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"My Interesting Ways to Use series has been really successful. I measure their success in how useful they are to teachers and other educators in helping with professional development. I say "My" in the loosest sense of ownership really, as with all of the presentations they belong to us all. I just kickstart them and point them off in the right direction."

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What is Universal Design for Learning? In today's schools, the mix of students is more diverse than ever. Educators are challenged to teach all kinds of learners to high standards, yet a single classroom may include students who struggle to learn for any number of reasons, such as the following: * Learning disabilities such as dyslexia * English language barriers * Emotional or behavioral problems * Lack of interest or engagement * Sensory and physical disabilities

Thoughts and ideas shared on how to build and strengthen a PLN.

This was a CDWG article from about 3 years ago when I was working in Lyons, KS.  Very interesting his has appeared on the web by someone else posting it.

Very interesting site for social studies and primary sources.

Very interesting of curriculum resources via this UK website for IWB options.

interest resides most specifically in the development of personal learning networks (PLNs) in teaching and learning.

This is the official blog site for using Google Docs.

This network is for educators who are interested in educational podcasting and the Podstock conference May 1st and 2nd in Wichita Kansas.

Financial literacy for kids. Watch deposits/withdrawals for multiple accounts, similar to a real bank. Interest included!

Interesting blog post about IWB or not in the classroom.

Very interesting thoughts regarding the implementation and usage of IWBs.

Cultivating the Imagination for a World of Constant Change: The 21st century is a world in constant change. In A New Culture of Learning, Douglas Thomas and John Seely Brown pursue an understanding of how the forces of change, and emerging waves of interest associated with these forces, inspire and invite us to imagine a future of learning that is as powerful as it is optimistic. Our understanding of what constitutes "a new culture of learning" is based on several basic assumptions about the world and how learning occurs:

Interesting research of how texting is used and impacts a variety of age groups.

The "Find a Book" Web site is a quick and easy way to search the Lexile Book Database for titles at your reading (Lexile) level. Whether you're reading for school or for pleasure, you can use this site to build a custom reading list on the subjects that interest you the most.

Interesting information that is lesser known from the US CIvil War.