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Why Creativity Now? A Conversation with Sir Ken Robinson

Awesome list of visual writing prompts used by a teacher.  Very creative and engaging!

The Student News Action Network was created, and is maintained, by students and teachers at Washington International School in collaboration with TakingITGlobal and bureau schools worldwide. Global Issues Journalism The Student News Action Network takes the concept of the school newspaper beyond school walls and the confines of print media, allowing students to work collaboratively on a global level to create an interactive, multimedia-rich student-driven online newspaper. It brings together a network of students in an online peer-driven environment to address issues of local and global significance, such as poverty, the environment, and human rights, in a creative and constructive format that culminates in meaningful efforts to make a positive impact on their world. Contributors bring their unique voices to the discussion, representing their regions and their cultural histories.

article from Edutopia

Virtually explore real and fictional locations--great to inspire creativity, writing and more.

Get creative with your tweets! Create some twitter magnet poetry.

This is great for creative writing. Get a random sentence to start your story!

"ThingLink interactive images help students develop 21st century skills and enrich their enthusiasm for learning. Teachers can use ThingLink images as interactive learning modules (ILMs) that activate and inspire students with creative and effective learning experiences. If you're a teacher or student, you can sign up to Education; it's FREE."

"inklewriter is a free tool designed to allow anyone to write and publish interactive stories. It's perfect for writers who want to try out interactivity, but also for teachers and students looking to mix computer skills and creative writing."

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