Isn’t it a shame that instead of listening to educators, we need celebrities to champion our cause? Maybe this is what will work, what will be the catalyst for much needed reform. Thank you, Mr. Damon for your encouraging words. We need more actor…
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Shift Happens v5 – Iowa, Did You Know? [VIDEO] | Dangerously Irrelevant | Big Think
via bigthink.com Does anyone know the stats for Texas? I bet we are in worse shape than Iowa. We need to RETHINK our schools. If not, we will be left behind. Watch this. It’s not just about relationships with students. It’s about having relationsh…
Infographic: The Opportunity Gap – Education – GOOD
via good.is Beautifully and clearly communicated.
Typography in 7 Minutes: A PBS Micro-Documentary | Brain Pickings
via brainpickings.org So very cool!!! So very true. So much to think about. The fonts we choose are messages of our identity.
5 Free Tools for Recording Google+ Hangouts
Google+ Hangouts are proving one of the most popular features of the new social networking service, but there’s no built-in option to record them. Until Google adds such functionality, we’ve found five workarounds to help you record your next …
GoodSearch – Web search, coupons, discounts & deals for charity!
via goodsearch.com A search engine with heart.
Socrative | Student response system | Engage audiences
via socrative.com So excited about this…Can anyone get me an invite? It’s beta right now. 😦
Inside My Global Classroom | Powerful Learning Practice
via plpnetwork.com I especially like the “High Hopes” project. But the amazing thing about this site is how it celebrates teachers’ voices, their practices. We need to reflect on our successes and mishaps. There is power there that can transform e…
Designing Media: Ira Glass
Narrative is timeless. Narrative is powerful. How do you include narrative in the media you produce?
Journalism in a Digital Age | reporter.facinghistory.org
via reporter.facinghistory.org Now, that’s what I call teaching critical producers of media!! Love this!
Persistent Pondering 