You can access the abstract but need to have a subscription to Phi Delta Kappan to read the whole article (or you can purchase the article). The article is about linking discrete information learned to the big picture to help students learn.
This was one of the sessions at the ECIS, Lisbon Conference by Bev Shaklee from George Mason University. How international teachers can develop interecultural skills. Excellent bibliography at the end of the powerpoint presentation.
This is a link to an English school website but there are lots of ideas and interactive games for primary aged students - relating to Math/s, literacy etc
An interesting article about AP Chemistry teachers preparing podcasts of lectures - what they would normally deliver in class - students watch on the computer at home. They do homework in class and get to bring their questions.
This is a link to an EARCOS conference that took place in 2008 but still has some useful links to speakers' websites - including Jean-Francois Rischard who wrote the High Noon book in 2002 and his notes from his session.
Information about the Global Citizens award for schools. Of relevance to standard 2 and getting students interested and motivated with reference to global issues.