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A Bubble Test for Policy Makers

How about a bubble test for politicians? I mean since they are so accurate and insightful -- and can be used to determine so much authentic insight into actual professionalism -- why not make the people who are making our students student up to the scntron have to step up to the scantron sheet themself?

I'll go easy on the -- it'll be a simple T or F bubble test.

Choose A for True and B for False.

Number 2 pencils only… Continue

Added by Alan Sitomer on January 14, 2010 at 6:30am — 2 Comments

Joy of Teaching Day 3--STORY TIME

One of the best parts of my job is story time. Yep, story time. I love reading to these kids, making up voices for the characters, forgetting the "curriculum" for fifteen minutes and simply revelling in the joy of reading. I think some of the best literature conversations in my classroom have taken place during the story time part of the day. We are getting to the end of a LONG suspensful book and when I say, "and THAT'S where we have to stop for today," I hear groans and pleads to… Continue

Added by Michelle TeGrootenhuis on January 13, 2010 at 4:35pm — 8 Comments

Are you breaking the law online? Unknowingly?

It seems like everyone is entangled in technology albeit their smart phone or sharing media (videos, music, and photos). It's easy to overlook the legality because we are unaware of any legal implications that may exist.

Here's a list of some common things that many people do online that is actually illegal:

Minors Sexting: Sexting, which is sending nude or semi-nude photos or videos of someone using a cell phone or electronic devices, has become a way to show interest or… Continue

Added by Kiwi Commons on January 13, 2010 at 3:00pm — No Comments

Informal Surveys

During a class discussion the other day the subject of alcoholism came up. I asked my 2nd period class, "How many people have, in their opinion, an alcoholic relative in their family?"

75% of the kids raised their hands.

"How many people in this room have seen a beer commercial?" (They are 9th graders, kids that are 14 for the most part.)

All hands went up.

"How many people in this room have seen over 10 beer commercials?"

75% of… Continue

Added by Alan Sitomer on January 13, 2010 at 9:43am — 2 Comments

art class

In art we are doing a school mural.

Added by kristen rose sanders on January 13, 2010 at 8:52am — No Comments

Buffy the Filter Slayer! Tonight!

"Fight the Filter" ISTE Sigms 2nd Webinar!

Wednesday, Jan 13, 2010 at 8 pm E.S.T., 7 pm C.S.T., 6 pm M.S.T., 5 pm P.S.T Presenter: Buffy Hamilton

Want to start your new year off by making a positive difference in your library program? Join ISTE SIGMS for our second FREE webinar on January 13 at 8 pm E.S.T. when Buffy Hamilton, The Unquiet Librarian, will share her ideas on "fighting the filter."

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Added by gwyneth jones on January 13, 2010 at 8:12am — 1 Comment

The Free Technology Academy

The Free Technology Academy consists of an advanced virtual campus with course modules that can be followed entirely on-line. The learning materials are Open Educational Resources that can be studied freely, but learners enrolled in the FTA will be guided by professional teaching staff from the participating universities. The full master programme can be concluded at one of the universities.

The Free Technology Academy (FTA), financially supported by the Life Long Learning programme… Continue

Added by Kevin Chilton on January 13, 2010 at 3:01am — No Comments

Open Curriculum for K-12 Educators

Over the past few years, open curriculum has gained momentum in K-12 education. In the face of difficult economic circumstances, site administrators are finding their budgets squeezed by severe funding limitations. In response to thee challenges, public school throughout the country are building comprehensive online learning environments that present new and exciting learning opportunities for students.… Continue

Added by Shawn Roner on January 12, 2010 at 10:58pm — No Comments

lesson outline

these lessons have been found all over the internet.

in a country where e-learning has gone to the dogs, the concept of zero-cost of education need not be a mystery.

i'm just picking up on crumbs.

thank you all for sharing.

i am ana fernandez, and i believe education is a right and not a privelege.

peace.

