I was introduced to a new blog today Teach Paperless: Seeking Social Solutions to the Mysteries of 21st Century Teaching and Learning by Shelly Blake-Plock. She is challenging teachers to commit now to going paperless on Earth Day, April 22nd and so far she has over 825 teachers committed to not using any paper for [...]

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California has begun using open source, electronic, textbooks for math and science this school year. Some of the books reviewed were simply scanned textbooks but others make the jump into the 21st century with embedded links to movies, recent news articles, music files and more to enhance lessons and reading. Either the textbook company can [...]

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If you are a teacher who uses Google Sites as a way to assist in teaching and learning then Google wants you to enter their current competition.
Google is looking for teachers who use Google for Group projects/project organization, online publishing or administrative tasks. If you fit in one of these categories Google wants your submission [...]

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The University of Missouri is doing just that, starting this fall the university is requiring all journalism students to either have an iPhone or an iPod touch. Their reasoning, if students are able to listen to a lecture more than once they will retain more information. Considering the cost of many textbooks in college range [...]

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I have just returned from the NCTM conference with so much to tell about new ideas to teach and learn math. One of the most exciting and engaging resources for students comes to you from Illuminations, the web-based resource developed by NCTM in partnership with Thinkfinity.org.
http://calculationnation.nctm.org/  – What is Calculation Nation: (from About Calculation Nation)
Calculation [...]

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We shouldn’t underestimate the capabilities of our kids.    The role of the teacher is to create a learning environment where kids are contributing to the learning of other kids.  Teach students there are other points of view.  It’s a culture change; a shift of control.

Appoint one student be the official researcher for the day and store [...]

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What is Thinkfinity? Watch this video to gain a quick overview of this powerful educational website:  http://www.thinkfinity.org/tour/thinkfinitytour.aspx
We have been working to increase the number of people in SD who can provide training on the use of Thinkfinity and its resources this past year. Two great cohorts of trainers are now providing PD on the use [...]

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