Do Your Students Know How to Cite a Tweet?

A student recently asked me if they could cite a tweet in their research paper. Sure, I said, and led them to the BibMe site. Much to my surprise, none of the websites for MLA citation explained how to cite a tweet. Even EasyBib, which boasts over 59 options for citations, did not list tweet. Yes, it's like quoting someone, but "tweeting" is synonymous with Twitter, and so one needs to somehow mention that in the bibliography. The correct way to...

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Anatomy Teachers: 36 Teaching Resources

Most of the resources below are intended for high school students, with a few for  middle and elementary levels.RESOURCESAll Systems Go!- interactive gameAnatomy Arcade- loads of games, covering all eight systems of the body.Anatomy Flash Cards- This is a HUGE list!Anatomy of the Human Body- "The Bartleby.com edition of Gray’s Anatomy of the Human Body features 1,247 vibrant engravings—many in color—from the classic 1918 publication, as well...

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Google Drive Arrives Today

I've always loved Google Apps and have used the Google Docs with my colleagues and students. Storage space is limited to 2GB, so when I read about the new Google Drive which was introduced today, I was very happy. Here's some of its great features:5GB storage (Free account)Upload and share your files, which can include videos, photos, PDF's etc. Google Docs are built into Google Drive, so accessing your files is easyShare and collaborate with othersGoogle...

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5 Things I Don't Like About My iPad

Don't get the wrong idea from the title of this post. I love my iPad2. But there are 5 things which have really bothered me since my purchase. Considering how expensive the iPad is, I was quite disappointed that it lacked certain features.I have edited my original posting because of an error on my part. Apologies. Too much on my mind.1. Speaker is too small and not enough volume at times.The speaker should be able to handle the volume, and not sound...

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39 Sites: Test Preparation for Your Students

With the advent of ASK testing this week, I was reminded that our students always seem to have another test hurdle to make it over. My seniors are especially nervous about the SAT's and what the requirements are for each college. It's never too early to start studying, right? Here's a listing which covers four main types of high school tests.AP ExamsAP Test Books- choose your subject area and you can purchase a book for that subject.Bubbabrain- games...

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Designing Your Own READ Poster

I'm on a personal crusade to get my students to read more. As digital learners, today's kids have access to computers, smartphones, iPads, Wii, Xbox 360, 3D TVs and movies. They are in a very visual world, and it's a challenge to get many of them interested in reading of any kind. I've added graphic novels and Manga to the collection, added more magazine subscriptions and asked students what they like. My latest addition to the walls of the library...

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New Guide: Smartphone Apps for Teachers

There are thousands of apps out there in many different subject areas, and in my new guide I have narrowed the list down to include just the basics for any teacher. (Subject areas to follow in the future) Caveat: the guide covers Android and iPhones. Open publication - Free publishing - More education a...

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The EBSCO Poster

I recently posted information students should know about EBSCO, and I received several requests to see what my finished poster looked like. You can view it here if you'd like to get some ide...

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Book Cover Designer Chip Kidd Talks About His Work

Do your students judge a book by its cover? Do you? Book designer Chip Kidd's TED presentation is very funny and if you are a page-sniffer (that new book smell..) you'll really enjoy this talk. If you would like to see a sampling of Chip's artwork, TIME did a spread on The Book Jacket Art of Chip Kidd here.“Much is to be gained by eBooks: ease, convenience, portability. But something is definitely lost: tradition, a sensual experience, the comfort of thingy-ness — a little bit of humanity"  -Chip Kidd          ...

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Repairing Damaged Books: 15 Resources to Help You Do-it-Yourself (Plus One Free Workshop)

 I don't know about you; when I earned my certification as a media specialist, I had never been required to take a course in book repair. My colleague Nancy just received an MLS from Rutgers University (well known for their library sciences program) and she also never learned how to deal with damaged books. How is this possible? Can't figure that one out. But, if you can't attend a training workshop locally, you can always benefit from those...

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My 200th Post! Study Skills for Your Students: 57 Sites and Apps

It has been 10 months since this blog began in this new location and I am amazed at how far we have come. We now have 880+ subscribers, several awards and lots of positive feedback. Thank you everyone for your support and for utilizing all the information here. If you'd like to subscribe to this blog in a reader, just click here. You can also subscribe via email (see left column) or follow me on Twitter.All students need help with their study skills....

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41 Great Blogs to Follow By Subject Area

There are hundreds of thousands of education blogs out there on the web.  If you are not following anyone on Twitter in your subject area, how do you get your information? Are you registered on a wiki? Did you join any social networks like NING? Maybe some of you are even asking, "what's a wiki?" Here's a great place to start: read blogs in your area of study. Subscribe to them in a reader (RSS= really simple syndication) or via e-mail, whatever...

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