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Since beginning humans get mesmerized with stories. They enjoy every part of it but only if it's interesting. A good story can create a memorable impact on the listener. Don't get surprised, yes we are going to talk about resumes only!

Why use Web 2.0 tools in science and math classes? The primary reason is they facilitate access to input and interaction with content through reading, writing, listening, and speaking. These tools offer enormous advantages for science and math teachers, in terms of helping their students learn using Web 2.0 tools. For example: * Most of these tools can be edited from any computer connected to the Internet. Teachers can add, edit and delete information even during class time. * Students learn how to use these tools for academic purposes and, at the same time, can transfer their use to their personal lives and future professional careers. * RSS feeds allow students to access all the desired research information on one page. * Students learn to be autonomous in their learning process.

1.About having a research agenda: 1.1."It is a list of questions to focus on, the organizing principle around which you work" 1.2.Benefits from having a personal research agenda: Keeps the track of meaning like following a thread while your thought mules over those questions. 2. Sharing of personal research questions: They turn around the future web - The Editable Web: finding "a web browser that deeply embeds collaboration and editing." 3. The fabulous "Web-utopia": "people, collaboration and usability are first class citizens; ... seamless community as a major component of the browser...unifying editing and community (Tim Berner)...collaborative hypertext... 4."How can we create communication technologies that provide ever greater levels of interpersonal connection...? 5. "How can we create information technologies of focus and minimal distraction...?" ("The law of conservation of attention") 6. On search systems 7. On transforming how we link and talk about information and docs 8. Lightening the handling of events 9. On effectiveness at creating ideas 10. On creating technologies as important as writing

Videocue is the perfect way to create your videoblog or podcast. 1. Write the text of your presentation. 2. Drag and drop your media icons (such as an iSight camera, photographs, movies etc) to the storyboard on the right of the edit window. 3. Edit the media with the controls below. You can adjust the position, transparency, scale and rotation of the image. You can even add a special border around the media to give it an individual look. 4. Click the Play button to rehearse your presentation.

Awesome Mac application for creating and editing videos for blogs or podcasts. Pro version includes fullscreen prompter. Just purchased it and can't wait to use it. ($39.99-Videocue; $89.99-Videocue Pro). Free, fully functioning trial available for download that allows 30-second video.

We're done. Firefox 3 is going to be launched very soon. In anticipation of this long-awaited event, the folks in the Mozilla community have been writing extensively about the new and improved features you'll see in the browser. The new features cover the full range from huge and game-changing to ones so subtle you may not notice them until you realize that using Firefox is just somehow easier and better. The range of improved features is similar - whole back-end systems have been rebuilt from scratch, while other features have been tweaked slightly or redesigned in small ways. Overall the result is the fastest, safest, slimmest, and easiest to use version of Firefox yet. We hope you like it.

In my second grade classroom, we will occasionally read articles from Ranger Rick during guided reading lessons, and during this particular week we just happened to be learning about an African mammal on the brink of extinction. One group of students had an assignment to write a letter to the world telling why this animal should be saved. As a teacher who routinely integrates technology into the classroom, my students are often curious about ways to share the knowledge that they gain. One particular student was especially curious about sending the letters to someone through email, so I decided to look up some information on the web. Within minutes, I had found a website with information about the animal and efforts being made to save it. For the following week, instead of taking part in indoor recess, this group of students chose to spend time learning more about this endangered animal on the computer. Watching them, I could see how much they were enjoying learning. I didn't think it could get much better, but I was wrong.

D'arcy Norman's contribution to the 2009/365 Flickr group. "This is a simple automated utility to generate random photographic assignments from a list of nouns, adjectives and colours.It could also be used for writing prompts.

animated scrolling typewriter text generator. Write some text and click Create Screed to make your own animated text.

An excellent set of resources for reading, writing and oral communication

For Teachers New to Wikis provides evolving information on how to incorporate wikis into your classroom. Whether you are a first-time or frequent user of wikis, we invite you to contribute ideas, information, and insights regarding wikis and their value as a colloaborative, public writing tool. To contribute, simply select edit, insert your additions or revisions, and then, if you wish, add your name to the Contributors list.

There are many Web 2.0 tools that can be used to enhance teaching and learning in the classroom. It is important to understand that we are using all these tools to practise basic literacy skills (reading, writing, speaking and listening) and engage and motivate students. You may need to register to use the tool but it is free and if you use the same email address and password for all registrations it's simple. Please try them and let us know how you went by commenting. Your feedback will help us all.

Lots of digital storytelling tools in this site

"Digital Storytelling Highlights of Tools Used by Local Teachers Digital storytelling is a wonderful academic strategy to enhance student inspired stories and get student's that typically do not like to write another venue to participate in the lesson."

Did you know Spelling City offers more than just spelling practice? There's vocabulary and writing, too. Check us out http://bit.ly/c3xqWy

A Powerpoint presentation on the fundamentals of using sources in essay writing.

The Job Search is hard enough as it is. Don't make it harder on yourself. You are NOT saving time by using the same resume for every job you apply to. Each resume should correspond with each position you are applying for. Some positions might require different skills than others. Match the skills you have with the skills each job requires. Know each company you are applying for as well. Make sure each resume corresponds with the company that will be receiving the resume. OR ditch the paper resume and create a video resume!SHOW your interpersonal skills, tech ability, and winning personality instead of writing it on a resume and hoping employers believe you. Check out www.GoJobio.com for more info!