Jokes:

Things Not To Do During Exams

For your classroom: http://www.mathteacherstore.com/middle/midlpost/5-8/155101main.htm

Letter:

Mr. TB: Thanks for letting us know we've been out of contact. We had an issue with the xml file which is now fixed.

From the Twitterverse:

* phsprincipal They may not listen to what you say but they always see what you do! http://post.ly/GTSK

* crafty184 RT @loonyhiker: just found out that "today's date 01-02-2010 is a palindrome"

* GameClassroom Schoolhouse Rock...great way to learn about Adjectives: http://bit.ly/5uwcql

* drmmtatom RT @NMHS_Principal: Pre-Algebra thru Calculus resources (tutorials, sample problems, quizzes) http://bit.ly/6MzuKF

* elemenous Friday 5: Best of 2009 http://www.lucygray.org/weblog/2010/01/friday-5-best-of-2009.html

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bjnichols Project/problem-based learning..8 Innovative Schools Provide Ideas & Inspiration for 21st Century Education http://bit.ly/21vGS9 #edchat

* dianadell Large collection of iPhone/ iPod Touch Apps for (Special) Education http://ow.ly/P6QU

* drmmtatom RT @web20classroom: @TechnologyToday: 59 FREE Websites offering Interactive Educational Gaming Resources: http://bit.ly/7s3kQg

* bhsprincipal Why merit pay will not work - Read drive by @danielpink. What's Arne Duncan's Twitter name?

* Dumb Arguments for Stupid Ideas: http://gothamschools.org/2009/12/24/dumb-arguments-for-stupid-ideas/

Advisory:

Things that happen in one minute:

http://www.insurance-quotes-for-you.com/20_Things_That_Happen_In_One_Minute.html

Webspotlight:

Free Books:

This collection features free e-books, mostly classics, that you can read on your computer, smart phone, or Kindle. It includes great works of fiction, non-fiction and poetry. To learn how to download these ebooks to your computer/mobile device, please visit our eBook Primer.

http://www.openculture.com/free_ebooks

LoudLit:

Literature for your eyes and ears.

http://www.loudlit.org/

Top Documentary Films- Free

An aggregation site for documentary films. They don't host them. Well organized and easy to use. You'll probably need to download the films.

http://topdocumentaryfilms.com/

Newspaper Headline

Create the banner and lead article for your own newspaper.

http://www.fodey.com/generators/newspaper/snippet.asp

15 TED Talks for Teachers to Watch Before 2010 by Free Tech 4 Teachers (Richard Byrne)

OK so we're a little late- you can still watch them.

http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2009/12/10-ted-talks-for-teachers-to-watch.html

NMSA09:

Events & Happenings:

Calendar of Events:

NMSA News:

* NMSA is looking for both an Executive Director and an Assistant Executive Director.

Other News:

* ISTE Eduverse Talks are the recorded sessions held on ISTE Island every week. Join ISTE in their Second Life conference location for their weekly talks on education.

* The Ohio Middle Level Association will hold their annual conference February 18 & 19, 2010. Jack Berckemeyer will be keynoting.

o OMLA Registration Form

o OMLA Presentation Form

* The Michigan Association of Middle School Educators Annual Conference is coming up March 4-5, 2010 in Dexter, MI. MAMSE will be celebrating its 40th Anniversary!

o MAMSE Exhibitor Form

o MAMSE Registration Form

o MAMSE Presentation Form (Presenter Deadline Extended!)

* Classroom 2.0’s Live Calendar.

o Classroom 2.0’s Ning Blog: Archived content is available.

* Second Life:

o Regular Tuesday meetings are scheduled. See the board on the ISTE Island for up to the minute details.

o Video: Educational Uses of Second Life

* Google Teacher Academy for Administrators: "For more information, please check out: http://www.google.com/educators/gtaforadmins.html

OR

Apply before midnight, January 25th here: https://spreadsheets.google.com/a/google.com/viewform?hl=en&formkey=dE1lYmFfTU4zN1RQWDBpX20wb3BsWXc6MA "