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"One way to signal to the brain that information is important is to talk about it. Ask a young student to play "teacher" based on the information they have studied. Self-testing and writing down information on flashcards also reinforces learning."

Interesting new inaitative "The Student Privacy Pledge will hold school service providers accountable to: Not sell student information Not behaviorally target advertising Use data for authorized education purposes only Not change privacy policies without notice and choice Enforce strict limits on data retention Support parental access to, and correction of errors in, their children's information Provide comprehensive security standards Be transparent about collection and use of data."

"This collaborative space was created to celebrate the many Apps and Extensions made by developers which serve the accessibility needs of individuals with disabilities. Although Google already highlights accessibility features built into the Chrome browser or through add-ons, we have collected numerous other free tools that we feel further contribute to that mission. To this end, we have developed this searchable resource to locate tools that serve the particular challenges anyone might face while working in Chrome. On the right, you will find more information about this site, including definitions of terms and more information about the Chrome browser and assistive technology. "

"This site is a collection of information and "How tos" about Google Sites provided by Google Sites Top Contributor 'philridout'. There are a number of other sites around that provide similar information and I have linked to them below."

This page gives an overview of a framework for 21st century skills and learning. I like how it values all of the academic disciplines and gives links to different sites that focus on broader interdisciplinary themes, innovation skills, information, media, and technology skills, and life and career skills.

This article is from the journal of U of T's School of Information Science. Based on research in public libraries, it speaks about the importance of promoting play, discovery, and collegiality in makerspaces. It offers some encouragement re: letting students mess around, after at least a little guidance!

"f you don't have a YouTube channel as an education provider, there's a good chance you're behind the times. Nearly every major educational institution in the world now hosts its own collection of videos featuring news, lectures, tutorials, and open courseware. Just as many individuals have their own channel, curating their expertise in a series of broadcasted lessons. These channels allow instructors to share information and blend media in unprecedented and exciting new ways. From teaching Mandarin Chinese to busting myths about Astronomy, the educational possibilities are virtually endless pun intended! Because we can now sift through thousands of resources while navigating a single repository, the potential for inspiration and growth in the field of education has reached a new height. Here are the top channels worth following based on views, subscriptions, and quality of content:"

Thanks Justin for sharing this - definite food for thought!

"Digital literacy, as a set of skills that students need to develop and master in order to properly use digital technologies , is an essential component of the 21st century education. Being digitally literate should not be confused with being comfortable  using certain types of digital media such as  social media. And as Danah Boyd argued in her book "Understanding The Social Lives of Networked Teens" teenagers know how how to use Facebook, but their understanding of the site's privacy settings did not mesh with the ways in which they configured their accounts.They know how to get to Google but had little understanding about how to construct a query to get quality information from the popular search engine."

A study that shows how curiosity increases the amount of information recalled by the brain, regardless of the subject

Very cool, thanks for sharing. Reminds me of the book I'm reading now, The Organized Mind: Thinking Straight in the Age of Information Overload by Daniel Levitin (the author of This is Your Brain on Music).

Learning from coaching and learning in other situations to giving feedback in classrooms.

Useful for all teachers!

Worth checking out. Worth buying the journal.

Excellent resources and lessons to teach students about the following topics (separated by grade level) - Privacy * Security - Digital Footprint & Reputation - Cyberbullying - Creative Credit & Copyright - Information iteracy - Internet Safety

Many examples of info graphics for students to use and understand the different ways that information and data can be presented. 

Make a historical picture actually be worth a thousand words by including important information and links that are associated with the image. 

"Sometimes we assume our child knows what the family standard is for laptop or computer use, but we find it extremely helpful when families explicitly talk things through so there are no misunderstandings. Pre-established limit setting and boundaries are still necessary with students today. We encourage parents to start these conversations early, so they can set the right expectations of behavior with their students, before the device reaches home. We recommend beginning over the summer and continuing the conversation throughout the school year. A written agreement posted near the computer helps your student refer back to it when he or she has a question or forgets. We highly recommend that families have these agreements between parents and students in place before school laptops come home, and to share the information with any caregivers. It is never too late to start this process."

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A few reasons why to use social media in education

Useful read on using SM with different levels

Melody linked to this in her recent blog post. What is Personal Publishing? Publishing is the process of producing and publicly distributing information. You can publish a variety of content, including your ideas, experiences, stories, observations, or  opinions. Additionally, you can publish the pictures you take, videos you produce, or other  forms of art you create. Publishing your work allows you to share your life and obtain feedback from others as well as preserve long-lasting memories for years to come.

Amazing article that explores the idea that "Leaders must get comfortable with living in a state of continually becoming" We  must strive to be in a continuous process of "seeking, sensing-making, and sharing"

"when students are given 3 or more seconds of undisturbed "wait-time," there are certain positive outcomes: * The length and correctness of their responses increase. * The number of their "I don't know" and no answer responses decreases. * The number of volunteered, appropriate answers by larger numbers of students greatly increases. * The scores of students on academic achievement tests tend to increase. When teachers wait patiently in silence for 3 or more seconds at appropriate places, positive changes in their own teacher behaviors also occur: * Their questioning strategies tend to be more varied and flexible. * They decrease the quantity and increase the quality and variety of their questions. * They ask additional questions that require more complex information processing and higher-level thinking on the part of students."