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"When they get on the verge of graduation, college students are overwhelmed by the opportunities they will have to explore. They will need to present themselves to several potential employers and leave a positive first impression. The journey of job hunting can become much more productive with digital resumes and portfolios. The following online tools will help you create game-changing job application documents."

"What you see here are candid submissions from people who have engaged in a little exercise. Here's how it works. Think about the word Race. How would you distill your thoughts, experiences or observations about race into one sentence that only has six words?" This National Public Radio blog makes the perfect starting point for a multicultural lesson for ESL/EFL students. The entries are sheer poetry and give a great deal of content to think about the issue of race and one's place in society, for better or worse. Each 6-word "poem" makes us, as one contributor said, "Look past race to underlying humanity."

A search engine for apps, organized first by the type of interface you are using: mobile, desktop, browser, or web (or all). May create some good short-cuts in the elusive quest for the perfect app.

"This list of five things that you may not know about QR codes contains some simple ideas that definitely pack a punch. These tips include strategies for differentiating instruction, distributing materials, and keeping families up to date on classroom activities. If you've tried one of these QR tips or have another to add to the list, the comments section of this post is the perfect place to share!" The article also tells how to make dynamic QR codes requiring a login, for example, for a daily lesson assignment, using Kaywa.

"A movie trailer is a perfect summarizing activity. It can also act as a "teaser" as an introduction to a presentation or student paper. A movie trailer can readily showcase the acquisition of knowledge of a lesson or unit." A good description of how to use iMovie on the iPad/tablet.

"With so much competition for job placement these days, the need to stand out has never been more prevalent. A resume and cover letter simply aren't enough. Fortunately for the job seeker, the hunt for a good career can be simplified with the abundance of digital resume and portfolio platforms at our disposal."

If you are looking for the books that are perfect to fill the Christmas time with the pleasure of reading, this infographics should give you enough recommendations.

Did you shape your image of Christmas according to Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol and Louisa M. Alcott's Little Women? Everyone loves Christmas stories; they are the perfect mixture of sweet and sour that reminds us how shallow our daily worries are.