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The Book Chook: Children's Book Week 2015 - Ideas for Display - 0 views

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A good list of display ideas from the "Book Chook". Many could be adapted for specific libraries/schools.

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The Book Chook: Activities for Children's Book Week, 2015 - 0 views

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A good list of activities from the "Book Chook". Many could be adapted for specific libraries/schools

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A good list of activities from the "Book Chook". Many could be adapted for specific libraries/schools</div>

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Pinterest: Discover and save creative ideas - 0 views

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Pinterest board with examples of Book faces and related photographs

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Book Faces!! | Baraboo Public Library - 0 views

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Examples of book faces

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The Book Chook: Recommended Books for Older Readers, June 2015 - 0 views

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The Maker Issue | SLJ 2015 | School Library Journal - 0 views

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A reflection on the maker scene as it was in the last 12 months in schools and libraries. Wide-ranging and inspiring.

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A reflection on the maker scene as it was in the last 12 months in schools and libraries. Wide-ranging and inspiring.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A reflection on the maker scene as it was in the last 12 months in schools and libraries. Wide-ranging and inspiring.</div>

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ProWritingAid - Writing Improvement & Editing Software - 0 views

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"This is an editing and grammar checking tool. It checks dozens of areas including:Passive verbs; Overused phrases; Vague phrasing; Cliches; Punctuation; Hyphens. It also checks for plagiarism and is great for teaching students about plagiarism, how to avoid it and how easily it's detected nowadays. In addition to correcting grammatical errors, it also provides tips and explanations for students to improve their writing."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"This is an editing and grammar checking tool. It checks dozens of areas including:Passive verbs; Overused phrases; Vague phrasing; Cliches; Punctuation; Hyphens. It also checks for plagiarism and is great for teaching students about plagiarism, how to avoid it and how easily it's detected nowadays. In addition to correcting grammatical errors, it also provides tips and explanations for students to improve their writing."</div>

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3 ways to be a better digital citizen, online and IRL | eSchool News | eSchool News - 0 views

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Post discussing elements of digital citizenship. "Practicing empathy, offering assistance, and staying safe are good behaviors online and off"

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The Maker Issue | SLJ 2015 | School Library Journal - 0 views

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A reflection on the maker scene as it was in the last 12 months in schools and libraries. Wide-ranging and inspiring.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A reflection on the maker scene as it was in the last 12 months in schools and libraries. Wide-ranging and inspiring. </div>

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Internet Detective | Home - 1 views

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"A free internet tutorial that offers advice about learning to discern the good, the bad and the ugly for online research."

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IRIS: Choose a Topic - 1 views

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"IRIS is a collection of Information Literacy tutorials to help you learn about finding and using information effectively. You can use the links on the left bar to pick and choose the modules you need. The IRIS tutorials have been updated to a new look and format, indicated with NEW next to the tutorial name. For a while, expect this site to be a mish-mash of old and new formats! "

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"IRIS is a collection of Information Literacy tutorials to help you learn about finding and using information effectively. You can use the links on the left bar to pick and choose the modules you need. The IRIS tutorials have been updated to a new look and format, indicated with NEW next to the tutorial name. For a while, expect this site to be a mish-mash of old and new formats! "</div>

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Bibliography and Citation Home - Bibliography and citation - LibGuides at Melbourne Hig... - 0 views

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Some good explanations about plagiarism - wat it is, how to avoid it

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Introduction - Beginning Research - Subject Research Guides at University of Melbourne - 0 views

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From The University of Melbourne. "Beginning Research: This guide will help you through the beginning stages of researching, what every the purpose for the research."

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Vaughan Memorial Library : Tutorials : Credible Sources Count! - 1 views

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Elementary level tutorial for evaluating web sites

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SimilarSiteSearch.com - The Best Place To Find Similar Websites - 0 views

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SimilarSiteSearch.com helps you find similar, related, or alternative websites. Their goal is to generate the most relevant results for users.

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Introducing ScopeIT Education - YouTube - 1 views

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"Published to YouTube on 17 Mar 2015. Hear from Glenn O'Neill, Mt. Kuring-gai Public School's Principal, on how ScopeIT Education is bringing coding and 3D printing lessons to his students and many more around Australia"

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"Published to YouTube on 17 Mar 2015. Hear from Glenn O'Neill, Mt. Kuring-gai Public School's Principal, on how ScopeIT Education is bringing coding and 3D printing lessons to his students and many more around Australia"</div>

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10 Important Password Tips Everyone Should Know - 0 views

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"Your bank data, your accounts, your email, and your life are all wrapped up in your ability to create secure passwords and remember them. And yet most educators (and their students) struggle to remember passwords. With so many passwords stolen, there are things all of us SHOULD know to make our identities and bank accounts safer."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"Your bank data, your accounts, your email, and your life are all wrapped up in your ability to create secure passwords and remember them. And yet most educators (and their students) struggle to remember passwords. With so many passwords stolen, there are things all of us SHOULD know to make our identities and bank accounts safer."</div>

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Book Creator - Android Apps on Google Play - 0 views

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From Book Creator to printed book - Book Creator app | Blog - 0 views

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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

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">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 </div>

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SmithsonianTweenTribune | Articles for kids, middle school, teens from Smithsonian | tw... - 0 views

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A daily news site created for student consumption. All sorts on interesting information and an "Ask" section. Created by the Smithsonian Institute so a reliable source.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner"> A daily news site created for student consumption. All sorts on interesting information and an "Ask" section. Created by the Smithsonian Institute so a reliable source. </div>

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