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7 video tips from great educators regarding the use of "New Media" in the classrooms. 

"Google+ is Google's new social networking tool. Once you have created a circle of friends, you can choose to hang out with them on Google+. This allows you to video chat, IM chat, watch YouTube videos together, and more."

" Recently, I have been exploring the use of Google Hangouts to record conversations with experienced iPad using teachers in our district. Understanding Google Hangouts Google Hangouts is a multi-user video conference (think FaceTime or Skype, but with multiple faces).  To get a better understanding, view my posts here. There are many ways for teachers to use Google Hangouts: holding virtual meetings, hosting guest speakers, or creating a video podcast."

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"Pure video viewing. Watch YouTube videos without comments, suggestions, or the 'other' things."

Pros & Cons of apps for iOS screencasting. 

Partnership between MIT and Khan Academy math and science educational videos.  Options for a "flipped classroom"

"School is a time in a students life where they are learning as much about how to be students and operate successfully in a school as they are about how to read, write, and think. But oftentimes, the demand for pure academic instruction and practice can fly in the face for a student's need-at any age-to play, build, interact, explore, and construct their own learning experience. Issues like these can make mobile technology like tablets a boon to learning, as they can allow individual access to the right app-and the right content, creative opportunity, game, or learning simulation-at the right time. It is the collision of the need for interaction, personalization, creativity, and constant feedback that can make video games powerful tools for learning-and the following 38 games, curated by Sam Gliksman-and excellent place to start."

"You can use Vyou embed a video booth that students can go at any time of day to ask you questions. The video booth gives the impression that you are always available and builds some presence on your course. The messages students send you are delivered to an inbox and you are notified so that you can answer them. Vyou also has a very handy mobile app so you can answer the questions where ever you are on your iPhone or other mobile device. "

The Innovative Educator's Five Fave Ways to Create a Global Communication Center with Google Whether you're a classroom teacher or home educating family, you and the young people around you can collaborate with and connect to the world using Google tools. I've used numerous Google tools to connect to help myself and others connect to the world.  I love using tools like Docs, Hangout, Goggles, Translate, Earth and more!

Title I improvements with technology integration.

Game for Science has to be one of the coolest virtual worlds for kids. This virtual world is dedicated to getting kids excited about science and technology. Students can explore various virtual islands where they will learn about health, aeronautics, genomics, environment, engineering and more. Students can learn more about science careers, what scientists do, play games, learn interesting facts, and explore science photos and videos. Students can play the Game for Science as a tourist without registering, or they can register for an account (this requires an email address with confirmation). This is an outstanding way for kids to get excited about science and technology. As students travel through the virtual world, they can collect neurons (smart stars) by answering questions and playing games. The neurons can be used to purchase items for their avatar.

Great resource about Diigo and using it in education with students. Lesson plan examples, training videos, and teacher account info available.