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"(short animations of biological processes)"

"Spelling it out for you GEORGE SKARBEK July 30, 2009 Even with checks we don't always get it write, er, right. By George Skarbek. Automatic spell checking in word-processing programs is now accepted as an essential part of accurate writing and most users appreciate it picking up typing errors, duplicated words, incorrect capitalisation and similar errors."

I love the idea of leaving kids with one "cool tool" each time they visit me. During my second session with the grade 3-5 students, I modified an idea I found on Chad Lehman's website using Wordle. In a nutshell, Wordle creates a word cloud out of the text your provide. The more frequently a word is used, the bigger it becomes in the cloud. We began our Wordle lesson by modeling the process, and I had kids quickly brainstorm reasons we love Thailand. Yes, the beaches truly are amazing here, but I did cheat a bit when we made this. When one kid said 'beach,' I asked who else liked the beach and then added a bunch more to give them the idea.

"Flatclassroom09-3 - Sounding Boards Every fall a global project takes place led by Julie Lindsay and Vicki Davis. This year over 220 students from 5 countries will research trends in information technology and globalization, write a collaborative research report on a wiki, and produce digital videos about their topics. Sound impressive? Well it is! These students are not graduate level university students. They are in high school. As part of this project, there is a peer reviewing process that takes place later this month. These Sounding Boards are simply a 1 -> 2 -> 3 review done by middle school students. I have my 7th graders do this. My students think they are reviewing college student work. When I show them pictures of the students involved, they are often incredulous. The global project has won ISTE's Online Learning Award (2007) and is included in Thomas Friedman's book, The World is Flat. Each team produces 5 videos to go with the research report. The wikis and the videos need you to peer review. Each Sounding Board classroom only has to review one team wiki. Sign up on the Flatclassroom page (scroll down) or if you prefer contact me and I will sign you up. I have found my kids love watching the videos. I like to make a wikisite for my classroom and have them do the 1 -> 2 -> 3 reviews that Kim Cofino recommends. So come volunteer! Let's overwhelm the project with our middle school enthusiasm! Navigate to the FlatClassroom09-3 Sounding Boards page and read over the description. Sign up or contact me to do it. Thanks in advance!! "

This is the second year of the GFW High School One-to-One iPad Initiative where every GFW High School student has access to an iPad tablet to use in their classes. Students can use their iPad: -as an organizational tool to track assignments, homework and class projects. -to access the internet to research information needed for class projects. -to create on-line presentations -to word process class papers and projects -to run a variety of applications to enhance their learning experience in class -to read electronic books, tests, newspapers and magazines

Great example of how students took it upon themselves to create visual notes illustrating the process of how an artificial tree is made. The post also provides an insightful TED Talk on the subject of sketchnotes and why "Doodling" is a positive thing.

Proto aims to be a globally significant nickel producer by enacting a three-pronged strategy of acquiring and developing assets, developing its proprietary nickel laterite processing technology and continuing its frontier multi-commodity exploration campaign.

This tutorial from Melissa Murphy via computers.tutsplus.com walks readers through the process of converting Google Form responses into visualizations. I envision using this tutorial as being a great connection for my preservice students learning to ask effective questions and then using the collected data for an Infographic.

"...a great resource that compiles important tips, best practices, and strategies to help you build your audience on YouTube." The Playbook will walk you through the "getting started" process, programming of a cohesive channel, optimizing the audience reached, develop a community shaped around your YouTube channel and other additional resources.

Interactive site for improving your writing.

As we begin the new school year we have an opportunity to start with a clean slate. Writing is a skill that many students struggle with, from grammar, idiom and spelling to punctuation and footnotes.