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"So a post on the Android and Me blog about the prototype Cotton Candy, what amounts to an Android flash drive that turns any screen into a computer, intrigued me today. Interesting features is that it works on any screen or device, both Windows and OSX, and works with bluetooth. By the way the price of Cotton Candy is expected to be around $200. But this part moves it beyond cool to perhaps a gamechanger!"

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"Using Blooms Taxonomy in education is a highly effective way to scaffold learning for the students. With the recent popularity and pervasive nature of iOS devices in school districts it is essential for educators to understand how to implement Blooms in the classroom using the apps that are available. "

"As so many people are already familiar with Wordle, I thought I'd also share a few similar tools that can be used instead of or alongside Wordle with other web based resources to create useful learning materials for students."

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"The Technology Integration Matrix (TIM) illustrates how teachers can use technology to enhance learning for K-12 students. "

Have you ever learned about a new (or new to you) tech tool and thought, "Wow -- how did I not know about this?".  Saturday I attended EdCamp Citrus, and experienced this during one of the sessions.  Here is a list of my favorite free lesser-known webtools, all mentioned at EdCamp Citrus' Web 2.0 Smackdown.

A wiki page of cool links - organized on the right side by topic