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One schools journey to build a Personal Learning Network. Worth a read.

In contrast to the technology teachers' use in a classroom for their professional use, what is the technology (digital) footprint students' use in your classroom? When effectively integrated into teaching and student learning, technology has the power to transform a classroom into an influential learning community. Within this digital community students use technology tools to create collaborative and personal learning networks to support their learning. So what is the technology footprint? This is the digital toolbox containing offline and online technology tools and programs students select from as they complete assignments or projects. These digital tools may include and not limited to computers, iPod Touches, cell phones, online problem solving situations, blogs, podcasts, interactive websites, and other Web 2.0 tools. Read more at Suite101: What is the Technology Footprint in Your Classroom? http://www.suite101.com/content/what-is-the-technology-footprint-in-your-classroom-a339675#ixzz1CgBybnX5

Flipboard creates beautiful interactive digital magazines on your iPad based on your selection of social media feeds - from news websites, Twitter, Google Reader, blogs, Flickr, Facebook, Instagram, and blogs. It brings reading to life, and it's FREE! Flipboard is useful for teachers interested in connecting, sharing, and learning with other teachers around the world (via their Personal Learning Networks); and has interesting applications in the (secondary) classroom as well.

Welcome to The Mahara Demo site. Mahara is a fully featured open source electronic portfolio, weblog, Resumé builder and social networking system, connecting users and creating online communities. Mahara provides you with the tools to set up a personal learning and development environment.