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Very interesting article. I am always wondering what the future will bring. What I love about Khan's approach is that he teachers in ten minute increments. I SOOOOOO believe in less is more.

I know what you're saying about correct content, but as someone interested in philosophy, i ask, What is correct? I know he does a lot of math/science stuff, I guess that is a bit more black and white but when you are presenting theory, so much is left to the interpretation of the instructor. As I meet and talk to more and more fresh graduates of education programs, I am left asking myself the same questions that the critics are posing of this guy--what is the quality and correctness of content they are receiving? Some are very blessed to receive thorough, up-to-date information. Others, not so much. I guess when it comes to teaching and learning, it's a lot like gathering information on the web--you have to know the quality of the source.

Delayed response, but -- as for content, I mean getting a specific philosopher's ideas straight-- if the guy said that Rousseau wanted slavery, I'd just shut him off. That's what I meant by content. If he were to be presenting math/science as he is, he should just make it clear that he has a follow-up video to clarify any misinformed/unclear previous videos.

Getting involved in twitter as a collaborative learning resource? Everything you need to know about #edchat

Hats off to PS 142 in NYC for taking an innovative approach to reading instruction: building background knoweledge through city field trips to the parking meter and parking garage. This investment promises to pay huge dividends in the future!

Can you use infographics in your classroom?

THis is AWESOME! WHat I love about it is the use of digital literacy. I think it's a great example of the kind of stuff that we could be teaching kids how to do to share the information they learn. WIth regard to teaching reading and writing, I see possibilities for teaching point of view and subtle persuasion. Lots of potential. Very powerful. How's that for a new kind of report? It requires analysis and synthesis of information. That's what we need to be teaching kids!

Definitely check this out. I am going to be posting it on the website because I think it has lots of teaching possibilities embodied in it.

Interesting...I wish it were longer. This would be good for part of a morning meeting or when they write about their favorite and least favorite color. I wonder if there is more research on the origin of names,,,

TED Talks Developmental disorders in children are typically diagnosed by observing behavior, but Aditi Shankardass knew that we should be looking directly at their brains. She explains how a remarkable EEG device has revealed mistaken diagnoses and transformed children's lives. This is fascinating!!!!

I am bookmarking this because as I try to convince many teachers of the importance of diigo as a learning tool, this outlines WHY so nicely!

Blog for teachers--this post is especially for primary teachers. Look what these kids are doing. Their learning is so interactive!

He's young, but he has a lot of smart things to say. Most importantly: my schooling was interfering with my learning.

Learning to think differently. How can this video help teachers rethink what they already know?

Always interested to learn more about what Finland is doing and we're not.

Got this from Goudvis and Harvey's Strategies that Work. Harvard puts it out to incoming freshman but I think it's great advice for anyone who reads to learn

Excellent synopsis of education in Finland and the course it has taken. I'm always interested in learning about how they teach in Finland as it is one of the world's most literate countries

Online resources for interactive learning games that support literacy

Love to hear the voice of Adora, a thirteen year old with strong opinions about learning and education. Great piece for intermediate/ms teachers studying persuasive.

Very interesting post.

Thought provoking video on using technology in education

Some thoughts and resources for launching the reading workshop in september

Kim- I read an interview (can't find it again) but I really liked the question, "When you return to a book, how do you remember what you are reading about?" or something like that. I used it last year and found it enlightening. Some kids said they reread the last page. Some said they use a post and write their last thought. One said he took speech and learned how to just remember better.

If you love Byrd Baylor, picture books, or have ever had a bad day, you will appreciate this blog post.