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Free Online Courses in Technology, Health & Safety, and Many Other Subject Areas

ALISON provides free online learning via interactive multimedia for basic and essential workplace and life skills. With registered learners in every country and territory worldwide, ALISON free learning includes, among other subjects, IT Skills,…

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Added by Jodie Jones on February 23, 2010 at 3:03pm — No Comments

iPad makes iResearch

My apologies for the cliche title and bad grammar, but I couldn't resist the urge.

I am not a Mac user. I wanted to be, but I couldn't afford it and decided that I wouldn't be able to figure out the new programs anyways. There is an incredible fascination in our American society with Apple products. Macs are viewed as the superior machine, perhaps because they are more expensive and look cooler than PCs. I had a friend who worked at the Apple… Continue

Added by Courtney King on February 23, 2010 at 2:58pm — 1 Comment

Tech & Learning Magazine has put my SMART Board Course to the test, with great results!

I’m very excited today because Tech & Learning magazine has just finished reviewing my Online SMART Board Course and we've received a really positive review! They gave my course to a group of teachers who took the course and gave their views and opinions on it. In particular,…

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Added by Mrs. Blossom on February 23, 2010 at 1:30pm — No Comments

facebook

Facebook is an interesting source of communication. Some of the words and phrases our generation has incorporated into our language associated with Facebook are "facebook stalking" or "creeping", "facebook official" in regards to relationships and "facebooked" to imply one has been contacted through the site.

Facebook is ever-changing. It's interesting to see people's reactions to an updated version of the site. While it takes a few minutes for people…

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Added by kelsey faith sutherland on February 23, 2010 at 12:55pm — No Comments

AFL on the Football Field

This post was originally posted on Assessment FOR Learning

Sometimes when you are trying to understand how an idea applies to a certain arena, it helps to have an example from a completely different arena. In that vein, here is an example of how AFL strategies have been used in high school football. Football? Yep.

The Salem Spartans Football Team has… Continue

Added by Scott Habeeb on February 23, 2010 at 12:44pm — No Comments

One way to approach...

http://www.aolnews.com/nation/article/atheist-run-company-promises-to-care-for-pets-left-behind-in-rapture/19356310

Have you ever wanted to go on a long trip, but worried about your pet being left alone? Of course! Well many a pet lover has pondered the question: who will take care of my pets after the Rapture? Atheists stepped up to the… Continue

Added by Angelina Trumpore on February 23, 2010 at 9:39am — No Comments

And so I pause...

I am going to take a break from blogging for…

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Added by Alan Sitomer on February 23, 2010 at 6:30am — No Comments

Warm Weather

I am so glad that we have had a couple days of warm weather! I was really getting tired of the gloomy, bitter cold, and especially all the snow! It was so great when the sun came out on Thursday(maybe it was Friday)! Not sure how long this warm little spurt will last. In fact, that's proably what it is for now, a little spurt. But I have enjoyed it, thoroughly! I wore a t-shirt, shorts, and sandals yesterday!

Added by Kelsey Watson on February 22, 2010 at 3:11pm — No Comments

Four Day School Week

I am wondering if anyone has information or has ties to schools that have 4 day school weeks. If you have any information, please share.

Added by Karen Hull on February 22, 2010 at 2:17pm — 3 Comments

Teach a Child to Use Picture Clues and Beginning Sounds

Stories with a pattern and good picture clues build…

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Added by Michelle Breum on February 22, 2010 at 1:42pm — No Comments

Why We Need to Teach Google Search

Why We Need to Teach

Google Search

and Computer Literacy.

10 or so days ago...during the snow...something amazing happened on the interwebs. a meme was born! the awesome ed tech blog Read Write Web… Continue

Added by gwyneth jones on February 22, 2010 at 12:01pm — No Comments

Cyber Bullying vs. Freedom of Speech

I've just come across yet another case that calls into question just how involved a school should be when it comes to disciplining cyber bullying. A student in Florida is suing her former principal after she was suspended back in 2007 for creating a Facebook criticizing one of her teachers. The page, which was up only for a few days, had current and past students commenting on the teacher's abilities, some for and some against.

Two months later, the student, Katherine Evans, was… Continue

Added by Kiwi Commons on February 22, 2010 at 8:00am — 2 Comments

Innovation and Change: Why Bother?

This week, Joe Schuch shares some observations rooted in the process for change implemented at UNC. It concludes with a few simple steps to help get you started so that you can begin to make change-that-sticks in your organization.…

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Added by Joe Schuch on February 22, 2010 at 6:13am — No Comments

Master's Research Project

I am looking for anyone who might know of a middle school or schools who would like to participate in my master's research project. I am trying to determine how much time middle school students (6th-8th graders) spend on line using social networking sites and on-line collaborative web sites to discuss academic content.... I need the following: school name, contact name and e-mail address. Thanks!

Added by Dave on February 21, 2010 at 11:11pm — No Comments

A Smile in My Pocket

"What is in your pocket?" I asked Natalie. She had recently discovered the joy of storing small trinkets in her pockets. (I discovered her new habit after a tube of melted Chapstick wrecked havoc on a load of laundry.)

"I only have a smile in my pocket," she replied with a smile and I couldn't help but smile myself.

Sometimes little people have the biggest and best ideas. I'm mean, why shouldn't I keep a smile,…

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Added by Karren Colbert on February 21, 2010 at 11:00pm — No Comments

Learning about Lecture Capture Technology

The use of Lecture Capture is expanding in both Higher Ed and K-12. What kinds of tools and technologies are being used to capture and rebroadcast lecture content?…

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Added by Kelly Walsh on February 21, 2010 at 5:00pm — No Comments

Good Enough! Using "Alternative To" for Free Programs and Apps

Good enough! I usually cringe at that expression, since it's typically an excuse for substandard work. But in the case of…

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Added by Keith Schoch on February 21, 2010 at 7:24am — No Comments

Changing Professional Development

I am looking for some terrific ideas on using technology (Web 2.0) for teacher professional development. I understand the importance of modeling for teachers, and I know many are eager to learn about using technology as a vehicle for skill development. We need to just stop the "sit and git" method thay we've used in the past. I just need ideas! If any of you could please help in this way, it would be greatly appreciated! Please include specific information I would need if I were to use the…

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Added by A Wichman on February 20, 2010 at 9:57am — No Comments

Publishing Student Work

I am the technology coordinator for a Pk-12 small private school. I am looking for new ways to publish student writing online so that parents can go to one site and browse work from the entire school. Any suggestions as to a fairly easy way to do this? Thanks!

Added by Carolyn Jones on February 20, 2010 at 9:41am — 2 Comments

ELLs and Technology...Google Docs ?

I am experimenting with using Google Docs in my ELD classes. I am a novice at this, but want to learn enough to start the year off with it in August. I see it as a way to be kind to the environment as well as prepare my students for college. What I like the most about it is that kids won't lose their papers! If anyone has some suggestions to make this a more efficient learning process, I would be forever indebted to you.

Thanks

Denise…

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Added by Denise Stewart on February 19, 2010 at 7:54pm — 2 Comments