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"Design Thinking is a great skill for students to acquire as part of their education. But it is one process like the problem-solving model or the scientific method. As a step-by-step process, it becomes type of box. Sometimes we need to go beyond that box; step outside of the box. This post provides an overview of design thinking, the problems with design thinking, and suggestions to hacking the world to go beyond design thinking."

Another great blog post by Jackie Gerstein about Design Thinking.

Padlet is the new tool that replaces Wallwisher.

Gooru has some videos for learning Scratch in the library. I placed them in a collection and added activity cards that I found at ScratchEd.

Many interesting startups at  South by Southwest (SXSW) Conferences & Festivals (March 8-17, 2013)

Technology integration isn't always as easy as presenters make it out to be. Here is a model to explore to assess/implement tech. integration. TPACK stands for Technological, Pedagogical, and Content Knowledge. This framework looks at each of these domains of knowledge, and how they overlap with each other within a given context. It can be an important tool when addressing the problem of technology integration.

Providing a wealth of resources for K-12 science educators, Science NetLinks is your guide to meaningful standards-based Internet experiences for students

Great science resources for K-12.

I am impressed with the quality of lessons, so much provided to help the teacher use the resource in their classroom.

Wiki for EdCamp Omaha with links to streamed live sessions that were recorded. Outstanding example of EdCamp!

Not only great sessions that were streamed live but recordings of all sessions. Valuable for both the content/conversations/presentations in the conference and as a model for hosting EdCamps.

Fantastic video on the power of how what we share with others can be more impacting than we think....after all, they may not seem special to us, but the idea may inspire something in someone else.  I wonder if that's how our peers and students feel, too.

Created by a geometry student with computer programming skills.

This is a story-based Scratch project that a student of mine did.

This is a story-based Scratch project that one of my students did. She based it on various Disney stories.

What cloud tool do you like more to keep your files secure in the cloud ? Leave a comment after you read article

Classroom 2.0 LIVE webinar: Jan. 12, 2013. Recordings & Livebinder links. About Joe: Joe is an independent Modern Foreign Languages and technology consultant from the Isle of Wight, UK. He has been speaking at conferences and virtual conferences since 2004 and works with major language associations in UK and internationally. He is the host of the TES MFL forum (http://community.tes.co.uk/forums/28.aspx) and MFL portal manager for the OU's Vital programme (http://www.core-ed.org.uk/activities/ou-vital-2013-a-joint-project-with-open-university). Joe's blog: www.joedale.typepad.com Joe will share, virtually, his most recent research on ipads and his experience and knowledge in using iPads to enhance teaching and learning.

Classroom 2.0 LIVE webinar: Jan. 12, 2013. Recordings & Livebinder links.

Exercise is proven to amplify the brain's metabolism which leads to improved memory. Learn more about exercise benefits in the recent blog of First School!

Good Friday is one of the most important holy observations. There are several ways you can include children on this celebration. Read Good Friday special blog.

Know 10 tips to help parents with child care while flying. Read First School's latest blog to know more.

Here is a recipe for busy mom to make them extra healthy for your kids. Read First School's blog to learn recipe of banana oat Greek yogurt muffins.

The Moon has lots of details that you and your child can observe just by looking up. Learn the best ways to let children explore the night sky in the blog of First School.

It's very important to help kids feel competent than confident. Read First School's blog to know more.