BBC has released another great interactive infographic which allows you to travel through space and learn just how big it is. You begin your trip with blasting off earth and at 6.1 km you will pass the start of the high cloud layer....continue through the stratosphere to the mesosphere to the thermosphere and beyond. After a very long journey you will reach the edges of our solar system, where you will be told "It would take you about 23 million years of continuous scrolling on this scale to get to the farthest regions of the observable universe..."

The distance of our solar system is vast, and this interactive may help our learners begin to understand just how vast it is.

Kathy Lynch's curator insight, April 10, 2015 9:33 PM

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From theasideblog.blogspot.co.uk - April 7, 2015 5:53 AM

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What is visual thinking? How can we teach visual thinking to our learners? ASIDE has an excellent post that provides five presentations that explore visual thinking from different perspectives. All of them share information on the "the power of visuals to craft a layered approach toward teaching with creative design." The five presentations (all from slideshare) are:

* Visual Thinking Presentation

* Visual Thinking and the Writing Process

* Visual Thinking for Brainstorming, Planning, Learning, Collaborating, Harvesting

* An Introduction to Visual Thinking

* Visual Thinking Help us to...

Each of these presentations provides a different viewpoint. Many of our learners are visual learners today. This post will provide you with great resources to help them hone the skill of visual thinking (and will also help you).

Michael Patrick Dunn's curator insight, April 7, 2015 4:24 PM

Sketch notaking is just one way!

Kathy Lynch's curator insight, April 9, 2015 7:01 PM

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From vimeo.com - April 6, 2015 10:29 PM

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Climate change may still be a controversial subject in some areas. This short video provides a clear explanation about climate change. With the celebration of Earth Day later this month you may find this useful to share in your classroom.

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From circulus.com.au - April 5, 2015 11:11 PM

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This post includes the inforgraphic (shown above) as well as additional information on pros and cons of flipping a class.

The sections in the post are:

* Flipped Learning for a Flipped World

* Flipping the Numbers

* Flipping to Engage Active Learning

* Flipping from Passive to Active

* In a Nutshell

You may find new ideas in this post that will allow your learners to be be more engaged

Elizabeth Roman's curator insight, April 29, 2015 8:44 PM

Infografía sobre el aprendizaje invertido: ¿Qué apoyo se necesita? ¿Qué se hace dentro y qué se hace fuera del aula?

Willem Kuypers's curator insight, April 30, 2015 2:45 AM

Un de plus sur la classe inversée.

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From www.youtube.com - April 1, 2015 10:12 PM

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This spoken word poem is by a high school student, sharing their view of school today and why change/reform is needed. Listen and learn from his words.

Bruno Ferreira's curator insight, April 5, 2015 4:51 PM

cool

SMARTERTEACHER's curator insight, April 6, 2015 11:43 AM

Are we listening to what our students needs are?

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From www.freetech4teachers.com - March 30, 2015 5:55 AM

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Richard Byrne has updated his post about alternative websites that provide video. Back in 2010 he posted 47 websites that provide videos with descriptions. This link will take you to that list with some new sites that have come online, as well as sites that have been crossed out. He provides brief descriptions for the majority of websites.

Tennelle Searle's curator insight, March 31, 2015 8:42 AM

WOW I will be defiantly be looking into the use of some of these. I am always hiding in a corner watching YouTube videos to ensure no nasty surprises before I show it to the children,

Thb's curator insight, March 31, 2015 12:33 PM

Utilisation de youtube en classe

SMARTERTEACHER's curator insight, April 6, 2015 11:45 AM

With so many schools and districts handcuffing faculty and students, there are ways to get around the censorship.

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From www.thegooru.com - March 27, 2015 11:24 PM

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Ask the Gooru has recently posted 12 google search tips, some of which may be new to you (or perhaps all will be new).

Will you be taking a flight soon? Type in My Flight and you should see your itinerary.

Are you having trouble recalling words to a song or poem? Type in what you recall, and use astericks for the missing words.

Check out the post for 11 more tips...yes, they give you one extra as a bonus!

K.I.R.M. God is Business " From Day One"'s curator insight, March 28, 2015 1:56 AM

GOOD FOR VISUAL LEARNERS! YES!

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From onlinemba.umd.edu - March 25, 2015 10:40 PM

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Emotional IQ is a skill that is often mentioned as a key skill for the 21st century. This infographic shares information on emotional intelligence and is divided into a number of sections.

* What is emotional intelligence (EI)?

* Does higher EI mean improved job performance?

