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Aesop’s Fables – Online Collection – 656+ fables –
Our online collection of Aesop’s Fables includes a total of 655+ Fables, indexed in table format, with morals listed. There are many more on the way. Most were translated into English by Rev. George Fyler Townsend (1814-1900) and Ambrose Bierce (1842-1914) the rest are from Jean De La Fontaine in French and translated to English by several good internet souls.
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Smories – new stories for children, read by children
Smories are original stories for kids, read by kids
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Story Cove – A World of Stories
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BrinkPad is a web application that brings a desktop experience to the web. The application allows you to create presentations / slide shows / drawings with easy to use web delivered software.
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6 Web-Based Alternatives to Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft PowerPoint is the ubiquitous solution to presentations on most computers. But with a profound move to the cloud, there’s a range of alternatives (most free) based on the web. These solutions offer not only features similar to the desktop app, but the ability to load your presentation anywhere you get an internet connection and, in most cases, download a copy for offline shows and/or further customization in PowerPoint itself.
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Six tips for secure passwords for Facebook and other sites « Generation YES Blog
Marian Merritt, the author of the Ask Marian blog and the Norton Internet Safety Advocate for Symantec Corporation has a great post today about preventing hacking into your Facebook account (and other accounts) by creating strong passwords. These tips are great for teachers, parents and students!
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The official Royal Wedding website celebrating the marriage of Prince William and Miss Catherine Middleton is launched today by St. James’s Palace.
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Edudemic » The iPad 2: 20 Things You Should Know
f you’ve been under a rock or too busy to look at the Interwebs today, you missed the big announcement of the second generation iPad. In a nutshell, Steve Jobs (yes he was on stage and seemed healthy!) unveiled an iPad that’s been totally redesigned. Here’s what’s new (image gallery below courtesy of Ars Technica and Apple) :
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4 iPhone Apps for Learning a Foreign Language — Life Scoop
One way to learn a foreign language is through repetition — to continually practice your reading, writing, and speaking. If you’re learning a language then, you might look for a good mobile app, as it will allow you to practice your language learning on the go. Ideally a good educational app is more than just a set of digital flash cards.
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Free wikis for educators: K through 12 through PhD
Starting this month, Wikispaces is offering free wikis to higher education. It’s the logical next step for us, all things considered.
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Student registration now open | Challenge Yourself to Blog
Student Blogging Challenge
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Apps for Digital Storytelling – Digital Storytelling with the iPad
These apps will help get you started with digital storytelling.
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This is a collection of ideas for apps and websites people are wishing for.
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Saving the day, one day at a time.
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Digital Storytelling with the iPad
Digital Storytelling can transform your students’ writing into a visual masterpiece that is filled with voice and emotion, while enhancing critical thinking skills. The iPad takes digital storytelling to a new level by making the process easier, and even more engaging for students of all grade levels as well as for their teachers.
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Amplifying Student Voices | Digital Is …
Digital Writing Changes Everything
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Are You a 21st Century Teacher? – Leading From the Classroom – Education Week Teacher
What does it mean to be a 21st Century Teacher? These are the characteristics of a 21st Century Teacher:
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The Evolution of Mobile Operating Systems
The Evolution of Mobile Operating Systems
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» Why Is My IP Address From Another State? – IT Professionals – Lockergnome
Recently I had someone ask me a question I wanted to share with you. They asked me why in the heck their IP address appeared to be coming from the other side of the country? Honestly, I can understand why this would freak someone out! Imagine not understanding what is going on as you do an IPChicken.com check only to see the IP looking odd. Then you run a speed test and learn you’re suddenly based in another region of the country. I mean come on, that is just going to feel weird to the uninformed.
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