An interesting list of Google Tools and how they can be used in Education.
http://www.collaborationideas.com/2011/02/how-to-use-google-for-education/…
TEDxConcordia – Mitch Joel – The future of the web may not be social
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Presentation of the Week: 70 Tools in 70 Minutes
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How to Share Files Securely
If you are trying to collaborate on a confidential document or presentation, the last thing you really want to do is be emailing it back and forth over the Internet without some form of protection. There are numerous technologies that …
Create a Timeline from your Online Social Life
Memolane will effortlessly pull all your pictures, videos, blogs, tweets, check-ins and everything else from the various online social networks and turns them into one beautiful and intuitive timeline.
http://www.labnol.org/internet/online-social-life-timeline/19418/…
Working Wikis into the Classroom
Fun and easy to use, Wikis are also a great way to get students involved in the curriculum. Whether you are interested in encouraging participation, collaboration, or interaction, wikis are a great addition to any classroom. So… how about some …
Critical Thinking in the Classroom
Lesson plans include prerequisites, rationale, essential concepts, and descriptions of related National Educational Technology Standards (NETS) and are designed for beginner, intermediate, or advanced levels, aimed at middle school and secondary students.
http://www.microsoft.com/education/teachers/guides/critical_thinking.aspx…
How to Master Your Presentations Using Presenter View in PowerPoint
In PowerPoint 2007 and 2010 there is a little feature called Presenter View that could help you get rid of your printed notes and track better your time when presenting.
http://www.howtogeek.com/61390/how-to-master-your-presentations-using-presenter-view-in-powerpoint/…
All About Creative Commons And Copyright For Educators
Learning All About Creative Commons And Copyright For Educators.
Easily Create A Tutorial With “tildee”
tildee lets you very easily create a simple step-by-step tutorial for just about anything. You can add text, maps, videos and photos. And you don’t even have to register for the service.
http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2011/05/23/easily-create-a-tutorial-with-tildee/…
Using YouTube to Enhance Student Engagement
Students enjoy viewing and sharing visual content online. Visual tools create a connection between the content and viewer. Many videos on YouTube are academic and professional in nature and when used properly will reinforce classroom discussions and engage college students …
Confessions of an Early Adopter of Technology
Marielle Beauchemin (Vanier College) believes that you’re aware of the moment that you make a conscious decision to adopt technology, however, you never know where it’s going to take you.
20+ Awesome & Unique Uses Of Google Reader You Probably Didn’t Know About
We all know Google Reader as a Web-based aggregator, capable of reading Atom and RSS feeds online or offline, but it can also perform various other useful tasks.
http://hellboundbloggers.com/2010/12/26/google-reader-unique-uses/…
Spider Scribe: Mind Mapping with Images, Maps, and More
Spider Scribe is an online mind map creation service. Spider Scribe can be used individually or be used collaboratively. What jumps out about Spider Scribe is that users can add images, maps, calendars, text notes, and uploaded text files to …
The Internet in Society: Empowering or Censoring Citizens?
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