Apps for That - and Just About Everything! part 1

I've been using my iPad and iPodTouch for a couple of years now, and I'm finding more and more that I can do with it! I'm often asked by teachers to recommend apps and app sites that I like. You can find some great links to others' sites that recommend apps here on my shared Delicious stacks. Take some time to explore - you won't be sorry!

AppsI - There's an App for That! some sites that recommend apps for education:
http://delicious.com/stacks/view/Q539zr

SPED -There's an App for That! some sites that recommend apps for special ed:
http://delicious.com/stacks/view/I8i7td

iPad/iPodTouch Support and Setup Information! some sites that give some great advice for the technical support of iPads/iPodTouch in education:
http://delicious.com/stacks/view/OUIUAh

Freedom Riders from The American Experience

The full-length documentary, Freedom Riders, is available online at The American Experience. Sponsored by Liberty Mutual, this can be a great addition to your curriculum at this time of year! There is great teacher support available - take a look:


http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/freedomriders/watch

Thanks to Mr. Byrne at Free Technology for Teachers for the reminder! Enjoy!

Happy New Year! Resolve to spread a little sunshine ~

From the UK, this group has the right idea for the New Year - Spread a Little Sunshine!

Beautiful Christmas Song from England!

Merry Christmas to all! May you have a wonderful Christmas break with family and friends, and return to school happy and rested and ready to learn with your students!

Point to Ponder

Ever have one of these moments? This video expresses what many of us, and our students, feel about sharing our thoughts and ideas!

I have struggled with this for a while now - wondering if a topic I'd like to bring to the table is worth mentioning. After all, who likes having their ideas put under the microscope? I'm going to have to work on this! My students deserve knowing that I, too, struggle. Sometimes it's hard to bring up worthy ideas if there is resistance to change. And in some places, bringing up a great idea that may cost time or effort is met with silence. Does that mean we shouldn't keep trying?