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an amazing  bank of images - all CC licensed for re-use.

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"Create and play your own free educational quiz show templates!" Built by a high school junior, create jeopardy style quizzes or use one of over 2186 already created. No registration or PPT needed. 

"I want to know whether we can determine whether a cMOOC has been "effective" or "successful." That's so general as to mean almost nothing. " blog post by Christina Hendricks

There's one request for advice that I receive more than any other from coaches: How can I coach a resistant teacher? This article explores that by helping those who coach teachers to look at themselves as much as they do those they coach. Good read for instructional leaders.

Some great points at how to view engaging teachers who may be hesitant learners/implementers of technology. It may help you get into their thought processes and understand their unique needs in a respectful way. 

This short video demonstrates different levels of tech. integration using the SAMR model. For more information on SAMR & Bloom's taxonomy, check out this blog post: The Padagogy Wheel … it's a Bloomin' Better Way to Teach @ http://goo.gl/8RTdA

Nice example of how to use Google Forms to capture information by students on how they perceive different aspects of your courses. Class evaluations shouldn't be something to fear, but welcomed as a lifelong learner. Give students a voice into your reflection process.

Various keyboarding sites for students of all ages. Typing Web: Typing Tutor is better for older students. Dance Mat typing is one of the most fun sites for younger students.

a list of courses to get you started on some social media learning, specifically aimed at teachers

Learn how to build websites using html & CSS, the building blocks of the Internet. Also, here is instruction in writing Java script, PHP, API's, etc. There is s growing movement to teach students how to create using code.

"...an alternative means of categorising MOOCs, based on their key characteristics."

Excellent introduction to the practice of Curation for Professional Learning. Engage in curation by using the steps of aggregation, evaluation, and organization. Use these resources to support all aspects of your teaching practice.

"Digital Citiz-wait, what?" - explores the need for integrity in our own digital citizenship as we look to speak to students. 

Important reading on the effects of poverty and teachers on student performance. 

How is it this video (or others) went "viral". Turns out it may be profit driven more than "outrage" at education and a demonstration of poor digital citizenship. Audrey Watters will give you a perspective that is informative and eye-opening. It will help you to better understand, as well, the power of social media in the construction of "truth". 

"Finland's Pasi Sahlberg is one of the world's leading experts on school reform and the author of the best-selling "Finnish Lessons: What Can the World Learn About Educational Change in Finland?" In this piece he writes about whether the emphasis that American school reformers put on "teacher effectiveness" is really the best approach to improving student achievement." This article brings forth some challenges to some of the things we assume in the U.S. that make for success in our schools. With the CCSS, this discussion becomes even more relevant.