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Microsoft wants to help solve the world's 'unsolvable problems' with $1bn cloud donation - 19 views

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Barnes & Noble Booksellers - Local Sponsorships & Donations - 42 views

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When the 'A' in U.C.L.A. Stands for 'Achievement' - Campaign Spotlight - NYTimes.com - 0 views

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The campaign, now getting under way, is for the University of California, Los Angeles. The campaign proclaims that U.C.L.A. is the home of “the optimists,” people who are risk-takers, rule-breakers and game-changers.
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The campaign is the first for U.C.L.A. from an agency named 160 Over 90, which is based in Philadelphia and recently opened an office in Newport Beach, Calif.
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That work underscores the growing presence of universities and colleges as advertisers in the media. Their goals include selling themselves to prospective students and the parents of those students, seeking donations from alumni, recruiting faculty members and improving their standings in various surveys.
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The agency has also created ads for institutions of higher learning like Michigan State University, Loyola University Maryland and the University of Dayton.
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The campaign has a section devoted to it on the U.C.L.A. Web site, ucla.edu/optimists, and is getting shout-outs on the U.C.L.A. fan page on Facebook and on the U.C.L.A. Twitter feed, where those who send messages are asked to use the hashtag #optimists.
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The U.C.L.A. campaign has a small budget, estimated at less than $500,000, for a couple of reasons. One is that much of the campaign is appearing online; there is also print advertising, in newspapers.
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The video clip can also be watched on YouTube.
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The new campaign is meant to celebrate “the optimism that abounds on our campus,” she adds, “even in challenging times,” and shine a spotlight on “the dynamism and vitality” as well as the history and legacy of the university.
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The way to do that, Ms. Turteltaub says, is to focus on “the icons” from U.C.L.A. “who made their mark in whatever fields they choose” and describe their “accomplishment, success, barrier-breaking.”
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“This is the place that gives you the opportunity to be a game-changer,” Ms. Turteltaub says, “and you’ll choose the game.”
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Tracy Tuten on 13 Feb 12

That work underscores the growing presence of universities and colleges as advertisers in the media. Their goals include selling themselves to prospective students and the parents of those students, seeking donations from alumni, recruiting faculty members and improving their standings in various surveys.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">That work underscores the growing presence of universities and colleges as advertisers in the media. Their goals include selling themselves to prospective students and the parents of those students, seeking donations from alumni, recruiting faculty members and improving their standings in various surveys.</div>

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Helping Schools, Teachers & Kids - Online Teacher Resource for School Supplies & Donati... - 25 views

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We Give Books: Visit, Read, Donate! - 58 views

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DonorsChoose.org: Teachers ask. You choose. - 1 views

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General Mills: General Mills Foundation - 0 views

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Illinois Boy Wins $1,000, Donates Money to Neighbor Fighting Leukemia - Yahoo! - 1 views

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EdComs Teachers - 8 Free resources for Science Teachers - 145 views

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How to Teach with Technology: Social Studies | Edutopia - 74 views

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- Tricia Hunt on 03 Sep 13
  
  I find that having a "back channel" conversation during a presentation to actually do the opposite. I am so busy commenting on what was just presented that I miss what is being talked about next.
  
  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">I find that having a "back channel" conversation during a presentation to actually do the opposite. I am so busy commenting on what was just presented that I miss what is being talked about next.</div>
  
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"I think it's a good idea to use Skype (10) for learning about other states and countries.
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- Tricia Hunt on 03 Sep 13
  
  I like the idea of Skyping with people from other countries. I could get the kids to come up with a list of questions first. My biggest question is HOW do I connect/find someone from another country?
  
  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">I like the idea of Skyping with people from other countries. I could get the kids to come up with a list of questions first. My biggest question is HOW do I connect/find someone from another country?</div>
  
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For more information on Lykowski's Global Explorers Project (including rubrics and other resources), go to Global Explorers (13).
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FreePoverty is a geography game that presents you with a city or landmark. You have a short amount of time (5-10 seconds) to locate it on a map. The closer you are to the target, the more cups of water are donated to people in need around the world. (FreePoverty is seeking a nonprofit organization to work with to help turn the site's revenues into water donations.)
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Needle Arts Mentoring Program - The National NeedleArts Association - 16 views

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Deborah Baillesderr on 10 Jul 14

I'm starting a lunchtime knitting/crochet club for my students this year and came along this wonderful program to help with the cost. This program donates supplies for mentors who would like to start a program to teach needle arts. Here are some of the benefits from learning a needle art: For Youths: Develops focus and concentration Encourages following a process Builds self-esteem Improves math and reading skills Enhances critical thinking and problem solving Offers a vehicle for stress release and anger management Encourages creativity through portable alternative activity Provides healthy interpersonal relationships with adults Ensures tangible accomplishments with immediate results Learns a practical, useful and fun activity Enhances hand/eye coordination, small motor skills, tactile energy, communication skills, self discipline and attention to detail

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">I'm starting a lunchtime knitting/crochet club for my students this year and came along this wonderful program to help with the cost. This program donates supplies for mentors who would like to start a program to teach needle arts. Here are some of the benefits from learning a needle art: For Youths: Develops focus and concentration Encourages following a process Builds self-esteem Improves math and reading skills Enhances critical thinking and problem solving Offers a vehicle for stress release and anger management Encourages creativity through portable alternative activity Provides healthy interpersonal relationships with adults Ensures tangible accomplishments with immediate results Learns a practical, useful and fun activity Enhances hand/eye coordination, small motor skills, tactile energy, communication skills, self discipline and attention to detail</div>

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Rise of the iKids: Schools test iPads in classrooms - San Jose Mercury News - 80 views

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Ecosia - The green search - 57 views

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The Free Learning Library - English Companion Ning - 102 views

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FreePoverty - 2 views

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Melanie Weser on 23 Jun 11

Great review for geography

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Martin Burrett on 24 Nov 11

Learn about the geography of the world and help some people around the world at the same time with this great map game. For each answer the site's sponsors will donate money to provide money for clean water projects in some of the poorest countries. The more accurate the answer, the more money is given. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/PSHE%2C+RE%2C+Citizenship%2C+Geography+%26+Environmental

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Learn about the geography of the world and help some people around the world at the same time with this great map game. For each answer the site's sponsors will donate money to provide money for clean water projects in some of the poorest countries. The more accurate the answer, the more money is given. <a href="http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/PSHE%2C+RE%2C+Citizenship%2C+Geography+%26+Environmental" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/PSHE%2C+RE%2C+Citizenship%2C+Geography+%26+Environmental</a></div>

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