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Maggie Verster

Twitter for Teachers: a collaborative effort to teach teachersd about twitter - 0 views

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    This site is trying to write a collaborative e-book about twitter for the use of teachers
Clif Mims

Calaméo: Publish and share documents - 0 views

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    Upload all major file formats and convert them into online publications. Can be used to: -Create digital books, e-zines, etc. -Students can become "published" authors -Alternative strategy for reports and presentations -Develop and share tutorials, study guides, etc. -Embed projects into a class site, blog or wiki -Connect with others that share your interests
yc c

Does the Brain Like E-Books? - Room for Debate Blog - NYTimes.com - 10 views

  • However, displays have vastly improved since then, and now with high resolution monitors reading speed is no different than reading from paper.
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      opposite from above mention
yc c

Does the Brain Like E-Books? - Room for Debate Blog - NYTimes.com - 0 views

  • Still, people read more slowly on screen, by as much as 20-30 percent. Fifteen or 20 years ago, electronic reading also impaired comprehension compared to paper, but those differences have faded in recent studies.
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      Gloria Mark, below, mentions the opposite
  • displays have vastly improved since then, and now with high resolution monitors reading speed is no different than reading from paper.
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      here
  • A hyperlink brings you to information faster but is also more of a distraction.
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  • More and more, studies are showing how adept young people are at multitasking. But the extent to which they can deeply engage with the online material is a question for further research.
Deb Henkes

Search-ebooks.eu - Free ebook search engine - 23 views

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    A good e-book search engine. Search for lots of formats including PDFs and Doc files. Preview books and embed some into your website. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/English
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    Food for future thought
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    Free ebook search engine.
Maggie Verster

e-Book: ICT and Changing Mindsets in Education - 0 views

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    Book: ICT and Changing Mindsets in Education
Jeff Johnson

Study Reveals What Kids Are Reading for School : May 2008 : THE Journal - 0 views

  • According to the first study of its kind released in the United States, kids are reading an average of about 26 books per school year. That's the great news. The less than great news is that their volume of reading peaks in second grade, and the level and volume of books that they're reading stagnates from about sixth grade onward, even dropping off in high school.
Julie Radachy

The Teaching Lab: Lesson Pans, Teaching Ideas and Classroom Resources - 18 views

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    Includes a lesson plan search engine, teaching calendar, and teaching e-books.
Maggie Verster

Managing your online reputation (Free e-book) - 0 views

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    A FREE eBook to help college students keep their noses clean in the transparent world of the internet.
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