tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41817407745160602082024-03-13T18:30:54.383-07:00OU Get SmartsA valuable resource for all Ohio University students interested in becoming digitally literate!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16606036569471675048noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4181740774516060208.post-732451577590773392014-04-24T10:39:00.002-07:002014-04-24T10:41:13.868-07:00Need to Cram for FINALS? <div>
I know most are not ready for finals, but here are a few tips for you to do without without going crazy-- you just need a little organization, some preparation, and a solid night of sleep!! </div>
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<li><b>Find out what resources are available to you. </b>Instead of cramming in one night, make sure to look over information beforehand to determine what gaps are in your knowledge of the material, and then develop a game plan for quick learning. </li>
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<li><b>Don't over-study. </b>It's tempting to stay in Alden until the wee hours of the morn, but studying for long stretches is actually less effective than short, varied sessions. Mixing up where you study and the types of studying you do (reviewing notes, reading, talking through concepts with classmates, etc.) is more effective than long, drawn out sessions in the lib. </li>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16606036569471675048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4181740774516060208.post-88898630905560539012014-04-10T13:15:00.001-07:002014-04-10T13:15:45.030-07:00OU Digital Literacy Survey Please participate in the digital literacy survey that has officially been launched! It is designed for current OU students, and it only takes approximately 20-30 minutes to complete. It is crucial in my thesis work, and I ask that you complete this questionnaire honestly and in entirety. It will be measuring your digital skills during FIRST semester (or quarter) at OU and your current skills this semester. <div>
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Thank you again for all of your time and effort in both the online learning community and survey. I will continue to update the community with additional information that can help assist students advance in their digital knowledge. Good luck with your projects and finals this semester! </div>
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<a href="https://app.box.com/" target="_blank">box</a> is a cloud-based file sharing ad storage service workspace which enables people to collaborate, synchronize, and share information. It provides 50GB of free online storage to ALL OU students, faculty and staff.<br />
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Click on the "Use company single sign on credentials" and enter your OU credentials (Oak ID and password) to log in to the box for Office.<br />
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First you need to install Dropbox, and then create a subset of folders within your main Dropbox folder. You can name these whatever you want, but the general idea is to have 4-6 main folders, and not to go too deep into sub-folder territory (folders within folders within folders, etc.) </div>
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<li><a href="http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2424111,00.asp" target="_blank">Get Organized: 5 Tips for Using Dropbox for Organization</a> (Jill Duffy) </li>
<li><a href="http://bobcatconnections.blogspot.com/2011/10/organize-your-data-with-dropbox.html" target="_blank">Organize your data with Dropbox</a> (Michael Dickard)</li>
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6tkGSIFsH0" target="_blank">Everything You Need to Know About Dropbox</a> (dottotech) <i>video below</i></li>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16606036569471675048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4181740774516060208.post-85168520723126138512014-04-05T23:32:00.005-07:002014-04-05T23:32:49.482-07:00Access your Docs Anywhere, Anytime with Dropbox <div>
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You no longer have to email yourself multiple drafts or papers or congest your inbox with old papers and assignment. No more worrying about losing your flash drive, or losing all of your documents due to a computer virus. With Dropbox, all of your important documents, assignments, pictures, etc. are backed up on the Internet for you. </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16606036569471675048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4181740774516060208.post-71870665112047670382014-04-01T08:35:00.001-07:002014-04-01T08:56:39.184-07:002013-2014 OU Job Search ManualThe Ohio University Job Search Manual is no longer available from the Career & Leadership Development Center, but you can access it online: <b><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.ohio.edu/careerandleadership/upload/OhioU_JSM13-14_Online.pdf" target="_blank">2013-2014 Job Search Manual</a></span></b><br />
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<li><i>Let people write about what they are enthusiastic about--even if their writing isn't top notch. Their ideas may be brilliant, and you can always fix the writing style</i></li>
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<li><a href="http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/team-working-10-tips-effective-real-time-online-collaboration/" target="_blank">Team Working: 10 Tips for Effective Real-Time Online Collaboration</a> (Tina Sieber)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.hongkiat.com/blog/online-collaboration-tips/" target="_blank">Guide to Online Collaborations: Useful Tips Tools & Apps</a> (Jake Rocheleau)</li>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16606036569471675048noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4181740774516060208.post-65076514117546713822014-03-25T22:55:00.000-07:002014-03-25T22:55:46.846-07:00Leadership BrandingAre you "Branding" Yourself in a Positive Way?<br />
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<li>BP is seen as irresponsible from the oil spill in 2010--how long until this Brand turns to a positive? Not until the spills stop and changes are permanently made, but another spill occurred not even 2 days ago in <a href="http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/bp-assesses-refinery-oil-spill-lake-michigan-23052601" target="_blank">Lake Michigan</a>, so probably not for a while... </li>
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Workshop on Leadership Branding by the Ohio University Career and Leadership Development Center (January 2014). </div>
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Your digital footprint is everything on the Internet about you...<br />
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- All of your profiles on social networking sites<br />
- Photographs that you, your friends, or your family has posted online<br />
- Anything you have written, or that has been written about you (discussion boards, blogs, or articles)<br />
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Each time we add something about ourselves on the Internet, we enlarge our digital footprint. Whenever we mention someone else, we are expanding theirs. </div>
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<li>Do a "vanity search," and type your name into a search engine to see what already exists about you. </li>
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<li>Repeat the search regularly using services such as <a href="http://www.google.com/alerts" target="_blank"><b>Google Alerts</b></a> (keywords of interest (eg. your name), and you will receive automatic alert messages from Google every time your name appears on the web; you can set these alerts daily, weekly, or monthly. </li>
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<li>Check your social networking privacy settings--set your account to <i>Friends only. </i><a href="https://www.facebook.com/help/325807937506242" target="_blank">Follow these steps</a> to ensure your Facebook profile is ready for potential employers or colleagues to see.</li>
