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"It's a time to share ideas, remember that there are others that think alike and find the inspiration to continue to do the tough work of experimenting with teaching strategies that stretch both learners and educators."

A great article about the power of Google Apps for Education and how they are used in the classroom.

"eMediaVA is Virginia's premier statewide digital media distribution system featuring the best purpose-built educational content available. Brought to you by Virginia's Public Media Stations* and PBS, eMediaVA is constantly evolving to better meet the needs of Virginia's teachers and students. What's even better, eMediaVA is free for Virginia's teachers and students! Please visit the About Us page to get connected." Teachers can use their HCPS username and password to access the content.

You may have gotten this information from your principal but I wanted to be sure you had it. This is a great opportunity to fund a project. They always look for unique, innovative projects. Things like I want 5 iPads for my school won't work. Has to be an amazing things you are going to do with those 5 iPads. * Have a great idea you want to try next year to impact students and teachers? * Will your idea need funding? * Need help in grant writing? Then consider applying for a Henrico Education Foundation grant! HEF's 2014-2015 grant application is now available at our newly designed web site. Navigate to http://henricofoundation.org/ then click on the "Grants" tab and you'll see a link to the current application. Note that a grant consult is required prior to applying; however, none will be available during the month of July so you will need to schedule yours now. They will come to you at your convenience and promise the time will be well spent! Go to this website and ask for a consult.

"Well, it's that time of the year again when you march up to a hanging mirror, look yourself in the face, and rattle off a multitude of self-probing questions. This barrage of questions, is summed up best from one foundational question: What do I need to work on to be better next year?"

Take yourself through Google Apps for Education and earn your black belt!

Communicate with other classes nationally and globally.

"Analog Twitter Wall to Build Relationships and Digital Citizenship" -- this can be a good introduction into using Twitter in the classroom to train students on good norms.

"ReadingQuest is designed to provide you with the philosophical bases for sound comprehension strategy instruction, directions for a range of comprehension and content reading strategies, and printable handouts and masters for transparencies. You will be invited to think about how a social studies skills framework might help you choose the right strategies for your lessons."

Exit ticket generator will help you use data to drive your decision-making as you plan.

A very interesting article that simplifies technology integration in the classroom. Don't forget -- your ITRT is a great resource to help plan and implement this.

A new way to do annotating and proof-reading with your students.