JIS Action Learning

"Top 20 TED Talks podcasts for busy school administrators"

creating collaborating teaching This Digital Generation uses the Internet, computers, cell phones, and many other digital tools to learn and communicate in ways that were not possible in previous generations. Just think about the variety of new sites and tools that have become common in just the last five years: YouTube, MySpace, Facebook, and the iPod. But as we've gotten to know today's youth through this project, we've noticed that there's more to this story than just kids playing with cool new gadgets. It's about youth seizing new opportunities for engagement, self-directed learning, creativity, and initiative. In short, it's a revolution in creating, collaborating, and teaching. We encourage educators and parents to explore these themes in detail to understand specific ways that youth use digital media at school, after school, and at home. Consider it your travel guide to the world of the Digital Generation.

"As part of the Reading Rocket's Professional Development Webcast series, Colorín Colorado offers programs featuring experts who study English language learners (ELLs). Webcasts offer an exciting new way to learn about teaching ELLs. Each webcast features a 45-minute video program, which includes recommended readings, suggested discussion questions, and a Power Point presentation accompanying the video."

"Closing the Literacy Achievement Gap Through Culturally Responsive Instruction Host:Bill Harvey with Kathy Au "

ESL/Bilingual Resource Guide for Mainstream Teachers