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I actually had no intention of blogging today, but after accepting the #July2014Challenge of blogging more than normal (and panicking just a little), I began to think about those faithful bloggers that have risen to a similar challenge day after day for year after year.  I have relied upon them for ideas, inspiration, and at times, a lift to my spirit.  All I can say is that I am truly grateful to them for sharing their time and their talent. I appreciate their reliability to produce posts complete with detailed directions, lots of pictures and a bit of a personal touch.

If you have read this blog for any length of time, you know I love technology (and therefore technology blogs by default). I look for ways to use digital tools to engage my students and enrich their experiences.  So for this Thursday post, I want to introduce you to 3 fantastic techy--educator-bloggers who integrate technology into everything they do (not for technology's sake, but for students').  They have had tremendous influence on me as I have sought to do the same. If you are looking for fresh ideas, I invite you to follow my favorites:

1.  Moving at the Speed of Creativity by Dr. Wesley Fryer

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I met Dr. Fryer years ago at a mobile learning conference and he is just as generous with his knowledge in person as he is online.  I can always depend on him to produce thorough "how-to" technology posts on topics that I have not even started to consider...like this week's 3 different ways to publish an e-book. Well, of course, I have been wanting to write an e-book, so I certainly need to know how to publish one!  Turns out, his 10 year old daughter actually DiD write a book and it was her creation on which they were working. #inspired

2. The Daring Librarian by Gwyneth Jones

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I adore this blog and its author!!!! From the splashes of color to the unique approach to foster a love of reading in students, The Daring Librarian is a true inspiration. From the first posts I read about creating a QR code scavenger hunt to the most recent on using vine to create book trailers, I am always challenged to look beyond what I see and imagine what can be.

3.  Teaching Creatively with Technology by Allison White

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I just found Allison's blog recently, but if you are interested in stretching yourself with technology integration, this lady has some fantastic ideas! From curating information to planning a Social Scavenger hunt, Allison shares her originality through her distinctive posts.

So there it is...my Top 3 Favorite Techy--Educator-Bloggers...those I look to get new ideas.