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Derrick Rose banked in a 3-pointer at the buzzer and scored 30 points Friday night to give the Chicago Bulls a 99-96 victory, read full article on LivSports.in

"[I]f the learner-centered model has proven itself to be so effective, and the high-stakes testing approach of the factory model has not, why is this model still dominant in many "leading" nations around the world? Why are so many business and government leaders in nations like the United States, Japan, Britain and Korea obsessed with test scores and international rankings? Are they not aware of the social consequences of this approach?" (¶10, 2015.03.30)

Meet the extraordinary Li Hongzhi. He developed the Falun Gong, a type of Qi Gong that's anchored on truthfulness, compassion, and forbearance. The organization has been key to the transformation of the lives of millions of people. He is the author of the books "Falun Gong" and "Zhuan Falun" that became bestsellers and were translated into more than 30 languages. "The human body is the most perfect in the universe. It is the most perfect form". To read more about Li Hongzhi visit www.thextraordinary.org

The Flip camera is great for all types of projects in science and math - at any grade level. Flip cameras are small handheld video cameras that can record 30 or 60 minutes worth of video. They connect to a computer with a USB plug that "flips" out from the side of the camera. The benefits of these cameras include another means for assessing students understanding of concepts beyond worksheets and tests. Besides a teacher's record, the videos provide a digital record for parents and administrators to show a student's successes or areas which need improvement.

This may be a repost but to a newbie like myself I feel it is a very useful handbook. Shelly Terrell/Teacher ReBoot Camp. I hope to turn the teachers at my school onto this as well. : )

The internet catalogue for students, teachers, administrators & parents. Over 20,000 relevant links personally selected by an educator/author with over 30 years of experience. 

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I read this post several years ago and it got my blood moving. The author, Karl Fisch lays it on the line. This post was voted the most influential ed-blog post of 2007. It's 2009 already and still a very relevant piece of work. A must read! (Let me add, that if you're reading this bookmark... you're at the front of the line and obviously working to understand and live in the 21st Century!)

Though this article is written for the business sector, there are many great parallels with how we experience social media's acceptance in the educational realm. The suggestions that are given are readily applied to our setting, as well. In the enterprise, many employees think blogs are merely websites on which people talk about their cat or their latest meal. Many don't know the differences between and advantages of such tools as message boards, blogs, and wikis. They have heard of these terms in passing, but the demands of their day-to-day jobs have prevented them from recognizing the distinct benefits of each tool. Solution: It is useless to advocate for social media tools in a vacuum. Unless you're describing a solution to a practical problem, busy workers will not respond to buzzwords like "wiki," "blog," and "community." Your client usually has about a 30-second attention span in which you can sell a social media tool. An aide in my arsenal has been the excellent videos by Lee Lefever at Common Craft. Lee visually explains social media concepts "In Plain English." Common Craft videos quickly explain complex and sometimes unfamiliar technologies in a few minutes, sans the buzzwords, hype, and sensationalism. Problem: Cynical Clients Who Don't Want to Share Information Unfortunately, some potential SharePoint users balk at the technology because they have no desire to share their knowledge for the benefit of the organization. These individuals tend to equate their knowledge with job security; therefore, they feel nervous about sharing out of fear that they wouldn't be needed any more.

This is John Moravec's take on the future of education.

CRSTE invites NECC attendees from all over the National Capital Region to come together and discuss the possibilities for championing K-16 educational technology! From the Chesapeake Bay to the Allegheny Mountains, from Lake Erie to the Outer Banks, please join us on Tuesday afternoon, June 30, 2009 from 4:45 to 6:15 PM in room 150 A of the Washington Convention Center (street level). Click here for a floor map

"A good one-stop tutorial about how to get set up and use twitter. Espe"

American School of Paris PD initiative First session Thursday April 30 via uStream, Twitter etc

SAS® Curriculum Pathways® provides innovative, web-based resources in the core disciplines, for grades 8-14. Topics are mapped to state and national standards.

Fully funded by SAS and offered at no cost to US educators and students, SAS Curriculum Pathways is designed to enhance student achievement and teacher effectiveness by providing Web-based curriculum resources in all the core disciplines: English, math, science, social studies/history and Spanish, to educators and students in grades 8-14 in virtual schools, home schools, high schools and community colleges.

SAS Curriculum Pathways, which is used by thousands of teachers in more than 30 states, is now available for free to every educator in America. SAS Curriculum Pathways provides content in the core disciplines of English, mathematics, social studies, science and Spanish. Aligned with state standards, it has more than 200 InterActivities and 855 ready-to-use lessons that enable technology-rich instruction and engage higher-order thinking skills. It is primarily for use in grades 8-12, though middle school content is in development.

This is a great post explaining why teachers SHOULD friend their students on facebook.

They are famous and rich. Some of the most famous women in the world have impressive fortunes. According to Forbes magazine, 70% of the Hollywood ladies have acquired their wealth through the inheritance from their parents and only 30% managed on their own to achieve enviable financial thresholds.