A great source of Learning Tools divided into 12 categories. Compiled by Jane Hart (Centre for Learning & Performance Technologies).
5 Free Operating Systems You Maybe Never Realized Existed
Your operating system is undoubtedly the most important bit of software you will ever install.
Even if you’re firmly based in the Microsoft or Apple camp, taking a walk on the wild side and installing a secondary computer operating system …
100+ Free Textbooks from Open Culture
Open Culture, has just published a collection of more than one hundred free textbooks available online. All of the books in the collection can be viewed for free and most can be downloaded for free. If you’re looking to replace
Paulo Freire and Critical Pedagogy
Video introduction to Critical Pedagogy from the Freire Project.
Learning Beyond Walls: 21 Skype Resources
“In the process of training teachers to integrate Skype effectively with their classes and using Skype to get my German students to interact with students worldwide, I have found several incredible resources. Feel free to share these resources with other
Forget Hall Monitors, School Investigates Tracking Students with RFID
A forward-thinking school district in Connecticut is looking to crack down on wayward students, faculty and even equipment by making use of radio frequency identification (RFID) in its schools.
A Personal Learning Network (PLN) Quick Start Guide
Great Intro to Personal Learning Networks.
http://esheninger.blogspot.com/2010/08/pln-quick-start-guide.html
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Gary Flake: is Pivot a turning point for web exploration?
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Bill Gates: The Internet Will Displace the Traditional University in 5 Years
Speaking at the Techonomy conference in Lake Tahoe last week, Bill Gates argued that the cost of college needs to come down, and the only way to accomplish this is through technology. During the talk, he went further and asserted, …
The Best Places To Get Royalty-Free Music & Sound Effects
The music and sounds here are royalty-free and it’s just an easy matter of searching and downloading them. Of course, credit should be given to the source when they’re used in online projects.
Readernaut: Social Network For Book Lovers
Is reading books a hobby of yours? Do you have a circle of friends who enjoy reading and sharing their knowledge about books with each other? If you answered yes to either question, then Readernaut is the perfect website for …
The World’s Best Countries (Infographic)
The World’s Best Countries is an infographic, photo gallery, and article that was published by Newsweek this week. It’s pretty impressive.
http://www.newsweek.com/2010/08/15/interactive-infographic-of-the-worlds-best-countries.html…
GooReader – Read Google Books On Your Desktop
GooReader is a desktop application for locating, reading, and saving materials from Google Books. It is a great resource for locating books and periodical articles that you can read online for free. You can even put those books and articles …
Need to create a social media policy for your school? Try Social Policy Tool
PolicyTool is a policy generator that simplifies the process of creating guidelines that respect the rights of employees.