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Young people worldwide use mobile devices in a variety of ways-but they almost universally use smartphones to access the Internet, says "Mobile Youth Around the World," a recent study from research giant, Nielsen.

Explore museums from around the world, discover and view hundreds of artworks at incredible zoom levels, and even create and share your own collection of masterpieces

"Cummings Study Guides For the Great Works of World Literature Including Guides for All the Plays and Poems of William Shakespeare Tutorials With Plot Summaries, Themes, Imagery, Analysis, and Background Information"

"MYLO is an exciting online language learning service that links your favourite interests with things you like doing on the internet - like playing games, creating blogs and movies, and sharing and working with others - making learning languages exciting and fun! It isn't just about passing exams. Learning a language can help you make new friends, find your perfect job, travel the world and experience new cultures. From music to sport and fashion to film, languages can help with whatever you want to do. Learn a language French, German, Spanish and Chinese."

Build your vocabulary through never-ending games powered with real-world usage and tailored to your skill level Free!

I founf out about Farmville, and wondered what it is. My search led me to this info on social gaming. Virtual Worlds within social networking.

"In Net Cetera: Chatting With Kids About Being Online, OnGuard Online gives adults practical tips to help kids navigate the online world. "

"From the colonial period to 1882, immigration into the United States was essentially free and unrestricted. Millions of immigrants poured into the country, helping to transform a peripheral outpost of the British Empire into one of the most populous and prosperous nations in the world. Immigration always generated opposition, however, and nativist movements regularly appeared in American life. "

"Witness - history as told by the people who were there. Five days a week we will be talking to people who lived through moments of history to bring you a personal perspective on world events."

science videos and images archive

encyclopedia, timeline, and map elements

Relive the WW II experience through the memories of those who survived.

This page is from the lexiblog and describes the idea behind an online social dictionary.

A great TED series talk on how our use of the dictionary is antiquated and is bound to change.

"The map as history The largest on-line collection of animated historical maps * For students: a learning tool to increase comprehension and retention * For teachers: a ready-made teaching tool to add visual impact in the classroom * For history buffs: new technology to add new perspectives Our on-line maps use animation, color and narration to bring history to life."