It was bound to happen. After all we live in a 24/7 world. There is now a personalized tutoring service online to help students 24/7. A story about the company appeared in the New York Times recently. The business or how it generates dollars is not the idea that appeals to me but rather that [...]
I recently learned about RSS feeds, a Web 2.0 tool. RSS is a simple way of getting customized information from the Web delivered to you computer automatically. It is a fabulous way to stay current on all of your favorite topics. This short video will tell you all all you need to know about RSS [...]
Over 68 years ago educators were grappling with the same issues we are working on today. How to engage students in learning, make learning relevant, how to work collaboratively and be open to change. I’m sure that the video below was out on the edge for it’s time. You can easily substitute some of [...]
Wow this is a great site to try out all types of different software that’s free. The mapping software is particularly interesting. Kudos to the people in London that have put this site together. Try it and tell me what you think.
http://www.osliving.com/
Hey! I’m not the youngest kid on the block but this year I have learned the power of WIKI’s and how they can help to create dialog and collaboration between people. WIKI’s in our school district have helped to get input, energize projects and move agenda’s forward. It allows everyone to come to the [...]
We are a suburban school district just outside of Rochester, NY. Our district currently has a half day kindergarten program. By all accounts are scores at all levels are well above average. The district was recent recognized for having one of the top high schools in the country. Over the past year we have been [...]
Excited about the kindergarten portfolio project at Council Rock Primary School. Our 2020 Vision recognizes that this group of students will graduate from high school in the year 2020. They are one of our many trailblazers as we retool for the 21st century. The kindergarten teachers and their principal held extensive discussions on what pieces [...]