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<li>Also monitor your activity log--where you can unlike, delete or hide content</li>
<li>Check out <a href="http://lifehacker.com/how-you-leak-your-privacy-every-day-and-how-to-stop-1547653862" target="_blank">How You Leak Your Privacy Every Day (and How to Stop)</a> Thorn Klosowski</li>
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<li>If you have a personal blog, remember that private blogs show up in search engine results as well.</li>
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<li>Go through your blog posts and edit them for language or delete anything that will hinder you professionally.</li>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">How to MANAGE your digital footprint: </span></b></div>
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<li><b>Evaluate the content of your social media pages: </b>ask yourself, will it affect current or future employment? Will it offend my peers or colleagues? </li>
<li><b>Consider the privacy implications of what you are sharing: </b>don't post anything on friends/colleagues' profiles that could potentially breach their privacy. If in doubt, ask people before adding pictures or posting content to their profiles. </li>
<li><b>If you are seeking a new job or promotion: </b>just remember that your digital footprint is important and can effectively act as your resume--particularly if you are using LinkedIn. Don't post or comment on anything that will hinder your chances of success. </li>
<li><b>Set goals: </b>do some research and spend some time figuring out who you want to following and affiliate with, making sure your research is relevant to your industry. This will show that you are interested in keeping up to date with industry trends.</li>
<li><b>Stay aware: </b>be aware and stay active; what's new, what's getting old, what is exciting and what is shocking. </li>
<li><b>Have fun: </b>potential employers want to see that you are still active and contributing to personal and relevant industry networks-but always make sure to do so in an appropriate way. </li>
<li><b>Delete abandoned social media accounts:</b></li>
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<li>If you still have a <a href="https://www.askmyspace.com/t5/Articles/How-do-I-Delete-My-Account/ba-p/1079" target="_blank">MySpace</a> or Bebo account lingering around, its time to delete it</li>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>How to ENHANCE your digital footprint:</b></span> </div>
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<li>Build your online presence by showcasing your skills, experience, and interests. With most online sites, you can control the information about you that is publicly available. </li>
<li>Online sites that include your CV or resume (LinkedIn) can expand your range of contacts </li>
<li>Professional networking sites can give you access to potential employers, whose digital footprints you can also check </li>
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<li><a href="http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/cleaning-your-digital-footprint/" target="_blank">How to Clean Up Your Digital Footprint and Your Online Identity</a> (Lauren Riley)</li>
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<li><a href="http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/tag/reputation/" target="_blank">Managing Your Social Media Rep</a> (Lauren Riley)</li>
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<li><a href="http://www.3103communications.com/keep-your-digital-footprint-clean-in-2014/" target="_blank">Keep your digital footprint clean in 2014</a> (Kim, 3103 Communications)</li>
<li><a href="http://theinnovativeeducator.blogspot.com/2011/08/discover-what-your-digital-footprint.html" target="_blank">Discover what your digital footprint says about you</a> (Lisa Nielsen)</li>
<li><a href="http://www2.open.ac.uk/students/careers/job-seeking/digital-footprint" target="_blank">Digital Footprint</a> (The Open University)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.smartmanager.com.au/eprise/main/cms/content/au/smartmanager/en/pages/digital_footprinting.html" target="_blank">Managing your digital footprint</a> (Kelly Services)</li>
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It is essential in this digital age to expand your network and build connections with others! Whether you are writing a paper and need some input, or if you are looking for job opportunities--expanding you network and building connections with others is so valuable to your growth and branding in the future.<br />
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<li><b>Update or refresh your profile</b></li>
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<li>According to LinkedIn's Career Expert, <a href="http://blog.linkedin.com/author/Nicole%7CWilliams/" target="_blank">Nicole Williams</a>, your profile is <b><u>12 times</u></b> more likely to be viewed by a hiring manager if you have a detailed list of work experiences--this means the more chances you have to be discovered for new opportunities or advanced positions.</li>
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<li>"You never know what about your past will be of interest to the recruiters, potential business partners or clients," Williams said. "Recruiters are on LinkedIn and by virtue of the way they're searching, such as using keywords and the duration of your career, they'll be able to find you better." </li>
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<li><b>Edit Endorsements</b>: Under the "Skills and Expertise" section, you can add endorsements to your profile; and while endorsements can be a good testament to your proficiencies, it has also been controversial because some people may endorse you for irrelevant skills. But, the more people that endorse you for relevant skills, the more you profile's likability will instantly boost!</li>
<li><b>Add A New Profile Picture: </b>According to LinkedIn, adding a profile picture makes your profile 7 times more likely to be viewed by others. You can change the privacy settings on your picture as well; the default setting allows everyone to see it, though you can change it so only your connections or those in your network can view it. </li>
<li><b>Update Your Summary: </b>The "Summary" section of your profile should detail who you are as a professional: <i>your title, role, skills, and expertise.</i> According to LinkedIn, to increase the chances you'll appear in someone's search, your "Summary" section should contain at least 40 words. </li>
<li><b>Include Pictures, Videos, and Presentations: </b>You can upload rich media to make your profile more engaging to show off your work. </li>
<li><b>List Volunteer Experience and Causes: </b>According to LinkedIn, 42% of hiring managers surveyed said they view volunteer experience as equivalent to former work experience. You can also add information about volunteer opportunities that you are interested in, and add organizations that you support. </li>
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<b>** Check out this AWESOME site that allows you to create a visualization of your resume <a href="http://vizualize.me/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">visualize.me</span></a></b></div>
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Whatever your endgame is when it comes to LinkedIn, extending your network and creating new contacts is a key part of that. This is the essence of good networking.<br />
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<li>You can write to two people that should connect in a single message</li>
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<li>Compose a message in your inbox and select both connectors as recipients. Simply make an introduction to each other (or a summary of the situation/benefits) and make sure that the box remains checked that allows them both to see the other person's name and email address </li>
