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Conservapedia is a clean and concise resource for those seeking the truth. We do not allow liberal bias to deceive and distort here. Founded initially in November 2006 as a way to educate advanced, college-bound homeschoolers, this resource has grown into a marvelous source of information for students, adults and teachers alike.

Grants.gov is your source to FIND and APPLY for federal government grants. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is proud to be the managing partner for Grants.gov, an initiative that is having an unparalleled impact on the grant community. Learn more about Grants.gov and determine if you are eligible for grant opportunities offered on this site.

ArtBabble was conceived, initiated, designed, built, sculpted, programmed, shot, edited, painted and launched by a cross-departmental collection of individuals at the Indianapolis Museum of Art (IMA). It is intended to showcase video art content in high quality format from a variety of sources and perspectives. ArtBabble was created so others will join in spreading the world of art through video.

ARTstor is a non-profit initiative, founded by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, with a mission to use digital technology to enhance scholarship, teaching, and learning in the arts and associated fields. ARTstor consists of: A repository of hundreds of thousands of digital images and related data; The tools to actively use those images; and A restricted-usage environment that seeks to balance the rights of content providers with the needs and interests of content users.

A precollege teacher initiative of the AMS with the main goal of training of Weather Ed. Resource Teachers who will promote the teaching of science, math and technology using weather as a vehicle.

The Periodic Table of Videos is a collaboration between the University of Nottingham's School of Chemistry and video journalist Brady Haran. We initially made videos about all 118 elements. We're now updating and improving those videos - but also making regular films about other aspects of chemistry and chemistry in the news! In 2010 we will be starting an extra series about molecules. For more information you can visit our main website at http://www.periodicvideos.com/

"Abstract: This paper reports on the design, development, and application of a Checklist intended to assist educators in recognizing strengths and weaknesses in their technology-based programs at their institutions. The Checklist sampled public and private schools to validate the existence and impact of the Technology Facade. Initial findings indicate that schools have masked the effective use of computers labs and classroom computers behind the auspices of teacher activities, student participation, and parental involvement. The study and suggests possible courses of action to address deficiencies in the use of technology, the construction of the necessary infrastructure, and the design of a viable instructional strategy."

This resonates with me because I see it time after time. Even one-to-one districts aren't doing anything with the computers that they weren't already doing without them. The technology is a Facade. Interesting notion

The author of this book was my professor at Duquesne University during the time he was authoring it. He, at the time was the head of the Instructional Technology Deptartment. As an assignment, we helped to "proofread" and make suggestions...so excited to see it mentioned here. Larry has been ahead of his time in this field for years. Great read, and highly recommended as it offers a different, yet crucial perspective on things.

Wow! Watch the initial video, then click through some of the individual videos along the outside when it's finished. What are your thoughts on the message from these students? Another Michael Wesch video

Coaching without a context bars schools and districts from experiencing their full potential for instructional improvement. Successful coaching initiatives clearly articulate the roles and expectations of coaching, the expertise coaches need, how coaching relates to the overall shared vision of a school or district, and the fact that professional inquiry is valued and generative across all job levels....

This year we are celebrating 5 years of commitment to innovative educators who are transforming teaching and learning through the effective use of technology. HP believes that teaching excellence, combined with the right technologies, has a positive impact on student achievement.

Create "stacks "of your favorite web sites, videos, and images and then share them with others via email or in your blog/web site. You can add your own URLs too - no need to just use their search feature. Create your own stack today.

Cool Visual Search Engine

Middle Grade Student Perspectives on School, Technologies, and Academic Engagement

Math Regents Exams Integrated Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry worksheets answers lesson plans New York Math A B Steve Sibol Steve Watson

Jefferson Math Project (JMAP) is a nonprofit initiative offering New York math teachers resources that simplify the integration of Regents exam questions into their curriculum.

Kids can use this tool to create a printable "social network profile" for a literary character, or themselves, and so forth. Great project tool!

But...as with all the ReadWriteThink activities, there's no ability to save. Has to be done all in one sitting and then printed. I tried to use pdfmyurl to make a pdf, but it only gives the initial url.

"The Common Core State Standards provide a consistent, clear understanding of what students are expected to learn, so teachers and parents know what they need to do to help them. The standards are designed to be robust and relevant to the real world, reflecting the knowledge and skills that our young people need for success in college and careers. With American students fully prepared for the future, our communities will be best positioned to compete successfully in the global economy."