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Entries from March 30th, 2010

And the research says…

March 30th, 2010 · No Comments · Content- Cross Discipline

Looking for researched methods to improve instruction?  Want somewhere that covers all grade levels (and most subjects)?  Try the Center on Instruction.  You can search by grades or subjects.  You can also look for resources or research.  Thanks to Georgia Baumann and Ed Aguiles for sharing this site.

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Let the light shine!

March 30th, 2010 · No Comments · Content - Math, SmartBoard

Light up your math lessons with Illuminations! While I have posted some of their resource in the past (Dynamic Paper , Calculation Nation) here is the link to their entire source of lessons, activities, and web links.  Sponsored by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (along with Thinkfinity), you can search by grade levels, [...]

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Happy Birthday wishes to…

March 29th, 2010 · No Comments · Content- Foreign Language

Green Eggs and Ham turns 50 years old in April.  Celebrate with Jen Wagner and her amazing collection of activities!  There are several different projects for Preschool to 6th grade.  Please visit her site here for additional information and registration.  This project runs from April 5 through the 30th.  Do you like green eggs and [...]

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I need my teachers to learn

March 29th, 2010 · No Comments · 21st Century Skills

Karen Perno shared this video with me (it is on YouTube- I think she got it from one of her librarian connections).  While the research is still coming in, I think most of us realize kids do learn differently and we need to help them prepare for their future and “not our past”.

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