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<li>Under <i style="font-weight: bold;">Send a message</i>, there is a link <i style="font-weight: bold;">Share profile</i>, which allows you to send it to another connections</li>
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<li>Click on this and add a short explanation before sending it to the other person-it's for them to follow up between the two of them. </li>
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<li>Send a message to one of your connections suggesting that they request an introduction to the other person-and don't forget to add a link to their profile to make the other person easy to find </li>
<li>You can send a message to one of your connections encouraging them to add the other as a connection, using a personalized message and stating that you have been encouraging them to get in touch </li>
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These options might simply allow you to put two individuals in your network in touch with each other than may benefit from being in contact. It could also be the ideal way to help a colleague extend their own network by putting them in touch with your own connections who could be of value to them. </div>
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*Think about the connections you may be able to foster-it will strengthen your own network at the same time as extending theirs, so it's ALWAYS good to keep an eye out for where these opportunities may exist!*</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Resources </span></b></div>
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<li><a href="http://blog.linkedin.com/2012/10/22/your-linkedin-playbook/" target="_blank">Your LinkedIn Playbook: Tips for Tackling the World's Largest Professional Networking Site</a> (Nicole Williams)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.informationweek.com/infrastructure/networking/linkedin-tips-5-ways-to-strengthen-your-profile/d/d-id/1110999" target="_blank">LinkedIn Tips: 5 Ways to Strengthen Your Profile</a> (Kristin Burnham)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.linkedintraining.net/strengthen-your-network-connect-your-connections/" target="_blank">Strengthen your network - connect your connections!</a> (Mark White)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/how-connecting-your-linkedin-contacts-builds-social-influence/" target="_blank">How Connecting Your LinkedIn Contacts Builds Social Influence</a> (Stephanie Sammons)</li>
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<li><b>Eat a healthy breakfast and/or snack before class</b></li>
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<li>Eating a small, nutritious snack before class and taking a water bottle/something to drink to sip on during class can curb any hunger or thirst that can potentially cause distractions. </li>
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<li><b>Get sleep and exercise</b></li>
<li><b>Review your previous notes</b></li>
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<li>Reviewing your notes from the previous class before the next session begins give you the opportunity to get back on track to where the last class left off--and you'll be more likely to pay attention since you'll remember what your professor was talking about. </li>
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<li><b>Turn off distracting devices</b></li>
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<li>This includes laptops, cell phone, and tablets--all which can lead to serious distractions. Even if you promise yourself you won't browse the web and check your Facebook, most of the time you will stray away from the lecture--so don't even tempt yourself. </li>
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<li><b>Take notes on the least distracting device</b></li>
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<li>As mentioned previously, don't use devices that are going to distract you--if you doodle, maybe typing your notes on a word doc (without the internet) is best, and if you browse the internet, pen and paper is probably best. </li>
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<li>Check out these <a href="http://ougetsmarts.blogspot.com/2014/02/online-tools-to-help-keep-you-focused.html" target="_blank">other online tools that can help keep you focused</a></li>
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<li><b>Sit up front</b></li>
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<li>It may seem intimidating for some, but being up front will help keep you focused. You'll avoid being distracted by the people behind you playing games on their laptop, and you'll be forced to pay attention and take notes because you are clearly visible to the professor. </li>
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<li><b>Avoid relying on stimulants</b></li>
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<li>Whether it be caffeine, cigarettes, or prescription meds--these often cause disruptions in your sleep which can affect your memory and concentration. </li>
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<li><b>Discuss content with students</b></li>
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<li>Chat with other students after class about the lecture/class. Further discussions leads to a better and more comprehensive understanding of the material. </li>
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<li><b>Study and work with other students who are serious about succeeding</b></li>
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<li>If you know others who are serious about doing well in the class, study and work with them! If you are able to find a reliable group of students that share a common interest--learning and doing well in the course--stick with them, they can be essential to your success in that class. </li>
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<li><a href="http://www.collegexpress.com/interests/public-colleges-and-universities/blog/tips-and-tricks-staying-focused-lecture/" target="_blank">Tips and Tricks for Staying Focused in a Lecture</a> (Kristen Healy)</li>
<li><a href="http://studioatgawker.kinja.com/ways-to-focus-and-maybe-even-participate-during-dull-1536062360" target="_blank">Ways to Focus (and Maybe Even Participate) During Dull Presentations</a> (Kevin Daum)</li>
<li><a href="http://classroom.synonym.com/stay-focused-college-classes-4941.html" target="_blank">Tips to Help Stay Focused in College Classes</a></li>
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<li><b>Personalization</b>: the best aggregators learn based off your preferences, what you read, rate, and share with others; content relevancy </li>
<li><b>Speed and ease</b>: from updating new content to scrolling through screens; make sure your news aggregators are fast, efficient, and simple standout </li>
<li><b>Social sharing</b>: from email, to Twitter to Facebook, good aggregators have simple ways to share help with content curation and discovery with others </li>
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<li><a href="http://feedly.com/index.html#discover" target="_blank">Feedly</a></li>
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<li>Has become the RSS reader for the choice for many news junkies, especially since Google Reader went into retirement</li>
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<li>Quick and responsive, with a fleet of powerful apps on iOS, Android, and the web</li>
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<li><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=flipboard.app&hl=en_GB" target="_blank">Flipboard</a></li>
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<li>Offers a visual and straight-forward means of building your own personalized magazines </li>
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<li><a href="https://play.google.com/store/newsstand?utm_source=HA_Desktop_US&utm_medium=SEM&utm_campaign=gplaunch&pcampaignid=MKTAD1101NS1" target="_blank">Google Play Newsstand </a></li>
