Apr 20th, 2010
by pollyalida.
Thanks to everyone for attending the last two workshops at the Capital Region BOCES School Library System. As promised, here are the slides from today’s Search Update and the Google Earth workshop a few weeks ago. Looking forward to seeing you all at the next session on Google Sites & Docs. Do let me know [...]
Apr 8th, 2010
by pollyalida.
The Computers in Libraries / Internet @ Schools East conference is coming up next week in Arlington, VA. And I’m very sorry to say I won’t be there this year due to other teaching commitments. But I’ll be following along on the twitter stream, flickr pics, ITI blog posts, attendee blog posts and live video [...]
Mar 29th, 2010
by pollyalida.
If you haven’t considered using Netvibes as a tool to help student’s organize their research resources, take a look at these examples created by 10th grade students working on Veterans’ issues research projects. Alex’s page & Jovi’s page are both terrific examples of how Netvibes can help students bring together a wealth of research materials, [...]
Feb 4th, 2010
by pollyalida.
From findingEducation New York State Educators:If you are teacher, librarian or school administrator at a New York public, private or independent school, WE WANT YOU! We are conducting a survey of middle school and high school students’ online research habits, and we’d love for you to participate. The online surveys are short, painless (we don’t [...]
Dec 3rd, 2009
by pollyalida.
Gapminder shows statistics in motion. Doesn’t sound too exciting? Take a look at this amazing tool and see if you don’t agree. Ok, I’m a data geek – but this will help you find your own inner data geek, I promise. This chart shows declining birth rate associated with increases in personal income for the [...]