A vision of students today??

A vision of students today - What do you think?

Teach Like No one is Watching...

Today I came across this blog post on my Google Reader - Blogush. Isn't this what we want from our students? When watching this video, my first thought was, "How safe the environment must be there for her to take such a huge chance." Don't we all want to create that safe learning environment, which truly let's the children know they are loved, appreciated and truly safe. The environment that fosters learning and taking chances. Where the learning is part of their choice? Wouldn't they be more invested in their learning with some choice? Thank you Paul for a wonderful example of how you taught engagement and provided student choice assessment. Wonderful. PS - My daughter is a dancer, so this is even more touching to me. Maybe I will tell her to try something like this at her school! :)

NECC 2009 Washington, DC

Well, it is over. It was so close to me this year! Just a mere 480 miles from my home here in NH. I really wanted to go. I just never know how to arrange it, as to have someone other than myself pay for it! Maybe next year I will try to arrange some type of grant money. I would love to go with a colleague as well. Now that would be fun! So take a look around the NECC website and see what was...

Here are just a few things I am going to check out: (A link leads to a million other links.. that is the beauty of the internet!)

Digital Storytelling - My Top 10 Lessons Learned (I will be embarking on a new 8th grade elective this year, teaching digital storytelling)
Tips for Audicty Editing - Audio platform used to record podcasts
Opening Keynote Speaker Address - Looks interesting! (need to move 52 minutes into video)
Google Wave - The next generation... video - Will it change education forever??
Wired Administrators Engage Teachers - Video (looks interesting!)
Classroom 2.0 - I can't leave this one out... something here for every teacher wanting to learn to incorporate technology into the classroom. Wonderful podcasts available, live discussions, etc..
ISTE Community Ning - Great tips and chats going on here...

Amazing Resource of Blogs - Feel free to take a look around! Wow!