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<li>Replaced Google Currents, and articles appear as individual cards and there are rows of square icons to look through specific publications</li>
<li>Curated experience </li>
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<li><a href="http://digg.com/" target="_blank">digg</a></li>
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<li>Remains the prolific news aggregators </li>
<li>Doubles up as an RSS reader; you'll need to add new feeds using <a href="http://digg.com/login?next=%2Freader" target="_blank">digg Reader</a></li>
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<li><a href="https://cir.ca/" target="_blank">Circa</a></li>
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<li>Offers brief, bite-sized news stories tailored specifically for mobile consumption</li>
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<li>Rather than simply regurgitating what's already available on the web, its in-house team of editors produce new stories with distinct and easily digestible sentences, quotes, photos, and links </li>
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<li><a href="https://getpocket.com/" target="_blank">Pocket</a></li>
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<li>"Save-it-for-later" app which lets you archive interesting content from the web and then quickly find it again from most devices </li>
<li><a href="https://www.instapaper.com/" target="_blank">Instapaper</a> and <a href="https://www.readability.com/" target="_blank">Readability</a> are both similar apps to Pocket </li>
</ul>
<li><a href="http://getprismatic.com/" target="_blank">Prismatic</a></li>
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<li>An interest network where you can follow the topics and people you care about and share your own interest </li>
</ul>
<li><a href="https://www.taptu.com/" target="_blank">TapTu</a></li>
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<li>Provides instant access to all of your interests in one beautiful little app </li>
</ul>
<li><a href="https://www.pulse.me/" target="_blank">Pulse</a></li>
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<li>A cross between Flipboard and Google Play Newsstand; organizes its stories by thumbnail images</li>
</ul>
<li><a href="http://www.zite.com/" target="_blank">Zite</a></li>
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<li>Learns your interest and reading habits and gets smarter the more you use it; you'll get the best of the web completely tailored to your unique set of interests </li>
</ul>
<li><a href="http://netnewswireapp.com/" target="_blank">NetNewsWire</a></li>
<ul>
<li>Simple and efficient, and syncs with your Google account </li>
</ul>
<li><a href="http://news360.com/" target="_blank">news360</a></li>
<ul>
<li>An app that learns what you enjoy and finds stories you'll like around the web</li>
</ul>
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<li><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.twentyfivesquares.press" target="_blank">Press</a> ($2.99) , </li>
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<li>Sophisticated news reader app built exclusively for Android</li>
<li>Supports third-party RSS services including <a href="http://feedly.com/#discover" target="_blank">Feedly</a>, <a href="https://feedbin.com/" target="_blank">Feedbin</a>, and <a href="https://feedwrangler.net/welcome.html" target="_blank">Feed Wrangler</a></li>
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<li><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.noinnion.android.greader.readerpro" target="_blank">gReader Pro</a> ($4.69)</li>
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<li>Newsreader app for Android that uses Feedly or <a href="http://theoldreader.com/" target="_blank">The Old Reader</a> to serve up all of your RSS feeds </li>
<ul>
<li>Quick, reliable, and simple to use</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<li><a href="http://www.zinio.com/www/index.jsp;jsessionid=EE0C63609BC842ED5367E07FEB349273.prd-main-news2?_requestid=663084" target="_blank">Zinio</a> (pay per publication)</li>
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<li>Cross platform and syncs yours purchases as you go </li>
</ul>
<li><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=au.com.shiftyjelly.pocketcasts" target="_blank">Pocket Casts</a> ($3.99)</li>
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<li>Podcast app, and a great way to keep up with the latest headlines and explore complex issues while you're on the move </li>
</ul>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Resources </span></b></div>
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<li><a href="http://thenextweb.com/apps/2013/12/05/10-must-android-apps-keeping-top-news/#!z201j" target="_blank">10 must-have Android apps for keeping on top of the news</a> (Nick Summers) </li>
<li><a href="http://lifehacker.com/5845798/five-best-news-aggregators" target="_blank">Five Best News Aggregators</a> (Alan Henry) </li>
<li><a href="http://www.edointeractive.com/5-news-aggregators-phone/" target="_blank">5 Best News Aggregators for Getting the Most Out of Your Phone</a> (Jeff Fagel) </li>
<li><a href="http://www.simplyzesty.com/Blog/Article/September-2012/The-10-Best-News-Aggregator-Apps-For-Those-On-The-Go" target="_blank">The 10 Best News Aggregators Apps for Those On The Go</a> </li>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16606036569471675048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4181740774516060208.post-13411531824509334232014-03-16T14:10:00.000-07:002014-03-16T14:10:38.624-07:00Useful Participatory Websites <b><span style="font-size: large;">Forums</span></b><br />
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<li><a href="http://techcrunch.com/2013/04/05/goodbye-ugly-forums-moot-is-a-flexible-and-modern-platform-for-online-discussion-and-its-free/" target="_blank">Goodbye Ugly Forums! Moot Is A Flexible and Modern Platform For Online Discussions (And It's Free)</a> Sarah Perez </li>
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<li><a href="https://moot.it/" target="_blank">Moot</a> is a new take on commenting and forums, and is designed to be flexible and customizable </li>
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<li><a href="http://wordpress.com/" target="_blank">WordPress</a> allows you to start a wordpress blog or create a free website in seconds </li>
<li><a href="http://edublogs.org/?e=1&utm_expid=3915942-0.sTB70DfGTIKG85bY3mRpOQ.1" target="_blank">EduBlogs</a> is a blog created for educational purposes; supports student and teaching learning by facilitating reflection, questioning by self and others, collaborating and providing contexts for engaging in higher-order thinking </li>
<li><a href="https://www.blogger.com/" target="_blank">Blogger</a> is a blog-publishing service that allows multi-user blogs with time-stamped entries </li>
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Social bookmarking is a practice that allows those with sufficient attention, collaboration, and network know-how to multiply value of a public good which serves one's own self-interest<br />
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<li><a href="https://delicious.com/" target="_blank">Delicious</a> is a free and easy tool to save, organize, and discover interesting links on the web </li>
<li><a href="http://www.citeulike.org/" target="_blank">citeulike</a> is a free service for managing and discovering scholarly references </li>
<li><a href="http://www.scoop.it/" target="_blank">Scoop.it!</a> is a site where you can build engaged audiences through publishing by curation </li>
<li><a href="https://www.zotero.org/" target="_blank">Zotero</a> is a free, easy-to-use tool to help you collect, organize, cite, and share you research sources </li>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Recommender Systems </span></b><br />
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<li><a href="http://digg.com/" target="_blank">digg</a> has the most interesting and talked about stories, videos, and pictures on the web</li>
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<li>breaking news on technology, politics, entertainment, and more! </li>