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crumbs, breadcrumbs...

overview/orientation:… Continue

Added by ana fernandez on January 12, 2010 at 10:30pm — No Comments

Online classes and new sites for classes

Today for my online classes, I gave the students between my two classes and the four high schools that they are in a different kind of assignment. Each group has a different website to learn and create a presentation on how to use it. When they are done, I will put the presentations in one place so the students in any of the classes and schools will have access to them. The sites I chose to use are bighugelabs, blabberize, glogster, voicethread, toondoo, and dipity. Not sure how this will work… Continue

Added by Matt Carley on January 12, 2010 at 7:44pm — No Comments

Joy of Teaching Day 2 --"What Great Teachers Do Differently"

Today I had an "okay" day. Might have been a good day, but honestly, grades and report cards are stressing me out.

Anyway, I decided that after school, while I am working on those grades, I'd pop in the DVD that just came from our local Area Education Agency. I have it on loan for two weeks. It's the video companion to a book that I have sitting in my PILE of books to read called What Great Teachers Do Differently by… Continue

Added by Michelle TeGrootenhuis on January 12, 2010 at 4:00pm — No Comments

New start coming up

While I have been able to experiment quite a bit this past semester, I still need to develop continuity with the tools being employed or deployed. Most of my students have access to most of the curriculum material online at home. Though they have demonstrated little interest in using their computers to do work from home. Most still see this technology as ways to expand their social umbrella, and share the misfortunes of others, rather than as a way to accomplish tasks. On more than one occasion… Continue

Added by Artie O'Connor on January 12, 2010 at 8:08am — No Comments

An Interview with Team Awesome Filmmakers

Brennan's

Spruce St. Weekly

1/10/10

Team Awesome

A good movie takes good teamwork, and a team of young filmmakers who are strong believers in teamwork are currently launching a filmmakers co-op just for that reason. Mike Denman and Aaron Anderson, both based in Seattle, started Team Awesome for both "filmmakers and non-filmmakers," as Denman said.…

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Added by Jack Olmsted on January 12, 2010 at 5:00am — No Comments

Skype Classroom Wanted!

My 8th grade classes are looking for other classes to converse with in debate and open forum discussions on whatever we wish to explore(current events, debate, health care). We have already had a meeting with our local U.S. Congressman and are wishing to reach out for more.

Added by Jason on January 11, 2010 at 5:32pm — 1 Comment

Joy of Teaching Day 1

Note: This week I'm on watch for joyful moments in teaching.

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Day 1:

Birthdays.

I LOVE celebrating a child's birthday in school. I let the… Continue

Added by Michelle TeGrootenhuis on January 11, 2010 at 4:00pm — No Comments

Chinese Corner

Chinese Corner is coming up this Feburary, 2010

Added by Hui Xu on January 11, 2010 at 10:30am — No Comments

Responding to "Bad" Teachers

I had a former student -- now a senior in college who can't graduate because the last engineering class he needs is not being offered til next semester due to furloughs and budget cuts... another blog post entirely -- come to visit me this week. We chatted during lunch.

I asked him how he liked his professors. He said, some were good, some were bad. Then he added, "But the bad ones are good for me because they force me to learn the material on my own. I mean I gotta know… Continue

Added by Alan Sitomer on January 11, 2010 at 6:30am — 5 Comments

Fr: La meilleure école d'etwinning 2009 en Lituanie

Projet "Le Printemps des Poetes" a gagné le concours " La meilleure école d'etwinning 2009 en Lituanie"…

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Added by Gražina Likpetrienė on January 11, 2010 at 3:00am — No Comments

The Weekly Update: January 4-10

Check out last weeks latest news, best blogs, and interesting edtech news. MORE...

Added by Shawn Roner on January 10, 2010 at 9:02pm — No Comments

Teaching and Learning Algebra1 using Web2.0

Discovery how easy it is to teach and learn algebra1 using web2.0 Explore the many websites, math tools and math content on iTunes, YouTube , iPodTouch, iPhones and other smartPhones

Added by Bruce Roberson on January 10, 2010 at 8:44pm — No Comments