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EdTechTalk is a community of educators interested in discussing and learning about the uses of educational technology. We webcast several live shows each week.

A list of lesson plans created by educators during past Summer Teacher Institutes. These resources are intended to stimulate student interest and creativity, to develop higher order thinking skills and to promote interdisciplinary learning.

Twinverse is a virtual world which reflects the real world. Through your twin (avatar), you will travel around the globe, meet and communicate with other people, discover geo-tagged web information, and contribute interesting content for the benefit of others. Include google maps, satellit, open street map... and twitter.

Here are 20 iTunes feeds that would be of interest to tech-savvy teachers

Just when you think the Internet is saturated and things can't get any more interesting, you discover new sites and blogs that just blow you away. I love to stumble across sites that make me ask: "Why didn't I think of that?"

Use this site to create, read, and share engaging digital books that build reading skills for students. Your universally designed books will engage and support diverse learners according to their individual needs, interests, and skills.

"Microsoft intends to release Microsoft Office 2010 Technical Preview to invited guests who register to sign up for Office 2010 CTP yabroudonline.com. Program only by July 2009. Office 2010 was previously known by codename Office 14 (taken cue from its version), and wrongly assume to be Office 2009. The setup installer of both 32bit (x86) and 64bit (x64) Office 2010 Technical Preview 1 (TP 1) has been leaked to BT network. yabroudonline.com. The leaked Office 2010 Technical Preview 1 has the version of 14.0.4006.1010, a pre-trial version provided to premium Microsoft partners. It's unclear whether it is the leaked Office 2010 TP1 build will be the version that is going to be released officially by Microsoft in July. And it's still unclear yet whether Microsoft will make available publicly for Office 2010 Beta downloads, which is said to be will be having 2 betas - Beta 1 in July 2009 and another Beta 2 in November 2009. yabroudonline.com.The betas is said to be different from Technical Preview, where TP is just meant as an engineering milestone for the development of Office 2010 and related products that leading to RTM that will reach in July 2009, according to Office 2010 IT Blog. Office 2010 is expected to RTM and released as final product in March 2010, with the exception of Exchange Server 2010, where Exchange Server 2010 beta already available from official download links. The setup installer of the leaked download will install Microsoft Office Plus 2010 edition, with Access 2010, Excel 2010, InfoPath 2010, yabroudonline.com.OneNote 2010, Outlook 2010, PowerPoint 2010, Publisher 2010, and Word 2010. Project Professional 2010, SharePoint Designer 2010 and Visio Professional 2010 are also included in the leaked RAR archive download. Office 2010 supports Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista, and Windows 7. Important note is that Office2010 TP 1 is still in early stage of development, and may contain bugs, although most individual programs such as Word 2010 and Excel

"Java 2 Platform Standard Edition (J2SE) software is the premier platform for rapidly developing and deploying secure, portable applications that run on server and desktop systems spanning most operating systems. J2SE 6.0 is a significant release including many new features and updates while preserving compatibility and stability.yabroudonline.com The development of J2SE 6.0 was led by Sun and progressed following the Java Community Process (JCP) to include input from a variety of constituents. Java allows you to play online games, chat with people around the world, calculate your mortgage interest, and view images in 3D. These applications, written in the Java programming language and access from your browse, are called "applets". Corporations also use Java applets for intranet applications and other e-business solutions. Java technology was created as a computer programming tool in a small, secret effort called "the Green Project" at Sun Microsystems in 1991. As it turns out, the Internet was ready for Java technology, and just in time for its initial public introduction in 1995, the team was able to announce that the Netscape Navigator internet browser would incorporate Java technology. Now, the Java platform has attracted over 5 million software developers, worldwide use in every major industry segment, and a presence in a wide range of devices, computers, and networks of any programming technology. Today, you can find Java technology in networks and devices that range from the Internet and scientific supercomputers to laptops and cell phones, from Wall Street market simulators to home game players and credit cards -- just about everywhere. The best way to preview these applications is to explore java.com, the ultimate marketplace.yabroudonline.com showcase, and central information resource for businesses, consumers, and software developers who use Java technology. Key features: * Write software on one platform and run it on practically any other platform

" Every person that surf the internet should have some minimum knowledge about how the personal data can be collected every time someone is visiting a web page.yabroudonline.com. That's why you must keep your real IP address hidden, so that all your information will become invisible to everyone.Invisible Browsing is the perfect software to hide IP address,yabroudonline.com. letting you surf anonymously and preventing your IP or other confidential information to be collected without your permission. On the other side, your personal computer collect the URL of the websites visited, and saves content of sites in a directory called Temporary Internet Files.yabroudonline.com. When someone else is using your computer he/she can easily see every step you made on internet and look up for your personal interests. But Invisible Browsing can also be used as a browser cleaner in order to protect your online privacy and erase all your online tracks. "

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If you sometimes feel the YouTube interface too busy and risky for your classroom, this application will be of interest to you. This little button in the toolbar helps. It will hide all the related videos and extraneous stuff. Perfect for the little kids.

"The listing here is in alphabetical order. it may be easier to search by genre. ( 16 pages here of different genres.) If you do not see one that covers your interests, let me know and I may be able to put one together. I have also put together a listing of sites that offer free and legal audio books at Free Audio Books Online These listings may be searched in the following methods: Alphabetical Listing - A listing of the site names in alphabetical order Listing by Genre - Links to pages here for different book genres (16) Online Local Libraries -These sites have links to local libraries which have much content for members"

Upload all major file formats and convert them into online publications. Can be used to: -Create digital books, e-zines, etc. -Students can become "published" authors -Alternative strategy for reports and presentations -Develop and share tutorials, study guides, etc. -Embed projects into a class site, blog or wiki -Connect with others that share your interests

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he game enables Monopoly fans from all over the world to meet, chat in chatrooms and play together. Players can also use game's online ranking system to find out how well they are doing, and to track their progress. Galactic Magnate is based on Monopoly, but a few rules have been changed to deepen the strategy and minimize the impact of luck. To win the game, players must use their wits and employ strategic thinking. Although the game is extremely easy to learn, it takes a lifetime to master. "Finally, there is an online Monopoly game having all the features that a player needs to play comfortably. The new rules are well thought out and make the game much more interesting. It is amazing that this entire job was done by a single person who was so benevolent to offer the game for free" - said Stephen Gardner, a delighted player. Kresimir Cosic, the only developer of Galactic Magnate is dedicated to continue improving the game, adding even more features in the future, and listening to suggestions posted by players on Galactic Magnate forums.

On Clipmarks.com, you can see clips of text, images or video about all sorts of topics that other people find while surfing the web. The idea is that through each other, we can learn more, know more and enjoy more than we could possibly do alone. As you find people who post clips that interest you, make them a Guide. Think of your Guides as a team of web editors you choose to consistently deliver you clips of things they find on the web.