Are there any book trailers for the 2011 Panda Books?
Yes, for these five titles there are! Watch the full episode. See more POV. While this isn’t necessarily a book trailer for The Secret Cave, it does give more factual information about the prehistoric caves…
What is Pottermore?
The Harry Potter series in both book and movie has been completed–however that doesn’t mean Harry Potter does not live on. Now, JK Rowling has created something special for all of those enchanted with the…
What is Instagram?
Instagram is a very unique social network. While Twitter allows its users to update what they are doing in 140 characters, Instagram uses pictures as instant updates. When one joins, they choose people to follow…
Where’s a good place for kids to get the news online?
Most newspapers now have an online presence as well as a print copy, and in some cases the online version is more popular than the print. For kids too there are many places to go…
What is a PLN?
A PLN is a personal learning network. A person’s PLN may provide support and collaboration in real time or virtual. Being a part of a book club would be a sample of a learning network…
Where can I find what time it is around the world in various locations?
Time zones can be tricky. Sometime it would be much easier to see all the times around the world in one place. You can at Time and Date’s World Clock.
What are the Edublog Awards?
The Edublog Awards started in 2004. Basically, it’s an educational community that supports one another by nominating and promoting each other’s blogs. Each year the Edublog Awards are nominated by posting a blog post nominating…
Where can I find online educational interactive tools?
There are many great places to find educational online interactive tools, yet a few stand out above the rest. First, there is Shambles.net. This amazingly stocked and searchable site is filled with the most current,…
How would you do in the Hunger Games?
Suzanne Collins has written an amazing series of three books revolving around the Hunger Games. In a society far into the future there is only one civilization called Panem. It consists of 12 districts. Every…
What is a digital footprint?
Today, many people are doing much more than browsing on the Internet. Conversations and connections are being made all the time–whether through social networks, blogs, discussion forums, or videos many people are interacting with one…
