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All things educational technology and how they work on my middle school library world!
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8 LinkedIn Hacks You Should Use To Further Your Career

8 LinkedIn Hacks You Should Use To Further Your Career | Daring Ed Tech | Scoop.it
If you’re a jobseeker or just keen to move up in the world, you’ve probably set up a LinkedIn profile and started building a network there.
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I've been on LinkedIn from almost the get go but I'm not sure I always "get it" Helpful tips for all professionals (Ed Tech or Otherwise!)

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Stop knocking curation | Social media and education

Stop knocking curation | Social media and education | Daring Ed Tech | Scoop.it
It’s an important, and undervalued, journalistic skill (Stop knocking curation | @scoopit via @AnaCristinaPrts http://t.co/DwpXWVCL)

 


Via Joyce Valenza
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Take it from @joycevalenza Curation Rocks! #TLChat

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24 Ed-Tech Terms You Should Know

24 Ed-Tech Terms You Should Know | Daring Ed Tech | Scoop.it
Cutting through the buzzwords to talk about what matters in school technology.

Via  Colin Harris, Joquetta Johnson
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Excellent!

Natit's curator insight, January 28, 2013 4:17 AM

Тенденции в развитии образовательных технологий

GwynethJones's curator insight, February 8, 2013 3:29 PM
Gamification for the WIN! \\FTW//
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5 Characteristics of a Change Agent

5 Characteristics of a Change Agent | Daring Ed Tech | Scoop.it
cc licensed ( BY ) flickr photo shared by visualpanic (change agents) – People who act as catalysts for change… In my work through school and organization visits, I have been fascinated...
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Excellent post by @gcouros #TLChat

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Why Preaching to the #educhoir Really DOES Matter - The Tempered Radical

Why Preaching to the #educhoir Really DOES Matter - The Tempered Radical | Daring Ed Tech | Scoop.it
For the third straight year, I'm spending the last weekend in January learning alongside a TON of really bright minds at Educon -- the ONE conference that I attend as a learner and a learner only. Ask anyone who has...
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Brilliant post!

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The Primary Source Librarian » What’s Wrong with Primary Sources?

The Primary Source Librarian » What’s Wrong with Primary Sources? | Daring Ed Tech | Scoop.it
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4 Great Ed Tech Comic Tutorials

4 Great Ed Tech Comic Tutorials | Daring Ed Tech | Scoop.it
What about using comic tutorials to help with the integration of technology in your teaching, have you ever thought about it ?In today's post I am sharing with you some REALLY great comic...

Via Jon Samuelson
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WOW Thanks!

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100 Helpful Blogs For School Librarians (And Teachers) - Edudemic

100 Helpful Blogs For School Librarians (And Teachers) - Edudemic | Daring Ed Tech | Scoop.it
In the Library with the Lead Pipe: This multi-author blog is written by a team of librarians who touch on issues like education, administration, community members, and much more. Hi Miss Julie! ...
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Great stuff here --Even my blog! (under Tech Focused) What the what!? Congrats Tiff, Matthew, Tamara, Bobbi & lots of our PLN friends! W00t!

BJ's curator insight, January 7, 2013 8:11 PM

Thanks for sharing.

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Number of Libraries in the U.S. | Number Of | How Many

How many libraries are there in U.S.? 121,785 According to the American Library Association of United States’ page, it is estimated that there are (Number of Libraries in the U.S.
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Stats are so HAWT

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Google Maps: Is the iPhone version actually better than Android?

Google Maps: Is the iPhone version actually better than Android? | Daring Ed Tech | Scoop.it
Google claims its iPhone app is better than its native Android maps. We tested the claim. (Google Maps: Is the iPhone version actually better than #Android?
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Google Maps \\FTW//!

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Tablet technology takes teaching into 21st Century

Tablet technology takes teaching into 21st Century | Daring Ed Tech | Scoop.it
Tablet technology is about to take teaching into a brave new word (Tablet technology takes teaching into 21st Century http://t.co/kOkoI3mU #edchat #edtech)...
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Can't wait to manage this in my school [dreams]

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Employers pull the plug on social media sites

Employers pull the plug on social media sites | Daring Ed Tech | Scoop.it
WORKPLACES are banning their staff from accessing social media during working hours, and trying to prevent them making comments about their employer after hours.
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No Social Media allowed on the job OR AT HOME in Australia - Hmmmm Reputation mgmt is important but freedom of speech?

