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Rutger University's RIOT (Research Information Online Tutorial)
http://blog.schoollibraryjournal.com/neverendingsearch/2012/10/09/rutgers-riot/
This article highlights five animated and interactive information literacy lessons in helping students with researching.  Although I introduce these topics in lessons I teach and classroom teachers address these topics of information literacy, these will be added to the media center websites (HS, MS, and WS) for student access so students can refresh or review as needed. The topics include:
- Select and narrow topics and apply limiters,


- Find sources, identify primary, secondary and tertiary sources, use   databases

- Select keywords for database searches

- Identify citations, distinguish between book and journal citations

- Evaluate sources: practice evaluating the quality of sources

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23 Ways To Use The iPad In The 21st Century PBL Classroom
http://www.teachthought.com/technology/23-ways-to-use-the-ipad-in-the-21st-century-pbl-classroom/

After attending Dr. Willert's informational presentation regarding RTTT, I thought this article may provide some additional information about using iPads with Project Based Learning (PBL).  I like how the ideas are categorized under Imagine, Design, and Publish.  I also like how the ideas are authentic ways to promote collaboration and innovation while using digital and social media.  This article also has active links to other ideas/articles that are definitely worth checking out.  As our district moves forward in a 1:1 environment with PBL and Personal Learning Plans, I will share more ideas.  What an exciting time for our district, for our students, for our community!

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What is Figment?

Figment is a community where you can share your writing, read what others are writing, and discover new stories and authors. Whatever you're into, from sonnets to mysteries, from sci-fi stories to cell phone novels, you can find it all here. This is a fantastic way to broaden the audience for writers (both teachers and students).  Check out the video for educator account opportunities for your class.

http://figment.com/signup/educators

Goodreads

Goodreads' mission is to help people find and share books they love.  Join Goodreads to share the love and fever of reading fantastic books!  This is a great way to keep a reading list for yourself, share about books you've read and enjoyed, and help you find more books to read! Make reading books addictive!  

http://www.goodreads.com/

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8 Unique Online Presentation Tools for Students (and Teachers)http://www.fluency21.com/blogpost.cfm?blogID=2980

Powerpoint is an unengaging presentation tool.  If you and your students are looking for a way to spice up a presentation, check out the options found in this article. 

How Well Are Schools Teaching CyberSafety and Ethics?
http://www.fluency21.com/blogpost.cfm?blogID=2989

This article helps us remember that cybersafety and ethics is a part of teaching 21st Century Skills.  Although students seem very tech savvy, students may not know everything when it comes to cybersafety and ethics.