>

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Blogging With Students | Edublogs Teacher Challenges - 0 views

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Edublog blogging teachertraining PD challenge writing literacy

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Roland Gesthuizen on 20 Oct 13

"This series guides you step by step through the process of class and student blogging. Each step provides class blog examples so you can check out how they are used by educators. Many of the examples are from primary grades but the same principles apply regardless of student age (including adult learners). The activities can be completed at your own pace and in any order!"

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"This series guides you step by step through the process of class and student blogging. Each step provides class blog examples so you can check out how they are used by educators. Many of the examples are from primary grades but the same principles apply regardless of student age (including adult learners). The activities can be completed at your own pace and in any order!"</div>

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Trends in Learning Research | hireED4HigherEd - 0 views

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interesting research trends infographic about the higher education sector. Basically, online learning gives students control of their own learning.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">interesting research trends infographic about the higher education sector. Basically, online learning gives students control of their own learning.</div>

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Scootle - 0 views

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"Learn, teach and collaborate using digital resources to support the Australian Curriculum." Check out their online community and links to resources.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"Learn, teach and collaborate using digital resources to support the Australian Curriculum." Check out their online community and links to resources.</div>

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This Netflix employee just raised the bar for awesome customer service (screenshot) | V... - 6 views

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StarTrek helpdesk customerservice problemsolving chatroom Netflix

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Roland Gesthuizen on 13 Oct 13

"Usually conversations with customer service representatives are pretty bland, or even painful if you're trying to resolve a problem. As it turns out, this isn't always true when dealing with Netflix."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"Usually conversations with customer service representatives are pretty bland, or even painful if you're trying to resolve a problem. As it turns out, this isn't always true when dealing with Netflix."</div>

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How to search Google like a boss: cheat sheet - AGBeat - 2 views

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Google searchengine search cheatsheet advice

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"Knowing how to search Google isn't just helpful for your own searches, but can help you to better understand and utilize search engine optimization strategies."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"Knowing how to search Google isn't just helpful for your own searches, but can help you to better understand and utilize search engine optimization strategies."</div>

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IFLA Trend Report - 0 views

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IFLA trend trendmap technology education MOOC report

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Roland Gesthuizen on 06 Oct 13

"Our information environment is constantly changing. How will we access, use and benefit from information in an increasingly hyper-connected world? The IFLA Trend Report identifies five top level trends which will play a key role in shaping our future information ecosystem:"

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"Our information environment is constantly changing. How will we access, use and benefit from information in an increasingly hyper-connected world? The IFLA Trend Report identifies five top level trends which will play a key role in shaping our future information ecosystem:"</div>

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Dictation - Online Speech Recognition - 4 views

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dictation voice speechrecognition browserapp

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"With Dictation, you can use the magic of speech recognition to write emails, narrate essays and long documents in the browser without touching the keyboard. To get started, just connect the microphone to your computer and click the Start Dictation button. Dictation uses your browser's local Storage to save all the transcribed text automatically as you speak. That means you can close the browser and it will resume from where you left off."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"With Dictation, you can use the magic of speech recognition to write emails, narrate essays and long documents in the browser without touching the keyboard. To get started, just connect the microphone to your computer and click the Start Dictation button. Dictation uses your browser's local Storage to save all the transcribed text automatically as you speak. That means you can close the browser and it will resume from where you left off."</div>

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Socrative | Student Response System | Audience Response Systems | Clicker | Clickers | ... - 2 views

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"Socrative is a smart student response system that empowers teachers to engage their classrooms through a series of educational exercises and games via smartphones, laptops, and tablets."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"Socrative is a smart student response system that empowers teachers to engage their classrooms through a series of educational exercises and games via smartphones, laptops, and tablets."</div>

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Getting Started with Evernote Clearly | Evernote - 3 views

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Evernote browser extension

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"Evernote Clearly lets you read your favorite content on the Web distraction free. A simple to use browser add-on for web browsers, Evernote Clearly removes unwanted advertisements, navigation bars, and other distractions with a single click, leaving only the content you care about in a clean, easy to read format."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"Evernote Clearly lets you read your favorite content on the Web distraction free. A simple to use browser add-on for web browsers, Evernote Clearly removes unwanted advertisements, navigation bars, and other distractions with a single click, leaving only the content you care about in a clean, easy to read format."</div>

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40 Maps That Will Help You Make Sense of the World «TwistedSifter - 6 views

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infographic mapping maps geography Earth earthscience

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"If you're a visual learner like myself, then you know maps, charts and infographics can really help bring data and information to life. Maps can make a point resonate with readers and this collection aims to do just that. Hopefully some of these maps will surprise you and you'll learn something new. A few are important to know, some interpret and display data in a beautiful or creative way, and a few may even make you chuckle or shake your head."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"If you're a visual learner like myself, then you know maps, charts and infographics can really help bring data and information to life. Maps can make a point resonate with readers and this collection aims to do just that. Hopefully some of these maps will surprise you and you'll learn something new. A few are important to know, some interpret and display data in a beautiful or creative way, and a few may even make you chuckle or shake your head."</div>

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Google Maps Has An Incredible Doctor Who Easter Egg - 3 views

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DoctorWho EasterEgg GoogleMaps GoogleStreetView sciencefiction

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"this incredible Google Streetview easter egg. Click this link to the map of Earl's Court Road, then click the double-white arrows directly in front of the call box. Immediately you're transported inside the Doctor's famous time machine, complete with a detailed 360 degree view of its interior and various controls."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"this incredible Google Streetview easter egg. Click this link to the map of Earl's Court Road, then click the double-white arrows directly in front of the call box. Immediately you're transported inside the Doctor's famous time machine, complete with a detailed 360 degree view of its interior and various controls."</div>

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I'm still here: back online after a year without the internet | The Verge - 1 views

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internet addiction blog TheVerge technologyrefusal technologyintegration

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"I was wrong. One year ago I left the internet. I thought it was making me unproductive. I thought it lacked meaning. I thought it was "corrupting my soul. It's a been a year now since I "surfed the web" or "checked my email" or "liked" anything with a figurative rather than literal thumbs up. I've managed to stay disconnected, just like I planned. I'm internet free."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"I was wrong. One year ago I left the internet. I thought it was making me unproductive. I thought it lacked meaning. I thought it was "corrupting my soul. It's a been a year now since I "surfed the web" or "checked my email" or "liked" anything with a figurative rather than literal thumbs up. I've managed to stay disconnected, just like I planned. I'm internet free."</div>

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