67 Books Every Geek Should Read to Their Kids Before Age 10 - 1 views
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Emma Sunseri on 12 Sep 12Another great book list. And this one includes HP!
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"I Hated to Read Until I Read This" Book List - 3 views
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The article says this is a book list for boys, but I think girls would enjoy these just as much. Good suggestions divided by age group.
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I know! I'm telling myself they thought it was too obvious to put on the list.
Google Lit Trips - 0 views
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Students can take a Google Earth trip to the places where book characters live/travel! Has some pre-created trips, divided by grade band. So cool!
YoungTeacherLove: Discussing 9/11 in Our Classroom - 0 views
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BlogPost written by a teacher who struggled with how to explain 9/11 to her upper elementary students. Offers a couple book titles and activities, as well as a little perspective.
10 Apps for Learners Who Struggle with Reading and/or Writing - 0 views
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Apps for learners who struggle with reading/writing. Most of them seem to be alternate ways to take notes, etc. And many seem to be free--even better!
Education World: The Math Machine Archive: Math games - 1 views
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Math Games!! lets just say I've been distracted for the past 30 min...
Embracing Introversion: Ways to Stimulate Reserved Students in the Classroom | Edutopia - 0 views
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Will the move toward cooperative learning and problem based learning affect introverts' need for time and space?
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I've seen online classes use this well. An online chat gives an introvert time to answer questions and make comments at their own pace whereas in a live class the conversation would have moved on by the time the introvert was ready to contribute. The question is, is there any way to use this at the elementary level?
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Interesting to think about as we try to meet the diverse needs of our students.
classroom collective - 2 views
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A blog of resources and tips for the classroom.
Pet Grants, small pets, aquarium equipment - 1 views
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I think animals could be a distraction in the classroom but this is an interesting program. The benefits seem very rewarding.
Teachers take to Twitter to improve craft and commiserate - The Washington Post - 0 views
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I wonder if this still happens?
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Kleinspiration: Tiny Tech Tips - 0 views
A Shared Culture - Creative Commons - 0 views
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A new kind of copy right I never new existed. This video will help you learn about the other kinds of copy rights people have as well as familiarize you with the symbols used to represent these forms of copyright.
Education Rethink: Thirteen Thoughts on Student Blogging - 0 views
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How to use blogging effectively in your classroom & teach Digital Citizenship!
Storia - The Scholastic Store - 2 views
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Right now, teachers can download Storia & five e-books for free on Scholastic's website. Many books have interactive elements with the text and I think they can all also be read to you. It also keeps a Reading Report of time spent reading, what books were reading, how many words were looked up, etc.
The achievement gap, by the numbers - The Washington Post - 0 views
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virtually nobody disputes that socioeconomic status, cultural identity and the educational level of parents — especially mothers — are linked to the stubborn achievement gap between students of different races and ethnicities.
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research has shown that outside factors are generally more powerful than any teacher and that it is the exception rather than the rule that students facing myriad social issues can do well at school
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The persistent gap in the District reflects on the questionable nature of some of the reforms that have been implemented in the city
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This issue is both frustrating and controversial, and there is little to no agreement on how to address it. It seems educators will be dealing with this issue for a long time to come.
Chicago parents make plans for children as midnight deadline looms for teachers strike ... - 0 views
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They’re going to lose learning time
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I appreciate it, but he’s going to be just watching TV, not learning,” she said. “I don’t want that because he’s going to get behind (in his studies).
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only schooling her children might get for a while would come from that packet
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Scary issues coming up with the Chicago teacher's strike. While those participating in the strike obviously see it as necessary, these comments seem to go against educational ideals.
2012 Presidential Election Interactive Map and History of the Electoral College - 1 views
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When 12 or fewer states remain unselected (tan color) on the above 2012 map, you will see the number of possible combinations remaining to get each party's candidate to 270 Electoral Votes. Click the link provided to see each winning combination.
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Interesting site - could be handy for the social studies project.
the Edthena blog - about better coaching for teachers and using technology - 0 views
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The public perceives education as of the government. The public is demanding better education options. The public is asking for real progress in the way of education reform. And yet, the government is now sitting on the sidelines waiting till next year.
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To those lawmakers who claim to be education advocates and committed to real change in education -- take education off your lipservice list and put it on your to-do list. Stop using education and education investment as a bargaining chip to get your other deals done.
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However, without a concerted effort to "place bets" on the ideas that have the potential to transform education, how can we ever expect to "hit it big" when it comes to education technology?
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I'm biased because this blog is from my childhood best friend's older brother (whew), but he has a really cool start-up company that is focused on educational technology and, further, on using technology to provide teachers feedback. Adam is a TFA alum, originally from Virginia Beach, who is passionate about teaching and helping teachers improve their craft. Worth checking out!
(Court-Ordered) Notice-and-Takedown: the Chilean Approach | Center for Democracy & Tech... - 0 views
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Though modeled on the US Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), the law differs in one crucial respect: While a cornerstone of the US law is its private notice-and-takedown system, the Chilean law requires that rightsholders secure a court order before content must be taken down.
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court oversight may well prevent some of the mistakes we have seen under the US system.
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having to go to court significantly raises the burden on them when requesting takedowns.
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An interesting organization (CDT) reporting on the approaches other countries are using to monitor internet copyrights. The sight includes numerous links to similar articles, too.
Low-fee schools on the rise | Business | Mail & Guardian - 1 views
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The growing phenomenon of low-fee private schools means they are no longer reserved for the elite.
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could be major for the future of south african education - and the future of education in many countries with a large wealth disparity...
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