Stephen Downes is a well-respected and renown researcher at the National Research Council Institute in Moncton, New Brunswick. He specializes in online learning, syndication, and digital media. For ideas on social collaboration and using technology in education check out Stephen's website.
Tools & Tutorials for Teacher-Librarians
Another terrific resource with lots of ideas for teacher-librarians, teachers, and even students on how to utilize technology and Web 2.0 in the classroom to teacher, learn, create, and communicate. Check out Tutorials for Librarians!
TWITTER: Micro-blogging
OK. I finally did it. I Twitter now. The procedure of sending short text messages to either an email account, PDA, cell phone or other type of mobile technology is easy thanks to Twitter. Try it today!
Delicious: Social Bookmarking
Delicious is a terrific Web 2.0 tool that allows you to bookmark webpages and URLs that you have visited and keeps track of them so that you can go back and view them from anywhere in the world. You can also view the bookmarks of other members of the Delicious community and share your own. … Continue reading Delicious: Social Bookmarking
Seamless: Charles Best Secondary eLibrary Workshop
This has to be, without a doubt, the most impressive electronic library collection anywhere! The online workshop provides hundreds of links and ideas. Check it out HERE and HERE.
What’s an avatar?
An avatar is a computer generated graphic of a person. It's great for those people concerned about privacy and not wanting their picture posted on the Internet. And it's a lot of fun to create! Some of the articles' of clothing require that they be 'purchased' with artificial currency. But you can easily create an … Continue reading What’s an avatar?
Glogster Edu is Here!
Welcome to Glogster, a web 2.0 platform that easily allows users to upload photos, videos, text, audio and more to create a unique online, interactive poster. Perfect for teacher/student collaboration! Visit Glogster today and check out these other features: A series of teamwork mechanisms to allow users to publish and share their creations and to … Continue reading Glogster Edu is Here!
NEW! CBC Words at Large Website
Words at Large is CBC’s online destination for Canadians who love books. Look for something new every day, from CBC programs and podcasts, to interviews with writers and more. Hosted by Shelagh Rogers this is a new feature and the website is under construction. For more information click on the icon!
Ontario Library Association 2009 Book Award Nominations
The Ontario Library Association has released the lists for its Silver Birch, White Pine, Red Maple, Blue Spruce, Golden Oak, and le prix Tamarack (francais) book award nominations. For a complete list please click HERE.
Save Our Net: Net Neutrality
Do you care about the freedom and neutrality of the Internet? If so, click HERE and sign up to send a letter to the CRTC. We must convince the CRTC to stop big telecoms from controlling our access to the Internet. Bell, Rogers and other large ISPs cannot be allowed to continue serving their own … Continue reading Save Our Net: Net Neutrality
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