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I watched an interview with the fifteen-year-old editor of The Cramm on today’s Today Show. Her idea is to rewrite news stories for younger readers. Not a bad idea and a great resource. Readers can visit the web site or … Continue reading →

PBS LearningMedia has created an online access point for educational materials based on Ken Burn’s documentaries and media resources. The free resources for middle and secondary classrooms consist of video segments (250), images, documents and lesson ideas aligned with standards. … Continue reading →

Amazon has announced a program, called Amazon Ignite, that will allow teachers to sell educational resources to fellow teachers. Amazon had a similar site some time ago that ended up dealing with copyright issues so the new venture will require … Continue reading →

I received notice that my Flickr Pro account comes due in about a month. I have used this service for many years. When I checked the cost, it turned out to be $50. I assumed this was for two years … Continue reading →

Apple executive Phil Schiller recently created a stir by claiming “Chromebooks have gotten to the classroom because, frankly, they’re cheap testing tools for required testing.” He goes on to say that “students who use them are not going to succeed.” … Continue reading →