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Making Online Quizzes with Google Docs - Creating Quizzes | Training & E-Learning Zone ... - 5 views

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"Google Docs is a favorite thing for many educators. It is a totally free, web-based word processor, spreadsheet, presentation, and form application. It allows users to create and edit documents online while collaborating in real-time with other users, especially for trainers using it in online classroom. In addition to being a stellar way to write, store and manage your documents and slideshows, is also a fantastically useful way to create online quizzes for assessment. "

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"Google Docs is a favorite thing for many educators. It is a totally free, web-based word processor, spreadsheet, presentation, and form application. It allows users to create and edit documents online while collaborating in real-time with other users, especially for trainers using it in online classroom. In addition to being a stellar way to write, store and manage your documents and slideshows, is also a fantastically useful way to create online quizzes for assessment. "</div>

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2 Minute Moodles on Vimeo - 9 views

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This is a collection of 2 Minute Moodles - an attempt to simplify and show how to use a range of Moodle features to a busy teacher. The tutorials try not to assume too much previous knowledge and are presented for the pragmatical and not necessarily tech-savy users (Moodle purists please excuse). They are a bit like that product I got the pun from - something quick and simple to get you going. If you don't know where to start, see the entire 'progression' list at tomazlasic.net/moodle/moodle-tutorials-2-minute-moodles/

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This is a collection of 2 Minute Moodles - an attempt to simplify and show how to use a range of Moodle features to a busy teacher. The tutorials try not to assume too much previous knowledge and are presented for the pragmatical and not necessarily tech-savy users (Moodle purists please excuse). They are a bit like that product I got the pun from - something quick and simple to get you going. If you don't know where to start, see the entire 'progression' list at tomazlasic.net/moodle/moodle-tutorials-2-minute-moodles/</div>

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Edmodo | Guide - 5 views

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A step by step guide to getting stated with the great Edmodo community

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A step by step guide to getting stated with the great Edmodo community</div>

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Here Be Dragons: An Introduction to Critical Thinking - 6 views

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"Here Be Dragons is a free 40 minute video introduction to critical thinking. It is suitable for general audiences and is licensed for free distribution and public display. Most people fully accept paranormal and pseudoscientific claims without critique as they are promoted by the mass media. Here Be Dragons offers a toolbox for recognizing and understanding the dangers of pseudoscience, and appreciation for the reality-based benefits offered by real science."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"Here Be Dragons is a free 40 minute video introduction to critical thinking. It is suitable for general audiences and is licensed for free distribution and public display. Most people fully accept paranormal and pseudoscientific claims without critique as they are promoted by the mass media. Here Be Dragons offers a toolbox for recognizing and understanding the dangers of pseudoscience, and appreciation for the reality-based benefits offered by real science."</div>

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Science for Kids - Fun Experiments, Cool Facts, Online Games, Activities, Projects, Ide... - 9 views

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"Science Kids is the home of science & technology on the Internet for children around the world. Learn more about the amazing world of science by enjoying our fun science experiments, cool facts, online games, free activities, ideas, lesson plans, photos, quizzes, videos & science fair projects. "

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"Science Kids is the home of science & technology on the Internet for children around the world. Learn more about the amazing world of science by enjoying our fun science experiments, cool facts, online games, free activities, ideas, lesson plans, photos, quizzes, videos & science fair projects. "</div>

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Interactives . The Rock Cycle . Introduction - 3 views

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"Discover rock secrets through these activities. Create a rock collection as you learn about the three main types of rock, find out how to tell the different rock types apart, and see how rocks change from one type into another!"

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"Discover rock secrets through these activities. Create a rock collection as you learn about the three main types of rock, find out how to tell the different rock types apart, and see how rocks change from one type into another!"</div>

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YouTube - 10 iPad apps for Educators - 6 views

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Jonathan Nalder's YouTube intro to 10 iPad apps that are suited to education "Amidst all the hype, here is a look at 10 intriguing iPad apps that may just be useful in your classroom! This video was created 100% on an iPad alone. Apps: Time BOM, The Australian, SIB Romeo & Juliet, Popplet, AudioNote, Caster, ReelDirector, Mover+, TypeDrawing, 2Screens, and Paperdesk"

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Jonathan Nalder's YouTube intro to 10 iPad apps that are suited to education "Amidst all the hype, here is a look at 10 intriguing iPad apps that may just be useful in your classroom! This video was created 100% on an iPad alone. Apps: Time BOM, The Australian, SIB Romeo & Juliet, Popplet, AudioNote, Caster, ReelDirector, Mover+, TypeDrawing, 2Screens, and Paperdesk"</div>

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Smories - new stories for children, read by children - 10 views

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Smories has "a continuous flow of new stories, read aloud by kids...... showcasing unpublished stories" that can be accessed via the web or iPod.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Smories has "a continuous flow of new stories, read aloud by kids...... showcasing unpublished stories" that can be accessed via the web or iPod.</div>

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Digital Storytelling: My Top 10 Lessons Learned - 8 views

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This blog post from Scott McLeod talks about the lessons he has learned via digital storytelling. "I've been working with digital storytelling for a couple of years now, first as a learner, and then as a facilitator. I find the process to be transformational, not only for me but for my students. I learn something new every time I work with students and teachers in this process."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This blog post from Scott McLeod talks about the lessons he has learned via digital storytelling. "I've been working with digital storytelling for a couple of years now, first as a learner, and then as a facilitator. I find the process to be transformational, not only for me but for my students. I learn something new every time I work with students and teachers in this process."</div>

