Monthly Archives: July 2011

Are Standardized Test Prep Services Right For You?

Are Standardized Test Prep Services Right For You?

While some students are naturally gifted with standardized test-taking abilities, others (including myself) often crack under the pressure of these exams. While you standardized ‘test killers’ may think you’re in the clear, here are some reasons to consider using the services of a test preparation course.

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5+ Google Products You Should Be Using Right Now

5+ Google Products You Should Be Using Right Now

It’s hard to keep up with the dozens of Google products available right now. Thankfully, Edudemic guest author Joseph Baker is here to help you figure out the most important ones you should be using right now. Be sure to weigh in with your votes as well!

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InDesign’s 10+ New Tools To Make A Professional and Interactive eBook

InDesign’s 10+ New Tools To Make A Professional and Interactive eBook

Ever wanted to try your hand at publishing but never wanted to splash out on some pricey subscription-based publishing platform? If you can get your hands on a new copy of Adobe InDesign 5.5 (if you’re a teacher, student, or school staffmember, use an education …

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How To Transfer Your Facebook Friends To Google+

How To Transfer Your Facebook Friends To Google+

Google+ is all the rage right now but what good is a social network if none of your friends are on it? Rather than wait for them to try out / adopt Google+, you can simply add your Facebook friends list into Google+ to help give them a little nudge onto this new platform.

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This Is Facebook’s Secret iPad App & How To Install It

This Is Facebook’s Secret iPad App & How To Install It

It’s been nearly a year in the making and after plenty of ‘will they’ or ‘won’t they’…Facebook apparently has quite a snazzy new iPad app coming soon to a mobile screen near you. Thanks to TechCrunch, you can even see exactly what it looks like and thanks to Edudemic, you can find out how to install it.

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Join The Edudemic Cold Weather Photo Contest!

Join The Edudemic Cold Weather Photo Contest!

It’s blazing hot outside so Edudemic wants to help. Simply share your favorite cold weather photo on the Edudemic Facebook page and be entered to win 1 of 5 $5 Starbucks Gift Cards!

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Where is Social Media Taking Education?

Where is Social Media Taking Education?

Starting with the introduction of sites such as YouTube, people have become more inclined to learn things online and self-educate rather than seeking assistance from some other means.

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The Truth About Google+, Facebook and MySpace [COMIC]

The Truth About Google+, Facebook and MySpace [COMIC]

Tom Anderson, the founder of MySpace, weighs in on Google+ and how it’s the newest kid on the block…why he sold MySpace…and the future of Facebook.

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The Staggering State of the Internet in 2011

The Staggering State of the Internet in 2011

The Internet is big and getting bigger. But more to the point, it’s becoming more important than ever before. You’re going to want to check out this detailed interactive infographic to learn some great new stuff!

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The Future Of School Social Networks

The Future Of School Social Networks

Most schools ban Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, and other social networking sites from school computers. The logic behind this ban is twofold. First, is the belief that students are less likely to be distracted when the school computers don’t give them access to their favorite websites.  …

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Want A Google+ Invite? How To Get One Right Now

Want A Google+ Invite? How To Get One Right Now

Google+ is 10 million strong but you still need one of those coveted invitations to get in on the fun? Lucky for you, Edudemic has you covered. I’ve given out nearly 90 invitations over the past 24 hours and have 410 left! If you want …

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10 Reasons To Go To An Online University

10 Reasons To Go To An Online University

Online universities have many, many advantages over traditional campuses. That’s not to say it’s for everyone, though; some students enjoy the social aspect, while others require a more personal touch.

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The Ultimate Guide To Teaching & Learning About Bastille Day

The Ultimate Guide To Teaching & Learning About Bastille Day

What the heck is Bastille Day? While most teachers are relaxing on vacation right now, there is an important national holiday happening in France on July 14th that might come up for discussion either in classrooms or around the dinner table. Either way, Edudemic has …

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The 30-Day Laptop Showdown: What Should Students Be Using? [CONTEST]

The 30-Day Laptop Showdown: What Should Students Be Using? [CONTEST]

I put a Macbook Pro and a Sony Vaio S to the test for 30 days to find out which one is the best for students. What did I find? The results might surprise you.

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The 10 Best and Worst Ways Social Media Impacts Education

The 10 Best and Worst Ways Social Media Impacts Education

There’s no doubt that students are actively engaged in online communities, but what kind of effects are these sites having and how can parents counteract the bad and bolster the positive?

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So Long Picasa and Blogger: Google Making Big Changes

So Long Picasa and Blogger: Google Making Big Changes

Google is taking the rollout of Google+ very seriously. Rather than see another Google Buzz fail, they’re pulling out all the stops. Literally.

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How To Get The New Gmail Design Right Now

How To Get The New Gmail Design Right Now

You’ve probably noticed the rather fast design changes that are happening this week around nearly all Google products in anticipation of the upcoming Google Plus social network-y product that’s coming soon. One of the biggest design adjustments is going to be to Gmail. But it …

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