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In a world of information overload, it is vital for students to be able to find information on the Web, as well as to determine its validity and appropriateness. Our information literacy materials demystify the process Web so you can impart the vital skills students need to be safe, successful 21st century learners.

Using common sense and whatever you happen to know about the subjects, you've got to decide which statements are true and which are false.

'By the end of these tutorials... you should have acquired basic skills of argument mapping, and have a deeper understanding of the nature of reasoning and argumentation.'

Join Howard Rheingold and other noted educators in creating a world-class resource for teaching critical thinking and Internet literacies.

"Share and discuss your ideas, documents and concepts visually in one place rather than exchanging endless e-mail attachments."

"Pinterest is straightforward and doesn't require a lot of technological experience to get started. Educators should review their school district's policies to make sure they are in compliance before opening a Pinterest account as it is a public site and any ideas that are "pinned" may be re-pinned to another user's site. In order to create a Pinterest group for a course you are teaching, you will need to do the following:"

"Project-based learning (PBL) is a method used to cultivate learning and teach students 21st century skills. The idea is "built upon authentic learning activities that engage student interest and motivation," and "generally reflect the types of learning and work people do in everyday world outside the classroom" (pbl-online.org). During project-based learning, students are approached with a complex question, problem, or challenge, which they respond to through a lengthy process of analysis and reflection. These projects are carefully planned, managed, and evaluated-and in the end students have created a high-quality, meaningful product."

Animation to show the how to make a collection of PPT slides into a powerful presentation.

This article is part of a series from the International Reading Association Technology in Literacy Education Special Interest Group (TILE-SIG).

Excellent high quality enthusiasts site about modern fantasy writing. Includes many reviews and a podcast.

26 free posters inspired by a NY street artist who put positive messages on trains.

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