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Moodle Tool Guide for Teachers - 8 views

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Joyce Seitzinger has created this great poster size guide for teachers, allowing them to compare the functionality and pedagogical advantages of some standard Moodle tools, adding a column to indicate how tricky the tool is to set up.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Joyce Seitzinger has created this great poster size guide for teachers, allowing them to compare the functionality and pedagogical advantages of some standard Moodle tools, adding a column to indicate how tricky the tool is to set up.</div>

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YouTube - FamilyScienceQuest's Channel - 2 views

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From Boehringer Ingelheim Science Quest come these fun science experiments for families

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">From Boehringer Ingelheim Science Quest come these fun science experiments for families </div>

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The Digital Citizen AUP for younger students - feedback please | Educational Origami - 4 views

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Andrew Churches uses his facets of the digital citizen paper to develop a set of discussion points suitable for younger students. Read and add to the commentary.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Andrew Churches uses his facets of the digital citizen paper to develop a set of discussion points suitable for younger students. Read and add to the commentary.</div>

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The Digital Citizen - 8 views

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Andrew Churches extrapolates from ancient Rome in this excellent discussion on 6 tenets of Digital Citizenship. As he says, "The internet is a little like the proverbial elephant that never forgets. Our digital footprints are not like the footprints on the beach, washed away by the next wave or rising tide. Rather they are like footprints left to dry in the wet concrete of the footpath."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Andrew Churches extrapolates from ancient Rome in this excellent discussion on 6 tenets of Digital Citizenship. As he says, "The internet is a little like the proverbial elephant that never forgets. Our digital footprints are not like the footprints on the beach, washed away by the next wave or rising tide. Rather they are like footprints left to dry in the wet concrete of the footpath."</div>

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100 Inspiring Ways to Use Social Media In the Classroom | Online Universities - 3 views

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"Social media may have started out as a fun way to connect with friends, but it has evolved to become a powerful tool for education and business. Sites such as Facebook and Twitter and tools such as Skype are connecting students to learning opportunities in new and exciting ways. Whether you teach an elementary class, a traditional college class, or at an online university, you will find inspirational ways to incorporate social media in your classroom with this list."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"Social media may have started out as a fun way to connect with friends, but it has evolved to become a powerful tool for education and business. Sites such as Facebook and Twitter and tools such as Skype are connecting students to learning opportunities in new and exciting ways. Whether you teach an elementary class, a traditional college class, or at an online university, you will find inspirational ways to incorporate social media in your classroom with this list."</div>

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Course: 21st Century Technology Skills - 13 views

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From the Queensbury Union Free School District comes this Moodle based 21st Century Technology Skills course. The 10 Week Computer Literacy Course for 6th grade students covers Understanding Computers | Digital Literacy | Digital Citizenship | Cyber Safety

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">From the Queensbury Union Free School District comes this Moodle based 21st Century Technology Skills course. The 10 Week Computer Literacy Course for 6th grade students covers Understanding Computers | Digital Literacy | Digital Citizenship | Cyber Safety</div>

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Moodle for Teachers:- An Illustrated Guide - 16 views

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An illustrated guide to creating and maintaining a Moodle site, from course creation, file management and adding resources and activities.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">An illustrated guide to creating and maintaining a Moodle site, from course creation, file management and adding resources and activities.</div>

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Top 10 Free iPhone Word Games - 4 views

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From Mashable 10 free iPhone Word games, (most of them tasters or lite versions). The list comprises Crostix, Hangman, WordJong, Jumbline, Word Scramble, Moxie, 2 Across, Word Solitaire, Alexia and Words With Friends. The article has a synopsis of the games.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">From Mashable 10 free iPhone Word games, (most of them tasters or lite versions). The list comprises Crostix, Hangman, WordJong, Jumbline, Word Scramble, Moxie, 2 Across, Word Solitaire, Alexia and Words With Friends. The article has a synopsis of the games.</div>

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Twurdy Search - Search for Readable Results - 4 views

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Twurdy has been created to provide people with access to search results that suit their own readability level. Twurdy uses text analysis software to "read" each page before it is displayed in the results. Then Twurdy gives each page a readability level. Twurdy then shows the readability level of the page along with a color coded system to help users determine how easy the page will be to understand.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Twurdy has been created to provide people with access to search results that suit their own readability level. Twurdy uses text analysis software to "read" each page before it is displayed in the results. Then Twurdy gives each page a readability level. Twurdy then shows the readability level of the page along with a color coded system to help users determine how easy the page will be to understand.</div>

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ImageCodr.org - 2 views

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With ImageCodr.org, there is no need to do image attributions manually, you simply enter in the URL of the picture page (as seen in your browser) you are interested in and ImageCodr.org will generate the ready to use HTML code. It will also display a brief and easy license summary, so you don't get in legal trouble because you missed something.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">With ImageCodr.org, there is no need to do image attributions manually, you simply enter in the URL of the picture page (as seen in your browser) you are interested in and ImageCodr.org will generate the ready to use HTML code. It will also display a brief and easy license summary, so you don't get in legal trouble because you missed something.</div>

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Fake Science - 10 views

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A wonderful set of posters based around "fake" science principles. Loads of fun to stimulate science discussions.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A wonderful set of posters based around "fake" science principles. Loads of fun to stimulate science discussions.</div>

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