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A cute little video of a 3 year old explaining her library needs

Thanx Andrew

As the internet replaces library databases as students' primary research option, a new discussion is emerging in academic circles: Is the vast amount of information at students' fingertips changing the way they gather and process information for the better--or for worse?

At a time when the nation's economic future seems shaky, many school and public libraries are moving to open-source library management systems, which tend to be cheaper, more flexible, and fulfill the same mission a library serves: making a valuable contribution to the greater good.

Though Google Book Search has the largest collection of digitally scanned books of its kind, and the initiative has captured a great deal of attention, researchers should keep in mind there are other book-search sites that can help them find rare works as well

"A TextArc is a visual represention of a text-the entire text (twice!) on a single page. A funny combination of an index, concordance, and summary; it uses the viewer's eye to help uncover meaning."

A guide for parents and teachers

Great fun from Andrew

"In this eBook, Project RED - a national research and advocacy effort - shares preliminary results from a survey of technology-rich schools and takes a look at what past research and current observation tells us about the keys to successful technology implementation. What do we know about curriculum reform or the leadership, funding and legislation changes that will allow technology to transform learning and schools, just as it has transformed homes and offices in almost every other segment of our society? "

"Book publisher will send you free books if you agree to write reviews on Amazon (or another online bookstore) and on your blog"

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"Create personalized children's stories instantly.Turn any time into story time. It's free. Add the details about your children and family -- what do your kids call Mom? Dad? Grandma? Have new personalized stories based on your child's age and interests delivered to you automagically."

"Use these strategies to help make sure that the Web sites you use are legitimate rather than a hoax (bogus)."

"Find and share free childrens literature, lists of classic childrens books, and childrens literature that contains poetry and rhythm. Download activities on plots in childrens literature, childrens book guides, and much more."

Thanx Andrew for thsi link

"E-readers are the digital devices that put a library in a reader's hand and sometimes can be a direct line to newspapers and magazines. Some can download a book wirelessly in less than a minute and hold 1,500 volumes. Some can file away music. Some can be a repository for photographs."

"This booklet has been developed to provide parents with information on how technology can help them keep in touch with their child's school. And most importantly, how this will help to support their child's learning. (Source:Becta,2009) "