"We live in an era where the answer to almost any fact-based question is no further than a Google search away, but Scientific American highlights a study suggesting subjects forced to get something wrong before being told the answer learn it better."

100 Blogs Every New Teacher Should Read - via Vicki Davis.

Twitter tool for longer posts, files and pictures.

Twitter tool for longer posts, files and pictures.

A new blogging platform for educators from the creators of ninehub.com based on Word Press. Might be worth a look.

The Australian Government will build its own $43 billion National Broadband Network, in a move that returns Australia's telecommunications economy to an era of part-public, part-private ownership.

NEW internet technologies like twitter are strengthening family ties and bridging the generation gap between kids, parents and grandparents, according to a new survey. The findings fly in the face of concerns the internet is driving a wedge between families and alienating parents from their kids. According to the Norton Online Living Report, released today, tools like twitter, Facebook, Skype, webcams, photo and video sharing sites and instant messaging are keeping families connected.

Educators and students around the world spoke, and Wetpaint listened! Advertising will now be removed from qualified education sites to keep the focus on collaboration and learning.

via Andrew Sartori (Sartz). I didn't realise that wetpaint wikis were also free for educators!