- Taking the $ATs [via Freakonomics] - It continues to disturb and anger me how certain people at "nonprofit" testing services (like the College Board) are cleaning up.
- See Amazing Kids and their Mind-Blowing Projects at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, 2009 [from Wired: GeekDad] - Be inspired!
- Use Windows Live Search to do your Algebra! [via Lifehacker] - Great, now our kids will never know how to solve equations on their own!
- The Best Places to Find Good Education Blogs [from Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day]
- LearningZen - I learned about this new e-learning community via email, and the concept is pretty interesting: basically anyone can design and teach a course, or take one offered by someone else for free. I haven't had a chance to fully explore it yet, so if you do, please email me or leave a comment.
Information, inspiration and ideas to help teachers in and out of the classroom
Friday, May 22, 2009
Five for Friday: Memorial Day Edition
Most of us have a long holiday weekend coming up, and I hope you enjoy it fully. I urge you to also take a few moments to honor the brave men and women who died serving their country. Consider donating to a charity--visit Charity Navigator to find one that you're interested in.