Blake: Work Priorities

In this episode, Dan and Susan explore questions about technology and humanity with radio producer David Balzer. How does the technology we use make us feel more connected to each other, and when does it create distance?

By Alan Gomez, USA TODAY

Kids increasingly are spending their free time blogging and chatting on social networking websites, and school administrators aren't enthusiastic.

School boards across the country already have blocked sites such as MySpace and Facebook on school computers. But school districts now are reaching into students' home computers, severely punishing and even expelling students for what they write on those sites from home.

NEA signed an MOU with Jes & Co in an effort to provide affiliates and members with free, comprehensive classroom resources that make lesson planning easier. Benefits affiliates and members can expect to receive when they access the Gateway:

• Access to thousands of quality learning resources through the latest in faceted search technology
• Reinforce core content with learning resources from NASA, PBS, National Science Foundation and over 700 other contributing education content providers
• Access to 21st Century teaching tools, assessments and professional development
• Access to the Achievement Standards Network, a digitized version of every state's core academic standards

Conference participants connect via blog

A presentation on PRAXIS was given during the opening session of the NEA Student Connections 2006 conference.

View PRAXIS presentation

Academy begins today. I am in Denver working Connections conference but will be training participants starting November 13, 2006.

Click here to review UniServ Academy curriculum

Podcasts Provide Teachers Up-to-Date Information – Free

New multimedia series expands popular CA training options

NORTH BILLERICA, Mass., November 15, 2006 –Educators are very busy with their day-to-day schedule and rarely have the opportunity to stay current on trends and current happenings in education. Curriculum Associates, a leading publisher of research-based supplemental curriculum materials and tools for today’s diverse classrooms, is making those opportunities more readily available with the launch of monthly podcasts. Accessible via www.catraining.com, the podcasts will provide educators with hot topics on up-to-date information, as well as ideas on incorporating Curriculum Associates’ products with current events training.

Program creates IEPs for all students
State's internet site helps students plan their studies and careers

From eSchool News staff and wire service reports
November 15, 2006

You could call it "MySpace" meets "Monster": Kentucky has introduced a web-based program that will help students map out their academic careers and give them an idea of what career path they'd like to explore--all while teaching them how to write a resume and apply for financial aid.

From eSchool News staff reports

November 20, 2006

At least half of school systems in a recent poll do not have policies to address students' use of MySpace, Facebook, and other such sites.

WHEN: Monday, December 4, 3:00-5:00 p.m.
WHERE: Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA), 1090 Vermont Ave, NW, 6th Floor

AGENDA:

1. Update on DoED Initiatives -- Tim Magner, U.S. Department of Education
2. Report on Educational Games -- Henry Kelly, Federation of American Scientists
3. Review of Draft NCTET NCLB Technology Principles
4. Federal Legislative Update
5. Other / Announcements

I will be delivering this 3-hour workshop to NCUEA participants this week.