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I asked for suggestions for a replacement for Netskills TONIC and Sam Oakley (@rscsam) suggested the Internet Detective (developed by the University of Bristol and Manchester Metropolitan University from an original tutorial by Marianne Peereboom. Though launched in 2006 it doesn't appear to have been updated since 2009. TONIC was about the internet generally though, not just research.

I asked for suggestions for a replacement for Netskills TONIC and Sam Oakley (@rscsam) also suggested SAFARI "a guided expedition through the information world." This resource was developed by the Open University (OU) and looks like a comprehensive tutorial on accessing, finding and reviewing information  -- and not just from the Internet. The recommended time to work through the examples is 10-13.5 hours. TONIC was much more of a beginners guide to the internet but Safari looks an excellent resource for students embarking on a research project.

This guide walks you through Sophos-recommended privacy settings in Facebook, and shows you how to set more secure levels of privacy and reduce the chance of becoming a victim of online identity theft

Ideas for technology project with students

This is an online learning environment dedicated for educators and students to learn how to effectively use Google Apps in an educational context.

You don't need to be a professional audio engineer to record narration. However, you do want to pay attention to what you're doing and do the best job possible

Here's a run-down of more than 60 great how-to sites and guides covering everything from building a mashup to being more productive, creating a website and more.

Quick answers to real classroom technology questions. An online service of the Educational Technology Clearinghouse.

How to and how not to use wikis. Some interesting 'anti-patterns' that apply to use of Web 2.0 generally

The Internet is full of useful tools and hacks that keep you more focused and efficient, but you have to know which ones are best. This large list of 101 Google tricks can help you lead a more streamlined, stress-free existence, from your professional lif