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The Baloney Detection Kit: A 10-Point Checklist for Science Literacy | Brain Pickings - 0 views

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This 10 point checklist might be something that could be utilized when talking about research and valid sources of scientific information

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The New Way Doctors Learn | TIME Ideas | TIME.com - 0 views

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learning twitter memory

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Can we and/or our students actually leverage email and twitter to improve their memory?

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What Schools Can Learn From Google, IDEO, and Pixar | Co.Design: business + innovation ... - 0 views

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Physical Design Ideas. Still think it would be great if we could figure out a way to creatively and tastefully apply these ideas to our modified office park.

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The 5 Types of Work That Fill Your Day :: Tips :: The 99 Percent - 0 views

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How much time do you spend in reactionary mode? For me it's way to much. I'm trying to shift into more Planning and Problem Solving while automating as much of the Procedural as possible.

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Everything you know about curriculum may be wrong. Really. « Granted, but… - 0 views

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A very thoughtful perspective on how curriculum should be defined. I think it's much more practical, but my question is could this be done effectively without a drastic change to the title of courses etc.

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Wolfram Course Assistant Apps: Step-by-Step Homework Help - 0 views

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Whether you're familiar with Wolfram Alpha or not you will likely find this interesting. They are developing apps for every class which are designed to help make challenging real world content much more accessible. Seems to be limited to apple products right now...

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Whether you're familiar with Wolfram Alpha or not you will likely find this interesting. They are developing apps for every class which are designed to help make challenging real world content much more accessible. Seems to be limited to apple products right now...</div>

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Doomed or Lucky? Predicting the Future of the Internet Generation | MindShift - 0 views

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There's no doubt that our students experience the world differently than we do because of their relationship with technology. This article explores whether or not that different relationship is beneficial or not.

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Faculty of Education - McGill University - 0 views

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This site has some good information about cyberbullying which probably should be considered as we role out the Middle School Laptop program.

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Full Spectrum Reading List: 7 Great Books by TED 2012 Speakers | Brain Pickings - 0 views

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Looking for more reading about the TED talk speakers? Here's a good resource.

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Day 105: #SBAR Workshop - Noschese 180 - 0 views

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If you're considering Standards Based Grading here's a presentation to look through that may help with your decision.

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Get Your Geek On - Unwrapping the Gifted - Education Week Teacher - 0 views

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Should we find some school shirts to start sporing as conversation starters?

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Vihart's Channel - YouTube - 0 views

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Looking for some interesting perspective on math concepts? Then take a look at Vihart's You Tube Chanel. Fibonacci goodness, Mobius Strips etc.

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Great resource for finding, creating, sharing and archiving rubrics

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Seven misconceptions about how students learn - The Answer Sheet - The Washington Post - 0 views

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Just some food for thought. I think most of us do a pretty good job, but how many of these are you still subscribing to?

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This Will Make You Smarter: 151 Big Thinkers Each Pick a Concept to Enhance Your Cognit... - 1 views

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Ideas for class or perhaps a textbook for an elective?

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Creating Students' Survival Guide to the Web | MindShift - 0 views

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learning 1:1

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Relevant to laptop policies for next year.

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Think Thank Thunk » The Offal Lesson: - 0 views

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Assessment 2 years to work through for students. Should we stay on assessment. For PD next year too?

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Beyond Strategy and Winning, How Games Teach Kids Empathy | MindShift - 0 views

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learning brain empathy strategy games

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Another one of games. This one focusing on empathy. Really difficult to teach, but one that is a crucial part of success in games and competition.

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Six Vintage-Inspired Animations on Critical Thinking | Brain Pickings - 0 views

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Critical Thinking - great short videos to stimulate discussion.

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