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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."

This article supports the point of students being provided opportunities to voice their opinions regarding their education. 

Web based alternatives to use instead of Power Point.

Activities and Power Point templates

Documents via website have annotations. Documents, images, and audio can be searched by time period starting with the earliest of times. Site recommended by Turning Point Learning Center.

3 good points that support the shift to digital textbooks.

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Here are 5 great points for those just starting their teaching career.

Very interesting points and great Web 2.0 tools shared within this article as it explains why social networking is a positive for education.

This blog post does provide some good points in opposition to IWBs. Good conversation piece.

Website resource provided by folks at Turning Point Learning Center in Emporia, KS.

Jon Becker raises some good points about Marzanno's research on IWB enhancing learning.

Debate topics provide with points made pro/con of topic.