World change starts with educated children! Organisation that provides books and schools in many countries

"If the '90s were the Internet era, maybe the '00s were the mobile decade. Technology packed ever more power into ever smaller devices, putting portable electronics at the leading edge of innovation this decade. Click here to find out more! Related Articles * Tech Gifts for the Holidays * 7 Myths About Windows 7 * The Best of What's New in Windows 7 Shrinking tech unshackled the Web from PCs, PCs grew small enough for a clutch purse, and high-quality cameras fit comfortably in a hip pocket. Even video games, once the hypnotizer of only the young and pudgy, were unchained for a new form of freewheeling, arm-flinging family fun. With freedom of movement in mind, here are the top tech innovations of 2000-2009:"

Article in the Citrus County Chronicle about Flat Classroom Project. November 2009

Publications -- Center for Social Media at American University

"Over the past months, we've written quite a few PDF manuals for you, on all kinds of diverging subjects, including BitTorrent, iTunes, iPhone, Twitter, Mac, Linux, Photoshop and several other topics. "

"Digital Play is a blog of activities and ideas for EFL/ESL Teachers interested in using computer games and digital toys with their learners The authors of the blog are:- * Kyle Mawer * Graham Stanley"

"Notre Dame high school in Sheffield is to be the first in the country to allow mobile phones, MP3 players and gaming devices in class as a learning tool. "

"Mash your ideas and media together with friends in a dynamic whiteboard wiki. Using photos, videos, and other web content you can instantly create brainstorms, presentations, scrapbooks, and enjoy an interactive chat with more than 50 friends."

"To work, the 21st century skills movement will require keen attention to curriculum, teacher quality, and assessment."

Excellent resource for all things about copyright

Chris Smith 'Shambles Guru' and a set of pics taken during the Flat Classroom interview special in SL on international schools island. More details at http://bit.ly/flatclassroom

The Elluminate Teacher Certification Program is designed to help teachers acquire the skills and knowledge needed to teach and learn online. Participants will learn how to use Elluminate Live! to deliver interactive, engaging online learning experiences for K-12 students. The program requires participants to demonstrate a superior command of the use of the Elluminate Live! moderator tools and feature set. Additionally, participants will learn to apply those tools and techniques to create learner centric online classrooms that will increase student achievement and satisfaction. The Elluminate Teacher Certification Program is for anyone, not just Elluminate customers, who wants to excel in the virtual classroom. No prior Elluminate product purchase is necessary. UCSD Extension Education is offering 2 units of credit for completion of the certification.

Wanted! Virtual participants in the Flat Classroom Workshop at the 21C@HK event September 17-19. Apply online using this online form.