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Trees, grass and gas: the battle for dominance | @GrrlScientist | Science | guardian.co.uk - 1 views

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trees grass co2 savanna forest

shared by Chris Harrow on 28 Jun 12 - No Cached

a new study shows that rising concentrations of CO2 are shifting the odds to favour trees over grasses, suggesting that large regions of Africa's savannas may be forests by the end of this century.
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Buck Institute for Education - 1 views

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project-based learning professional development

shared by Robert Ryshke on 17 Aug 11 - Cached

Robert Ryshke on 17 Aug 11

This is a good site for following through on ideas related to project-based learning. The CFT is working to bring the Buck Institute to Atlanta in July 2012 for a 3-day workshop at Drew Charter School.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This is a good site for following through on ideas related to project-based learning. The CFT is working to bring the Buck Institute to Atlanta in July 2012 for a 3-day workshop at Drew Charter School.</div>

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EdLeader21 the Professional Learning Community for 21st Century Education Leaders - 1 views

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21stCenturyschools

shared by Robert Ryshke on 01 Sep 11 - No Cached

Robert Ryshke on 01 Sep 11

EdLeader21 gratefully acknowledges the support of The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation. The opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the views of the Foundation. Check out this new initiative by Ken Kay on 21st Century schools. A new PLC of educators committed to the idea of creating schools for the future.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">EdLeader21 gratefully acknowledges the support of The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation. The opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the views of the Foundation. Check out this new initiative by Ken Kay on 21st Century schools. A new PLC of educators committed to the idea of creating schools for the future.</div>

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Powers of Ten: The 1968 Documentary by Legendary Designers Ray and Charles Eames | Open... - 1 views

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Powers of 10 1968 documentary video

shared by Chris Harrow on 16 Jun 12 - No Cached

The movie starts with a fixed point in Chicago, then zooms out into the universe by factors of ten. And, before too long, you find yourself 100 million light years away.
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North Carolina New Schools Project - 1 views

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STEM PBL

shared by Robert Ryshke on 20 Sep 11 - No Cached

Robert Ryshke on 20 Sep 11

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.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">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.</div>

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Gamers succeed where scientists fail - 1 views

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gaming biology AIDS computer science

shared by Chris Harrow on 20 Sep 11 - No Cached

Gamers have solved the structure of a retrovirus enzyme whose configuration had stumped scientists for more than a decade.
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P2PU (beta) | School of Ed (pilot) - 1 views

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p2pu development professional teaching learning

shared by Beth Holland on 05 Sep 11 - No Cached

Beth Holland on 05 Sep 11

This is an interesting program that just launched - a peer to peer school of ed.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This is an interesting program that just launched - a peer to peer school of ed.</div>

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Yes, algebra is necessary. - Daniel Willingham - 1 views

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algebra nytimes willingham

shared by Chris Harrow on 01 Aug 12 - No Cached

it's misleading to depict math as the chief villain in America's high dropout rate.
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Is Algebra Necessary? - NYTimes.com - 1 views

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algebra nytimes

shared by Chris Harrow on 31 Jul 12 - No Cached

There are many defenses of algebra and the virtue of learning it. Most of them sound reasonable on first hearing; many of them I once accepted. But the more I examine them, the clearer it seems that they are largely or wholly wrong — unsupported by research or evidence, or based on wishful logic.
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Of all who embark on higher education, only 58 percent end up with bachelor’s degrees. The main impediment to graduation: freshman math.
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Classroom 20 - Ning - 1 views

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social media web 2.0

shared by Beth Holland on 08 Sep 11 - Cached

Beth Holland on 08 Sep 11

A social network designed for educators who are interested in integrating social media and Web 2.0 tools into their classes.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A social network designed for educators who are interested in integrating social media and Web 2.0 tools into their classes.</div>

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Authentic Assessment - 1 views

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Assessment authentic

shared by Robert Ryshke on 14 Sep 11 - No Cached

Robert Ryshke on 14 Sep 11

Lots of folks talk about authentic assessment. The terms seem obvious, but here is a good site by a professor in IL that goes into great detail trying to unravel this topic. Good resource for teachers to stimulate ideas around making assessments more relevant and authentic to students.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Lots of folks talk about authentic assessment. The terms seem obvious, but here is a good site by a professor in IL that goes into great detail trying to unravel this topic. Good resource for teachers to stimulate ideas around making assessments more relevant and authentic to students.</div>

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Project Zero - 1 views

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professional development project zero inquiry-based teaching

shared by Robert Ryshke on 17 Aug 11 - Cached

Robert Ryshke on 17 Aug 11

A great source for inquiry based instruction and other teaching techniques, ideas, and conversation around creative instruction to improve student learning.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A great source for inquiry based instruction and other teaching techniques, ideas, and conversation around creative instruction to improve student learning.</div>

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The Global Education Collaborative - 1 views

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Global Education

shared by Robert Ryshke on 14 Sep 11 - Cached

Robert Ryshke on 14 Sep 11

I participated in Global Ed conference 2010. it was excellent. here is the NING, really worth signing up and participating.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">I participated in Global Ed conference 2010. it was excellent. here is the NING, really worth signing up and participating.</div>