* Why do employers value EI over IQ?

* How EI affects your image?

* Take stock of your EI.

* Improve your emotional intelligence to improve your life

Although this infographic is geared to students in college there is information that you may find to share with students across many grade levels. Emotional intelligence plays a role in our classrooms and providing learners with more skills in this area may improve their ability to more actively participate and be engaged.

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From usergeneratededucation.wordpress.com - March 24, 2015 10:12 PM

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Is the memorization of information an effective way for learners to retain information? According to brain research the answer would be no. It is critical that connections be made. This post by Jackie Gerstein discusses the need for:

* Context

* Increase context and relevancy

In the section on increasing context and relevancy you will find a visual of an Authentic Learning Matrix as well as a number of links to additional resources.

Kent Kessler's curator insight, March 25, 2015 7:44 AM

interesting insight

Maruja Romero's curator insight, March 27, 2015 8:49 AM

Contexto en la enseñanza, es una necesidad pero cada vez vemos muchos vídeos y lecciones que aparecen de la nada y no están contextualizadas ni en un programa, ni motivadas por unos objetivos ni su relación con un currículo.

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From theasideblog.blogspot.co.uk - March 24, 2015 9:34 PM

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Learn more about graphicacy in this post by ASIDE. There is a short motion graphic (explainer video) that provides an overview what visual literacy is...a way to encode/decode images and the ability to analyze visual information are two components.

Research makes it clear that we have many visual learners in our classrooms (~65%). In addition "the brain processes optic inputs 60,000 times faster than text."

This post provides links to a number of articles that ASIDE has published that discuss graphicacy and provide great resources. You will also find information in ASIDE on creating infographics with students as young as Grade 2.

Nancy Jones's curator insight, March 25, 2015 12:17 PM

The whole field of visual literacy and interpretation has exploded in the last 25 years. It is time to recognize its value and teach our students not only the ability to decipher and interpret them, but to create them as well.

Kathy Lynch's curator insight, March 25, 2015 9:43 PM

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amazing design

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From usergeneratededucation.wordpress.com - March 20, 2015 5:25 PM

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We often hear of growth mindset and fixed mindset. Is there also a creative mindset? Jackie Gerstein suggests that there is a creative mindset in this post. Why? If a mindset is defined as "ideas and attitudes with which a person approaches a situation" there is a list of "ideas and attitudes" that may be part of a creative mindset. The visual above provides Gerstein's list of some items she considers important for a creative mindset. The list is also below.

* Believes in one's own creativity

* Embraces curiosity

* Suspends judgement - silences the inner critic

* Tolerates ambiguity

* Persists even when confronted with skepticism and rejection

* Taps into childlike imagination; a child's sense of wonder

Each of these is described in more detail and links to additional resources are provided. There is also a short discussion conditions necessary to facilitate creative mindset in a classroom.

Kathy Lynch's curator insight, March 21, 2015 11:26 AM

Thanks, Beth Dichter. I find the mindsets very understandable and appealing, much like the science habits of mind.

SMARTERTEACHER's curator insight, April 6, 2015 11:48 AM

We must stop educating students out of their creativity and foster an environment that celebrates the creative genius of the students entrusted to our care.

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From www.vox.com - March 18, 2015 10:38 PM

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Outer space fascinates learners...and this post from VOX provides 40 maps that are divided into sections:

* The Solar System

* Earth

* Space History

* The Moon

* Mars

* The Rest of the Solar System

* Beyond the Solar System

If you teach Earth Science many of these maps may be of interest. One map that many students may find of interest is takes a look at the universe based on the moon being 1 pixel. It is located at this link.

Kathy Lynch's curator insight, March 21, 2015 11:41 AM

Thx Beth Dichter! This is terrific!

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From www.mindsetkit.org - March 15, 2015 8:56 PM

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The data shows that learners whom have growth mindsets do better in school. But how do we know which learners have growth mindsets and which have a fixed mindset. PERTS (the Project for Education Research that Scales from Stanford) has a mindset kit (in beta form) that is available at no cost. In it you will find lessons that you can use with your learners. The website states that the mindset kit is a "free, online resource designed to help educators and parents learn about adaptive academic mindsets, learn practices that promote these mindsets, and download activity ideas."

You will also find a survey that you have learners take (and you will receive a report with the final score).

Are you interested in teaching your learners about growth mindset? This is a great tool, and they welcome feedback as they will continue to add resources to this site. Take some time to explore this site.