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<li><a href="https://www.stumbleupon.com/" target="_blank">StumbleUpon</a> is the easiest way to find cool new websites, videos, photos, and images from across the web </li>
<li><a href="https://bubbl.us/" target="_blank">bubbl.us</a> allows you to create colorful mind maps (brainstorming) to print or share with others </li>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Music </span></b></div>
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<li><a href="https://www.spotify.com/us/" target="_blank">Spotify</a> is a free music streaming website available on all mobile devices and computers for unlimited durations; features like offline listening and ad-free playback are available for premium subscribers </li>
<li><a href="http://www.last.fm/" target="_blank">last.fm</a> is a music discovery service that give you personalized recommendations based on the music you listen to </li>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">RSS Feeds</span></b><br />
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<li><a href="http://www.bloglines.com/" target="_blank">Bloglines</a> is a web-based news aggregator for reading syndicated feeds using the RSS and Atom formats </li>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16606036569471675048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4181740774516060208.post-11881115326479882872014-03-15T22:32:00.000-07:002014-03-15T22:51:06.424-07:00Participating in Online Class Discussions <a href="http://distancelearn.about.com/od/studyskills/ht/class_chat.htm">How to Participate in Online Class Discussions</a> (Jamie Littlefield)<br />
1. Prepare, prepare, prepare<br />
2. State your point, demonstrate your point, back it up with a quote<br />
- use a subject line that relates to your post--which will help create interest in your post<br />
- write clearly and with expressions (careful and concise writing)<br />
3. Respond to your classmates<br />
- be supportive, considerate, and constructive when replying to your classmates<br />
4. Practice chat room "netiquette"<br />
- keep your post focused on the topic<br />
5. Be friendly but formal<br />
- proofread and review your response<br />
6. Have fun<br />
- participate regularly<br />
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For more information regarding participation in online discussions, please see: <a href="http://onlinelearninginsights.com/2012/06/22/how-to-get-students-to-participate-in-online-discussions/">How to get students to participate in online discussions</a><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16606036569471675048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4181740774516060208.post-264605161729996422014-03-11T13:26:00.001-07:002014-03-11T13:29:13.387-07:00IF This Then That<b><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://ifttt.com/myrecipes/personal" target="_blank">IFTTT</a> </span></b><br />
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<span style="text-align: center;">Check out this site that allows you to create "recipes" that will inform you when something happens. </span>The personal recipes are a combination of a trigger and an action from your active channels. Examples are given below.</div>
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<li style="text-align: left;"><i>When new photos are added to your iPhone camera roll--you will receive an email with a shareable link for each photo </i></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><i>When you email attachments--they are automatically saved to Dropbox</i></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><i>When an apartment becomes available on Craigslist in your area, in your price range--you will be emailed/texted that post </i></li>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16606036569471675048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4181740774516060208.post-83288724826786070602014-03-11T12:42:00.000-07:002014-03-11T12:42:53.979-07:00How to Learn Something New on Your Own<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Whether you are trying to advance a skillset, learn a new hobby, or just take an entire new learning experience, it is difficult to stick with it.<br />
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Below are a few ways to allow you to learn something and stay with it.<br />
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<b><u>Find What You Actually Want to Learn About</u></b><br />
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<li>Ask yourself- what are you actually interested in? </li>
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<li>If your not doing research for school or work, it may be difficult to pinpoint what interests you and what skills you want to develop</li>
<li>Check out this article about <a href="http://us2.campaign-archive1.com/?u=bc04df008d4705e4e77c2eb35&id=921809d9c5&e=cb3a314908" target="_blank">How to Stimulate Curiosity</a> (Annie Murphy Paul) </li>
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<li>Resources like <a href="https://www.khanacademy.org/" target="_blank">Khan Academy</a>, <a href="http://learn.media.mit.edu/" target="_blank">MIT Media Lab</a>, <a href="http://www.lynda.com/" target="_blank">Lynda</a>, and <a href="http://lifehacker.com/tag/lifehacker-u" target="_blank">Lifehacker U</a> are great places to find out about new information that may peak your interest</li>
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<b><u>Figure Out How You Learn Best</u></b></div>
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<li>People obviously learn in different ways--some like to stick to a plan while others are better are winging it</li>
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<li>Most times, you learn best by doing</li>
<li>Practice in ways that help you continually learn, which may include expanding the process so you're <a href="http://lifehacker.com/5882077/practice-multiple-skills-at-a-time-instead-of-focusing-on-one-for-greater-results" target="_blank">learning multiple skills at once</a></li>
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<b><u>Find a Community to Learn With</u></b></div>
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<li>Most of us tend to learn better when we're surrounded by other people who are just as interested in the subject at hand</li>
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<li>Find a community of like-minded people</li>
<li>Check out <a href="http://lifehacker.com/5912598/how-to-find-and-get-involved-with-a-hackerspace-in-your-community" target="_blank">How to Find and Get Involved with A Hackerspace in Your Community</a> (Alan Henry)</li>
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<b><u>Additional Links and Resources on LifeHacker</u></b><br />
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<li><a href="http://lifehacker.com/5810326/try-alternate-and-more-fun-ways-of-learning-before-giving-up-on-learning-something-new" target="_blank">Try Alternative and More Fun Ways of Learning Before Giving Up on Something New</a> (Melanie Pinola)</li>
<li><a href="http://lifehacker.com/5882077/practice-multiple-skills-at-a-time-instead-of-focusing-on-one-for-greater-results" target="_blank">Practice Multiple Skills at a Time Instead of Focusing on One for Greater Results</a> (Adam Pash)</li>
<li><a href="http://lifehacker.com/5914207/how-to-get-over-the-i-suck-barrier-when-learning-a-new-skill" target="_blank">How to Get Over the "I Suck" Barrier When Learning a New Skill</a> (Thorn Klosowski) </li>
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Message boards and forums are places to go if you love discussing the latest news/world events, debating over new technologies, or anything else. There is a huge variety of message boards and communities to use--and you can start by using search engines and or sites (Twitter, reddit, etc.) to find communities that you will be able to express your opinions and learn from others. </div>
