Project THIS one out about ten years - when textbook makes begin to produce this for schools. WOW! IT's just fun and games, now, but THINK of the possibilities!
Doesn't sound like the feds plan to do anything too soon to advance digital learning in the near future. SAD! What about having grants BEFORE kids drop out of school. Be proactive instead of reactive!
If you've not seen this page, then you REALLY need to stop in and explore. This does a great job about showcasing and explaining the notion of a Digital Nation
What an innovative, forward-looking principal to embrace technology the way he did! I was impressed that the percentage of students on grade level rose 53% in 3years!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOW! These are the types of videos our school boards and administrators need to see. This is far more effective than teaching to the test and constant reviewing for PSSAs!
Your school can get it's own channel here, too. Since someone bookmarked teachertube I thought you should also see this one. It's fast and I love the idea of getting your own channel.
If you're not familiar with Second life, check out this intro from CBS news from a few years ago. Yes, it's cool, but after you get past the wow factor, do you think it offers anything for teachers?
Wow! It looks like it may be fun to create a possible fantasy world. I do worry about kids and I guess some adults getting to wrapped up in it to be able to separate it from the "real" world! Interesting report.
While a bit involved to get set up, this is a great resource to either provide background knowledge of the setting of a story OR as a review of what happened in the text. Limited text selections but could very well be an inspiration for you to make your own Lit trip!
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