Mary Cunningham's curator insight, April 4, 2015 12:43 PM

We could use this and add to it with our SIM work!

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From teach.com - April 7, 2015 10:09 PM

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Check out nine maker projects that you can do in your classroom. The projects are divided into three sections:

* Smaller Scale Maker Education Projects which includes

- Towers of Power

- Catapults

* Design Challenges

- Bridge to Nowhere

- Float the Boat

- Egg Drop

- Instruments

* Play with Light

- Electromagnets

- Squishy Circuits

- MakeyMakey Controller Boards

Each of the projects includes a list of materials and tools needed as well as a brief explanation. Look over the ideas and consider having an evening where families could come in and experience hands-on science by completing a project (or two).

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From www.youtube.com - April 6, 2015 10:45 PM

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This video may change the way you view the sun. For the last five years NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) has been taking images of the sun and this video provides views that are breath taking. I have shown this video to students from kindergarten through grade 7 and all want to see it again. There are amazing images with music, and very few words. Try to find five minutes in your day to watch this, and chances are you will find yourself forwarding the link to others.

Quoting from NASA "Watch the movie to see giant clouds of solar material hurled out into space, the dance of giant loops hovering in the corona, and huge sunspots growing and shrinking on the sun's surface."

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From www.teachthought.com - April 5, 2015 11:28 PM

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Terry Heick makes it clear that this is a sponsored post and recommends 13 lessons and 13 tools that we may want to share with learners (and teachers) to help them gain a better understanding as to why research and credibility are important digital concepts. Below are several of the "lessons" that we need to understand.

* Not all sources are created equal.

* You can combine digital search with academic content.

* Question everything - even if you like the source.

* Want credibility? Cite your sources.

In addition to the 13 lessons there are also thirteen tools that are suggested, such as:

* EasyBib

* Summon (an alternative to Google Scholar)

* Zotero - a website that is free and allows you to "collect, organize, cite and share your research choices."

There is much more information in this post so take the time to click through...and think how nice it would be if our learners understood and embraced the 13 lessons.

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From www.teachthought.com - April 2, 2015 11:03 PM

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We know that students are now seeing videos as components of online testing. Most students know strategies to use when reading text, but what works best with videos? This post provides 40 comprehension strategies that you may want to teach in your classroom.

The post begins with a short exploration of text and videos and then explores the interaction between video and text. The comprehension strategies are divided into four sections (information below quoted from the text):

* Before viewing comprehension strategies that promote understanding of video and streaming content.

* During viewing comprehension strategies that promote understanding of video and streaming content.

* After viewing comprehension strategies that promote understanding of video and streaming content.

Each of these sections has ten questions that provide anchor strategies. For example, the first section (before viewing) includes Anchor Strategies: Viewing Purpose, Preview, Predict, Connect
Click through to the post to learn more.

Gary Harwell's curator insight, April 5, 2015 8:38 AM

If you are able to use Video in class, these are some things yoiui should think about.

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From www.bbc.com - March 30, 2015 9:56 PM

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Check out this interactive graphic that will allow you to see what happens as one moves from the earth's crust to the center of the earth. Learners will discover how far it is to the center as well as discovering just what is under the crust. As you travel down you will notice that scale changes.You will also see what happens as you drop down in the oceans. Consider using this with an earth science class to learn more about our planet on the inside.

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From www.ascd.org - March 29, 2015 10:41 PM

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Learn about the power of question formulation in this post. The information comes from the Right Question Institute, and provides a great overview of how to teach your students to ask good questions. The post is split into the following sections:

* The Power of Question Formulation

* Question Formulation in Practice (which includes)

- Step 1: The teacher designs a question focus

- Step 2: Students produce questions

- Step 3: Students work with open-ended and close-ended questions

- Step 4: Students prioritize questions

- Step 5: Teacher and students discuss next steps for using the questions

- Step 6: Students reflect

* A Catalyst for Deeper Learning

* A Small but Significant Shift

There are also some examples of the question formulation technique from classroom teachers.

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From info.shiftelearning.com - March 26, 2015 11:11 PM

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Infographics seem to be everywhere today, and educators are taking note and using them with students. This post provides information on the use of infographics for elearning, but the same concepts apply to face2face learning. The post is divided three sections that include:

* When to use infographics

* When NOT to use infographics

* 6 tips to create effective and stunning infographics

Additional resources are included in the post. If you are designing or revising a course and have not made use of infographics that post may provide you with ideas on how to best incorporate this form of visual learning into your curriculum. And if you currently use infographics check it out to learn more.

jane fullerton's curator insight, March 29, 2015 10:26 AM

Awesome resource for a quick how to tutorial on infographics!

