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I've written previously on how your resume is meaningless, on building career security, not job security and on the rise of personal branding.  To summarize the overarching themes of those three posts quickly: Your work should be working for you, building your reputation, not locked away in a resume. A resume proves nothing, a living case study proves everything. Creating a name for yourself in your industry provides you the ultimate freedom:  career security. The tools exist for you to influence your industry in deep ways to make positive change and carve out a name for yourself. Building your personal network enables incredible connections with the world around you not previously possible. A blog is the ideal avenue to accomplish all of this and so much more.

"I spend a lot of time visiting innovative classrooms in New York City. As I do, there is something that I've noticed in many classes I've visited - there are still some educators that don't seem to know the no nos for teaching with a projector or interactive whiteboard (IWB). Perhaps it's easier to notice when you're sitting as an audience member or an observer which is not often the case for teachers. If you're an innovative educator teaching with a projector or IWB, you too might be engaging in a no no or two. "

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"Since this blog is entitled "Teach Paperless" I thought I would make my first post about some great Web 2.0 resources for students that can help them get organized and study. These resources are very useful, and all free."

My favorite vocabulary assessment involved discussion.  This is one of the reasons it was different but another is that the discussion was one on one -the student and I had a 3-5 minute uninterrupted conversation

Infographics can change the way we learn, the way we see information put in front of us.  They help us digest that information and leads us to draw important conclusions more swiftly. After doing a little research online I was able to discover 10 gorgeous infographics on education that do more than simply show information, they relay it in a really potent and amazing way.

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It takes a giant leap of faith for a teacher to think that their students can learn the material on their own. Teachers become teachers to teach. It is natural for the teacher to want to force the student to learn. But, this is similar to trying to force the proverbial horse to drink. Think about how many video games people have learned and won, on their own! No one had to "teach" them how; no one had to force them to play.

" The social bookmarking web site Diigo has many features, other than simply collecting and tagging web addressess. Diigo offers a wide variety of tools for teachers and students in the K-12 classroom. Diigo is a powerful Web 2.0 application and social networking web site, as it empowers users to save, categorize and annotate information all over the Internet and share it with others Diigo users and on other social networks."

Life in the 21st century provides a whole-new world of opportunities for self-directed, passion-driven, personalized learning.  Educators who are ready to move on from teaching the way they were taught, and administrators who will let them, can begin supporting students using tools and strategies available to the 21st century learner. 

Whether you're blogging about your passions or publicizing your business, Posterous Sites are the simplest way to send your message to the world. Keep your colleagues, team or family on the same page with Posterous Groups. Privately share photos, videos and ideas via email, mobile and the web.

I nod in agreement with many of these ideas. Yes, we are living in an intensely stimulating world. Yes, students must own their own learning. Yes, learning is more than recall. Yes, we must make real-world links. Yes, yes, yes! But how, how, how in class sizes that are upward of 27 students? How can I stay current and interesting and relevant? How do I engage this new breed of techno-savvy, overstimulated youngsters who are bored to distraction in school? This is what I think about in August. Read more: http://www.montrealgazette.com/news/21st+century+classroom+daunting+place/5315656/story.html#ixzz1WQz26soY

Students can access websites that do not contain or that filter mature content. They can use their real names, pictures, and work (as long it doesn't have a grade/score from a school) with the notification and/or permission of the student and their parent or guardian.

Includes the ten winners of use of Live Binders in the classroom

Read blogs, join discussions and find complimentary education resources at NWEA's online destination for partner collaboration. Common Core Standards align a wide range of K‐12 education content standards into a single, unified platform, but states will implement the standards in a variety of ways. NWEA is helping partners understand and prepare for the transition. MAP Assessment Information