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Geocaching is a high tech treasure hunt that utilizes a GPS receiver to determine a cache's location. Coaches are hidden all over the world by geocachers who post latitude and longitude coordinates online and challenge other to find them. A GPS receiver can pinpoint one's location anywhere on the Earth to within several meters.

you can dictate from anywhere and receive your completed work via email, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, in about 3 hours -

SEE LINK BELOW Index and Description of Dynamic Learning Maps Self-Directed Learning Modules. To help educators understand the Common Core State Standards and their application to students with significant cognitive disabilities, the Dynamic Learning Maps™ consortium has created and will continue to create self-directed learning modules. Each of the interactive modules is short (30-45 minutes on average) and focuses on a single topic. When you complete a module, be certain to complete the information regarding your name, school, and state so that you will receive credit where available. If you have questions about these modules, please contact dlmpd@unc.edu - See more at: http://dlmpd.com/all-modules-in-alphabetical-order/

This past weekend, our department chair received an email from a local high school English teacher who asked, in short, should they be teaching students how to do a "traditional" research paper - including the use of 3×5 note cards - because some of his colleagues are strong supporters of it and others consider it "archaic." He wanted to hear a response from a college professor about how best to prepare students for the kinds of research that they would be doing in composition courses that they would be taking after high school. Below, I have copied and pasted the response that I offered him via email. And, now I ask you… What do you think - is it time to move away from "traditional" research paper writing processes?

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Printable quick references that are yours to use, distribute, and share. You can also receive a 30-day trial of CustomGuide training,

Visualization designed by Chris Bugaj (http://attipscast.com) about how to provide educators with options for how best they'd like to receive professional development.

Dan Meyer teaches high school math outside of Santa Cruz, CA, and explores the intersection of math instruction, multimedia, and inquiry-based learning. He received his Masters of Arts from the University of California at Davis in 2005 and Cable in the Classroom's Leader in Learning award in 2008.

Introduction to accessible books and why access to literature is important to all students. Students will receive an overview of the features of PowerPoint 2007 and be guided through a step by step process of how to use it to create an accessible book. sources for audioboooks, photos and sounds

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