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Microsoft OneNote Gives Dyslexic Kids a New Learning Experience

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The Ordyslexie program, in combination with Les Ateliers du Bocage, has helped more than 1,500 dyslexic French students become more independent and confident in school. This program has improved academic performance and is loved by both students and parents. The copies are submitted on a USB flash drive or directly."

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The Horizon Project

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

The role of the Journalist Panel is: These journalists will be given priority access to the teachers and on a permission basis will be allowed to interview students with teachers present. The overall intent of the Horizon Project is to demonstrate the exciting benefits of a global connected learning experience. hz07 horizonproject07

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The One-Look Virus and Immersive Environments for Teaching and Learning

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These posts have sparked some thoughtful reflections, from a folks on the Second Life Educator's List and I'm going to quote and summarize a few: The Second Life Doubter's Club. Why did these and others fail and why is Second Life really pointing the. avies' to stand around and chat. way to the future?

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Fundraising Widget Campaign: Success! Thank You! You Can Still Contribute!

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AND, Leng Sopharath is only one of 16 college students the Sharing Foundation is supporting. In addition, the Sharing Foundation is sponsoring 40 high school students and provides an English program in the Roteang Village School for over 500 kids. In the meantime, enjoy the thank you video! Donors: Richardo Carreon. Ricardo Carreon.

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Interview with Brooklyn Museum's Shelley Bernstein

Museum 2.0

We’d received a video PSA from Pratt students, and I proposed the contest. That’s why we’re not in Second Life. #1, We look at the equation and say maybe Second Life isn’t the right fit for us. And I’m not sure that our visitors would really benefit from it. We try to be really really careful here.

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Groundswell Book Club Part 1: Listening

Museum 2.0

Please let me know (since I'm listening) whether this length is a benefit or a detriment to your experience. the Exploratorium did something really big for the August 1 eclipse and they are all over Second Life (source: Technorati ). What does it mean to listen to the groundswell?

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The Coming Wave of Web 2.0 Consultants and Vendors - Online Fundraising, Advocacy, and Social Media - frogloop

Care2

As Wikipedia becomes more mainstream as a reference source, there might be substantial benefits from helping ensure it frames the debate in a truly balanced manner (and presents your organization’s critical information, of course). And I’ll keep my eye out for a good Second Life consultant. How about Digg ?