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Zotero - The Next-Generation Research Tool » Scholar for Firefox is now Zotero (zoh-TAIR-oh). This next-generation research tool is currently in private beta. Watch this space for the public beta in the fall of 2006.
Cool Cat Teacher Blog: How wikis, podcasts, and laptops help students with learning disabilities »
Cool Cat Teacher Blog: Wiki Wiki Teaching- The art of using wiki pages to teach »
2 Cents Worth » Stop Using that Word » "Much has been written lately about technology in the classroom ? as to whether it is optional or even relevant. This conversation is understandable, given the time of the year. I ask myself two questions in reaction."
The Strength of Weak Ties: On Being Good » Can a teacher be a good teacher without using technology? A resounding ?YES!?
David continues:
Is that teacher doing his or her job? An emphatic "NO!"

Why Johnny can’t code | Salon Technology » "BASIC used to be on every computer a child touched — but today there’s no easy way for kids to get hooked on programming."
eSchool News online - OECD sounds new education alarm » Schoolchildren in the developing world may be better equipped for the demands of the 21st century than their European and American counterparts, because they are adapting faster to changing needs, a new report says.""

Technology Plan » Bellingham Public Schools: The Technology Plan plan begins with a vision for student learning, a statement of beliefs, and a rationale for creating and continuing to build networked learning environments.

Creating the Walled Garden » "So, a quick review of the tools available for those who want to "lock" things down and eliminate social networking OUTSIDE of school environment during the school day:"
Mathematical Fiction Homepage » "The Mathematical Fiction Homepage is my attempt to collect information about all significant references to mathematics in fiction."
The LoTi Connection » "LoTi is a term referring to Dr. Moersch’s Level of Technology Implementation Framework designed to accurately measure authentic classroom technology use. "
eSchool News online - OECD sounds new education alarm » "Schoolchildren in the developing world may be better equipped for the demands of the 21st century than their European and American counterparts, because they are adapting faster to changing needs, a new report says."
4Teachers: Home Page » 4Teachers.org works to help you integrate technology into your classroom by offering FREE online tools and resources. This site helps teachers locate and create ready-to-use Web lessons, quizzes, rubrics and classroom calendars.
Utecht’s class created videos »