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Need a quick guide to using new technology? Here you'll find some help about blogs, wikis, podcasts, and more that you can use in your classroom. The best rule of thumb is to set your goal, then jump in and try things out. You will be surprised what your students already know and how fast you will learn. ======

Articles you may find helpful:

 * ======Parker, Kevin R. and Joseph T. Chao. "Wiki as a Teaching Tool." __Interdisciplinary Journal of Knowledge and Learning Objects__ Volume 3 2007: 57-72. ======
 * ======Harris, Christopher. "Blogs, Podcasts, and the Letter J." __Library Media Connection__. Oct. 2006: 60-62. ======
 * ======Barlow, Tim. "Web 2.0: Creating a Classroom Without Walls." __TeachingScience__. Mar. 2008: 46-48. ======

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These resources can be obtained through the Houston Public Library [|website] with a library card or through the Electronic Resources page on your school library [|web page]. EBSCOhost is a great place to find these articles. ======