September 2010 Blog Posts (78)

How do you use Facebook or Twitter in the classroom?

I have been hearing about teachers that use Facebook or Twitter in the classroom. I'm curious how you do that. Doesn't your school block those sites from student computers? What age of students do you think are appropriate for Twitter or Facebook? I teach second graders and I'm wondering how I can use Twitter, Facebook or other social networks in my classroom. Any ideas?

Added by Jamey Robbins on September 20, 2010 at 7:28pm — 10 Comments

Questioning Accepted Standards. Do not ask me why, ask me why not?

I love to play the guitar and on the anniversary of Jimi Hendrix death this question got me thinking about what and how we teach our children.



Imagine you teach guitar and a kid walks in that is playing a left-handed guitar upside down. Most guitar players have picked up bad habits that the teacher will want to get rid of and sort out before moving on to bigger and better things. But this was one of the things that Jimi was renown for, and that many will suggest gave him his unique… Continue

Added by Nicholas Tee on September 19, 2010 at 10:20pm — No Comments

The Eno Whiteboard – A Teacher’s First Glimpse

In this week’s feature post, an instructor shares his initial experience with the Polyvision Eno Interactive White Board.

Guest Post By James Lines

Ed Note: This post is sort of a follow up to a series of posts I did here late last year in which…

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Added by Kelly Walsh on September 19, 2010 at 4:54pm — No Comments

TEDxRedmond: High School Junior Olivia Interviews Adora Svitak, 12



Amazing-Kids News Reporter Olivia sits down with Adora Svitak, host of TEDxRedmond 2010, in the Microsoft Convention Center during the dinner that was provided by BING for all the attendees and speakers.



A link to all the TEDxRedmond video presentations will be posted here… Continue

Added by Jack Olmsted on September 19, 2010 at 2:58pm — No Comments

Information Overload!

I have been looking at digital tools to help students locate information and present information. This got me thinking about the information overload that I see many of my students experience. There is so much available that often the student just takes the first thing they can find as being fact, rather than sift through all the info to verify the facts. I remember in high school and in college (just on the cusp of the Internet generation), we had to have several sources for a paper. I…

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Added by Melanie Weser on September 19, 2010 at 10:41am — No Comments

Free Internet Resources

I have been teaching ESOL classes for seven years now. Currently I teach online ESOL classes. I have collected free Internet resources at my website:


Hope it helps!

I'm interested in attending the 2010 Global Education Conference. I think it will be very interesting and educational!

Added by Coral Russell on September 18, 2010 at 11:08pm — 4 Comments

I hope you realize you have the best job...

The last 4 weeks have been extremely busy for me. We recently started a brand new gradebook and website system in my school district. This has proven to be an amazing tool and

resource as we look to ways to improve education. For all the greatness

this new opportunity provides, we have been faced with the never ending

battle of growing and developing educators so they can utilize this new

resource. As exciting as it is to work with educators…
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Added by Justin Tarte on September 18, 2010 at 2:00pm — No Comments

Why should we mainstream environmental education?

Why should we mainstream environmental education?



Environmental issues' importance will continue to grow during this century. Whether one looks at seemingly mundane local issues of increasingly complicated waste disposal, the impact of new government environmental regulation on established businesses, or worldwide challenges like water shortages, perpetual hostilities near vital resources, and the undeniable disappearance of glaciers and polar ice, nearly everyone has a strong opinion… Continue

Added by Ken Wells on September 17, 2010 at 10:54pm — No Comments

New school year for us

A new school year has started. It happened way too soon for me and my family. Nevertheless, the new school year is here, with new schedules, new teachers, and new routines! My daughter, starting 10th grade, is taking calculus in zero period, which means the class starts at 7 am! Personally I think it is way too early to start a class for anyone, not to mention kids who still need more sleep to grow properly. I don’t remember ever having to take a class that early.



Watching my daughter… Continue

Added by GoldStudent on September 17, 2010 at 4:09am — No Comments

this is my post

This has been a trying experince. As of the 3 week in school and still no books

Added by Christine Fuller on September 16, 2010 at 5:57pm — No Comments

TEDxRedmond Conference Brings Some of the World’s Youngest Artists, Writers and Musicians to Speak on Microsoft Campus

Organizer Adora Svitak says she hopes to empower and inspire attendees with a conference organized by kids, for kids. Read Story





Adora Svitak, 12, is the host of TEDxRedmond, a local TED program that is being organized "by kids, for kids" that will be held Saturday September 18 on the Microsoft campus in Redmond,…

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Added by Jack Olmsted on September 16, 2010 at 12:30pm — No Comments

Test 'em more - NY Times article and the research on how assessment helps learning

This blog was originally posted on Assessment FOR Learning.…


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Added by Scott Habeeb on September 16, 2010 at 9:34am — 1 Comment

Setting Objectives and Providing Feedbacks

As a new teacher to the classroom, I would like to know how I can encourage my students to do well, provide objectives that the students are able to meet and provide the necessary feedback to my students that would be helpful. When I was doing my undergrad, one of my education professor always reminds us to keep our objectives simple, only focus on one during a lesson and provide feedback that is tangible, positive for the students and also encouraging. However, being in the classroom, and… Continue

Added by Kevin Williams on September 15, 2010 at 4:46pm — No Comments

How to prepare for IIT GATE 2011

IIT GATE 2011 application forms are available September 2010 onwards. These GATE application forms are available till the third week of October. IIT GATE 2010 is one of the many competitive…

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Added by Saumil Shrivastava on September 15, 2010 at 2:30am — No Comments

A little about Michelle

My name is Michelle Valdez. I am an 8th year teacher in San Antonio ISD. I currently teach 3rd and 4th grade math at Stephen F Austin Academy of Fine Arts. I am EC-4 certified and have taught PK, K, 1st, 3rd and 4th grade. I graduated from UTSA in 1999 with a degree in Interdisciplinary studies. This will be my 3rd semester at SHSU.

I am happily married to my husband Arnold. We will be married for 10 years this October. We have 1 daughter, Leea Renee, who just turned 2…

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Added by Michelle Valdez on September 14, 2010 at 10:30pm — No Comments

Are you sure your business can ignore the mobile revolution?

moblearning.wordpress.com

Very interesting post on mobile learning inclusive of mobile learning & development industry.


Added by Kristine on September 14, 2010 at 3:18am — No Comments

The Language Divide in Quebec | Bill 103

The English vs. French school debate is heating up once again in the Quebec provincial legislature. And Quebec families are getting caught in the crossfire.…

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Added by Agnes Stawicki on September 13, 2010 at 8:51pm — No Comments

Creative Math Ideas??

Like many high school math teachers, I often hear "when are we going to have to use this in real world?", "math sucks," and "math is boring." While I always research the practical applications of the topic being taught (anticipating the question), some students still do not see the applicability to "their" world. It is then when I talk to them about the importance of problem solving and thinking analytically. Companies value these traits in employees. Along with teaching the skills, my…

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Added by Kaila Soltez on September 13, 2010 at 7:16pm — 2 Comments

5 Easy Steps For Students To Establish Their Personal Brand Using Social Networking

Social networking sites can provide an excellent platform for students to begin establishing a professional presence.

Today’s students hear frequent warnings about being careful with what they post on social networking sites, in consideration of the long term damage such postings can cause. But whether through Facebook, LinkedIn, or any of the social networking sites and forums out there, students would also do well to consider how to turn these types of online…

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Added by Kelly Walsh on September 13, 2010 at 6:36am — No Comments

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