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<li>Yahoo also makes it easy to find great <a href="https://groups.yahoo.com/neo" target="_blank">forums and groups</a></li>
<li><a href="http://us.reddit.com/" target="_blank">reddit</a> is a social news and entertainment site where registered users submit content in the form of links or posts </li>
<li><a href="http://www.dmoz.org/" target="_blank">dmoz</a> is a place to start looking-you can click on subjects and find different discussion forums and message boards </li>
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<li><a href="http://mashable.com/" target="_blank">Mashable</a> is a technology and social media blog that's primary focus is social media news but also covers news and developments in mobile, entertainment, online videos, business, web development, technology, memes and gadgets</li>
<li><a href="http://technorati.com/" target="_blank">Technorati</a> is a real-time search engine dedicated to the blogosphere, and it searches through blogs to find exactly what you are looking for</li>
<li><a href="http://www.ljseek.com/" target="_blank">LJ Seek</a> is a search engine dedicated to sifting through LiveJournal blogging community </li>
<li><a href="http://www.icerocket.com/" target="_blank">Ice Rocket Blog Search</a> is a blog search that allows the opinion to search by link </li>
<li><a href="http://www.thoughts.com/forums/" target="_blank">Thoughts</a> is a forum where you can meet like-minded people in where you can share your thoughts and join different communities </li>
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<li><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/" target="_blank">The Huffington Post</a> is an online news aggregator and blog </li>
<li><a href="http://lifehacker.com/" target="_blank">Life Hacker</a> is a weblog about life hacks and software and covers topics including Microsoft, Mac, iOS, and Android, as well as general life tips and tricks</li>
<li><a href="http://techcrunch.com/" target="_blank">TechCrunch</a> is a news website that focuses on information technology companies </li>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16606036569471675048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4181740774516060208.post-64465168463574622812014-03-10T16:47:00.001-07:002014-03-11T09:04:00.690-07:00Wikispaces <b><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.wikispaces.com/" target="_blank">Wikispaces</a></span></b><br />
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Wikispaces classroom is a social writing platform free to students and professors. It is easy to create a classroom workspace where fellow students can communicate and work on writing projects on teams (or alone). Assessment tools give students the power to measure student contribution and engagement in real-time. It works on browsers, tablets, and phones. </div>
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<li><b>Classroom Management: </b>helps to manage all the activity, resources, conversations, and projects in your classroom </li>
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<li>Tools available to that allow you to share resources, make announcements, and foster discussions </li>
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<li><b>Project-Based Learning: </b>allows you to create projects, define teams, and help assign roles within the project </li>
<li><b>Knowledge Communities: </b>this allows students to contribute, learn and achieve in the collaborative learning environment</li>
<li><b>Safe Social Networking</b></li>
<li><b>Online and Remote Learning </b></li>
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<li><a href="http://www.smartteaching.org/blog/2008/08/50-ways-to-use-wikis-for-a-more-collaborative-and-interactive-classroom/" target="_blank">50 Ways to Use Wikis</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dnL00TdmLY" target="_blank">Wikispaces in Plain English</a></li>
<li><a href="http://help.wikispaces.com/New+Wiki" target="_blank">Getting started with a new wiki</a></li>
<li><a href="http://help.wikispaces.com/" target="_blank">Wikispaces Help</a></li>
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Online word processor that allows you to create and format text documents and collaborate with others in real time </div>
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<li>upload a word doc and convert to a Google doc </li>
<li>add formatting to your docs by adjusting margins, spacing, fonts, and colors </li>
<li>invite other people to collaborate on a document with you, giving them the option to edit, comment, or view access </li>
<li>collaborate in real time and chat with other collaborators</li>
<li>view the document's revision history and go back to any version </li>
<li>download a Google doc to your desktop as a word doc, PDF, HTML, zip file, etc. </li>
<li>translate a doc to different language </li>
<li>email you docs to other people as attachments </li>
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To learn more about Google Docs, check out the <a href="https://support.google.com/drive/topic/21008" target="_blank">Google Docs getting started guide</a></div>
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Online spreadsheet app that allows you to create and format spreadsheets and simultaneously work with others</div>
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<li>import and convert Excel formatted data to Google spreadsheets </li>
<li>export Excel formatted data, PDF, and HTML files </li>
<li>use formula editing to perform calculations on your data, and apply different formatting </li>
<li>chat in real time with others who are editing your spreadsheet </li>
<li>create charts and graphs with your spreadsheet</li>
<li>embed a spreadsheet, or individual sheets of your spreadsheet, on your blog or website </li>
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Online presentation app that allows you to show off your work in a visual way </div>
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<li>create and edit presentations</li>
<li>edit a presentation with friends or coworkers, and share it with others </li>
<li>import powerpoint presentations and convert them into Google presentations </li>
<li>download your presentation as a PDF, PPT, or a .txt file </li>
<li>insert images and videos in your presentation</li>
<li>publish and embed your presentation in a website </li>
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<li><a href="https://support.google.com/drive/?hl=en#topic=14940" target="_blank">Google Drive/Docs Help</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRqUE6IHTEA" target="_blank">YouTube- Google Docs in Plain English</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.google.com/google-d-s/tour6.html" target="_blank">Google Docs Tour</a></li>
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<span style="background-color: #228822; color: #eefff5; font-family: 'Droid Sans'; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.479999542236328px;">- free reference manager and social network that can help you organize your research, collaborate with others online, and discover the latest research</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #228822; color: #eefff5; font-family: 'Droid Sans'; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.479999542236328px;">- free, easy-to-use tool to help you collect, organize, cite, and share your research</span><br />
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- pr<span class="st">ovides a search of <i>scholarly</i> literature across many disciplines and sources</span><br />
<span class="st">- includes theses, books, abstracts, and articles</span><br />
<span class="st">** if you need help when searching on Google Scholar, check out <a href="http://www.google.com/intl/en/scholar/help.html" style="color: #99ddbb; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Google Scholar Search Tips</a> </span><br />
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<a href="http://www.jstor.org/" style="color: #99ddbb; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><b>JSTOR</b></a><br />