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The Game of Books: Reward Your Imagination

A game for adventurous readers where the books you read earn you unique points and rewards. (RT @MykeCole: I very rarely stump for Kickstarter projects, but I'm making an exception for this outstanding idea.
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Gamification for the Win!

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Not Just Search: 10+ Google Services You Have to Know About

Not Just Search: 10+ Google Services You Have to Know About | Daring Ed Tech | Scoop.it
We all know Google is more than just a search engine: It’s an suite web-based applications and services for everything from email to calendaring, document editing, and file storage. It’s even an online media store.
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More proof how Google is taking over the world! Being a GCT insures I'll have a  good position when the G day really comes!

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Pinterest Introduces 'News' Feature to Improve Content Discovery

Pinterest Introduces 'News' Feature to Improve Content Discovery | Daring Ed Tech | Scoop.it

Via Giuseppe Mauriello
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Interesting - great for Social Studies classes!

 

Mike Ellsworth's comment, February 4, 2013 4:46 PM
As always, thanks for the reScoop, Anne!
Anne Thomas 's comment, February 4, 2013 4:48 PM
thanks Mike !!
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thanks Mike !!
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Wanderful Books (WanderfulBooks) on Twitter

Wanderful Books (WanderfulBooks) on Twitter | Daring Ed Tech | Scoop.it
The latest from Wanderful Books (@WanderfulBooks). Award-winning educational interactive storybook apps originally published by Living Books.
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The Nerdy Teacher: Professionals Make Time for Learning #edchat

The Nerdy Teacher: Professionals Make Time for Learning #edchat | Daring Ed Tech | Scoop.it
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Change Agents Learn Beyond 8-3!

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23 Bizarre GIFs That Will Make You Say

Click to see the full pic...
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Haters Gonna Hate

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The Common Core Guru is in!

Regular readers of my blog are familiar with my thoughts on Common Core and the massive testing that has always been at its base. You know that I see no reason (empirically) to hurl billions of dol...
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If you haven't read this yet, may I suggest that you do! #CCSS & the "guru" from ASCD  - I love educational agitators!

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Home of the Book Genome Project

Home of the Book Genome Project | Daring Ed Tech | Scoop.it
BookLamp is a book analytic engine powered by the Book Genome Project. BookLamp's technology has applications in book discovery, reader advisory, and book suggestions similar to how Pandora.com analyzes music.
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BookLamp.org matches readers to books through an analysis of writing styles, similar to the way that Pandora.com matches music lovers to new music. @booklamp

Robin Jordan's curator insight, January 27, 2013 11:00 PM

Wow, the possibilities

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Save Newcastle Libraries

Save Newcastle Libraries | Daring Ed Tech | Scoop.it
Save Newcastle Libraries. As part of its budget proposals Newcastle City Council is proposing the closure of 10 branch libraries, along with staffing cuts at City Library.
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Save Newcastle Libraries in the UK

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The Complete Guide to Evernote in Education (The Nerdy Teacher Presents:): Nicholas Provenzano: Amazon.com: Kindle Store

The Complete Guide to Evernote in Education (The Nerdy Teacher Presents:): Nicholas Provenzano: Amazon.com: Kindle Store (The Complete Guide to Evernote in Education is now available for Kindle! On Sale for the holidays!
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Q: Is this worth $4.99? A: Nick wrote it.

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Study: Turn off iPhone, take a hike – your creativity will soar

Study: Turn off iPhone, take a hike – your creativity will soar | Daring Ed Tech | Scoop.it
Humans have long recognized the value of “getting away from it all,” but a new study, co-written by a University of Utah psychology professor, attempts to put a measurable meaning on the old saying.
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Wonder if a beach balcony works, too?

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Visual Identity for public libraries

Visual Identity for public libraries in all rural and rural-municipal communes and municipal communes with up to 20,000 residents.
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110 Predictions For the Next 110 Years

110 Predictions For the Next 110 Years | Daring Ed Tech | Scoop.it
It's never easy to predict the future. But as PM's 110th anniversary celebration draws to a close, we've decided to try. Here are 110 ambitious ideas for the decades ahead.
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I still want my jetpack & briefcase car!

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