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Google Reader is an aggregator or feed reader. It allows you to subscribe to blogs, podcasts, and anything else that has an RSS feed. Instead of having to go to individual blogs to read new information, the information is sent to you in one nice location.
Blogs to Subscribe to for Personal Professional Development
Ed tech consultant David Warlick shares his thoughts on education and technology
Thoughts about education and technology from ed tech consultant Wes Fryer
Professional collaborative blog with Grant Wiggins regarding the essential questions of education
Lots of book reviews of children's literature; links to several other children's lit blogs
Great book review blog
Kevin Jarrett shares ed tech resources for grades K-8
Cynthia Matzat's blog for teachers that contains book reviews and online tools for the elementary classroom
Blog used for professional reflections regarding eductional and technology
Ed Tech resources for teachers; good example of how to use a blog to find other blogs
Podcasts to Subscribe to for Personal Professional Development
Categorized list of education podcasts
Show about children's books; has author interviews
Show for elementary teachers who use technology in their classrooms
Features lessons that incorporate the use of a SMART Board in the classroom
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