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Global Problem-Solving and the Critical Role of Educators and Technology for Education

Graphic organizer courtesy of David Warlick.

Posted for the ISTE Conference. Excellent code of conduct for using backchannel anywhere.

Algebra and pre-algebra resources, interactive lessons, math magic, games, humor, a math "gym", and lots more. Here is the entire 1st year Algebra course at a glance: http://themathlab.com/Algebra/courselist.htm

While polarized views of reading methodologies, filtering, DRM, Open Source, copyright/copyleft, constructivism, e- books, computer labs, fixed schedules, Mac/PC/Linux, and the One Laptop Per Child project all make for entertaining reading and a raised blood pressure, radical stances rarely create educational change or impact educational institutions enough to change kids' chances of success. This presentation by Doug Johnson suggests 10 principles to follow from the Radical Center of Education that will actually result in positive change in education.You can find his ISTE session notes here.

At ISTE 2010, CDW-G released findings from their recent study that found that just 8 percent of high school teachers said that technology is fully integrated into the classroom; and the technology that is available is primarily used by teachers and not students. As a result, 43 percent of students said they are not - or they are unsure if they are - prepared to use technology in higher education or the workforce. You can download the full report at this site.

Pump Up Your Web Presence and develop your personal learning networks. Tools for getting started.

Chris Lehmann's inspirational speech on the need for schools to change, embrace technology and encourage independent learning.

24/7 online help with homework and assignments.

Themes for your presentation are designs that apply to every slide you add. You can either choose one of Google presentations themes or pick your own background image and color for your presentation. There are also many presentation theme designs in the Google Docs template gallery.

Seven Steps to Flatten Your Classroom - by Julie Lindsay & Vickie Davis

EPEARL: a free bilingual (English/French) Web-based electronic portfolio designed to encourage self-regulation in learners within student-centered curricula. You can view a video about ePearl here: http://grover.concordia.ca/epearl/promo/en/videos/promo_video.php

Another jam-packed session of curriculum ideas with Annette Lamb!

Over 10,300 resources created by teachers for the Whiteboard.