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The Napsterfication of Learning - 2 views

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Robin Galloway on 03 Nov 11

"There's been an on-going industrial-institutional complex at play here for at least the past 30 years that has ensured the continued irrelevance of technology to learning"

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Media Copyright Resource - 2 views

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Great resource for copyright laws.

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Yummy Math - 2 views

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Robin Galloway on 28 Dec 11

Authentic activities to foster learning math in context of real life

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Iowa 1:1 Schools | Google Maps - 2 views

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Robin Galloway on 04 Feb 11

Want to know which Iowa schools have a 1to1 laptop program. Check out this Google Map.

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Not Just the Facts, Ma'am - 2 views

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How can you connect your students to the wider world around them?

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Wordle - 2 views

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http://www.activehistory.co.uk/# - 2 views

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Great resources for interactive lesson plans, resources and ideas to teach history

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Cursive handwriting no longer stressed at Eastern Iowa schools | TheGazette - 2 views

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“It doesn’t seem like there’s the emphasis on cursive handwriting today that there was when I was in school,” said Lisa Donohoe, Shelby’s mom.
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“We do have a curriculum for cursive handwriting as part of our SLEs (Student Learning Expectations),” said Mary Ellen Maske, executive administrator for elementary education for the Cedar Rapids school district.The district uses the Zaner-Bloser Handwriting curriculum, which introduces cursive handwriting in third grade, and practice in fourth and fifth grades.The goal is 10 to 15 minutes of cursive handwriting instruction each day
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Iowa is among 42 states and the District of Columbia, to have adopted the Common Core State Standards for English, which omits cursive handwriting from the required curriculum.
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A 2009 study by the Thomas B. Fordham Institute in Washington, D.C., cites cursive as important for cognitive development because it “requires fluid movement, eye-hand coordination and fine motor skill development.
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- Robin Galloway on 28 Apr 11
  
  Aren't there better ways to develop eye-hand coordination and fine motor skills? Note taking? Seriously?
  
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“We tell our students ‘We’re teaching you this style, but as you get older, you’ll develop your own style,’” said Thea Thies, a fourth-grade teacher at East Elementary School in Waukon. “That’s the fun part.”
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Thies said she cites historical documents and handwriting analysis as examples of cursive handwriting in effort to increase her students’ enthusiasm of the subject.
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- Robin Galloway on 28 Apr 11
  
  Yep, that should inspire them!
  
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Robin Galloway on 28 Apr 11

Why should cursive be taught at all in this century?

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Getting the Most Out of QR Codes Using URI Schemes - 2 views

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Nelson Rokke on 23 Feb 12

In this article, we'll discuss a technique that will unlock the full potential of QR codes through URI schemes.

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National Educational Technology Plan: Your Questions Answered | Edutopia - 2 views

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shared by Robin Galloway on 26 Jan 11 - No Cached

An Internet-enabled device for every teacher and student in the country. Universal broadband access for homes and schools. Those, along with an embrace of cloud computing, openly-licensed educational materials and open source technologies are part of the new education technology recommendations from the U.S. Department of Education.
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An Internet-enabled device for every teacher and student in the country. Universal broadband access for homes and schools. Those, along with an embrace of cloud computing, openly-licensed educational materials and open source technologies are part of the new education technology recommendations from the U.S. Department of Education.
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The 124-page document lays out an ambitious agenda for transforming teaching and learning through technology. Much of the plan emphasizes "21st century learning," and competencies that, according to the Department of Education, include critical thinking, complex problem solving, collaboration, and multimedia communication.
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a world of digital knowledge, "always on"0- learning resources, and online communities for both educators and students
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At least one Internet-enabled device for every student and educator
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Use of Creative Commons and open licenses in course content
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Changes to CIPA (Children's Internet Protection Act) to open access to the Internet and rethink how filtering works in schools
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Transform the print-based classroom into a digital learning environment.
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Encourage online learning
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As good as the NETP may sound, it may be a bit disconcerting that here we are, two years into the Obama Administration, and we've only just now agreed on the plan for education technology.
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But a plan, of course, is merely that -- a plan. It remains to be seen if there is either the political willpower or the budget to enact its contents.
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Robin Galloway on 26 Jan 11

"An Internet-enabled device for every teacher and student in the country. Universal broadband access for homes and schools. Those, along with an embrace of cloud computing, openly-licensed educational materials and open source technologies are part of the new education technology recommendations from the U.S. Department of Education."

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Super Teacher Tools - 2 views

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shared by Robin Galloway on 08 Feb 12 - Cached

Robin Galloway on 08 Feb 12

Make interactive games for your classroom. Also, group maker, random name generator, seating chart maker, and other useful resources for teachers.

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Math guide to everything! - 1 views

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Has fantastic graphs and the ability to compute formulas. Very useful!

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Teaching Channel: Videos, Lesson Plans and Other Resources for Teachers - 1 views

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shared by Robin Galloway on 22 Feb 12 - No Cached

Robin Galloway on 22 Feb 12

Practical advice to improve your own teaching

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Virtual Learning Academy Charter School - VLACS - 1 views

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Virtual school based in NH serving students nationwide in grades 6 -12.

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Prezi - The Zooming Presentation Editor - 1 views

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Love Prezi - very impressive, and definitely an eye-catching setup.

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United States History - 1 views

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Robin Galloway on 20 Feb 12

Jason Groth teaches at Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School in Waverly, Iowa. Check out his classroom web site created with Google Sites.

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K12 | Online Public School, Online High School, Online Private School, Homeschooling, a... - 1 views

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wondering what it would be like to teach completely online

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Van Meter School - YouTube - 1 views

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Robin Galloway on 21 Aug 11

1:1 school district just outside the Des Moines metro area

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Cathy O's Observations - 1 views

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blog by High school English teacher

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Educational Blogging Wiki - 1 views

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Robin Galloway on 04 Feb 12

Great integration ideas for blogging in the classroom.

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