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08 Oct 09

Robert Ballard on ocean exploration. -- Hoover's Business Insight Zone

great blog; insightful; topic is Robert Ballard, a Wichita, KS native, has a TED talk at this URL. If you are a teacher, you need to know about Dr. Ballard and his work in Science and Education through the Jason Project

he points out ideas of preconceived notions and where they can lead us; don't accept the most obvious (to you) as true; focus on real learning

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  • The whole thing is worth watching, not least for Ballard’s emphasis on how we need to attract kids to the wonders of science long before they reach college. But I think there’s a business lesson to be drawn from his talk, too — and not just that we might start mining precious metals from the ocean’s depth
01 Oct 09

Tux Paint

"drawing program for children ages 3 to 12 (for example, preschool and K-6). It combines an easy-to-use interface, fun sound effects, and an encouraging cartoon mascot who guides children as they use the program."

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10 Aug 09

Grocery shopping our way - Disaboom

grocery shopping is a necessity for most people. Surprisingly, it's seemingly simply errands like this that sometimes keep people with disabilities from living independently.

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26 Jul 09

Exploring Web 2.0 Teaching Ideas - Exploring Web 2.0 Teaching Ideas

@bookjewel has developed a new wiki for educators and collaboration on teaching ideas. She used a web application called imagechef to make WORDLES in various shapes. Hers is a star; very cool!

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26 May 09

Google Earth games - The planet is your playground

PlanetInAction.com brings you top quality ideas, applications and concepts that will let you experience your planet in a whole new way.

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28 Jan 09

What Do Teachers Need to Know? « Mrs. Hines’ Leading Learners

If you could give your teachers some advice about how to help you learn, what would you say?

What is something that every teacher should know, but you don’t think they do?

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