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Microsoft Word 2007 has a new built-in equation editor which is the default when you create equations. It no longer uses the Microsoft Equation 3.0 add-in by default, however you can still access and use it if you prefer. Using the Word 2007 equation editor, equations can only be inserted into Word 2007 and not into Excel 2007. However the previous Microsoft Equation Editor 3.0 is available in PowerPoint, or any application that supports OLE (Object Linking and Embedding).

Just as students can use technology to cheat educators have to know how to use technology to catch them

Should students use aliases, their name and surname innitial or the full names when communiacting "inclass" online? What about lifelong portfolios....great post

A set of nine guidelines, not intended to be the final word but intended to start a conversation "in the best of social networking tradition." Some refinements included.

In this post, educator Darren Draper uses video clips to explain the different types of copyright resources that are available under the Creative Commons. He also lists a number of sources for images, sound and video.

The Partnership advocates for the integration of 21st Century Skills into K-12 education so that students can advance their learning in core academic subjects.

A guide, learning pathway on how to support distance learning and professional development!!

Senior learning leaders live a precarious life these days. As a result of our tumultuous global economy, we're witnessing massive change in the world of business and within learning organizations. The role that learning plays within the larger context of business is evolving too. We hope you enjoy the opportunity to get into the minds of these learning leaders and look forward to your feedback on The Learning Leader Fieldbook. I believe you'll find that learning from these leaders' successes and mistakes will prove invaluable as you continue your own learning career.

Visualising a change in thinking and common practices around learning environments. A significant shift is starting to occur. Some very useful tables

American education officials trying to learn from the policies and practices of top-performing nations seem to have two exemplary models in Singapore and Finland.

Responding to a key need, schools of education are ramping up efforts to prepare future teachers to integrate technology into their instruction

Joint Presentation by ISTE and ASCD Uses Adobe Connect for the recorded presentation Mentions etoolkit.org as a resource

Joint Presentation by ISTE and ASCD Uses Adobe Connect for the recorded presentation Mentions etoolkit.org as a resource

Discover ideas for instruction that innovative districts have developed to better leverage the increasing number of laptops, cell phones, MP3 players and smart phones that students carry. This webinar explores the latest findings from Speak Up surveys given to K-12 students, teachers and administrators regarding their views on mobile devices within instruction.

A great article on if it is a good idea to befriend your learners on social networks

The Internet is a useful and important part of our daily lives. Many can't remember how we handled even the most mundane tasks without online assistance. How did we even survive when we were kids? :-) However, along with the good, there is bad. Children and teens (but not their parents!) are very well versed in using the Internet, including web pages, blogs, uploading and downloading information, music and photos, etc. They are also trusting. This presentation will give an overview of the Internet and the inherent dangers. Learn the realities and dangers of ``virtual communities'' websites your kids frequent like Xanga.com, MySpace.com and FaceBook.com. Learn about the persistence of information on the net and Google hacking. Learn the differences between a wiki, blog, Instant Messaging, text messaging, and chat. Learn the Internet slang, key warning signs, and tips for Parents and Kids. This talk is for anyone who has a child, who knows a child, or who ever was a child!

The Independent Review of ICT User Skills of Britain's population has just been published. It makes for some interesting reading.

Printing out award certificates has never been easier! Just download, fill out & print.

An example of an AUP for learners from @dajbelshaw

The full title should have been "Eleven Reasons Why a Tablet PC + Digital Projector is Better Than a Whiteboard or Overhead Projector… and Sometimes Smarter Than a Smartboard". My primary point is this: People are still "discovering" what a Tablet PC can do. Once educators realize that they do everything a laptop does PLUS you can draw in the screen, then the next obvious question becomes, "How does this help me in class?" I have some practical examples to share...