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According to a recent study by Burst Media, a majority of web users are aware of the fact that a lot of websites and ISPs track, collect, and share information about their online activities. Over 80% of all respondents indicated that they were concerned about online privacy in general, but interestingly, only about half of all respondents under 24 thought that websites collect non-personally identifiable information.

Note** Would be interesting for school districts to analyze their percentage of boomers (older and younger) and corresponds their technology training to these new demographics/usage. A new report from Forrester Research revealed some surprising information: apparently Baby Boomers aren't exactly the technology Luddites that people think they are. In fact, more than 60 percent of those in this generational group actively consume socially created content like blogs, videos, podcasts, and forums. What's more, the percentage of those participating is on the rise.

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Alan Levine generates some creativity within the square. Why think outside the box when you can think just as well within?

Free Internet lab manual for the free Internet textbook Statistics using The Quick Notes Learning System. Problems are in column A with directions on how to do them. Data is in column B as is a place for Excel to put the answer. User follows the directions, answers are generated by Excel, user interprets the answer. Complete solution provided in the next worksheet.

...As Net-generation teachers reach out to gamers, classrooms across the country are becoming portals to elaborate virtual worlds...

What is the LCDS? The Learning Content Development System (LCDS) is a tool that enables you to create high quality, interactive, online courses. Virtually anyone can publish e-learning courses by completing the easy-to-use LCDS forms that seamlessly generate highly customized content, interactivities, quizzes, games, and assessments-as well as Silverlight-based animations, demos, and other multimedia. Register to download the free LCDS release, then start creating your own e-learning courses today!

Wordle is a toy for generating "word clouds" from text that you provide.

NASA eClips are short, relevant educational video segments. These videos inspire and engage students, helping them see real world connections. New video segments are produced weekly exploring current applications of science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM topics. The programs are produced for targeted audiences: grades K-5, 6-8, 9-12 and the general public.

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I stopped using e-mail most of the time. I quickly realized that the more messages you answer, the more messages you generate in return

ISTE's National Educational Technology Standards NETS have served as a roadmap for improved teaching and learning by educators throughout the United States. The standards, used in every U.S. state and many countries, are credited with significantly influencing expectations for students and creating a target of excellence relating to technology. In 2006, ISTE began work on the next generation of NETS for Students, which focuses more on skills and expertise and less on tools.

"In summary, current online learning opportunities for seniors may not be designed to meet the learning needs of today's Greatest Generation seniors. Technological and stage-of-life barriers may prevent access and use of online learning opportunities as well."