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Lady Gaga & Oprah Launch Anti-Bullying Foundation at Harvard

Lady Gaga & Oprah Launch Anti-Bullying Foundation at Harvard

In an effort to raise awareness of bullying in schools, Lady Gaga and Oprah are taking to the stage at Harvard’s Sanders Theatre today (2/29/12) at 4pm EST. They’ll address their concerns with the current state of bullying and also launch the Born This Way Foundation,

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The 60-Second Buyer’s Guide To The iPad 3

The 60-Second Buyer’s Guide To The iPad 3

The next generation of the iPad is nearly upon us. Whether it’s called the iPad 2S or iPad 3 is not too important. What is important is if you should bother buying one. So if you’re looking to upgrade, replace, or are a first time buyer…there’s a lot to know before Apple’s announcement on March 7th.

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5 Reasons School Districts (And Everyone Else) Need Adobe Photoshop Touch

5 Reasons School Districts (And Everyone Else) Need Adobe Photoshop Touch

This is one of the biggest apps to be released in 2012 for educators. I’m not just using hyperbole either. I was at Adobe MAX where CTO Kevin Lynch unveiled the plethora of new apps Adobe is releasing. The one that blew everyone in the audience (fellow geeks, educators, etc) away was Photoshop Touch.

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#EdTech Giveaway: Enter To Win The Latest Adobe Software!

#EdTech Giveaway: Enter To Win The Latest Adobe Software!

Have you had your eye on the Adobe Digital School Collection? What about today’s release of the Adobe Photoshop Touch iPad app? If you love awesome technology but hating paying for things, listen up! Edudemic is proud to be partnering with Adobe to give away …

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Edudemic Wants YOU To Share Your Classroom Expertise

Edudemic Wants YOU To Share Your Classroom Expertise

We are working on a new feature for the upcoming issues of the Edudemic iPad Magazine. We’ll be featuring teachers from around the world in an effort to help others learn more about what they’re doing. So that means we need your help!

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I’m Allergic To Bad Grammar [Comic]

I’m Allergic To Bad Grammar [Comic]

Does your head spin when someone writes something like “I hope you’re day is going great!” or “Are their others like you?” If you’re anything like me, you loathe bad grammar and internally judge people when you receive a poorly worded e-mail.

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How To See Where Your Twitter Friends Are On A Google Map

How To See Where Your Twitter Friends Are On A Google Map

Ever wondered where all your Twitter friends are? Do you think you actually know where every single one of your ‘tweeps’ are? (Man, I hate that term.) I recently stumbled across a one-click service that shows you exactly where each of your Twitter friends are located.

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3 Ways Disruptive Theory Can Change Education

3 Ways Disruptive Theory Can Change Education

As an entrepreneur and a student of innovation, a field of study that guides my thinking in how technology transforms industries is disruptive theory.

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30 Ways Homeschoolers Are Using Pinterest

30 Ways Homeschoolers Are Using Pinterest

Pinterest has proven itself to be a valuable tool for so many people: photographers, designers, craft artists, wedding planners, moms, and more. It’s a great place to discover interesting ideas, organize your thoughts, and pin down resources that otherwise might get lost in the shuffle.

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3 Ways the Internet Is Changing Education Right Now

3 Ways the Internet Is Changing Education Right Now

The internet has had a massive effect on all aspects of human life and interactions since its inception. The world has shrunk considerably and the speed of life has increased dramatically. But one specific aspect that the internet has had an enormous effect on recently is education.

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iPads vs Textbooks

iPads vs Textbooks

We talk about textbooks, iPads, and digital learning technology every single day. Guilty as charged. But what happens when you miss some of our awesometastic updates and just want a quick refresh? Moreover, what happens when you are tired of text and need something a bit more infographic-y?

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9 Crowdsourced Ways To Create A Collaborative Multimedia Book

9 Crowdsourced Ways To Create A Collaborative Multimedia Book

What happens when one person asks for the best way to create a multimedia book? When she asks the crowd on LinkedIn, we all win! Here’s 9 interesting ways to go about building a collaborative multimedia book.

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What Did Shakespeare Call You?!

What Did Shakespeare Call You?!

Do you love reading Shakespeare for all the saucy name-calling and not really for the romantic plot twists? Me too. Lucky for us, I just stumbled across a great chart via Facebook that lets you use your initials to find out what William Shakespeare would have called you were he to lob a few insults your way.

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How To Carry Software You Heart In Your Pocket

How To Carry Software You Heart In Your Pocket

While cloud-based computing have somewhat reduced the need for “thumb-drive computing,” PortableApps is still on the go technology, and can be a boon to teachers working in districts that block access to certain websites.

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Twitterview: Join Adobe Feb. 24th To Learn About The Digital School Collection

Twitterview: Join Adobe Feb. 24th To Learn About The Digital School Collection

You’re officially invited to the Adobe Digital School Collection Twitterview on Friday, Feb 24, from 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. PST. Meet product evangelist Johann Zimmern and learn more about the Adobe Digital School Collection.

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What People Think Teachers Do

What People Think Teachers Do

There’s a meme going around that asks you to think about how you perceive various professions. From photographers to bellydancers to, yes, teachers. I thought the teacher one might be the most relevant to the Edudemic audience and wanted to share the meme here. I’ve …

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How American Schools Compare To All Other Countries

How American Schools Compare To All Other Countries

I live in the U.S., attended school in the U.S. and England, and do not know as much as I should about international education programs. I’m completely up front about that. I’m guessing many people in the U.S. know about as much as I do (or less!) about international education programs.

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4 Ways To Use Massively Multiplayer Online Games In The Classroom

4 Ways To Use Massively Multiplayer Online Games In The Classroom

Recently, MIT Education Arcade announced commission of a Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game (MMORPG) that would teach students content aligned to Common Core Math Standards and Next Generation Science Standards.

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Get Inspired By Thomas Edison In Just 3 Minutes

Get Inspired By Thomas Edison In Just 3 Minutes

Looking for a bit of inspiration this week? Last Saturday (February 11th) was Thomas Edison’s birthday. I though it would be fun for all the educators, students, and innovative people reading this to take a moment and remember Edison… and to get inspired by his work.

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The 60-Second Guide To Digital Classrooms

The 60-Second Guide To Digital Classrooms

Got a minute? Literally just one minute? Take a close look at this new infographic from our partners over at Online Universities. It’s a great way to quickly look at the tools affecting major change in classrooms around the world.

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