(Relatively) Independent News

For those of us who feel that  mainstream, corporate infotainment is not a good enough source of information for themselves or their students, I have compiled a list of relatively independent news sources. Here is the link, located in the Library page of the Media Center website. I update it occasionally. Suggestions are welcome.

Jude

Getting the Best out of Your Google Drive

Getting the Best out of your Google Drive

It keeps getting better!

                 

TeachThought Blog

TeachThough This blog about technology integration in the classroom, blended learning and new learning paradigms always gives you something brand new, original, to think about for possible use.
http://teachthought.com/

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5 Awesome Primary Source Websites

For History, Social Studies and English....

Jude

Chromebooks for education expands with new devices, Google Play textbooks

It looks like all the major players, including Dell, are coming with a Chromebook. Decision time for Profile:

Chromebooks for education expands with new devices, Google Play textbooks

Jude

Basic Facts about Chromebooks - Profile Fac Meeting

Super fast startup time

Day long  battery capacity

What you do online:  Apps and Extensions

What you can do offline

User friendly, light updates.

No need for virus protection

Not all software have their equivalent in apps. Check the Apps store, the specific software company you are interested in, and list serv groups.

More info here

More questions? Email me.

Jude

Free and Bargain eBooks

Following up on ebooks, Kindle owners will enjoy these two sites. They offer free and bargain ebooks.
Subscribe to  them and you'll get a daily update. Enjoy!

Kindle Buffet

BookBub

Jude