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Major forces of change are challenging us to realize a world of learning that: * Puts learners at the center * Leverages technologies and human capital in new ways * Supports anytime, anywhere learning * Includes a diverse range of institutions and organizations, not just schools. This world of learning will make it possible for all learners to develop deep knowledge and abilities in order to thrive throughout their lifetimes. To make this vision a reality, new ways of thinking and acting will be required.

"Every time you read a text you read it the same way, right? Novels, textbooks, magazine articles and Internet web pages are all the same if they are written in the same language, aren't they? The answer to both of the questions is "not really". Readers employ different reading strategies and prior knowledge based on the genre (type of reading) and topic of the text. For this reason it is important that teachers help students, especially those in middle and high school, learn how to "tackle" their particular content area's texts."

I always think it is important to help students with content area reading, so I found this site appealing.

Initial photo is a bit disturbing but I like the stress on the need to teach and, more importantly, ALLOW creativity!