- digital library of academic journals, books, and primary sources<br />
- if you are logged on Ohio University's server, you will be able to access this information free<br />
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<b><a href="http://www.oxfordjournals.org/" style="color: #99ddbb; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Oxford Journals</a></b><br />
- largest university press in the world<br />
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<a href="http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/" style="color: #99ddbb; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><b>Wiley Online Library</b></a><br />
- world's broadest and deepest collection of online resources<br />
- includes life, health, and physical sciences, social sciences and humanities<br />
- over 4 million articles from 1,500 journals, 13,000 online books, and hundreds of referenced works, laboratory protocols and databases<br />
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<a href="http://online.sagepub.com/" style="color: #99ddbb; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><b>Sage Publications</b></a><br />
- research tools, journal alerts, and online journal access information</div>
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<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page" style="color: #99ddbb; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><b>Wikipedia</b></a><br />
- <i>an excellent place to <b>start</b></i><b> </b>your research inquiry, but do NOT use it as your ending point<br />
- use your judgement, remember that all sources have to be evaluated<br />
- when reading Wikipedia articles for research, consider the information carefully, and <i><b>never </b></i>treat information on Wikipedia as the surefire truth<br />
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- Accuracy of information provided-- Is there a bias of information?<br />
- Are the images presented appropriate for information/material?<br />
- What is the style and focus of the article? Are there grammatical errors? How is the quality of the writing?<br />
- Are you able to identify reputable third-party sources as citations?<br />
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<a href="http://www.bibme.org/" style="color: #99ddbb; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><b>BibMe</b></a></div>
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<span class="st">- free citation builder for MLA, APA, Chicago and Turabian</span><br />
<span class="st">- always check with your professor to determine the format of citations that you will be required to use for your bibliography/references</span></div>
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<b><i>Practical Advice to Use when Protecting Yourself from Misleading Information Online </i></b></div>
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<li><b>Ask </b></li>
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<li>Always ask yourself lots of questions when you hear about news or information. </li>
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<li>Where is the information coming from? </li>
<li>Is it a reliable source? </li>
<li>Is someone else reporting the same story? </li>
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<li>Question everything, and take nothing for granted.</li>
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<li><b>Verify</b></li>
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<li>Search on the web or discuss with your friends and family any piece of news that comes from media sources-you may discover valuable info. </li>
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<li><b>Keep Position</b></li>
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<li>Never underestimate your opinions and do not be afraid of authority. Remember: everyone has the same level of reliability until they prove to be trustworthy.</li>
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<li><b>Investigate</b></li>
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<li>Triangulate and investigate the story. A news story is never too complex to solve. </li>
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<li><b>Focus</b></li>
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<li>Do not try to split your attention to multiple news stories. Choose one and stick with it, and then move on. </li>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16606036569471675048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4181740774516060208.post-1019377052194804912014-02-24T23:39:00.000-08:002014-03-11T09:06:41.451-07:00Learn How to Search <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><br />Useful Google Search Tips </span></b><br />
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<li><b><u>Case Sensitivity</u>:</b> keywords are NOT case sensitive, so it does not matter if your words are all uppercase/lowercase </li>
<li><b><u>Punctuation</u>:</b> not important, so there is NO need to use periods, commas, etc. </li>
<li><b><u>Word Limitation</u>: </b>you are limited to ten words, so everything after 10 words is ignored from your search results </li>
<li><b><u>Be Specific</u>: </b>the more targeted your keywords, the better your results will be </li>
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<li><i>If you want to search for an exact word or phrase </i></li>
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<li>use quotes (" ") around the exact word or set of words</li>
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<li><i>If you want to exclude a word </i></li>
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<li>add a dash (-) before a word or site to exclude all results that include that word </li>
<li>Examples: [jaguar speed -car] <i>or </i>[pandas -site:wikipedia.org]</li>
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<li><b><u>Search Within a Specific Site</u>: </b></li>
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<li>Searching for a specific website, or a specific domain</li>
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<li>Examples: [site:ohio.edu academic calendar] <i>or </i>[site: gov tax forms]</li>
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<li><b><u>Common Words are Ignored</u>: </b><i>the, and, or, in, how, I, it, is, etc.</i></li>
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<li><i>If you need to use <u>AND</u> or <u>OR</u>, the operators MUST be typed in all capitalized letters</i></li>
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<li><b style="font-style: italic;">AND</b> tells Google that terms on either side or it should be included in the search results </li>
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<li>same as (+) </li>
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<li><i style="font-weight: bold;">OR </i>tells Google to match any of the terms connected by the OR operator, which means that it can return results for one and not the other, or for both </li>
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<li><b><u>Word Order Matters</u>: </b>priority will be given to the first word, followed by each consecutive word thereafter </li>
<li><b><u>Singular and Plural Forms/Use of Synonyms</u>: </b>if you are having difficulty finding what you are looking for, try the plural form, or another similar word </li>
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<li><i>If you use the tilde (~) before a word, results will include synonyms as well </i></li>
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<li><b><u>Include a "fill in the blank"</u>: </b>use an asterisk (*) within a query as a placeholder for any unknown or wildcard terms </li>
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<li><i>If you use this (*) with quotation marks, you will find variations of the exact phrases or to remembers words in the middle of a phrase </i></li>
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<li>Example: ["a * saved is a * earned"]</li>
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<li><b><u>Time Frame</u>: </b>search all results from within a designated time range</li>
