We are a group of curious teachers who explore and brainstorm ways to integrate Web 2.0 technologies into our teaching.
Some of us meet face-to-face at an independent school in St. Petersburg, Florida. The rest of us are from all over the world.
Recent research in neuroscience shows that each brain processes information differently. The way we learn is as individual as DNA or fingerprints. In its research, CAST has identified three primary brain networks and the roles they play in learning.
Learning disabilities such as dyslexia
English language barriers
Emotional or behavioral problems
Lack of interest or engagement
Sensory and physical disabilities
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
From search games to presentations on how to use Docs & Spreadsheets with your students, here you can find real-world examples of innovative ways that teachers and librarians are using Google tools to help students learn.
free on-line tools to identify species, share ways to teach and study nature's wonders,
report findings, build maps, process images, and contribute to and learn from a growing, interactive
encyclopedia of life that now has 1,355,554 species pages.