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A new Diigo Bookmark Group has started. The group is focused on ways to use and collaborate those uses for WORDLE. There is a WORDLE Diigo Bookmark Group Widget.

Join and contribute to the conversation.

Blog Action Day is back for 2008, and you can participate. This would be an excellent project based learning activity for any level of student or classroom bloggers.



It is easy to sign up, and you will get a widget to encourage your friends and readers to participate. The name of your blog, podcast or other online mode will be listed among the various participants.



Plus, a great… Continue

When I locate new science rss feeds, reputable resources, I add them to my public N2Teaching Science PageFlake. This morning I found websites that relate to Biology, Chemistry, Oceanography, Physics and other sciences. I hope you will take a moment to look over the other rss feeds in my public PageFlake.

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No matter how much we love the internet and our online experiences, we can still love the real world, in its basic nature. I know kids always enjoy learning Science and Math, especially when we are enjoying the teaching with confidence.



Do you like to share what you are working on in your science/math classes? Would like to meet other like-minded teachers who want to share with you? Come chat with us at TappedIN Math and Science K-20 monthly meetings.… Continue

A good use satellite imaging for Current Events, Science, and general conversation. More details below:

Teachers can share these amazing images with colleagues and students. As you can see, there is a small image that shows the area that the GOES-11 satellite covers. The larger image is the California fire and smoke areas. You can see the smoke from the fires that are blown west onto the Pacific Ocean. More… Continue

Energy is basic requirement for all life, and it is part of the fabric of the universe. It seems to me that research and practical application of micro-production of energy receives the short shrift in discussions about technology in education. This may be the one area of technology where the first adopters may have issues.



There are organic based energy microproduction units, and there are designs and prototypes for mini-solar panels that can be part of your clothing. I think that all… Continue

This is my choice for the Blog Action Day for the Environment blog entry for Classroom2.0. It seems to me that ecolibris is a community action group that ties the virtual world with the real world in a sustainable manner.







Whether we like to admit it or not, we all have favorite activities that… Continue

Isn't this image a great example of what excellent teachers do best?







Today is the Autumnal or Fall Equinox, one of 2 Equal Earth Days during our orbit around Sol. All over… Continue

Phenology - What Is It?

Phenology - Where Is It?

Phenology - Who Cares?…

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Since I joined Classroom 2.0, people have been great to share, so I read and reply within the different forums that interest me. Today, I took a look at the Professional Development Forum, particularly a How To discussion started by Jason Hando.



Like Jason, I am planning a web2.0 professional development session,… Continue

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• Want a project that can incorporate high or low technology?
• Want to integrate your curricula, by starting a simple PBL opportunity?
• Want exciting, educational afterschool PBL extensions?

Leni Dolan, a colleague at the TappedIn campus, and an experienced teacher-leader, can collaborate with you to meet these goals… Continue

One of the ways to connect the real world with the virtual world, is by collaborating with others who do this on a daily basis. One of the most established online groups that continue to develop ways for online teacher and student participation among the entire digital population is the Monarch Watch program. …

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