Martin, I do believe that having a 4-6 year degree fully prepares you, if you can work in area similar to what your degree is intended for. I can't speak for everyone, but I spent 5 years to receive my bachelors and masters (both of which have helped me teach all levels of secondary math). This video is funny, but it generalizes the college student to one that doesn't specialize in any specific field. I wouldn't degrade the college degree from years of study to 5 minutes worth of learning. Justin

This article discusses how some schools are using technology to hold "virtual school days" and continue the learning process during periods of school cancellation because of inclement weather.

I've really enjoyed this video. I wouldn't say we need an educational revolution in the public schools, but I do agree that educational reform isn't completely efficient in preparing the ever-changing generations of learners. The teaching that I do in the classroom (9-12) is specific to the expectations that Professors have on students entering research studies in mathematics. Moreover, I wouldn't say I'm changing the system through my teaching by integrating technology, I would say that I'm improving the efficiency of my teaching to deliver content. Thank you for the great post.

Maricela Gonzales,
I use Edmodo in my math classroom, even though online learning systems lend themselves to social sciences. Edmodo has served as a great way to respond to students' question in an explicit form, which then helps them understanding how to write out their math processes. I'm trying to transition to the other web 2.0 tools, but it's taking time and planning to be able to incorporate them. Great posting, thank you for providing additional tools.

I found myself fascinated by the concept of gamification. The more I read about it, the more I can see it being applied to not only the classroom, but also to the corporate audience. By increasing engagement and retention of learning material, I see it as a win-win situation. Do you see it as a viable solution to your classroom? Why or why not? What ways do you currently use aspects of gamification in your professional life?

This article is on a research of how teachers began to use Web 2.0 tools in their classrooms.

Here are some great ways to simplify the integration of social media web 2.0 tools in the classroom.