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"It is very important we help students in our classrooms develop deeper, broader, authentic world views through the information we share and collaborative activities in which we engage together during and after class. It is also critical we help students develop values like respect, empathy, and compassion. Learning is most powerful when it is experiential and connected to the real world, and more opportunities than ever are available to help bring these types of learning experiences to your students. Here are several ideas for research resources and class projects you should consider this year."

Another of Tom Barrett's great applied examples.

A place for teachers and students to share and find info on topics that have been turned into GE activities. Some helpful how tos on using the tool.

Demo of street view and how to navigate it in Google Earth.

Another excellent wiki from Bill Ferriter to help teachers think through classroom blogging

Jerome Burg's tips on using Google Earth to create literature trips

"La red para compartir y aprender nuevos trucos en la enseñanza del español"

Thanks so Russel Tarr at: http://classtools.net/twitter/tweet.php?message=Strategies%2520for%2520Differentiations&url=http://members.shaw.ca/priscillatheroux/differentiatingstrategies.html

It's Google's world, we're just teaching in it. Now, we can use it a little more easily. With classes, homework, and projects-not to mention your social life-time is truly at a premium for all teachers, so why not take advantage of the wide world that Google has to offer? From super-effective search tricks to Google tools specifically for education to tricks and tips for using Gmail, Google Docs, and Google Calendar, these tricks will surely save you some precious time.

Latin Picture Dictionary

Streaming mini-films (5-7 min) and a video podcast for iPhone and iPod about what's happening in Valladolid. Great for upper level Spanish students.