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"This guide is intended to assist people who are interested in exploring interesting works which have entered the public domain. It covers: 1. Collecting leads 2. Online Collections 3. Legal Stuff i. Licensing ii. When Does a Work Pass Into The Public Domain? (Overview, 2012.02.15)

Ronnie Burt writes "to dispel a few myths and pull together a complete list of resources for teachers and students to use when blogging and working with content online" (2012.02.22).

"This comprehensive collaborative learning workshop guide, developed from the ELI 2009 Fall Focus Session, contains a resource list and five workshop modules intended to reduce some of the extensive work involved in assembling the components and curriculum for such a program. Each of the modules contains topical guidelines, content, resources, and best practices, and each can be easily customized to fit the needs of your institution, department, or unit."

"This is the US Teachers' Guide for using the Professional Cartoonists Index web site in your classes. We have developed lesson plans for using the editorial cartoons as a teaching tool in Social Sciences, Art, Journalism and English at all levels."

Forvo is the largest pronunciation guide in the world. Ever wondered how a word is pronounced? Ask for that word or name, and another user will pronounce it for you. You can also help others by recording your pronunciations in your own language.

Sue Waters provides "advice to help you get started or get more out of using Instagram" (2012.05.28).

THE GUIDE TO SOUND EFFECTS Sound designer David Filskov's collection of tips for making your own sound effects, submitted by sound designers from all over the world. Click on the LISTEN tab to see photos and hear the sounds. Would make great writing starters or conversation starters.

The ancient tradition of storytelling meets the digital age. When students create a movie or interactive slideshow to tell their story, learning becomes personal. With digital storytelling, students can: * Improve their writing. * Show creativity. * Have a voice. Digital storytelling projects lend themselves well to portfolio assessment.

Create an entry for your location

Help build a catalog of authentic experiences around the world by contributing what you love to do. Would make a great action for a local area unit.

A nice step by step guide on how to add a short commentary to your photos and then embed in your blog

via @katciz on Twitter. These are teaching guides to go with the Out My Window interactive documentaries at highrise.nfb.ca