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From anethicalisland.wordpress.com - March 25, 2015 10:06 PM

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Mia MacMeekin recently posted a new infographic that helps students learn how to determine if online resources are reliable. It is split into four sections, and each section has seven questions. The four sections are:

* Who wrote it?

* What is it for?

* Why was it written?

* When was it written?

With the additional questions students should be able to determine if the site is relevant to their research, and use critical thinking skills as they come to their decision.

This is an area where many students struggle, and this visual may help them become more comfortable in learning how to evaluate information.

Mel Riddile's curator insight, March 26, 2015 6:12 AM

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* Who wrote it?

* What is it for?

* Why was it written?

* When was it written?

With the additional questions students should be able to determine if the site is relevant to their research, and use critical thinking skills as they come to their decision.

This is an area where many students struggle, and this visual may help them become more comfortable in learning how to evaluate information.

Anita Vance's curator insight, March 28, 2015 11:11 AM

Helpful to encourage thinking and self-evaluating...

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From vimeo.com - March 24, 2015 9:46 PM

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This video provides an amazing look at the Kilauea volcano located in Hawaii. You will "witness molten rock slowly burning down a dense wet rainforest" and "peer into a six-hundred-foot-wide lava lake at Kilauea's summit crater." The power of a volcano comes alive in this video and students may begin to ask questions based on the impact of the images.

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From www.opencolleges.edu.au - March 22, 2015 11:25 AM

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Do our learners know how to study? Perhaps a better question is do we understand the research that shows successful ways to study have been known for decades, but our current learning environment is not necessarily conducive to these learning habits. T

This post shares ten strategies for studying, as well as providing links to additional resources. It ends with a short discussion on why we may not be seeing these strategies used.
Four strategies are listed below. Click through to the post for additional information.

* Study to learn, not to "know." Knowing means we may know an answer, but not truly understand what is being discussed.

* Imagine you'll be teaching someone else. Research is showing that the expectation that you will need to teach material to others tends to use more effective learning strategies.

* Separate process from progress. Does learning end? Do we make progress but continue in the process?

* Space out your study sessions over time. Brain research shows that cramming is not effective.

There are many insights in this post that you may want to share with your students and colleagues.

Nancy Jones's curator insight, March 23, 2015 1:36 PM

Some good reminders and a great question. Who teaches the kids how to make the optimum use of this information?

Nancy Jones's curator insight, March 23, 2015 1:37 PM

Who is teaching this to our students? I think that is the question. some great tips and throughtful explanations as well.

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From www.brilliant-insane.com - March 18, 2015 11:11 PM

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As teachers many of us spend time reflecting on our lessons. Do we provide our learners with time to reflect? This post shares the author's personal observations on the value of reflection as well as ten questions that you may want to use with your learners. Three of the questions are below.

* Where did you encounter struggle today, and what did you do to deal with it?

* What made you curious today?

* What about your thinking, learning, or work today brought you the most satisfaction? Why?

There is also a link to two other resources that are focused on reflective questions for the writing process. One of the resources is focused the writing process with primary and intermediate writers and the second is on the writing process but towards more advanced writers. These two resources are located here.

SMARTERTEACHER's curator insight, March 19, 2015 1:25 PM

Excellent questions to bring closure to a class Instead of the bell.

MARÍA JOSEFINA AGUILAR LEO's curator insight, March 19, 2015 2:10 PM

añada su visión ...

Mary Cunningham's curator insight, April 4, 2015 12:35 PM

These would be great questions for the end of any and all PD sessions we do!

Maybe they should take the place of the surveys we usually do?

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From blogs.kqed.org - March 16, 2015 10:37 PM

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PBS LearningMedia is continuing to add resources and lessons to their website. This post shares five resources that help teach information literacy, with a focus on gathering, evaluating and analyzing. The five resources are listed below with brief explanations. For more information click through to the post.

Gathering Information

* Exploring Social Media with #Hashtags - for students Grade 6 - 13+

Evaluating Information

* ARTHUR'S Guide to Media Literacy - for students PreK - 4

* Evaluating the Validity of Information - Did the Chinese Discover America in 1421? Grades 6 - 8

Analyzing Information

* Analyzing Information - Can Pigs be Pets - Grades 3 - 5

* Media Arts: How to be a Critical Viewer - Grades 6 - 13+

You will need to create a free account if you do not already have one to access all their materials.

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