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How to use any kind of tech in under ten min utes, cool short vids to help teachers/students use tech

How to use Facebook to market a biz (should we be looking at this a little more?)

11 tech things to try in yuor new class, a read for the holidays!

How can we utilize our kids tech for reading development?

Core Routines The core routines are a set of seven or so routines that target different types of thinking from across the modules. These routines are easy to get started with and are commonly found in Visible Thinking teachers' toolkits. Try getting started with with one of these routines. What Makes You Say That? Interpretation with justification routine Think Puzzle Explore A routine that sets the stage for deeper inquiry Think Pair Share A routine for active reasoning and explanation Circle of Viewpoints A routine for exploring diverse perspectives I used to Think... Now I think... A routine for reflecting on how and why our thinking has changed See Think Wonder A routine for exploring works of art and other interesting things Compass Points A routine for examining propositions

With iOS 5 you can now use AirPlay to "mirror" your entire iPad screen and display or project it. All that is required is an iPad 2, the new iOS operating system and an Apple TV (which sells for around $100) that connects to any TV, monitor or projector with an HDMI interface. You can project your iPad with a couple of simple steps ... and it works wirelessly! Here's how:

How amazing to do this in the city!

Sean Wilkinson's digital storytelling video demonstrates a wide range of talents: His interpretation of a poem A blend of technology skills, including filming, editing, planning, etc. How learning can be applied to students' lives, and more.