The "F" Word: Flexibility!

So you think you're a reader? Think again. Owning a stack of books doesn’t make you a reader. It makes you an owner of paper printed with ink. Reading is not merely finishing something lengthy. Reading is feeling what transpires within the pages of that thick 500 page novel of yours. Feeling what the characters feel. Do more than read. Live out what you read.

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 16:42:02 -0400

yeahitsnosebleed

Guilty as charged. I own stacks of books. Thanks to the internet, I now “own” hundreds of e-books. I keep saying that I am going to get around to reading them…

Challenge yourself to become a reader and not a book collector!

teachingliteracy: by jill_m_casey Bottom line: do something! ...

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 16:34:36 -0400

teachingliteracy:

by jill_m_casey

Bottom line: do something! Go somewhere, meet some people, try something new.

Hell, start a Tumblr and update it constantly…

Photo

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 16:31:15 -0400

tebakeriii: Now that I’ve posted this I start wondering: - 86%...

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 16:30:54 -0400

tebakeriii:

Now that I’ve posted this I start wondering:

- 86% can read English or 86% can read in their native language?

- Are the 14% that can’t read including those cultures that don’t have a written language?

I NEED ANSWERS!!!1

world-shaker: matthen: 142857 is one of my favourite numbers-...

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 16:30:18 -0400

world-shaker:

matthen:

142857 is one of my favourite numbers- check out what happens when you multiply it by 2, 3, 4, etc. Multiplying it by 7 gives the key to this number, it is 999,999. That means that 7 times 0.142857142857… would be 0.999999999999…, also known as “1”. Therefore 0.142857… is a seventh, 0.285714… is 2/7 etc. By memorising the order of these 6 numbers, you can now divide by 7 with no calculator to infinite precision! You can also now divide by 14. For example 3/14 is a tenth of 30/14, and 30/14 is 15/7 which is 2+1/7 = 2.142857… so the answer is 0.2142857… Also note that 22/7 is pretty close to pi!

This is a day’s lesson for high schoolers.

world-shaker: joshkore: Grains of sand under a...

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 16:29:42 -0400

world-shaker:

joshkore:

Grains of sand under a microscope

Pictures like this make kids fall in love with science.

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Mon, 27 Jun 2011 16:29:18 -0400

7 Best Practices For Educators Using Facebook

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 16:28:20 -0400

7 Best Practices For Educators Using Facebook:

world-shaker:

Some solid, practical advice. Here are the first three:

Don’t Vent About Students

You may forget that the student you’re ranting about is a friend of one of your friends, and might still be able to see your status updates.

Find Out If Your School Has A Social Media Policy

Some universities now have policies for faculty use of social media: You may not be allowed to friend students or discuss work at all, even on your private account, so make sure before you update your profile.

Use Facebook As A Backup Tool

If class is canceled because of bad weather, direct students to Facebook, and send out course materials, readings, and discussion questions so that your class doesn’t fall behind.

gjmueller: Enjoying that book you’re reading in your Major...

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 16:26:30 -0400

gjmueller:

Enjoying that book you’re reading in your Major British Writers class this summer? If you want to discover other authors you may like Literature Map.

How to integrate Literature Map into the classroom: Isn’t it wonderful to find an author that you can’t get enough of? Literature Map helps students in the discovery of new authors based on authors they know they like. Tools like Literature Map can act as a catalyst in uncovering the love for reading. Literature Map would be a great site to bookmark on classroom computers or in the library. Students won’t be stuck in the “I don’t know what to read” or the “I can’t find anything to read” rut.

In the intermediate classroom or middle/high school classroom, ask students to choose two authors from the Literature Map to compare and contrast. Students can dig into writing style, genre and author study as they compare/contrast.

tebakeriii: are2: Popular Saying This might explain why I was...

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 16:25:11 -0400

tebakeriii:

are2:

Popular Saying

This might explain why I was the only person at my internship to wear a tie, teachers and faculty included…

My Web Wardrobe

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 17:41:12 -0400

My Web Wardrobe:

I think of the today’s web 2.0 tools as a wardrobe for my class. A wardrobe is a collection of wearing apparel and accessories. My instructional wardrobe must consist only of those things that fit me and make me better as a teacher. I will share my wardrobe with you, but you must try on all sorts of outfits to see what fits you the best. Happy Shopping!

