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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,,,

I like the backdrop that this provides for thinking about academic vocabulary and writing.  

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.

I am taking the pledge to see this movie (which is saying a lot since I NEVER go to the movies). I think educational reform is imminent. I say, let's be on the cutting edge of it.

Good things to think about when working with reluctant readers, peppered with good resources

Definitely check this out. Lots of blogs about pictures books people wouldn't teach without. This one will refer you to other blogs to see other people's choices and why. It's got me thinking: What picture books would I not teach without?

Inspirational video to get us thinking about the difference between teaching and educating.

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

Great quotes from Einstein (they go a little fast) but good thinking for the beginning of the school year.

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

Good Thinking on why networking is important. Most importantly, it allows us to collaborate in ways in which we've never before been able to.

Nice blog post about thinking about community building at the beginning of the school year.

I think I'm more excited to see this movie than Waiting for Superman

This looks awesome... LB movie night? I'll bring popcorn!

Great article that every parent should read. Good practical thinking and tips. Love the parallel to the ball field.

Don't think I've ever read a stronger review of a book. I bought it and read it and whole heartedly agree. Don't launch your wtg wkshp without this book!

Love this Sesame Street video! Helps me think about how to teach vocabulary, inferring, Wouldn't this be a cool vocabulary project? Start creating databases of word videos produced by kids...

Speech by Linda Darling Hammond to TC grads. Good philosophical stuff about teaching to hold on to, think about, talk about, and act on.

Great stuff on recasting our thinking on SSR. To me, the key to all this is independent reading with guidance and feedback.

Fantastic for inspiring the message that we all need to be questioning and considering questions we don't know the answers to as we move forward into the 21st century

Hello Group -- Using Google in the Classroom. What do you think?