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Google Docs and the Dreaded Research Pap…
06-03-2013 Hits:4557 On Education 
Laura Robertson
Google docs has transformed the writing instruction of the classes I teach. Prior to our school's adoption of Google Aps, I gave significant feedback on the margins of student papers....
Read moreThe Problem with ICT Specialists
When it comes to the discussion of ICT in our schools and embedding it within the Australian Curriculum we may have it wrong or at least as educators we need…
Are We Really Connected?
In the 21st century there are many wonderful things about education that teachers and students should celebrate. One of these things is the use of technology. Technology has allowed both…
Create Stylish Word Clouds with Tagxedo
What The World Needs is Individuals.
As I enter my 21st year of teaching it gives me pause to reflect on education and my own approach to teaching. I find myself rebelling against tradition and authority…
This is How Democracy Ends - An Apology
Almost a year ago, I offered my time to the middle school at which I was employed to give a two-night presentation that promised to ease parents’ concerns about the…
Wordle: Creating Word Clouds
Wordle is a word cloud web tool which creates graphic representations of frequently used words. Users can easily individualize their word clouds as there are many formatting options including…
Wiffiti - the Interactive Message Board
Wiffiti is an interactive real-time message board Wiffiti is a dynamic and interactive message board that displays real-time messages from various social media sources. Wiffiti is an excellent tool for teachers who want the…
What's so wrong with rewards at school?
Something I’m asked time and again, whilst doing training for schools, is how can we use rewards effectively with children who’ve experienced trauma? Well there are a few fundamental questions…
The PDF Toolkit
The PDF (Portable Document Format) file format is extremely useful for educators as documents can be viewed across all computing platforms. This is particularly helpful as the on-line access for parents and…
IPAD OR IPLAY?
By: Dr. Dale McManis, PhD, Research Director at Hatch Early Learning What are the real differences between the iPad and tablets loaded with appropriate software applications for early education, like theiStartSmart®…
TECHNOLOGY WITH EARLY LEARNERS
By: Dr. Dale McManis, PhD, Research Director at Hatch Early Learning There is growing recognition of the importance of incorporating technology in meaningful and authentic ways into classroom curriculum and day-to-day…
Flipsnack: An Electronic Flipping Book
FlipSnack is a free online web tool that allows users to convert PDF documents into Flash page flip books for the purpose of sharing literary work (stories, poems) and/or visuals (pictures,…
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Above is a Wordle of President Obama's speech entitled: "21st Century Schools for a 21st Century Economy." If you're not familiar with Wordle it is a web application that turns text into the word cloud you see above. The words most often used are the largest in the word cloud. Take a look at the words above....Do you think the largest words are the most important?
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Outcome of Immigration Bill in Albany Uncertain
NYT > Education May 24, 2013 | 21:57 pmThe New York State Dream Act passed overwhelmingly in the Democratic-dominated Assembly, but the bill’s supporters acknowledged that its chances were slim in the Senate.
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Fairfax school board approves budget
Education: DC Area Education News, Education Policy, School Information -[…] May 24, 2013 | 18:41 pmThe Fairfax County School Board on Thursday approved next year’s $2.5 billion budget, which includes money to increase teacher salaries, expand foreign language instruction for elementary students and hire more mental health professionals. Read full article >>
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Cooper Union Protesters Living High Life Out of President’s Office
NYT > Education May 24, 2013 | 16:57 pmSince May 8, students have used the president’s office to spread word about their rebellion against charging undergraduate tuition, eat catered meals and entertain visits from activists.
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Paul Tudor Jones: Remarks on female traders ‘offended, and I am sorry’
Education: DC Area Education News, Education Policy, School Information -[…] May 24, 2013 | 16:44 pmPaul Tudor Jones, a hedge fund billionaire and philanthropist, apologized Friday for comments he made at the University of Virginia last month about the lack of female traders. He had attributed the problem to women becoming mothers and no longer[…]
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Text: Obama's speech at U.S. Naval Academy graduation
Education: DC Area Education News, Education Policy, School Information -[…] May 24, 2013 | 12:08 pmHere, from the White House, is the text of President Obama's speech on Friday to the graduation class at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis. Obama is the 16th U.S. president to speak at the Annapolis graduation since its founding[…]
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Statement from U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan on the Boy Scouts of America's Decision to No Longer Deny Membership to Youth on the Basis of Sexual Orientation
News May 24, 2013 | 12:05 pmU.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan today issued the following statement on the Boy Scouts of America's decision to no longer deny membership to youth on the basis of sexual orientation or preference alone:
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Citing military sexual assaults, Obama urges Naval Academy graduates to uphold public trust
Education: DC Area Education News, Education Policy, School Information -[…] May 24, 2013 | 10:47 amPresident Obama on Friday used the issue of sexual assault in the military to illustrate to Naval Academy graduates the importance of trust and honor at a time when the public has grown weary of missteps by public servants. Read[…]
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A college graduation with 60 speakers
Education: DC Area Education News, Education Policy, School Information -[…] May 24, 2013 | 08:27 amAt just about every high school, college and university, audiences who gather to watch their loved ones graduate listen to one main key speaker (plus a few other speeches from school leaders). But what about 60 speakers? Read full article[…]
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