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Beta Code for You:    CoolCat01 (CoolCat zero one) Use this to sign up for Aviary in the (why should we give you access to aviary immediately) and because you're a reader, they'll bump you up on the Beta request list! (Don't ask me why I was picked, but hey, it looks like a great product and if I can help my readers -- OH YES!) Website: http://www.aviaryeducation.com/ There are lots of videos for me to process from #iste10 and I'm heading off the grid to spend time with family. But, I have a code for you to use to test out Aviary for Education . There was a big article on Techcrunch about this product: "The new product allows teachers to create walled off Aviary ecosystems, where students can upload their projects and collaborate without worrying about having their work shared with the web at large (and they won’t be able to see Aviary projects that were done by users outside of the classroom). Teachers are given control over these virtual classro...

PodOmatic | Best Free Podcasts Podomatic has a new free fast tool called "minicast" where you create a slideshow with photos and videos.  tags: education audio teaching edapp eduapp Welcome to Fotobabble - Talking Photos Create talking photos and slideshows. tags: education teaching edapp Online Audio Editor - Aviary.com's Myna Aviary has so many great tools including Myna, a collaborative audio editor. tags: education audio teaching flatclass edu_newapp ...

Google Global Science Fair 2011 Google Science fair information - this page has info on how to sign up and join. tags: education learning Google Apps for Education Guide to Going Google Here is the guide to going Google from Google Apps for education for both K12 and Universities. tags: education google Google Apps Marketplace - EDU Google apps now has a marketplace for education. Aviary, Grockit, Learn Boost, engrade, Haiku LMS, EasyBib, Brainpop and Class.io as well as thinkwave are some of the first apps available in the store. tags: education learning google Posted from Diigo . The rest of my favorite links are here .

How to get the most out of the new Buffer iPhone app | The Buffer blog: productivity, life hacks, writing, user experience, customer happiness and business.The Buffer blog: productivity, life hacks, writing, user experience, customer happiness and busines A refreshingly basic guide to the new buffer from the Bufferapp people. tags: buffer social media news 'Power of Introverts' Video Is a Surprise Viral Hit The new viral video doesn't show spunky, loud people showing out -- no, it is a non-native English speaker dubbed over a hand-drawn video about the Power of Introverts. With over a million views, this video is being shared and reshared. It is vital to value those of us who tend to be more introverted. This has definitely resonated. As quoted from Mashable, "Still, l...

a simulpost with the TechLearning blog . Note: I don't usually post the same thing in both places, however, I've spent three days on this post and want my readers to have a copy! This is my Thanksgiving Present to You! As I sit with my morning coffee stuffed bigger than yesterday's unfortunate aviary creature, I have been spending a day being thankful. Today, that mood carries forward as I am thankful for my "birth" into this new blogosphere and thing we call "Web 2.0." I think it is important that I share with you the websites that I am the most thankful for. I've also asked some of my friends on the blogosphere about their favorite websites as well. (If you'd like to take a "virtual" tour, I've made a trackstar page with annotations so you can click and read. Trackstar is a great tool from 4teachers.) 1 - Wikispaces I teach in a wiki-centric classroom. Wikispaces gives free online accounts. If you want to learn more ab...

Whether using tablets, droids, or devices, take time to experiment and use something new. It might just be the mood boost you need. Here are 89 ideas for you. (Photo credit: Wikipedia ) When you use tablets and other devices, the nature of them requires you to be a teacherpreneur , or one who innovates, selects, and customizes your classroom. A great way to add interest to the classroom (especially while spring testing is happening) is to introduce or play with a new tool. You need a break of scenery and your students do too! Sometimes it is what you need to grab their attention as you review something important.  One thing is for sure, there is no excuse to hand them a boring worksheet. For this post, I've delved through my lists of apps, websites, and tools that I keep in Diigo to give you teacherpreneurs out there some things to play with! Enjoy and feel free to share your favorites in the comments. Note that many of these are apps, Ios, Android, and some are websites....