Alex Sharp
Alex teeters on the brink of gadgaholism, which explains how she reads daily without risking paper cuts. When she isn't reading ebooks, Kindle books, book apps, and Google books, she is listening to audiobooks, podcasts, streaming audio, and goofing around with Apples's enhanced editions. She writes about her experiences with words beyond print at eBibliotopia.
When her gadgets are charging, Alex is teaching, writing, editing Project Gutenberg books to convert into future ebooks, experimenting with theater, and making short films for a small circle of artists.
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When her gadgets are charging, Alex is teaching, writing, editing Project Gutenberg books to convert into future ebooks, experimenting with theater, and making short films for a small circle of artists.
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Featured Writer at Suite 101 for Parenting Teens (2008), Gifted Education (2009-2010), and Audiobooks and Ebooks (2010). B.A. in English and Education, M.S. in Curriculum with research on Gifted Education, Literacy, and Reading. Gadgetaholic!Motto
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Black Friday 2011: Guide to Shopping Deals and Steals for Finding E-Reader and Tablet BargainsBlack Friday 2011 is November 25, 2011, but some sale prices started on early. You can get a Kindle DX and a Nook Simple Touch on sale on Thanksgiving Day online. Learn about sales, tips, and coupon codes.
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Barnes and Noble Uprgrade Makes the Nook Color a Low Price Android TabletThe Nook Color is reborn as an an Android-powered tablet with the new B&N Nook Color software update.
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Which Amazon Kindle 3 Option Should I Choose?Amazon.com now has three prices for the Kindle 3. There is a $114 ad-supported Kindle, a $139 wi-fi Kindle, and a $189 wi-fi and 3G model. Which Kindle is best for you? -
My Earth Day Promise: Use What I Already Have to Make Every Day Earth DaySince I already recycle and reduce, I am ready for an advanced Earth Day commitment. I am promising to find fun in the most boring Earth Day R: reuse. -
Borders Bookstores Are Closing and Liquidation Sales Have BegunBorders is going bankrupt, and the U.S. Bankruptcy Court has ordered the $350 million dollars in assets to be sold. There are sales on books, music, and movies on February 19, 2011. -
Review of the Barnes and Noble Nook: Advantages of Buying a Nook E-Book ReaderIf you are deciding between a Barnes and Noble Nook and an Amazon Kindle, a few factors might convince you to buy a Nook. -
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn and the Adventures of Tom Sawyer Will Be Censored for ClassroomsPublisher NewSouth Books and Editor Alan Gribben have decided to issue a student-friendly edition of Mark Twain's Huck Finn and Tom Sawyer books. There will not be any racial slurs in the new volume, which will combine both books. -
How to Listen to Audio Books on an Amazon Kindle or a Barnes and Noble NookThe Amazon Kindle and the Barnes and Noble Nook can play mp3 files while you read e-books. You can listen to Audio Books on your favorite e-book reader.
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How to Loan Kindle Books to Other Kindle UsersYou can share Kindle e-books with other Kindle users. People who do not have Kindle can use Kindle apps to read their electronic books.
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Amazon's 2010 Holiday Sales Show that Amazon Boxes Were Delivered Fast and FarAs 2010 draws to a close, Internet retailer Amazon.com released information about this year's holiday shopping season. The quantities are staggering, and the tidbits are delightful. -
What is a Lexile Reading Level?Use the Lexile Book Finder tool to find books that are written at the right reading levels for students.
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Elementary Teachers Can Use Professor Garfield for Left and Right Brain ActivitesThe Professor Garfield online activity collection has fun internet learning games that are education and appropriate for students on different learning levels.
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What are the Roles of a Yearbook Staff?Yearbooks come together in bits and pieces. Students take pictures, make surveys, and writes stories. Defined roles will help keep the workload balanced.
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Great Games for Middle School ClassroomsThe best games for classes can involve a large group of people and have flexible play time. The best board games do not have a board at all. -
What is the Best Ereader to Buy During the 2010 Black Friday After Thanksgiving Sale?There are so many shopping deals being advertised for Black Friday, but which ereader is the smartest purchase on November 26, 2010?
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Online Games to Learn about Fish and Ocean LifeImagine being able to build your own fish? Online games from Shedd's Educational Adventures are perfect for teachers who want to give students ocean-related web activities.
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Great Online Games for Students who are Interested in ArtThe National Gallery of Art has a wonderful collection of games that can be played at school or at home. -
Make Desk Activity Cards to Eliminate Down Time During Class TransitionsDifferentiated classrooms often have frequent activity and center changes. Desk cards can help reduce student frustrations of wait time between transitions by providing a fun, quick learning activity. -
Use Nairobi Nightmare by W.A. Sorrells for Gifted and Talented Elementary ReadersThe Karito Kids book about a Kenyan girl's quest to solve an art mystery can open up moral reasoning discussions. -
Ideas for Substitute Lesson Plans for Gifted and Talented ClassroomsBecause differentiated classes involve so much planning, sub plans can be a nightmare for gifted ed teachers. Here are some ideas to keep your students learning when you are gone.
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Review of My Booky Wook and Booky Wook 2: This Time It's Personal by Russell BrandThe exciting half of the arc of fame appears to be getting there and enjoying the spoils. Russell Brand's Booky Wook collection shows his rise to fame amid his addiction, mischief-making, and relationship tests.
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NEA Encourages Teacher Recognition During American Education WeekAll of the people who strive to make education work are recognized during American Education Week.
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The Man Who Outshone the Sun King by Charles DrazinCharles Drazin brings a footnote of French history to life. Nicolas Fouquet went from living with Jesuits to building the breathtaking Vaux-le-Vicomte.
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Oscar Wilde's Civil Rights Moment in 1882History owes Oscar Wilde a better reputation than his scandals suggest. He saw justice where others did not, despite his carefree living. The New York Times followed Wilde on his 19th century tour of the United States.
