eSchool News ia an online journal for Technology News for Today's K-20 Educator. This journal is "dedicated to providing news and information to help K-20 decision makers use technology and the internet to transform their schools and achieve educational goals" The latest issue has a great article on 'cloud computing'. The idea behind cloud computing is that the user can use and access software and files that is stored off-site off of...
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March 12, 2009 - 5:10pm
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March 12, 2009 - 5:10pm
eSchool News ia an online journal for Technology News for Today's K-20 Educator. This journal is "dedicated to providing news and information to help K-20 decision makers use technology and the internet to transform their schools and achieve educational goals" The latest issue has a great article on 'cloud computing'. The idea behind cloud computing is that the user can use and access software and files that is stored off-site off of...
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March 12, 2009 - 6:46pm
The Disability Studies in Education is having a conference from May 1-3 in Syracuse NY.This jointly sponsored conference will explore the relationship between disability studies in education, policy and law. The conference is co-sponsored by Disability Studies in Education, the Syracuse University Center on Human Policy, Law, and Disability Studies, the SU College of Law Disability Law and Policy Program, and the SU School of Education. Disability Studies involves the critical examination...
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March 12, 2009 - 8:36pm
Happy 3.14159265358979323846264338327950288419716939... Day!
Every year math enthusiasts everywhere celebrate pi, a celebrity among mathematical constants, on 3/14, also known as Pi Day. Extreme enthusiasts have a special celebration at 1:59 (aka, Pi Minute). What's not to love about Pi? Here are some resources and ideas on how to have fun with this quirky holiday - and maybe even teach a little math! See them at http...
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March 16, 2009 - 7:27pm
Check this link out with special ideas to help students hang in there while getting spring fever :). http://kdp.org/teachingresources/pdf/ideastogo/SpringFever.pdf Judy Fiene from Kappa Delta Pi
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March 16, 2009 - 7:27pm
Check this link out with special ideas to help students hang in there while getting spring fever :). http://kdp.org/teachingresources/pdf/ideastogo/SpringFever.pdf Judy Fiene from Kappa Delta Pi
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March 18, 2009 - 4:18pm
I have Windows Vista and I don't like it. I sit and wait as the tiny tidy bowl of blue swirls and locks up my computer. I mean, why call it windows when you can't go from window to window quickly? So, now we have Windows 7 and there are mixed reviews. Are we surprised? PCWorld.com April Issue and online has a lovely article that you should read before buying your upgrade. http://www.pcworld...
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March 20, 2009 - 6:48pm
Author and activist Greg Mortenson says he places high value in educating girls around the world, pointing to statistics showing that in countries where girls are educated, infant mortality is lower, population growth is more sustainable and the overall quality of life is improved. Mortenson says education is a conduit to peace because ignorance fosters only hate. This is an interesting comment. Oprah's Angel Network was developed around the same theory that the way to a better world...
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March 25, 2009 - 6:44pm
I think of this post as my contribution to "plants across the curriculum". Below you will find a number of great sites that will help you to incorporate gardening into your teaching. It is amazing how much students can learn from planting a garden. Why don't you give it a try? The Chicago Botanic Garden "advocates the use of plant-based learning across the curriculum. This goal is achieved by training...
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March 25, 2009 - 6:44pm
I think of this post as my contribution to "plants across the curriculum". Below you will find a number of great sites that will help you to incorporate gardening into your teaching. It is amazing how much students can learn from planting a garden. Why don't you give it a try? The Chicago Botanic Garden "advocates the use of plant-based learning across the curriculum. This goal is achieved by training...