Classroom redesign encourages students to be metacognitive about what works for them. Interesting article with a flexible seating practice that is research based. Looking forward to rethinking my student's space for this year!

Larry Ferlazzo article that explains the site: http://photosforclass.com/ He describes the free site with Creative Commons licensed for public use images that include the proper attribution at the bottom of the downloaded image. So happy to find this!

Website for Future Ready Leaders. This Office of Educational Technology site provides upcoming dates for learning opportunities, assessments, video library and research to support implementation. Worth taking some time to look through.

Great article written by students about how they created enthusiasm for blogging and the process they went through to have this happen.

Interesting article about predictions for 2016.

Linda M's blended learning activity. A process of questions and wonder. My next solid step is to find someone or several who will be willing to collaborate with me. Excited to develop that partnership.

If we ask high level questions having students "google search" the answers to cut and paste becomes less of an issue. Author Stephanie Sholtis provides suggestions and charts to support the skills of high level questioning.

Promote and foster student inquisitiveness by providing space for students to wonder and imagine. Curiosity Corner, Standards Wall and Wonder Room are explained in this article.

formative assessment idea

interesting definitions of blended learning and stats

Students like to record and to watch videos

Interesting article on meeting the needs of learners on both ends of the spectrum through blended learning.

Digital books are replacing textbooks, students are engaged as they examine caves through video and "see osmosis in action."

Article suggesting ways to encourage young students to use iPads to support their authentic writing.