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Learn Advanced Uses of Forms in Google Docs
Google Certified Trainers Kevin Brookhouser and Tim Lee conducted a free webinar all about the advanced features available in forms and spreadsheets in Google Docs. The webinar includes directions for how to create a self-grading quiz using forms within Google
100+ Google Tricks That Will Save You Time
From super-effective search tricks to Google hacks specifically for education to tricks and tips for using Gmail, Google Docs, and Google Calendar, these tricks will surely save you some precious time.
http://www.eternalcode.com/100-google-tricks-that-will-save-you-time-in-school
How To Become A Certified Virtual Classroom Teacher
Cisco has just announced a new certification that lets you show off just how amazing you are as an online teacher. If you’ve ever run a virtual class (chances are good as this snow is causing the need for some
Eighth Annual PBS Teacher Survey on Media and Technology Use
The eighth annual PBS teacher survey on media and technology use reflects a deepening commitment to media and digital technology that connect teachers and their students to educational resources.
Watchknow: The ultimate educational video/wiki mashup
Think of WatchKnow as YouTube meets Wikipedia. Research shows that using video in the classroom improves learning. Whether the subject is Pablo Picasso, the Peloponnesian War or polynomial equations, WatchKnow delivers a one-stop online resource for enriching and enhancing the …
10 Ways Facebook Strengthens the Student – Teacher Connection
This article shows ways that they, teachers, principals and others have have found Facebook to be an effective tool in strengthening the educator / student bond.
http://theinnovativeeducator.blogspot.com/2011/02/10-ways-students-feel-facebook.html
The Ultimate Teacher’s Guide To Social Media
Teachers are quickly catching on and even surpassing students when it comes to embracing social media. What if you still have questions about the plethora of communication channels that exist for teachers to reach their students? Thankfully we are proud
The Biological Implications of Social Networking
One of the most pronounced changes in the daily habits of British citizens is a reduction
in the number of minutes per day that they interact with another human being. Recent history has seen people in marked retreat from one
… in the number of minutes per day that they interact with another human being. Recent history has seen people in marked retreat from one
875 TED Talks in a Neat Spreadsheet
This online spreadsheet lists 875 TEDTalks, with handy links to each individual video. This evolving Google doc will give you access to more than 265 hours of “riveting talks by remarkable people.” Because the page is updated on a regular
E-learning tools for schools and education
A resource map with a lot of interesting ed tech tools!
http://www.mindomo.com/view?m=48511abbfb7e4145a33dbe6453d0f8af
FreeOnlineOCR: Convert PDF Files & Images To Tex
If you have an image that contains text, FreeOnlineOCR is one of the quickest tools to convert it into text. It works with several image formats including JPG, GIF, PNG, BMP, TIFF and even PDF files. Simply upload your image,
Presentation of the Week
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The rise of personal robots
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Quebec-designed ExoPC Tablet Unveiled
The tablet is now on display at all Dumoulin and Audiotronic stores across Canada during the month of February 2011. After that, it could be available in other stores. The tablet has received decent reviews in the press, and it