Sir Ken Robinson: Bring on the learning revolution! | Video on TED.com

Most of you have heard Sir Ken Robinson's 2006 TED talk on education and creativity. Here's his latest. I don't know how it will come about but his vision of personalized education is certainly one to which I subscribe. Perhaps technology and a new generation of educators (you all) will bring it about.

Sir Ken Robinson: Bring on the learning revolution! | Video on TED.com

Internet4Classrooms - Helping Students, Teachers and Parents Use the Internet Effectively

Christine Allen posted a link to this site on her Blog... I took a quick look and found it very useful for a wide variety of teachers. Take a look and let Christine know what you think(callen43@wowway.com).

Internet4Classrooms - Helping Students, Teachers and Parents Use the Internet Effectively

Filters: If not me, then who?

I just re-read a post from one of our classmates complaining about the lack of "flash" software on school computers which essentially blocks the use of ANIMOTO.  The overzealous use of filtering is a fairly common problem for teachers.   Here is what I suggested to our classmate:

I read this post earlier and missed the opportunity to express my opinion that teachers need to be proactive with the people who control school information technology departments. Find out who is in control and build a case for less restrictive filtering. Use Animoto as an example of good things that are being excluded. Do a demo, get an exception for one class if necessary.

May 17, 2010 8:12 AM

To paraphrase Hillel, "If not me, then who?  If not now, then when?"

Simple Techniques Can Make You A Great Teacher : NPR

Not exactly Web 2.0 stuff but it's about teaching and that's what we do. NPR often has good education segments. I think the book featured here is a starting place for a spirited discussion about what makes a great teacher. See if you agree.


Simple Techniques Can Make You A Great Teacher : NPR

Leonard Waks on "The Web 2.0 Educational Revolution: Are We There Yet?"

Jill Yonchak put this link on her blog... I'm re-posting it here hoping to reach more of you. Leonard Waks is posing some provocative ideas about the future of teaching and learning. If you haven't tapped into a live online interview this would be a good time to start. Just follow the links at the appointed time. At the very least, read the description of the interview on the Web 2.0 web site

Steve Hargadon: Leonard Waks on "The Web 2.0 Educational Revolution: Are We There Yet?"

Interview with John Taylor Gatto

Too late to catch the live interview but I believe you can listen to the recorded stream. If nothing else read the quote from John Taylor Gatto in this piece, lots to think about here. Also, note the title of his second book: "Weapons of Mass Instruction". Sounds like a good read.


Steve Hargadon: Live Interview Tonight with John Taylor Gatto, Critic of Compulsory Schooling

iCue > Welcome!

Another site from my source in Lakota SD (she passed on the HippoCampus site, too). This is also for secondary teachers. Video quizes on current events. Should work well on SmartBoards. Who can resist Tiki Barber at the end of the intro?

iCue > Welcome!

HippoCampus

Here's a site that may work for secondary teachers... I've heard good reviews and there is not much advertising. In addition to math these subjects are covered:

Algebra

Algebra (Spanish)

Curso de Álgebra IA

Curso de Álgebra IB

American Government

Biology

Calculus

Calculus (Spanish)

Environmental Science

Physics

Psychology

Religion

Statistics

US History

I can imagine the 'Algebra in Spanish' as an interesting site for Spanish teachers.

Could be a link from your web site.

HippoCampus Algebra - Algebra IA - Homework Help

Step Back From the Baggage Claim

I refer to this book in the presentation that introduces Project #3 in Google Docs. I encourage you to visit Jason's site and at least view the video there. For Project #3 I've taken liberties with his metaphor but the message is similar: too often we are so occupied with our own immediate tasks that we fail to see solutions that could make our work both easier and more productive.

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