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A helpful suggestion for managing ideas and inspiration via Evernote and Pocket.

Play used to gauge noncognitive skills

Calling all teacher-leaders -- you know who you are! This is a great article for any of us to read because as we learn more about integrating technology in our classes, we can help not only our students, but also other teachers, our schools, and communities stay relevant in the 21st century. 

A great post that reminds readers about the transcendence of narrative writing across genres (and across subjects!) The teacher uses historical and science fiction as inspiration for her ELA students' writing projects, but ideas, such as the "What if . . ." digital presentation project she mentions from Larry Ferlazzo could be used in almost any subject. The author's ideas for having students prove their informational research are also very helpful. I loved reading the post, too. Her, "Nobody puts baby in a corner," quote made me laugh out loud.

The benefits of collaborative learning are already well-documented. Learn 7 easy ways to use free Web 2.0 applications for collaborative learning in your classroom.

PBL Primer, Assessment Tools, Sample Projects and Useful Links.

An interesting study that might help shape your learner analysis. 24% of teens report using Internet "almost constantly"!

I shared this via Twitter, in case you missed it. 100 of the top teacher blog/sites. I learned about this link via the FETC conference.

A cool checklist to determine if your school is ready to go blended.

A cool way to actually use student's cell phones as a tool in the classroom.

In a new paper, Darrell West explains how mobile technology can transform learning and act as a catalyst for creating impactful change in the current system.

In a new paper, Darrell West explains how mobile technology can transform learning and act as a catalyst for creating impactful change in the current system.