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101 Fascinating Brain Blogs | OEDb - 1 views

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Brain Learning Blogs

shared by Robert Ryshke on 16 Sep 11 - Cached

Robert Ryshke on 16 Sep 11

Whether you are a specialist in the field of neuropsychology or just love reading about how the human brain works, there are plenty of interesting blogs on the Internet to help you find out more. In order to make it easier to for you to discover great blogs, the following list is categorized for easy browsing.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Whether you are a specialist in the field of neuropsychology or just love reading about how the human brain works, there are plenty of interesting blogs on the Internet to help you find out more. In order to make it easier to for you to discover great blogs, the following list is categorized for easy browsing.</div>

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EdTechTeacher on Vimeo - 2 views

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iPad Diigo Safari vimeo video

shared by Chris Harrow on 17 Jul 12 - No Cached

Chris Harrow on 17 Jul 12

Love Diigo? Want to use it while browsing on your iPad? Here's how.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Love Diigo? Want to use it while browsing on your iPad? Here's how.</div>

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Artifact Box Exchange Network - 1 views

www.artifactbox.com

Network curriculum development exchange

shared by Robert Ryshke on 13 Jun 12 - Cached

Robert Ryshke on 13 Jun 12

Identify the location.... The prior locations have been identified (see below), so we have posted a new one. If you have a picture of some outstanding statue, historical marker, manmade attraction, natural structure, or another recognizable landmark that identifies a city or town, send it to me.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Identify the location.... The prior locations have been identified (see below), so we have posted a new one. If you have a picture of some outstanding statue, historical marker, manmade attraction, natural structure, or another recognizable landmark that identifies a city or town, send it to me.</div>

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A teacher explains why she gave up a career she loved | Get Schooled - 1 views

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retention career teaching

shared by Chris Harrow on 23 Jun 12 - No Cached

I would like to go back some day when the system finally figures out how lucky it is that people are willing to teach.
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I cannot ignore that I am leaving a profession I love dearly. Everyone in my family has been part of public education. I viewed it as a calling. I guess now the call has changed its tune.
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I have decided to quit teaching. Maybe not forever, but definitely for a year or two. This is not a decision I came to lightly, and I did not feel triumphant in it at all. To be frank, I had never felt more defeated in my life.
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I thought schools were about learning, but it’s become more about numbers and appearances than learning. When it reached the point that I dreaded getting up and going to work in the morning, it was time to leave. Teaching is not a job you can do well if you don’t love it.
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Teachers Use Cell Phones in the Classroom - High School Notes (usnews.com) - 1 views

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shared by Robert Ryshke on 28 Oct 11 - No Cached

Robert Ryshke on 28 Oct 11

You won't find Willyn Webb telling her high school students to put away their cell phones, even though they are technically banned in her Colorado district. She's been using cell phones to augment her lessons at Delta County Opportunity School for years.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">You won't find Willyn Webb telling her high school students to put away their cell phones, even though they are technically banned in her Colorado district. She's been using cell phones to augment her lessons at Delta County Opportunity School for years.</div>

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Robert Ryshke on 28 Oct 11

Teachers talk about this problem from a 'restrictive" perspective, can it be a learning tool?

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Teachers talk about this problem from a 'restrictive" perspective, can it be a learning tool?</div>

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Beth Holland on 04 Nov 11

Greg Kulowiec has done some great work with cell phones in his classroom. You can learn more on his blog: http://kulowiectech.blogspot.com/ Specifically, he has used them for blogging and as a student response tool: http://kulowiectech.blogspot.com/search?q=cell+phones

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Greg Kulowiec has done some great work with cell phones in his classroom. You can learn more on his blog: <a href="http://kulowiectech.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://kulowiectech.blogspot.com/</a> Specifically, he has used them for blogging and as a student response tool: <a href="http://kulowiectech.blogspot.com/search?q=cell+phones" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://kulowiectech.blogspot.com/search?q=cell+phones</a></div>

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A Long Steep Decline in Standard of Living in the US - 1 views

www.csmonitor.com/...r-Americans-standard-of-living

Economics

shared by Robert Ryshke on 21 Oct 11 - No Cached

Robert Ryshke on 21 Oct 11

Really interesting article to read. Huge impact on education in the US. Effect of standard of living on education.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Really interesting article to read. Huge impact on education in the US. Effect of standard of living on education.</div>

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At Waldorf School in Silicon Valley, Technology Can Wait - 1 views

www.nytimes.com/...alley-technology-can-wait.html

Waldorf education

shared by Robert Ryshke on 23 Oct 11 - No Cached

Robert Ryshke on 23 Oct 11

LOS ALTOS, Calif. - The chief technology officer of eBay sends his children to a nine-classroom school here. So do employees of Silicon Valley giants like Google, Apple, Yahoo and Hewlett-Packard. But the school's chief teaching tools are anything but high-tech: pens and paper, knitting needles and, occasionally, mud.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">LOS ALTOS, Calif. - The chief technology officer of eBay sends his children to a nine-classroom school here. So do employees of Silicon Valley giants like Google, Apple, Yahoo and Hewlett-Packard. But the school's chief teaching tools are anything but high-tech: pens and paper, knitting needles and, occasionally, mud.</div>

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