A dynamic GIF map of the US and its stages of expansion and formalization a system of states.

"The Theoretical Minimum is a series of Stanford Continuing Studies courses taught by world renowned physicist Leonard Susskind. These courses collectively teach everything required to gain a basic understanding of each area of modern physics including all of the fundamental mathematics."

"Between 1981 and 1993, documentary producer Christopher Sykes shot three films and one TV series dedicated to the charismatic, Nobel Prize-winning physicist Richard Feynman (1918-1988). We have presented these documentaries here individually before (some several years ago), but never brought them together."

For the science teacher and inquisitive kid in all of us. One of the physics gods reaching out to we mere mortals!

"Public Media to Launch First-Ever AMERICAN GRADUATE DAY on September 22, 2012"

American Graduate Day - Graduation, community support, public media - Sept 22, 2012 and annually thereafter.

Lectures and powerpoints by Peter Navarro, Professor at UCI-Irvine, Harvard Ph.D. in Economics: Power of Microeconomics; Power of Macroeconomics; Investing

We believe in: Sharing Technology: Government entities at all levels face substantial yet similar IT challenges. We help them share their solutions. Building Open Platforms: Open architectures foster innovation and create flexibility and efficiency through interoperability. Spreading Knowledge: There is an answer to your question out there somewhere. We'll help you find other's answers and share your own.

"The Non-Training Approach to Workplace Learning is a NEW and EVOLVING resource and community site on how to support continuous learning and performance improvement - in the workflow - using non-training approaches. This site has been set up by Jane Hart of the Centre for Learning & Peformance Technologies (C4LPT). Find out more in the About page."

A book-in-progress community site. Click on the "book" tab and then on any of the menu of sections and the evolving text by Jane Hart becomes available. Register with the associated community to make comments on the text. Hart's first such venture, The Social Learning Handbook, became a book after a similar process of posting and gaining feedback.

The emerging role of social media and learning in organizations and society. "UnTraining" - Jane Hart's "Center for Learning and Performance Technologies" site; compilation of resources, reflective and sharing blog posts, links to own consulting services and publications.

From outside of formal education circles, another learner/consultant synthesizing knowledge of the emerging uses of social media for learning

USDOE's site presenting improvements to increase educational productivity and providing a link to suggest others.

A vimeo summary

"Call it brainstorming, concept mapping or mindmapping, collecting and organizing thoughts using web 2.0 is a snap. Let's take a peek at several free options. To see these sites in action, visit http://h30411.www3.hp.com/posts/1018306 and watch the video."

"What I want are master learners, not master teachers, learners who see my kids as their apprentices for learning."

Scroll to bottom of page - "Principal Reading Walk Through Checklists The Principal Walkthrough checklists provide principals of Kindergarten through Fifth Grade with a tool to effectively structure classroom visits in order to observe effective reading instruction. This tool provides a snapshot of classroom organization, instruction, and learning opportunities in the reading classroom. Indicators focus on the learning environment and include instructional strategies essential for reading including phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension."

"The 33-member Pennsylvania Virtual High School Study Commission has completed its work, culminating in a final report. Per statute, the report was submitted to the Governor and the leadership of the Pennsylvania General Assembly in December, 2009. "

How has the Internet changed the way we think, these commenters were asked. An interesting collection of comments... one noting: "Today, most people only recognize that they are using the Internet when they are interacting with a computer screen. They are less likely to appreciate when they are using the Internet while talking on the telephone, watching television, or flying on an airplane."

"This is a post from my www.tweenteacher.com website. I had just seen Robert Marzano speak at the CUE conference (Computer Using Educators). I've posted before about my long journey down the Interactive Whiteboard road, but this keynote renewed my excitement even while I struggle alone as the only ELA teacher in my district with an IWB. Enjoy." (see link to actual Marzano presentation in the comments, too)

"While I am not really tech deprived, I'm also not on any list to get a 1:1 classroom, a set of handhelds or any type of interactive anything. ... So in defiance of the creed that tech is here to stay, I offer 8 indispensible tools that every classroom needs."

Simple reminder of the purposes and alternatives to some of our tech tools. Upbeat reality- check.

"Remember the Google Grid? Are we almost there? Watch the original movie here: http://epic.makingithappen.co.uk/ols-master1.html http://amplify.com/u/1a4e" - Wow!

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/