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"With every new term you start at school, you have new needs and obstacles that require the use of fresh technology tools, gadgets and apps. "

"Many parents decide to keep their children away from the traditional school setting and opt for homeschooling. In many cases, parents can do a much better job than school teachers, regardless of their level of education. All they need to do is collect the necessary materials, stick to a clear curriculum, and find the right tools that will help them execute the plan."

A school funded laptop programme initiated by students, parent and passionate teacher Rod Blitvich. 4 weeks in and some great stories, movies, podcasts etc are already being made and shared. As close to personalised technology in the curriculum and relevant 21C learning as the WA state system currently allows.

"Look no further if you're trying to attend your dream school without breaking the bank. There are dozens of scholarships you can apply for before the start of the fall semester. In fact, here's a list of 100 awards available right now. Each is linked to the application page and paired with its amount and deadline. Every year of college costs an average of $9,139, according to the College Board's 2014 estimates, so why not send out a few scholarship applications?"

Web2.0 in PBL High School

Orange Grove Primary School - parent supported 1-1 laptop program.

illustrates the power of blogging with primary school students

When a student graduates from high school, the stress levels go sky-high. The student, their parents, tutors, college admission counselors, teachers… everyone is focused on that big envelope that's about to arrive.

"When a student graduates from high school, the stress levels go sky-high. The student, their parents, tutors, college admission counselors, teachers… everyone is focused on that big envelope that's about to arrive. "

"Thousands of high school seniors are thrilled to get into a new phase of their lives, but they are also worried about the process of college admissions. Having a high GPA and doing well on the SAT is not enough; the students have to submit flawless college applications as well."

"When you expect your students to complete essays and other types of papers, you have a responsibility to guide them through the different stages of the process until they become a natural part of their routines. Many educators neglect this duty and leave their students with an impossible burden. If you are wondering how you can help your students improve their essay writing skills, you should consider breaking up the process in different stages. "

"You are certainly aware of the importance of developing writing skills, since your teachers have emphasized it many times before. With solid skills of academic and creative writing, you will increase your chances to succeed in any career path you choose. People are not born with this talent; they develop it through personal experience and a lot of practice. "

Want to establish global connectivity in with other classrooms with Skype, but don't know where to start?

Provides a template for "incorporating digital literacy into you teaching-for any subject, at any level."