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"How to Get Started Make sure you already have a Google+ account (and optionally a company page), then follow these steps. Install (or make sure you have installed) the Google Talk plugin. Follow all of the instructions to install the plugin. Then login to your Google+ account (see image for placement of steps): Click the link to "Start your own hangout" in the right column. Check in the top right corner and select the personal account or company page you want to use to host this hangout. If you have multiple cameras and microphones connected to your computer, make sure you select the one you prefer to use first. Invite an entire circle, individuals or select Public. The interface to start a hangout has a clean, simple design. Here some tips for successful hangouts: Give yourself time to practice. I'm part of a group of women on Google+ who routinely test out new features privately before we open up public hangouts. Create the list of people you want to invite by putting them all in a circle. Then just invite the circle. Create any documents you are going to share ahead of time in Google Docs to easily add them to the hangout."

A list of links to support the use of Web 2.0 tools for teaching and learning in the K-12 environment. (There are many items here, so be sure to visit the additional pages or choose to see 100 items from the bottom of the page.)

A list of links to support the use of Web 2.0 tools for teaching and learning in the K-12 environment. (There are many items here, so be sure to visit the additional pages or choose to see 100 items from the bottom of the page.)

"HTML Tidy is a tool for checking and cleaning up HTML source files. It is especially useful for finding and correcting errors in deeply nested HTML, or for making grotesque code legible once more. This online version enables you use it without installing the client tool on your PC. More information about HTML Tidy is available from the original W3C page, and you can download a local copy of it from the SourceForge project page. "

View daily front pages of numerous online newspapers. Keep in mind some items may not be the best for viewing.

A list of links to support the use of Web 2.0 tools for teaching and learning in the K-12 environment. \n\n(There are many items here, so be sure to visit the additional pages or choose to see 100 items from the bottom of the page.)

Create ePub files as iBooks via Apple Pages.

The Rasterbator creates huge, rasterized images from any picture. Upload an image, print the resulting multi-page pdf file and assemble the pages into extremely cool looking poster up to 20 meters in size.

"Assuming you've got all your copyright concerns in order, it's now as easy as pie. You no longer need a 3rd party service to "Strip" the video from the page-apparently YouTube has now opened up saving the videos directly from the site itself."

Create adventure stories using Google Forms to allow for reader choice.

Integrate video within a video using Adobe Spark. Cool examples on this page as well.

Watchkin will search YouTube and display just the video without any of the extras. Use this bookmarklet to instantly be taken to watchkin to watch your youtube video. Drag and drop the button onto your bookmarks bar at the top of your browser, and then click it whenever you're on a youtube video page and want a cleaned up viewing.

Nitro Reader lets you create PDF files, collaborate and review, fill and save forms, add text to pages, QuickSign™ documents, view PDF files in your Web browser, and more...

"Today I am sharing with you a list of handy Chrome extensions that you can use to improve your browsing experience. Using these add-ons, you will be able to do a wide variety of tasks  : from archiving web pages for offline reading to printing web content in clean formats. For more Chrome extensions that are specifically curated for teachers and students, visit the Educational Chrome Extensions section here in Educational Technology and Mobile Learning."

"Do2learn provides thousands of free pages with social skills and behavioral regulation activities and guidance, learning songs and games, communication cards, academic material, and transition guides for employment and life skills. In addition, we offer premier products including View2do, JobTIPS, FACELAND, books, and apps for purchase."

"Translating MS Word and MS Office documents into web pages can be difficult; here's a few tips."

"GISTweb" will scan web article/site and provide an overview of page you are about to read.