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Technology Seminars for Educators and IT Leaders The Tune-in Series is a collection of free webinars focused on introducing educators and IT leaders new to Apple to the capabilities of Apple technology in education. In the current series, we'll focus on a different element of the benefits of mobile devices in and out of the classroom each day of the week, then answer questions from participants. Join us any weekday from June 7 to July 30, 2010, for just the topics of interest to you or watch the whole series.

You've seen them everywhere, even on some state license plates. But what does all those http's and .com's mean. Here's the website that I referenced for the following information: http://www.googleguide.com/web_address.html Below is a simplified explanation of what makes up a web address: First of all, the official computer name for a web address is URL which stands for: Universal Resource Locator.

Twitter Resources for Teachers You've heard the buzz on the Twitter phenomenon. Everybody seems to be hooked by this micro blogging service. It's been a catalyst for marketing in multinational companies, personal branding for entrepreneurs, and a simple advertising tool for the small businesses. Professionals from the education sphere seem to be catching up to the trends of technolgoy. Whether you're innovating teaching strategies for the university or looking for education jobs online, Twitter is one versatile venue where both teachers and students converse meaningfully. Don't take our word for it, here are some expert guides and tips on how to use this magnificent social networking site to your learning advantage. Articles on Twitter In Education 1. Teaching Twitter to the Teachers - To use twitter effectively, you need a reason to start with. 2. Twitter Tweets for Higher Education - Doing a little online searching (emphasis on the little), the author of this blog has found the following items related to Twitter and education. 3. 50 Ideas on Using Twitter for Education - Blog By Carol - Based on a list by Chris Brogan - 50 ideas for using Twitter in Business. 4. Using Twitter as an Education Tool - Are you using Twitter yet? If not, you may want to read how other educators are using Twitter as an education tool. 5. Twitter Transforms Teaching - Twitter's now tapped as a teaching and learning tool with opportunities to motivate students and advance achievement. 6. Teaching with Twitter - Steve Wheeler's 10 top uses of Twitter for education. 7. Twitter Professors: 18 People to Follow for a Real Time Education - 18 people Lon S. Cohen (writer and social media strategist. He is @obilon on Twitter) following for a real time education. 8. Educational Tool: Twitter - 'Twitter in the Classroom' techniques by Christine Morris. 9. Twenty-Five Interesting Ways to use Twitter in the Classroom - Excellent presentation by Creative Commons 10. N

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Emily Hunt From Common Sense Media will be joining us. If you haven't had a chance to check out this website, you really should! We'll be live at http://edtechtalk.com/live on Thursday, April 15th at 7:30 PM EST Visit Seedlings at: http://bitbybitseedlings.ning.com/?xg_source=msg_mes_network

"Tim Ludwig is a grade 12 student and member of the Ontario Minister of Education's Student Voice Panel. He is talk is: "What teachers need to hear from an 'at-risk' student."" Only 7 minutes long, very powerful message about schools and teaching.

"Draw on constructivist theory and the "Understanding by Design" curriculum framework to best leverage 21st-century tools to create classroom and schoolwide change. - Chris Lehmann, Science Leadership Academy Wednesday, 7/1/2009, 10:30am 11:30am WWCC 147 A "

"Dungeon Geometry is an educational serious game which allows children [Ages 4 - 7 ] to understand basic geometry concepts. The child explores the dungeon, collects items, fights with Greek mythology monsters while triying to solve cool educational puzzles. "

7 things you should know about Social Bookmarking

creating course to help teachers build PLNs (Personal Learning Networks. Use these 7 Habits of Connected People. PLN's Social Netowrking, Twitter and such.

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

Features list and prices on Hudl 2, Medion Lifetab, Nexus 7, Encore Minie and beyond... Unveiled in October 2014 and weighing 410g, the device is heavier than the first Hudl (370g) and costs £129 or £65 with clubcard vouchers.