Social Studies: There are multiple resources available for free online which allow you to incorporate primary source information and media to any lesson.
Interesting post from Kath Murdoch: Today, as I listened to and watched the medical staff at work, I was reminded of the importance of stopping to closely examine ourselves professionally. Taking time to reflect on our work is vital - but we need to be mindful of what it is we are looking for.
A planning/teaching team in healthy condition is a joy to be part of. Conversely, unhealthy teams who have not taken time to be mindful and caring of what they do and how they work together can miss golden opportunities for both student learning AND professional growth.
Authoritative sources are crucial to literary scholarship, but sometimes it’s difficult to know which source is the right one, or even if there is an agreed-upon authoritative version of a particular work.
Database resource: It's said that in a recession, people opt for old-world comforts. While in the electronic world there isn't much that's old world, the librarians who responded to this year's call for best-database nominations name some mainstays that are likely to inspire some e-nostalgia. Consumer Reports, CultureGrams, and Guide to Reference are resources we've relied upon in libraries for years, and their electronic incarnations are now bringing solid, back-in-the-day reference to the Wikipedia generation.
Mash up your social media and stuff from the Web. Share fun mash ups with friends and family through Twitter, Facebook and Google+. Channel professional mash ups through blogs and networks like LinkedIn, and channel your learning through the new Yahki education channel.
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I've compiled several "The Best…" lists that share sites where you can learn about the geography, data, languages, and holidays of different countries around the world. Those resources are important, but I think it's like learning the words, but not the music, of a song.
So I thought I'd develop a separate list just focused on helping students learn about the cultures of different countries, and would love to hear additional suggestions.