Content Literacy

Great source for survey data on a variety of topics. 

From the Victorian Government

This problem comprehension or schema knowledge is facilitated when the schema underlying a given text is used as a vehicle to translate the information in the text into a semantic representation. this would involve restating the problem, identifying the problem type (i.e. change), discerning relevant and irrelevant information, determining information that is needed for solution, and representing the problem as a diagram (Mayer, 1999).  Problem solution requires representing the problem as a number sentence or list of operations or identifying subgoals for multistep problems (i.e. strategic knowledge) and carrying out single or chains of calculations (i.e. procedural knowledge; Mayer 1999). Because additive problem structures (i.e. change, group, compare) involve a "family" (e.g. 3, 5, 8), connecting the number family to the problem structures is critical to problem solution (Van de Walle, 2004). Although procedural knowledge is important, it (is extremely limited unless it is connected to a conceptual knowledge base" (Prawat, 1989, p. 10).  SBI- Schema-based instructionGSI- General strategy instruction SBI Components (some not necessarily all) a) SBI that used either number line diagrams to understand the semantic structure of compare word problems or schematic diagrams to solve a range of word problems. b) schema-induction instruction, c) SBI that explicitly taught for transfer by focusing on similar problem types, and d) SBI combined with metacognitive instruction.  different format, different question, unfamililiar vocabulary, irrelevent information, combining problem types, and mixing superficial features

ZooBurst is a digital storytelling tool that lets anyone easily create his or her own 3D pop-up books.

Another online comic maker.

"Don't know much about the French I took..." but this looks like some interesting analysis of shapes in the physics world. Worth looking at if you 

Great site for some self-paced tech learning opportunities and tools. 

This Wiki will house information related to the iPad Pilot Project sponsored by the Department of Educational Technology in the School District of Palm Beach County.

Video The world is rapidly changing due to a growing number of videos featuring innovative and creative people through the public realm of the Internet. Appearing from lectures, talks, conferences, debates, symposiums, and interviews, you will be moved by exciting, progressive, and thoughtful free videos of hundreds of men and women across the globe. Technology now allows us to listen to these people via the many websites below. Not just videos but lectures, talks, conferences

Very interesting Interactive Map of the development of ancient Europe. 

Live Binder dedicated to iPads being used in schools.

A physed teacher using QR Codes!