Don’t let the “girly” look throw you off! This girl’s got a ton of tricks and tips that will have you ready for a web 2.0-certified classroom in no time!

While college students maintain that all-nighters are what...

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 17:31:05 -0400

While college students maintain that all-nighters are what drives them to complete a task, think about the quality of your work when you’re well-rested versus the alternative…

teachingtoday: No wonder so many students can’t spell! They...

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 14:44:52 -0400

teachingtoday:

No wonder so many students can’t spell! They don’t believe in it. I should probably be more sensitive BLEAAAAAAH!

"Remember that time..."

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 14:42:50 -0400

tebakeriii:

world-shaker:

jackandhall:

I absolutely love this “memory jar” idea. Throughout the year, record special days or funny things that occurred onto slips of paper and store them in a jar. At the end of the year(or whenever you need a pick-me-up), read through them all and enjoy!

xxJack

What a great idea for the classroom!

This, to me, seems a lot easier than trying to find specific blogs, tweets or updates about “special” days…

girlwithalessonplan: roughdrafts1: I love this Bloom’s...

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 14:42:12 -0400

girlwithalessonplan:

roughdrafts1:

I love this Bloom’s Taxonomy Peacock! I want this on a poster.

Check out iLearn Technology Blog for a list of websites that correspond.

Thaaaaaaaaaaat is really cute.

The Best Resources For Helping Teachers Use Bloom’s Taxonomy In The Classroom

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 14:41:16 -0400

The Best Resources For Helping Teachers Use Bloom’s Taxonomy In The Classroom:

world-shaker:

There have been several great posts lately about Bloom’s Taxonomy, so I thought it might be useful to share this with everyone.

shapefutures: jtotheizzoe: Too often we assume that that the...

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 14:40:28 -0400

shapefutures:

jtotheizzoe:

Too often we assume that that the only way to explain complicated concepts in science is to use words. And then we take those words and we add more words, occasionally putting tiny, boring pictures next to them to break up the text into easily digestible chunks.

That’s not very exciting to most people, even me, a professional scientist.

That’s why this feature on the language of smell by Perrin Ireland is so much fun. Perrin is an illustrator who recently has been turning lectures into illustrated lessons. It’s a really fun change of pace from the “normal” way we learn science, and you should check out the whole lesson on smell. If only my textbooks had been like this …

(I am trying to get Perrin to set up a Tumblr, cross your fingers!)

(via The Invisible Language of Smell)

…this makes me want to go back to comicking so badly. I was going to be doing miniature comic cookbook pamphlets, but maybe I ought to do some lesson-related comics just to get warmed up. What subject to start with….

Secrets of Great History Teachers

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 14:39:26 -0400

Secrets of Great History Teachers:

In these interviews distinguished teachers share their strategies and techniques. Good teaching is more often honored in rhetoric than reality. And great teachers are generally known locally within their own schools, but less often to a larger group of national colleagues. Our goal in this section is, in part, to identify and honor those people who have taught with excellence, dedication, and distinction. But more than that, we believe that these teachers have lessons to offer the rest of us and that there are remarkably few forums for hearing their wisdom.

Music Educators' Think Tank: Importance of Music Education in Schools

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 14:38:11 -0400

Music Educators' Think Tank: Importance of Music Education in Schools:

musiceducators:

Music plays a very crucial role in the overall development of an individual. The following content will cast some light on the importance of music education in schools which is, unfortunately, severely neglected.

Music has been an essential part of almost every culture. In fact when we talk of…

Looking for something to read this summer?

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 14:37:19 -0400

revolutionizeed:

Check out the Revolutionize Education Amazon.com E-Store where I recommend tons of great books for teachers that can all be bought at low prices through Amazon.com! I have special sections for social studies, math, and science teachers as well as a general section. I’m reading a ton of books this summer to prepare for the fall and I should be adding books frequently!