Tuesday Tech Talk
terrifically timely tidbits for Tuesday, March 17, 2015
What Kids Want in Books
Scholastic's annual "Kids & Family Reading Report" has been published and it is well worth reading. Of no surprise: kids overwhelmingly agree that their favorite books - and the ones they actually finish - are the ones they select themselves. To download the full report, click here. To get a snapshot of the graphs & charts, click here.
A Guide to Google Tools
This page is well worth bookmarking to come back for future reference! Full of tips, tricks, and hacks that even seasoned Googlers may not know about. This is all about online services so you don't have to worry about downloading apps or extensions. From productivity tools to better search strategies, this one has something for everyone!
Top 10 eLearning Resources
Online learning is getting more attention every day and it doesn't look like that trend is going to disappear any time soon. This article provides information on some powerful tools to help educators create more powerful online courses. Some of the resources are open source and some require a purchase but all are worth looking into. You may even find some of them useful for sharing with classroom teachers as they put lessons onto our LMS for students!
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