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Wordle on steriods, REALLY Cool

"What the Web of Tomorrow Will Look Like: 4 Big Trends to Watch" Did you know that it's been nearly twenty years since the first website was placed online? Have you ever thought about how the Internet and the web have evolved in time?

This ia an amazing story, watch it!!

"You don't need to venture into the Old West or shutte into space to be a pioneer. These Top 12 pioneers in education have explored much rougher terrain to shape modern learning. "

"Only You Can Control Your Online Privacy * Kids are growing up in public -- and this is especially true when it comes to Facebook. * Everything they say or do adds up and affects their reputations. * You can help your kids protect their privacy by making sure they use their privacy settings. * Every time Facebook introduces new privacy controls, you'll need to update your settings."

"Today's technology tip is just a reminder that not everything you see on the internet is real. "

Check this TEACHER out and make sure you look at the right column My Other Blogs and look as My Teaching Canvas. Simply Amazing!

Classroom Project Join in the fun as we celebrate the 50th birthday of Green Eggs and Ham. (first published: Aug. 12, 1960)

"Educators are constantly seeking new strategies for using Wikis in the classroom. This is especially true for teachers who have formulated some ideas; however, they are still looking for additional ideas. Even teachers who have been using this technology for quite some time are on the lookout for new ideas. Regardless of being new to Wiki or a veteran, new strategies and techniques for engaging students are just around the corner."

"42 Key Stage 2 Numeracy interactive resources for Primary Schools. Maths interactive resources and activities for your IWB."

Blog you should read

FillAnyPDF.com is a website where you upload your PDF form and link to it so other people can fill it out and sign it online. No software is needed. Any PDF form can be used, even if it's not "interactive", so you can get started right away. You can even invite a group to fill out your forms and track the results. Anyone that collects signatures or filled out forms will find FillAnyPDF.com to be a valuable time-saving resource.

Peter Lourie is a present day explorer/archeologist who has his own website talking about his adventures. He also has a teachers page where he shares many of his lessons as well as experiences visiting and talking with students. This would be an excellent resource for elementary teachers to look at for a while. The man has been TONS of places that we all study in Elementary and Middle School.

"SATs tests 'robbing children of their human rights and damaging education', warns teaching union"

Read all the way to the end and click on the link to sing the petition. If they passed thin in Florida, it will be happening other places soon. It WILL impact you too!!

"iPad as the iDeal Classroom Tool" Nice insightful information. If you wnat to learn more, read these blog posts. scroll down to begin with the first one.