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<li><i>If you want to search within a specific time period use ".." in between the time frame</i></li>
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<li>Example: [bobcats 2012..2014]</li>
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<b>Resources to Explore: </b></div>
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<li><a href="http://www.googleguide.com/advanced_operators_reference.html" target="_blank">Google's Guide</a> to making searching easier than ever </li>
<li><a href="http://www.google.com/insidesearch/tipstricks/index.html" target="_blank">Google's search tips and tricks</a> to help you get more information </li>
<li><a href="https://support.google.com/websearch/answer/142143" target="_blank">Google's search tools and filters</a> for more advanced search results
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">(Jocelyn K. Glei)</span></b><br />
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<b>Stay Focused: </b>curb the time you spend browsing time-wasting sites<br />
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<li><a href="https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/stayfocusd/laankejkbhbdhmipfmgcngdelahlfoji" target="_blank">StayFocused</a> (increased your productivity by limiting the amount of time you can spend on time-wasting websites (extension for Chrome))</li>
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<li><a href="http://lifehacker.com/5780575/limit-visits-to-time+wasting-web-sites-and-give-your-willpower-a-break" target="_blank">Limit Visits to Time Wasting Websites and Give your Willpower a Break</a> (Adam Pash) read this post about StayFocused that contains tips and tools for using this app</li>
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<li><a href="http://www.proginosko.com/leechblock.html" target="_blank">LeechBlock</a> (simple productivity tool (extension for Firefox) designed to block time-wasting sites</li>
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<li><a href="http://lifehacker.com/374812/save-yourself-from-time-sinks-online-with-leechblock" target="_blank">Save Yourself From- Time Sinks Online with Leechblock</a> (Gina Trapani) this post contains tips on how to use LeechBlock to save yourself from wasting time online</li>
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<b>Focus Writer:</b> create a distraction-free environment for writing<br />
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<li><a href="http://gottcode.org/focuswriter/" target="_blank">FocusWriter</a> (simple, distraction-free writing environment)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.ommwriter.com/" target="_blank">Omm Writer</a> (writing environment for Mac, PC, and iPad)</li>
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<b>Time Out:</b> take regular breaks to keep your focus sharp<br />
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<li><a href="http://www.dejal.com/timeout/" target="_blank">Time Out</a> (take breaks)</li>
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<li>MICRO: take a 10 second break every 10 minutes of work</li>
<li>MACRO: take a 10 minute break after 50 minutes of work</li>
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<b>Self-Control:</b> block out distracting websites for a set amount of time<br />
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<li><a href="http://visitsteve.com/made/selfcontrol/" target="_blank">SelfControl</a></li>
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<b>Track Time:</b> audit how you’re spending your time on your computer<br />
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<li><a href="http://www.gettracktime.com/" target="_blank">Track Time</a></li>
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<b>Concentrate:</b> maximize focus while shifting between different tasks<br />
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<li><a href="http://www.getconcentrating.com/" target="_blank">Concentrate</a> (eliminate distractions)</li>
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<b>Notational Velocity: </b>centralize and sync all of your scattered notes<br />
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<li><a href="http://notational.net/" target="_blank">Notational Velocity</a> (app that stores and retrieves your notes)</li>
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<b>Focus Booster:</b> focus on single tasks for 25 minutes apiece<br />
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<li><a href="http://www.focusboosterapp.com/" target="_blank">Focus Booster</a> (free desktop and web app to help you get what you need done)</li>
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<b>Think:</b> limit your attention to a single application at a time<br />
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<li><a href="https://www.macupdate.com/app/mac/23972/think" target="_blank">Think</a></li>
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<b>Anti-Social: </b>block the social websites that are killing your focus<br />
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<li><a href="http://anti-social.cc/" target="_blank">Anti-Social</a> (block social media and be productive)</li>
<li><a href="http://macfreedom.com/" target="_blank">Freedom</a> (app for Windows, Mac, and Android that locks you away from the 'net)</li>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.health.com/health/gallery/0,,20480962,00.html" target="_blank">10 Tricks for Paying Attention</a> (Karen Pallarito)</span></b><br />
<i>Different coping strategies that help keep you focused rather than getting distracted by external stimuli. You need to pinpoint your weaknesses and review the strategies to get your tasks complete. </i><br />
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<b>Write it down: </b>jot down keywords to remind yourself what you want to say (in a meeting, class) or do<br />
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<b>Map it out: </b>in the morning, map out your day, including classes, assignments due, meetings, errands, etc. and refer to your "road map" throughout the day<br />
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<li>Keeping a daily planner is key (either a calendar planner or a planner app on your phone)</li>
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<b>Create the right environment:</b> make your environment work for you-if you focus better when listening to music or with ambient nose in the background, make it happen<br />
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<b>Prioritize tasks: </b>schedule a time for plowing through your tasks of the day<br />
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<b>Take a quick break: </b>if boredom is ruining your productivity, take short breaks. Get up to walk around or do a quick yoga stretch, but be careful not to move into procrastination mode<br />
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<b>Set a timer: </b>figure out how much time it really takes to get where you're going and set a timer. Program your phone to alert you when it is time to get going.<br />
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<b>Plan some fun time:</b> plan into your day something that is enjoyable, something that you can look forward to doing-having a coffee break with a friend<br />
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<b>Delegate:</b> know when to delegate, know what you do well and what you do not. Focus on your strengths and ASK for help when you need it<br />
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<b>Chunk it:</b> if you have trouble estimating time, or shifting gears from one activity to another, approach tasks for limited periods of time. Chunking it or breaking it into manageable time periods will help you complete tasks more thoroughly<br />
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<b>Record it:</b> do what works for you-some people find apps and gadgets that work better for them, than paper and pen for keeping lists and reminders<br />
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