V.R.Burton’s Blog

Check this video out — Occupation Romeo – Students recite Shakespeare using roles http://bit.ly/412AXH # @Larryferlazzo Tried INTODIT and not really impressed. Was not ez to place widgets. Made a mistake and received an error message in German. # Powered by Twitter Tools.

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Thanks for trusting in me enough to followl Welcome to my Twitter Family. @daniwinkler @awalk4 @pbsteachers @Twitter_Tips # Thanks for trusting in me enough to followl Welcome to my Twitter Family. @sarrahv @barbaraoberry @ELSmalaysia # RT @Orbitz: Looking for cheap flights? United Airlines is having a holiday sale with round trip flights from $103+ http://bit.ly/FJPUj [...]

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Thanks to you all for the retweet love =D @blairteach @marynabadenhors @Marisa_C @annabooklover @marynabadenhors # RT @Larryferlazzo: RT @cristama: Nat’l Geo: Creepy Animals (images)…could be nice pics as writing prompts http://bit.ly/11OhFR # NBC and The Responsibility Project promote the message of responsibility. http://bit.ly/2izdJ8 # Knowledge is not enough, it must be used; will is not [...]

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This article tries to break down the differences between collaborating teachers and assistants.  I stand guilty of having assistants and not collaborating colleagues.  Our classrooms are now a mixture of general education and special education students and teachers working together in the same classroom most of the day.  How do we work together is the question? Do we [...]

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Choose to be optimistic, it feels better. – Dali Lama # RT @rmbyrne: Free Technology for Teachers: Week In Review – The Most Popular Items http://ff.im/-aoUeM # @kimshelt Congrats. But that the weather tomorrow may be better. =) # Must see video. A reminder that we ALL make a difference. Tweeps, please take this blue [...]

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RT: @jackiegerstein Pretend that every student U teach has a sign that says, ‘Make me feel important.’ ” Adapted from Mary Kay # N.O.L.A. Tweeters – I just added something to the Twitter Group Wall at http://tgr.me/g/social_70199 so take a peek. # When is our work ever done? It is almost 1. I must call [...]

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This year’s Halloween picks: yes, balloon boy made the list. http://bit.ly/4ijMlY Halloween 2009: The Top Costumes – LIFE.com # Do you have a “bucket list”? Check out 50 Things to Do Before You Die – http://shar.es/1EF4f # 10 U.S. Presidents Who Got Their Start in Teaching: http://bit.ly/3tAc9a via @addthis # 100 Free Tools to Make [...]

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RT: @diego_s “The Ability to Get Back up After a Defeat is Far More Admirable than the Ability to Never Lose “. SO TRUE. @mlomb @dahara # Tons of Web 2.0 Educational Resources Home – Web 2.0 in Education (UK): http://bit.ly/mzqIA via @addthis # Check it out RT: @Marisa_C RT @annabooklover The eight principles of [...]

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RT @NOLAnews: Louisiana graduation rate falls most among 16 Southern states, regional group finds http://bit.ly/2pNOSo # Kind over Matter has cute uplifting pics. http://bit.ly/1u9TeZ via @addthis # Students need help getting started w/ writing? Story starter site: http://teacher.scholastic.c… # rt @tonyrobbins “More people would learn from their mistakes if they weren’t so busy denying them.” [...]

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@twilkcom I prefer the color over the black and white. # I’ve started using http://NutshellMail.com to manage my twitter account through one simple email. Try it out =D # RT @Larryferlazzo: Michelle Obama: Teachers Are Key to a Successful Economy http://tinyurl.com/ykgt5fz ☻ # Need Podcasts? Selected home, school and college podcast channels http://bit.ly/M9xpC via @AddToAny [...]

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Wonderful way to create digital stories RT @etalbert: Looks interesting for 15+: http://bit.ly/3DDcbz via @angelamaiers CLASS RESOURCE # Collection of short vids that show how FUN chgs behavior. How can we apply this to our classes? http://bit.ly/OBVh8 # 10 Educational uses for Flip Video | RT @digmo DigMo! http://retwt.me/4VzF # 7 Free Apps for Education [...]

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RT: @TechnologyToday RT @eDCSD How Web 2.0 has changed the face of education http://bit.ly/yspr9 # RT: @CafeRico @paulawhite: Check out “Learning Well” http://bit.ly/Irz9h We must remember that we work for the “AH HA” moments. # RT: @steelepierce Share with admin/tech team: Twitter Lessons in 140 Characters or Less http://bit.ly/171FqQ Via @blairteach # RT: @SeanBanville @russell1955: [...]

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RT: @russeltarr RSS to PDF Newspaper – a resource to improve accessibility of blogs/news feeds: http://tinyurl.com/kqqgcd # RT: @web20classroom @stevejmoore: @tseale via @cristama: Wiki of district-wide collaboration and source for etools http://bit.ly/MTfJ # RT: @TwitterLit “We live in a universe of cycles.” http://is.gd/47Y6M # @webenglishteach I did the same this week. I also showed the [...]

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