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How to apply copyright basics in education.

The principles of the Vittra School revolve around the breakdown of physical and metaphorical class divisions as a fundamental step to promoting intellectual curiosity, self-confidence, and communally responsible behavior. Therefore, in Vittra's custom-built Stockholm location, spaces are only loosely defined by permeable borders and large, abstract landmarks. As the architects explained, "instead of classical divisions with chairs and tables, a giant iceberg for example serves as cinema, platform, and room for relaxation, and sets the frame for many different types of learning," while "flexible laboratories make it possible to work hands-on with themes and projects."

Entertaining (and engaging) use of technology in the math classroom!

Be sure to "click to see the graphic!" Interesting stuff. 

The main site for the United States Department of Education

This is a great website for teachers. It gives teachers information about what is new and upcoming.

In 2010, Congress approved a bill that restructured the federal student loan program and redirected $61 billion towards post-secondary education spending.

Rising college tuition and student debts

Steps to ensure effective use of Promethean ActivBoards in the classroom

The central site for learning about UDL.

nationally representative survey of parents of U.S. children ages zero to eight, conducted to understand the patterns of media use among young American children.

Now that we're in the second decade of the new millennium, how is digital access changing, and what are the implications for schools? 

16-year-old student Nikhil Goyal calls for educational reform and is writing a book on the subject. 

English Education as defined by NCTE

Using the concept of "Students as authentic Contributors", Mrs. Yollis' third grade students have specific job responsibilities during a Skype call to collaboratively figure out the location of their connection partner.

What would you rather get for your classroom, an iPad 2 and Apple TV or an Interactive Whiteboard?

Turn your iPad into a mobile interactive whiteboard