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DOE blog called Homeroom, especially great for making sense of current Educational Policy decisions.

The modern hard drive is an object that can likely hold more information than your local library. But how does it store so much information in such a small space? Kanawat Senanan details the genera...

The modern hard drive is an object that can likely hold more information than your local library. But how does it store so much information in such a small space? Kanawat Senanan details the genera...

Although a lens to view the future is clouded, and must be filtered through the past and present, the ability to stand back and think about the impact of technologies on student learning will undergird research in technology for the education of children, youth, and adults with disabilities in the 21st century. We must view the coming changes, and they will be massive, from the perspective that technology provides access to learning but does not control it; that technologies are not the content of education鉹ather, they provide a cornucopia of tools for learning.

Cool stories of "amazing unexpected outcome from something shared online." What does this say about Connectivism, networked learning, connected learning, or the power of the web for facilitating interactions and empowering learning? Tell your own story at: http://bit.ly/145BUTI

In the old days, it really mattered what went on your résumé or what degrees you had. But increasingly, people are measured by the footprint they leave on the Internet.That whole notion of portfolio-based credentialing - you're showing your actual work - is a big part of how social media affects education. Schools need to say, "Our output isn't just the transcripts; it's a body of work."

Grant information from DOE

After last week's blog posting with many of us still wondering if schools are keeping up with all the new technology, this article explains how OCPS is using Google's applications to increase teacher and student knowledge of technology and all of its benefits in the classroom.

Florida has new teaching certification renewal requirements as of July 2014.

Are you looking to renew your Florida Educator Certificate? Make sure you check out this section and look for new requirements constantly. Renewal requirements must be completed during the last validity period of the Professional Certificate and prior to expiration of the Professional Certificate.

Renewal requirements for certification (DOE)

A very practical explanation of finding images that one is free to use via Creative Commons licenses via the image sharing site Flickr. Also included are concrete summaries of each specific license type. The author mistakenly refers to CC-licensed images as "non-copyrighted," but this is not accurate technically. A copyright owner may choose to license her work for reuse/remixing, but in doing so, she does not give up her copyright. Creative Commons exists with copyright not as an alternative to it.

Tools that you can use in your classroom. Ever feel limited? Well this website gives you resources where you no longer have to; just because you may not have the "latest" technology does not mean there is not a way.

Bill Nye the Science Guy! This site has an entire section for kids and teachers. Episode guides, home demos, demos that you can print (printable one sheets), and pop quizzes. There is also information about Bill Nye Solving for X - Bill Nye does Math!!

Instructional Improvement System for Florida Teachers on the DOE website.  Create your free account. Watch the overview video. Once your profile page opens, you can click on the APPS tab at the top and find dozens of free resources for teachers.

National Science Teachers Association's Position Statement regarding E-Learning in Science Education. How does e-learning fit with the goals and standards for science education?

What does the future of education look like? Dr. Charles Reigeluth provides an interesting vision for the future of education - that is already here in some school systems, according to Reigeluth and Karnopp, in their book, Reinventing Schools.  The future of education looks bright!

FL DOE website for high school, college and career planning. Useful for students middle school and through college/post secondary as well as parents and teachers, it includes interest surveys, career information including salary and job growth data and much more.

Free materials to brush up on K-5 reading standards

Florida's Department of Education site provides resources for students and parents.

The Georgia Department of Education website listed this page for curriculum access for students with significant cognitive disabilities. They have developed many resources to support the instruction of students with significant cognitive disabilities. 

web games for learning

web games for learning

Fact Book for Florida College System (Community College)