Teaching & Learning at iTunes U

Olga LaPlante's Podcasts at iTunes U . . .

Social Networking
Algebraic Skills
Fun with Physics

Jeff & Dan's Wicked Decent Learning podcasts at iTunes (note the opportunity to subscribe)

Maine Tech Integrators List

A list is being compiled of Maine educators involved in using technology in schools. Please help by adding/updating your information as well as that of others your know. Also think about adding areas that you have expertise in and would be willing to share with others. Roles/titles are not important . . . only that individuals are promoting the use of technology in education in some way and are willing to share.

Edit List Here
Photo Credit

Gratitude

A "thank you" to Michael Richards of Notes from Millie D for introducing me to iSpeech.

Laptops in the Classroom?

Why do some teachers/professors ban laptops, etc. from their classrooms? This wiki collects comments, responses, and reasoning on this issue.

"Search Millions of Historic Photos"

LIFE has teamed up with Google to provide a wonderful archive of historic photos. What a great resource for all!


Other Historical Photo Resources:

Picturing Modern America 1880 - 1920
Picture Collections
Historial Photographs
Digital History: Images
Historial Picture Collections
Maine Memory Network

21st Century English Framework

The Partnership for 21st Skills and National Council of Teachers of English have created a new framework for teaching 21st Century skills in English classes.

PDF for English Class Download

Partnership for 21st Century Skills

Lemonade

Maine school budgets are being curtailed. Superintendents are scrambling to find ways to balance their spreadsheets. In many cases, this is going to have to involve reducing or eliminating professional development days and travel, among many other cuts.

Question: We know the downside, but what are the opportunities?

Poster Generators

Lemonade Stand (Cool Math)
Lemonade Stand (ClassBrain)
Lemonade Stand (PrimaryGames)
Lemonade Stand (4WebGames)

Photo Credit

Time Spent Online

Digital Youth Research: Kids' Informal Learning with Digital Media

Weblogg-ed Post on the MacArthur Study

New York Times Article (free account available): "Teenagers' Internet Socializing Not a Bad Thing."

Wicked Decent Learning: Episode 46

Jeff & Dan are on the road in Western Maine discussing what they value in school administrators in "Administrator II Judgement Day".

Additional Resources

American Association of School Administrators
EducationWorld: Administrators Channel
National Association of Elementary School Principals
National Association of Secondary School Principals
Principal Professional Development (MiddleWeb)
What Makes a Great Principal: An Audio Slideshow