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A Slow-Books Manifesto - Maura Kelly - Entertainment - The Atlantic#.T3JKSukCudk.twitter - 16 views
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neuroscientists have found plenty of proof that reading fiction stimulates all sorts of cognitive areas—not just language regions but also those responsible for coordinating movement and interpreting smells. Because literary books are so mentally invigorating, and require such engagement, they make us smarter than other kinds of reading material, as a 2009 University of Santa Barbara indicated. Researchers found that subjects who read Kafka's "The Country Doctor"—which includes feverish hallucinations from the narrator and surreal elements—performed better on a subsequent learning task than a control group that read a straightforward summary of the story. (They probably enjoyed themselves a lot more while reading, too.)
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Cory Doctorow on Copyright - Arts - Browse - Big Ideas - ABC TV - 17 views
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Fascinating talk on the drag factor of copyright on the entertainment industry, and exactly where and how the authorities got it wrong.
Salman Khan: Let's use video to reinvent education | Video on TED.com - 3 views
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Ok, so the talk goes for 20 minutes but he's very easy to listen to, entertaining and explains some great new features he's introduced to his Khan Academy. The whole idea of flipping the classroom is very appealing.
100 Free Tools to Make Your Teaching More Entertaining - 33 views
Personalised Kids/Baby Books Make A Perfect Gift - 0 views
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Children and books go together like summer and sunshine. Books have so much to offer - they are educational, entertaining, bonding, and fun. So what could be better than personalised kid's books?
What does a school library look like in the digital age? | Teacher Network | Guardian Professional - 0 views
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What interests me is not just the explosion of the printed word but the inspirational library spaces created to curate them.
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As a space, it is about inspiring young people.
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The senior school library continues the journey. Here we aim to combine the power of the story with a concept premised on the Cabinet of Curiosities. Curiosity in its purest sense where a student's learning is entirely unrelated to examination specifications and is encouraging learning for its own sake. The first cabinet being mooted relates to an evening next term where the films of Charlie Chaplin will provide both entertainment and a cultural reference point. Our Curator of the Cabinet of Curiosities is tasked with supporting this with the curation of a range of objects which will stimulate interest and encourage inquiry. Our approach is unashamedly about inspiring a love of learning.
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What interests me is not just the explosion of the printed word but the inspirational library spaces created to curate them.
Superb Creative Outdoor Ideas - 1 views
I have always wanted to build a patio to enjoy a lazy afternoon whilst looking out to my garden or where I can enjoy a cup of coffee during weekends as well as an area to receive and entertain gues...
Is English Language So Popular because of the USA? - 0 views
Americans might tend to inflate the influence of the United States in the history of the spread of English. Before the World Wars, particularly WWII, the US was a bit player on the world stage. The...
'The Fault in Our Stars' Author John Green on Fandom and His Favorite YA Romances - 26 views
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"So, when The Wire sat down with Green-a YA superstar who has amassed a fervent following through his novels and his online antics with his brother, Hank-thoughts of fandom and Green's own cultural loves were in the air. "
RedKid.Net - 28 views
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"RedKid is dedicated to providing a free, entertaining, educational, and safe website for internet users of all ages." news, image generator, calendar, photos, kid_friendly -
Awesome site - great image generator.
New books look to flip e-readers - 17 views
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