Where do social action, art, music, technology, media, pop culture, and most importantly, student needs intersect?
via mashable.com Because I love infographics, and I believe people should use Twitter more...
via dmlcentral.net Girl Scout badge for video game design, huh? Times have changed!
18 MARCH, 2011 7 Einstein Classics, Digitized for the First Time by Maria Popova What the theory of relativity has to do with world government and the ethics of nuclear proliferation. On Monday, we celebrated Einstein’s birthday with Albert Einstein: How I See The World, the fantastic 2006 PBS documentary now free to watch online. His birthday also marked the digitization of seven excellent authorized texts from the Albert Einstein Archives, available for the first time in a common electronic format...
Watch this. I dare you to not be inspired. I dare you. Video from KarmaTube
So what have you all been doing during this week of professional development and teacher preparation? Well, I have to say this has been the best week of PD yet. It's probably because it's all about educational reform, why it's necessary, and what needs to change. North Dallas High School has been awarded the TTIPS grant to transform the campus. This is a time for impact. This is a time to make a difference. This is a time where empowered educators with vision and discipline can be catalysts to reform education...
Check out this website I found at ht.ly Very cool. Really represents the importance of inquiry.
I have had the pleasure of working with almost half of our incoming Freshman class this week during our campus' Early Start program. These kids were dynamite! So energetic. So enthusiastic. For the most part, they seemed to know that high school meant business. It's amazing how quickly kids can become friends. It's fascinating how various combinations of students can really set the tone for the whole class. There were some really bright kids. You know the ones whose lights are clearly on and searching for more information...
Isn't it a shame that instead of listening to educators, we need celebrities to champion our cause? Maybe this is what will work, what will be the catalyst for much needed reform. Thank you, Mr. Damon for your encouraging words. We need more actors like you who honor education. Who else will speak up and support us?
via bigthink.com Does anyone know the stats for Texas? I bet we are in worse shape than Iowa. We need to RETHINK our schools. If not, we will be left behind. Watch this. It's not just about relationships...