One of the plans for the summer is to work on my tech skills. With technology today there is always something new to learn, improve or master! The more I learn, the more I can teach. Or teach with. So, I’ve bookmarked several free online courses with my Google bookmarks and in delicious. This past… Read More Twittering Tech Tips
It seems thematic days are getting popular, so I’m going to add to the frenzy by promoting InformTech Thursday. Today’s burning question: what great site have you found lately? I’ll start with a couple and invite readers to share more sites. ASKIT! “The National Academy of Sciences (NAS) has launched ASK IT!, a moderated forum… Read More InformTech Thursday
19-Year-Old Shalayne Alexandria, Author of Teen / Young Adult Fiction Series Nyville High, Uses Interactive Online Community, Video Trailers, Free Cell Phone Books to Create and Maintain Relationship with Readers. Author’s third book in the Nyville High series, Nyville High No. 3: True Lies will be featured under the New Title Showcase at BookExpo America… Read More Teen Author Uses Technology to Publish and Promote new YA Series
I just received this email and thought it is worth sharing: I am an author of books that are used in many educational programs to encourage students to express themselves through writing. I have launched a free new web site — http://www.makebeliefscomix.com — where students can create their own comic strips. The site offers fun… Read More Online Comics Helping Students
Scholastic Books has recently come out with Book Wizard, an online tool that is available to help librarians, parents, teachers and students find similar books. The lists can be saved online or shared. In addition to this service, the Book Wizard also performs collection analysis. While I did register for and use the Wizard… Read More Help Finding Books
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