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From Comics to Trading Cards: Teaching New Literacies Using ReadWriteThink.org [Session : BYOL] Emily Manning, Denton ISD/Texas Woman's University with Lisa Fink and Bridget Hilferty Tuesday, 7/1/2008, 3:30pm-4:30pm; Grand Hyatt Lone Star Ballroom A Encourage students' creativity and collaboration by having them create comics and trading cards online. Session includes exploration of online resources, including tools and lesson plans. Requires Flash 8.

EdStreamTV will coordinate andbe home to all of the streaming video, interviews, etc. If you are planning to stream read this post for more information and to learn how you can share with others. f

The Man Behind the Curtain: Really Simple HTML for Non-Wizards [Session : Spotlight] Hall Davidson, Discovery Wednesday, 7/2/2008, 12:00pm-1:00pm; HGCC Lila Cockrell Theatre Hidden iPod teaching modes, Google Earth secrets, Web site videos/podcasts, and fun come with beginner HTML cut-and-pastes. Pull back the "code curtain" for wizards in your classroom. No fear! Know code!

"ETAN provides a forum for educators and others to engage in the political process and project a unified voice in support of a common cause - improving teaching and learning through the systemic use of technology. ETAN's mission is to influence public policy-makers at the federal, state and local levels and to increase public investment in the competitiveness of America's classrooms and students."

"A FREE online tool that provides a set of questions to guide classroom observations of a number of key components of technology integration. "

this is a blog about activities in Uganda, including personal stories and how people are using technology to get their story out; AGAIN, the first thing to go is access. Access to cell phones, etc.

Here is a worthy cause for those of us interested in technology and teaching effective life lessons for teachers, students and the general public.

New ISTE SIG for Education in Virtual Environments

Now you can view inspirational movie clips from many of your favorite films. These WingClips™ can also be downloaded to use in your church, school or other non-profit organization for FREE.