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This is a collection of stuff.  A place to put things that I like or find interesting.
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Using Technology (Google Forms) to Track Student Progress - YouTube

Goals for Using Tech. to Track Student Progress -Familiarize the attendees with where to find resources -Understand why Google Forms in the chosen platform f...
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10 ways to reduce the size of a Moodle course

10 ways to reduce the size of a Moodle course | Things and Stuff | Scoop.it
Whilst instructional designers agree that using Moodle as a file repository isn't a good idea, sharing files using Moodle is still necessary in a lot of scenarios. In this blog ...
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Prezi - Blog - 10 Most Common Rookie Mistakes in Public Speaking

Prezi - Blog - 10 Most Common Rookie Mistakes in Public Speaking | Things and Stuff | Scoop.it
In this guest post, Terry Gault, Managing Partner and Vice President of The Henderson Group , p...
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Good tips for presenting- see some tips appropriate for running meetings as well. 

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Could ‘What works in therapy’ Work in Education?

Could ‘What works in therapy’ Work in Education? | Things and Stuff | Scoop.it
"Murphey, T. and Barker, D. (2007). Could ‘What works in therapy’ Work in Education? Humanising Language Teaching at http://www.hltmag.co.uk/nov06/index.htm Abstract: This exploratory article asks what language teachers might learn from meta
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ScholarCentric | Success Highways Pedagogy

ScholarCentric | Success Highways Pedagogy | Things and Stuff | Scoop.it
Success Highways, a resiliency and student achievement educational approach, is grounded in rigorous and proven research.
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'Wellbeing improved' if children with autism recruit imaginary helpers

'Wellbeing improved' if children with autism recruit imaginary helpers | Things and Stuff | Scoop.it
Researchers believe they have developed a psychological technique that improves the mental wellbeing of children with autism, by inventing little characters that help them out.
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iNTERESTING AND CREATIVE. 

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The Secret Ingredients to a Stellar 2014 Marketing Plan

The Secret Ingredients to a Stellar 2014 Marketing Plan | Things and Stuff | Scoop.it
It doesn't matter how busy you are. If you want to successfully market your business you need a plan. Here's seven steps to get you there.
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PLLIST11.19.13.pdf

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New Professional Development offerings for School Social Workers and other Mental Health Professionals.  This is a list of Professional Development events and on-line learning opportunities being offered at Oakland Schools.   We feature over 20 different trainings and networking events for school social workers and those interested in Student Mental Health and Engagement.  Please share with others.

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iOS 7 User-Experience Appraisa

iOS 7 User-Experience Appraisa | Things and Stuff | Scoop.it
Flat design hides calls to action, and swiping around the edges can interfere with carousels and scrolling.
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6 offbeat MOOCs that merge education with fun

6 offbeat MOOCs that merge education with fun | Things and Stuff | Scoop.it
Sure, you can learn about classical civilizations in a MOOC—but you can also learn about comic books, zombies and the Beatles.
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ActiveTextbook | Interactive Textbook Software from Evident Point

ActiveTextbook | Interactive Textbook Software from Evident Point | Things and Stuff | Scoop.it
Interactive Textbook Software from Evident Point.
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A Guide to Customizing and Editing Charts - Revevol School for Google Apps (EX)

A Guide to Customizing and Editing Charts - Revevol School for Google Apps (EX) | Things and Stuff | Scoop.it
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Top 10 Rules for Developing Your First Online Course

Top 10 Rules for Developing Your First Online Course | Things and Stuff | Scoop.it
Years of helping faculty pass to the dark side of online education have taught me a few simple rules that I brow beat (in a collegial way) into all new online teachers.
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Interesting thoughts and considerations as we go forth to on-line learning.

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NTEN Webinar Reflections and Resources: The Unanticipated Benefits of Content Curation

NTEN Webinar Reflections and Resources:  The Unanticipated Benefits of Content Curation | Things and Stuff | Scoop.it
The Unanticipated Benefits of Content Curation  
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Yesterday, I did a free NTEN Webinar called "The Unanticipated Benefits of Content Curation: Reducing Information Overload" based on my feature article in the NTEN Change Journal in June with
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The beginner's guide to putting the internet to work for you: How to easily save 60 minutes every day - - The Buffer Blog

The beginner's guide to putting the internet to work for you: How to easily save 60 minutes every day - - The Buffer Blog | Things and Stuff | Scoop.it
One of the most fun and useful things I’ve been doing lately is automating small processes I do all the time. It took me a while to work up the courage to dive into automation, as it always seemed like a really difficult, technical thing to do, which should be left to programmers. Luckily, there [...]

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Howard Rheingold's curator insight, February 18, 2014 4:59 PM

Automating repetitive processes, including those you use to seek, filter, tag, store, and retrieve information, can be a useful infotention practice. I've Scooped IFTTT before. This blog post is by social media management service Buffer, so the examples are Buffer-centric, but any of these automation tools can be applied to a variety of platforms, services, and practices.

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Get some handy tips on how to automate every day tasks with online tools.

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Progress Monitoring eBook - Hatch

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“ Progress Monitoring eBook The vital guide to improving learning outcomes with progress monitoring techniques Research demonstrates that when teachers m”
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6 Proven Tactics To Make Your Email Marketing More Effective

6 Proven Tactics To Make Your Email Marketing More Effective | Things and Stuff | Scoop.it
Email marketing is an art. It takes strategy, skill and focus. From subject lines to segmenting, here are proven tips to become an email marketing master.
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CE36NM - Newmark Learning

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Improve Behavior While Developing Literacy Skills

Help students at primary reading levels increase their interpersonal and academic success with MySELF: Social Emotional Learning Foundations. Enjoyable books engage children in learning to manage their feelings and interactions, as well as reading and responding to books. Take-home sets including Family Guides are also available. FREE sampler.

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9 Places To Find High-Quality Online Professional Development - Edudemic

9 Places To Find High-Quality Online Professional Development - Edudemic | Things and Stuff | Scoop.it
The beginning of the school year for many teachers includes something that many are grumbling about. Maybe it's time to try online professional development?
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How can I use social media in my b-to-b email marketing strategies? | B2B Email Social Media

How can I use social media in my b-to-b email marketing strategies? | B2B Email Social Media | Things and Stuff | Scoop.it
BtoB Magazine features the latest digital marketing news, tips, strategies and resources for b2b digital marketers.
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6 YouTube lessons for building better instructional videos

6 YouTube lessons for building better instructional videos | Things and Stuff | Scoop.it
These takeaways from popular channels can help educators make the most out of video learning.
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6 social networks that can make you better at your education job

6 social networks that can make you better at your education job | Things and Stuff | Scoop.it
Whether you are looking for a new position or just some feedback from peers, these networks excel at professional development for educators.
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