lrNING 21

The Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) is engaged in a Proof of Concept for a Virtual Learning Magnet (VLM) for Space Science and Mathematics with support from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). CCSSO's strategic plan calls for setting the education context for a new century, and the Proof of Concept for the VLM supports this by exploring how states can bring together teachers and subject matter experts to support learners with targeted interests in areas of global importance. The VLM is designed to supplement, and not duplicate, the offerings of state-led virtual schools.

TechLearning blog post from Terry Freedman Two important new reports, and associated consultations, are now available. These are the eagerly-anticipated interim report from the Rose review of the primary curriculum in England and Wales, and the government's ideas on what a world-class education comprises and the associated school report card. The good thing about the interim report is that it emphasises the importance of ICT in the primary curriculum. I'm not so sure about the 21st century school document.

lrNING 21 is an online community of educators learning to leverage current technologies to transform learning. Created for teachers at ISB, Beijing and beyond!

Sheryl Nussbaun-Beach presentation and workshop material re 21st Century learning

Kim Cofino writes with authority, based on research and shares excellent resources.

PD for the QA SS on February 18 and 19 will focus on making the shift into online learning modes using mobile computing and Web 2.0. Kim Cofino will drive this shift along with QA curriculum leaders and educational technology leaders. A combination of plenary and breakout sessions will provide all SS teachers a chance to hear about and develop skills in 21st century learning modes.

Global Cooling Project live concert from Toorak College Melbourne, Saturday April 19, 2008

NZ initiative where educators talk about learning. Fetaures NZ as well as international educators.

Educational Leadership article from ASCD

The simple meeting tool that works in a web browser and creates instant web replays!

Great blog post by Digiteen teacher, Phil Macoun in Canada, about the joys and benefits of global collaborative projects, especially Digiteen

Helps you keep browsing on wifi networks private.

Online instruction, says best-selling education author, will change schooling as we know it--if we're lucky

Prezi: A new way to present