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"More and more of society at large, and consequently many students, are demanding an educational system that works for and with them. These students are not bored. They are very curious, eager to learn, and willing to do whatever it takes to learn. I believe that the student-centered learning environment enables an educator to deal effectively with all types of students in the same classroom. A student-centered learning environment encourages students to become independent learners and ultimately to be in charge of their own education."

good slide presentation that visually presents some of the idea of the " gamification" of learning similiar to what is presented at Quest to Learn.

Lusanne Laptop workshop presentation from PjWoessner @ Mary Institute Country Day in St. Louis Great stuff on passion-based learning and a number of tools for inventory to learning style and a digital literacy curriculum. I admire a lot of the things this guy does.

Founded by Rushton Hurley An online library of free videos for learners everywhere - our goal is to gather a set of resources to help you learn just about anything, meet people who make a difference in their communities, and even discover new parts of the world. Next Vista for Learning wants to post your educational videos online, too. Everyone has an insight to share and yours may be just what some student or teacher somewhere needs!

"If you're not standing on the edge, you're taking up too much space." I like the way this guy thinks. Dennis Littky is co-founder and co-director of Big Picture Learning and the Met Center in Providence, RI. He is also recipient of the George Lucas Educational Foundation's Daring Dozen: The Twenty Most Daring Educators in the World. Below is a shortened version of the ten steps recommended by Littky which appeared in The Rhode Island Monthly. The Daily Riff previously featured Big Picture Learning in "Bill & Melinda's Field Trips

resources on video games for learning and a reference to Quest schools in New York. Quest Academy is opening in Chicago this fall for Grade 6 only. focus of the PBS special sponsored by MacArthuyr Foundation.

Much of the nformation that Sivlia presented at BLC11 is here along with a lot of her other stuff. Rock star in my book! I was really excited and encouraged by her philosphies and presentations. She evangelizes for students and learning.

"What values about learning do we want for our kids?"

Interesting stuff, much of it based on the work of Carol Dweck

interesting article that proves some of what we thought about studying and testing is wrong. Food for though on a rainy day

Interesting results from an integration projecte with middle schoolers invovling classroom design.

shared by Mary Ann Ligion

Very Interesting article by Judy Willis about video games and gaming as a model for best teaching strategies. Makes a lot of sense to me. Student driven and they are more intrinsically motivated

good source curated by lucy gray

Interesting article about what they are learning about the emotional side of the brain with recommendations.

collection of visual aids for blooms as used with writing

highlighted article that states some vey interesting things about the chemical treatment of ADHD that is a little disturbing in some ways.

interesting story to follow. They have a lot of money invested. Lets learn from THEIR mistakes, if there are any

By Alfie Kohn and referred by Scott McLeod. Article from English Journal. This guys is a radical thinker, but i agree with many of his points and think they are food for thought. The highlighted stuff is just a tease, and really, it isn't just about literature either. It is about perspective

from independent schools magazine Spring 2008