The 21st Century Teacher » Tools http://franksblog.edublogs.org Re-imagine the future of learning... starting today! Thu, 09 Jul 2009 03:38:29 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 en hourly 1 21CT: All My Faves. Why Search? A Web 2.0 Visual Logo Directory http://franksblog.edublogs.org/2008/07/17/21ct-all-my-faves-why-search-a-web-20-visual-logo-directory/ http://franksblog.edublogs.org/2008/07/17/21ct-all-my-faves-why-search-a-web-20-visual-logo-directory/#comments Thu, 17 Jul 2008 13:44:17 +0000 Frank's Blog - 21CT http://franksblog.edublogs.org/?p=376 http://www.allmyfaves.com

Visual logo directory that specializes in the top 10 faves of each category. Making the internet an easier place.

http://www.allmyfaves.com/

All My Faves | Why Search?

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Read this document on Scribd: Web2-Directory
]]> http://franksblog.edublogs.org/2008/07/09/21ct-web-20-directory/feed/ 0 Summize: The New Twitter Search Tool is Cool! http://franksblog.edublogs.org/2008/05/14/summize-the-new-twitter-search-tool-is-cool/ http://franksblog.edublogs.org/2008/05/14/summize-the-new-twitter-search-tool-is-cool/#comments Thu, 15 May 2008 00:27:17 +0000 Frank's Blog - 21CT http://franksblog.edublogs.org/2008/05/14/summize-the-new-twitter-search-tool-is-cool/ http://summize.com

This newest Twitter search tool is cool and pretty … and it delivers the goods. It is complete with RSS, twittable results, popular searches, twhirl-style picture/picture graphics, multiple pages of search results, and a cool converstion “drill down” capability to follow threads.

summize

Related Resources:
Quotably.com – Follow the Conversation. Powered by Summize.
Tweetscan.com – Real-time twitter search with search clouds.

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http://exploratree.org.uk/explore/templates.php

Exploratree – Exploratree by FutureLab

Additional resources: Check out META’s great collection of graphic organizers and guidance.

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The resources listed below represent careful selection of the best of the Web by friends in my del.icio.us network. Please check out these educational news items, tools, and other resources. Bookmark each item now, because the list is a live RSS feed and updates continuously. Enjoy!

cherry

]]> http://franksblog.edublogs.org/2008/03/05/my-delicious-networks-favorites-sites/feed/ 0 EduBlogs.org tutorial: A 5-minute introduction http://franksblog.edublogs.org/2008/02/21/edublogsorg-tutorial-a-5-minute-introduction/ http://franksblog.edublogs.org/2008/02/21/edublogsorg-tutorial-a-5-minute-introduction/#comments Thu, 21 Feb 2008 14:03:07 +0000 Frank's Blog - 21CT http://franksblog.edublogs.org/2008/02/21/edublogsorg-tutorial-a-5-minute-introduction/ edublogs.orgLast night, Vicki Davis talked about her team’s Flat Classroom Project and seven steps to get started. Step no. 1 is “Get Connected.” So why not start your very own blog to record and share your reflections on education? Or, to also serve as a professional portfolio? … and most importantly to start getting connected. Edublogs.org is a fantastic place to start because the service is so special and user-friendly; and you have a ready-made educational community to connect to.

Edublogs.org is also a good place to start because being a new blogger means that you probably need a lot of hand-holding and support. Edublogs.org has all that and more. Just check out their community forum. Even seasoned bloggers feel at home at Edublogs.org. So, if you are already blogging and not quite happy, then take a quick peek at this updated video tutorial. My blog is testament to the fantastic service and quality that Edublogs.org offers.

Ready to get connected? How about… starting today! Watch this 5-minute tutorial by James Farmer for an introduction to Edublogs.org blog setup and rich features.

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I had a great time tonight with @courosa @thekyleguy @classroomqueen and others during this Ustream webcast rounding up a variety of snazzy Web 2.0 tools for classroom application. Ustream allows voice participation and text chat.

Related posts:
Faces: Alec Couros

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