My Weekly Diigo Bookmarks (June 8, 2014)

• 21 Good iPad Apps for Middle School Teachers to Try This SummerFrom Richard Byrne tags: ipadappsmiddleschool
• A Core Curriculum To Create Engaged Entrepreneurs | Co.Exist | ideas + impactFrom Cathy Davidson in Fast Company
• Google Apps Status DashboardThis page offers performance information for Google Apps services. Unless otherwise noted, this status information applies to consumer services as well as services for organizations using Google Apps. tags: googlestatusgoogle apps
• Analyzing iPad Myths in EducationMany obstacles that iPad cynics attempt to put in place when discussing a roll-out are based on untruths, poorly research and/or out-of-date information. I was delighted when my Canadian Twitter friend and fellow iPad blogger, Steve Lai decided to join forces, as we’ve done before, to combat this dis-information that floats around the education profession worldwide. tags: ipadmythseducation
• Is Google Making Us Stupid? - Nicholas Carr - The AtlanticIs Google Making us Stupid? http://t.co/uriuIX3j5E
• Embed a Google DocList in a Google Site or WordPress Site tags: googledocembed
• What's New in Apps - Recap of May 2014 - Google Docs tags: appsgoogle
• 21 Great Apps for Pre-K through 2nd Grade Teachers to Try This SummerFrom Richard Byrne - The summer is a great time to explore new-to-you iPad apps that you might want to add to the iPads that you have in your classroom. Each day this week I’m going to share a selection of apps appropriate for four ranges of pre-K-12 grades. tags: appsprofessionaldevelopment
• In Kentucky, Students Succeed Without TestsFrom NPR tags: testsassessmentedreform
• Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO): Net Neutrality - YouTubeCable companies are trying to create an unequal playing field for internet speeds, but they're doing it so boringly that most news outlets aren't covering it. John Oliver explains the controversy and lets viewers know how they can voice their displeasure to the FCC. tags: netneutralityFCC
• Grammar Bytes is a Great Site for Developing and Testing Grammar Skills tags: grammarskills
• 3 Good iPad Apps for Creating Citations and Bibliographies tags: appscitationsbibliographies
• Moving at the Speed of Creativity | Why Edward Snowden’s Disclosures Are Terrifying PBS Frontline special, “United States of Secrets.” tags: snowdennationalsecurityletter
• A Short Example of the Benefits of Classroom BlogsFrom Richard Byrne - a new slideshow about the benefits of having a classroom blog tags: blogsclassroomblogsonlinepresence

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cross-posted at www.patrickmlarkin.com

Patrick Larkin is the Assistant Superintendent for Learning of Burlington Public Schools in Burlington, MA and the former principal of Burlington High. He blogs about education at www.patrickmlarkin.com.