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Michelle Krill

New Study Shows Time Spent Online Important for Teen Development - 0 views

  • Significant findings include – There is a generation gap in how youth and adults view the value of online activity.
  • Youth are navigating complex social and technical worlds by participating online.
  • Most youth are not taking full advantage of the learning opportunities of the Internet.
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    MacArthur Foundation ~ Results from the most extensive U.S. study on teens and their use of digital media show that America's youth are developing important social and technical skills online - often in ways adults do not understand or value.
Lauri Brady

Encyclopedia of Life - 0 views

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    Comprehensive resource - "The Encyclopedia of Life will be a vital tool for scientists, researchers, and educators across the globe, providing easy access to the latest and best information on all known species," said Jonathan F. Fanton, President of the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. "Technology is allowing science to grasp the immense complexity of life on this planet. Sharing what we know, we can protect Earth's biodiversity and better conserve our natural heritage."
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    Extensive images with a CC license--can be used in classrooms with credit to the source
Michelle Krill

Web 2.0: Policy & Leadership - 0 views

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    This report documents the beliefs, perspectives, and practices of educational administrators which help or hinder effective use of Web 2.0 in K-12 education. The study collected data from nearly 1,200 school administrators on the role of Web 2.0 in American schools and was made possible by a grant from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation.
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