27 May 2010

Scientists prove even the thought of money spoils enjoyment

The idea that money does not buy happiness has been around for centuries, but now scientists have proven for the first time that even the thought of money reduces satisfaction in the simple pleasures of life.
http://www.physorg.com/news194159156.html

Playing it safe isnt really safe

Adventurer leaves NY career to walk across US
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100527/ap_on_re_us/us_the_big_walk

06 May 2010

Five Strategies: Project Based Learning

This is a decent article for improving what you are doing or for designing some new project lessons.

You can also pick up a free Guide to build lessons that promote social skills and academic skills if you want it.

http://ezinearticles.com/?Project-Learning-Approach---Five-Strategies&id=4212091



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30 April 2010

Three tweaks to improve instruction

Below is link to useful article on 3 easy teaching strategies to improve student participation. Check 'em out at http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Uncork-Creative-Instruction&id=2579023


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29 April 2010

Teacher Success depends on critical thinking & classroom management

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Six pages of prompts to ignite classroom discussion. Students learn about applying knowledge. When you ask questions allow them to work together to arrive at an educated guess and use that to steer your lesson plan and accomplish learning objectives. Get it for a donation at http://www.educationreporting.com

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Use student collaboration and keep your batteries charged

Building Relevant Classroom Collaboration
The are 35 pages with techniques to put your students to work. This compares a traditional lesson with a lesson based on collaboration. There is a section focused on building effective time lines for class lessons. Included is a defined classroom collaboration lesson which you can use as a model to build your own lesson. Let student work drive your class - not your talking and talking. If that's not possible in your class then you need to boost your classroom management skills. Take if for a donation at http://www.educationreporting.com

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This packed resource has reviewed over 200 web sites - over 100 pages. All the sites are free - no membership costs to use the content. You save time because we researched the zillions of web sites and culled these nuggets. Included are sites for your Professional Development. Or, use this for classroom activity, homework, or special assignment. Pick and choose sites covering science, math, software, Microsoft Office tutorials, and much more. Each site listed has links on its' page to more resources .... so this eBook gives you over 1,000 new web resources at your fingertips. Have all this for a donation at http://www.educationreporting.com

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25 April 2010

Teachers need TLC too

So much news, everywhere you look, about the quality of education ......

Everyone has the right answer to fix the issues and challenges that have existed for decades.

Teachers, if you find yourself weary and in need of some spiritual tools to uplift and transform the quality of your living then check out this book .....

Energetic Living - http://www.joyfullighteducation.com/ebook.php

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Quantum energetics - or just talk ions

Here is an easy way to apply ions to real life - a healing tool that is certified by the FDA.

Check it out! Discuss the flow of positive and negative ions in/out of the body to get students familiar with the idea that electrical charges do exist. are essential to our health.

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