Networking, Productivity, and e-Learning 9.7.09

1. Moving Forward Wiki

The Moving Forward wiki houses a collection of resources to help presenters and change agents as they help move schools and universities forward into the 21st century.

Here’s the link to Moving Forward’s list of education blogs by discipline.


2. Back to School: 15 Essential Web Tools for Students

“There are a number of web-based and social tools to help you get through the school year. From staying organized to improving study habits to making sure you reference your research sources properly, the web can help you be a better student.”

3. Can a School Library be Replaced by E-Readers? Apparently It Can

“The administrators of Cushing Academy, a prep school near Boston, have done exactly that. Instead of the 20,000 books the school currently has, the students of Cushing Academy will have 18 e-readers at their disposal. The learning centre – the replacement for what was once the school’s library – will also have three large TVs, a coffee shop, and laptop-friendly booths.”

4. How to Write with a Knife

Good advice for creating a well-written, concise blog post.