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The social web is an often overlooked resource full of excellent information. Whether you're working on a research project, building your brand, or just trying to find some information, look to social media sites to find what you're looking for. Here, we'll take a look at 100 tips and tools for effectively researching the social web.

The most effective pedagogical approach using new technology is social constructivism, as it builds on social interaction and engagement, which is at the heart of Web 2.0 technology.While this level of connection and shared information is a great first step in community building, it does not necessarily lead to learning communities or the sharing of ideas. This must happen intentionally and is where the instructor is very much a necessary support to the process.

Pandemics. Global warming. Food shortages. No more fossil fuels. What are humans to do? The same thing the species has done before: evolve to meet the challenge. But this time we don't have to rely on natural evolution to make us smart enough to survive. We can do it ourselves, right now, by harnessing technology and pharmacology to boost our intelligence. Is Google actually making us smarter?

Infotention is a word I came up with to describe the psycho-social-techno skill/tools we all need to find our way online today, a mind-machine combination of brain-powered attention skills with computer-powered information filters.

SORTED: Childnet's guide to information security online.

Use Wolfram Alpha to get website information

Use Wolfram Alpha to get website inforamtion

Hot now: Chrome OS Hot now: Palin Hot now: MJ Hot now: Iran Hot now: Tour de France Collecta is not like other search engines. The web is alive with real-time information. So why search a stale archive? Collecta monitors the update streams of news sites, popular blogs and social media, so we can show you results as they happen. Give it a try.

Intrnet Safety-Keeping children safer online. An educational resrouce blog for parents, teachers and law enforcement. Discusses cyberbullying, electronic harassment, sexual predators, teacher resources, videos and more online safety information.

Information about an awesome conference coming up in October on the provincial professional development day. This is your formal invitation to come to the beautiful city of Kamloops and attend several days of inspired learning!

School Library Journal is the earth's biggest review source for books, multimedia and technology for children and teens --- along with news, features, and hot topics for librarians and educators.

7.) Drop the filters on your internet service. Period. The most simple thing you can do in your school that can have the greatest impact on student learning. Give kids resources. Teach them to use them properly. Hold them accountable when they don't.