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This is a truly amazing site showing sample objects of all scales from Plank's constant to the estimated size of the universe. Amazing interactive site!

CAST - the Center for Applied Science & Technology - has released a new web site devoted to UDL (Universal Design for Learning). Next week, they are also opening a UDL Resource Center.

I'm a big fan of Universal Design for Learning and CAST (http://cast.org) tools. This is a great resource for instructional materials.

Learning about differences in scales and orders of magnitude

Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) today announced the launch of edX, a transformational partnership in online education. Through edX, the two institutions will collaborate to enhance campus-based teaching and learning and build a global community of online learners. EdX will build on both universities' experience in offering online instructional content.

Editor's note: This post is part of a three-week series examining educational innovation and technology, published in partnership with the Advanced Leadership Initiative at Harvard University. One of the most poignant summaries of the market for innovative technology solutions in education is that it is forever in its infancy.

Each element in the Periodic Table is explained in a YouTube video which you can access via a QR code. Very cool & creative use of QR codes.

This is REALLY cool. I love this Chris and will share it with many others. CLEVER. Bob

Props to Adrian D. He supposedly has it on either his office or classroom door. I found the link in his response to a student's query about it on his blog.

Join me for a one or two- day workshop on Whole Brain Thinking: Cultivate 21st Century Creativity and Leadership at Royal Roads University, Victoria, BC Wednesday & Thursday, November 30 - December 1, 2011 or Thursday, May 31 or Thursday & Friday, May 31 - June 1, 2012 Times: 9 am - 5 pm Cost: One day $225 or Two days $350 (both are tax exempt) Recent surveys indicate skills in critical thinking, creativity, communication, collaboration and innovation are crucial for achieving success in a global economy.

Check out this reference or resource for ideas on professional development

A website, University of Kent, outlines some steps for managing time, doing lists, creating action steps.

NC is ahead of the game trying to develop schools that meet the needs of our 21st C workplace, as well as the needs of students. They are supporting STEM education and partnerships with local universities, Greensboro and Raleigh.

Kenneth Olden teaches ninth and twelfth grade English in White Swan, Washington. His interests include project-based learning and classical literature. He is participating in the pilot program for the Teaching 2.0 Master's program through the University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh. Follow Ken on Twitter @kennetholden.