Here’s a spelling activity that I’ve never seen before. I thought it was fun and innovative and wanted to share it. (Hat tip to Tom Barrett) What are some ways that this activity could be extended? a Fun with Spelling Similar Posts:The Piano: Teaching Film Narrative Collaborating with Online Word Processing Photo ...

How do you think your students would respond to this? a Failure Can Be a Good Thing Similar Posts:7 Engineering Wonders of the Modern World Greetings from North Carolina Teens Talk about Educational Technology 1 Thing Teachers Should Know about Teaching with Technology

Scott Merrick shared an interesting resource with me in response to yesterday’s post. Where We Stand: America’s Schools in the 21st Century aired on PBS and presents an evaluation of the American educational system. I encourage you to watch the program and look through the site and reflect on your opinions/beliefs related to this ...

I found this article from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution to be intriguing and provocative. Two columnists with differing perspectives jointly authored this piece. I’d enjoy discussing the topic with anyone interested. photo credit: trazomfreak a Teaching to the Test Similar Posts:Why Would Learners Use Diigo? Pros and Cons ...

I've always been really interested boys' special teaching needs. But do you ever stop to think about the girls' special needs and maximize their learning? I found this provocative article in the Teacher Magazine (I get a free email subscription) : Teaching Secrets: Bridging the Gender Gap by Laura Reasoner Jone. ''Many teachers have ...

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 a plan, they need to carefully consider what materials will best support their [...]

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 discussing this with a colleague who [...]ShareThis

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 Rock videos about American history and government. “It all starts with your ...

Since I know there are teachers and school librarians who read this blog, I am including a link to a free ''Teaching East Asia'' seminar I just learned about. It is free to participate, plus you can receive a $700 stipend if you successfully complete the course. How awesome is that? Taken from http://www.kcta.ku.edu/tea.shtml: You will receive ...

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 of Sony BMG’s mission to improve the music experience for consumers living in “exponential ...