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Published on 2 Dec 2014. The debate on Net Neutrality is about the future of the Internet and the outcomes of this debate could impact every US internet user. This video explains what net neutrality is and why it matters, by focusing first on the idea of neutrality

AI Experiment where a neural net tries to guess what you are drawing

"Links to a poster from the website Edmodo on the best digital citizenship practices. This visual is available for free download in PDF format. Edmodo succinctly outlined the key tips students need to keep in mind while using the digital space. These tips are valid for any kind of online as well as offline activity. The purpose is to teach kids about proper nettiquette and ensure their safety when using the net."

From the ABC splash website. "For the first time, schools across Australia can now access contemporary Australian performances of Shakespearean works in a digital form. In partnership with Australia's national Shakespeare theatre company, Bell Shakespeare, we have released a new video series Shakespeare Unbound. "

"A good infographic encompassing some important netiquette rules for students to keep in mind whilst they are using the net. These rules would be easy to run through with students, making sure they understand them, before going on to do their research "

Digital citizenship can be defined as the norms of appropriate, responsible behavior with regard to technology use.

Good discussion about sharing family images online

Two of Australia's best-selling children's book authors Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton question the value of the NAPLAN testing. They wonder why attributes such as creativity are not considered. They doubt the NAPLAN testing can offer any offer valuable insights into kids' reading and writing skills. They also make a final statement about the importance and value of teacher librarians.

What impacts most on student learning. Teaching and Learning toolkit

A good introduction to how to go about using Google sites in the classroom

Great infogrpahic that creates a great image of Sci-Fi information that I was explaining to students not long ago. Much clearer here!

"Google Hangouts is Google's free video-conferencing tool that is available for teachers to use as part of Google Apps for Education."

From Judy O'Connell - Looking at how education libraries will best serve their communities in 2015.

Understanding your social media responsibilities is important. Landmark case in NSW - case upheld libel case

Slideshow with a lot of tools that could be useful in school libraries.

Great page by Kathy Schrock explaining sketchnoting with links and videos. "Sketchnoting, in its purest form, is creating a personal visual story as one is listening to a speaker or reading a text. I also believe the interactive notebook, which includes the process of taking "regular" notes" while listening to a speaker and later creating a sketchnote of the text notes, would also be considered sketchnoting. This page will provide links, ideas, tips,and research evidence dealing with the power of sketchnoting. If you are looking for a book on the topic, the seminal work is this book by Mike Rohde.     "

Here is a masterclass from a teacher on how to print your Book Creator ebook and get a professional finish. This educator used the iPad but an android version of app is also available