Clif's Notes

Daily Blog Post 08/27/2008

2008-08-27T11:30:07Z

Teachers TV Education programs on TV and Online tags: Teaching, Teacher-Education, Education, Resources, Lesson-Plans, Educational-Television, Educational-Technology 100 Essential Tips and Resources for Student Teachers “Here are some tips, shared Read More......(read more)

It’s Just a Fun and Clever Idea

2008-08-26T17:56:29Z

I know. I know. This video has been around for a few months and everyone has already seen it…including me. It’s just such a fun and clever idea that I’m going to share it anyway. a It’s Just a Fun and Clever Idea Similar Posts:If Read More......(read more)

U.S. Open Predictions

2008-08-25T12:30:14Z

My favorite two weeks of tennis begins as the U.S. Open kicks-off today. Here are my predictions. Best Shots at Winning Men: Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer, Women: Jelena Jancovic, Elena Dementieva, Venus Williams Worth Mentioning Andy Read More......(read more)

1 Thing Teachers Should Know about Teaching with Technology

2008-08-24T14:30:22Z

GUEST BLOGGER Anne Leftwich Part of the ongoing 1 Thing series. For teachers, the one thing that I believe is most important for them to know is….{drumroll}… to understand when technology can improve teaching or learning. When architects create Read More......(read more)

An Inspirational Olympic Story You May Have Missed

2008-08-21T19:30:48Z

Natalie du Toit has dreamed of competing in the Olympics since she was six years old. The South African athlete competed in the Olympic inaugural open swimming competition earlier this week despite having lost one of her legs in a motorcycle accident. Read More......(read more)

1 Thing New Teachers Should Know

2008-08-21T12:30:05Z

GUEST BLOGGER Ann Monroe Part of the ongoing 1 Thing series. The Difference I have always felt that a good teacher is inherently a good motivator. In order to be successful in the classroom you must show enthusiasm for what you are teaching. I was recently Read More......(read more)

U.S. Presidential Elections

2008-08-21T01:36:08Z

Some explanations of the American electoral college are clear as mud. CommonCraft comes to the rescue with an explanation in plain English. Depending on the breadth of the topic within your curriculum you might also consider using one or more of the Schoolhouse Read More......(read more)

Did You Know?/Shift Happens: The Remix

2008-08-20T12:30:28Z

Karl Fisch’s famous presentation has undergone another iteration as Sony BMG Music Entertainment remixed it to be shown to “150 of the company’s top executives gathered in Rome for Sony BMG’s annual Global Management Meeting. As part Read More......(read more)

Creed

2008-08-17T05:14:15Z

Of his many awesome works this is my favorite Rich Mullins song. a Creed Similar Posts:More Video Favorites I Can’t Even Begin to Imagine Zentation: Where Video and PowerPoint Meet on the Web — The Mom Song Happy Mother’s Day ShareThi Read More......(read more)

Daily Blog Post 08/15/2008

2008-08-15T11:30:16Z

RoofRay What’s Your Solar Potential? Great activity for math classrooms. tags: no_tag a Daily Blog Post 08/15/2008 Similar Posts:Daily Blog Post 06/26/2008 Demo of an AMAZING New Technology Daily Blog Post 06/29/2008 Daily Blog Post 05/17/2008 ShareThi Read More......(read more)

James Blake Wins

2008-08-14T18:55:20Z

James Blake (USA) defeated (very soon to be former) world #1 Roger Federer (SUI) in straight sets during the quarterfinals of men’s tennis singles at the Olympics. “Blake’s victory was a stunner. He had won only a single set in eight Read More......(read more)

Social Networking Humor

2008-08-10T22:45:32Z

a Social Networking Humor Similar Posts:Social Networking Comic Relief More Social Networking Comic Relief Social Bookmarking (with del.icio.us) in Plain English ShareThis Read More......(read more)

Happy 08/08/08

2008-08-08T17:28:56Z

I encourage teachers to spend a bit of time today discussing the uniqueness of today’s date. Questions to help you start the discussion: When was the last occurence of a date similar to this? (07/07/07) Consider variations of such dates. (9/9/99) Read More......(read more)

Preparing for the Olympics

2008-08-08T03:35:23Z

I LOVE the Olympics!!! The Games typically bring life around our home to a standstill for the fortnight. With the opening ceremonies less than 24 hours away I decided to take a crash-course in all-things Beijing 2008. Here are a few of my favorite finds. Read More......(read more)

Collaborating with Online Word Processing

2008-08-05T18:09:44Z

We’re in the second and final day teaching our professional development workshops with the Power Center Academy. This is a new charter school that will open its doors to students for the very first time next week. Take a look at PCA’s mission Read More......(read more)