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"The Bring-Your-Own-Device trend makes sense. It’s cost-effective and lets students use the device they already know and love. While it may present some problems for your school or district’s IT department, it’s a great start to bringing in web 2.0 tools and apps to the classroom." 
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"You may think this is an improbable goal but already I have seen 1000s of individuals inspired by educational projects like The 30 Goals Challenge for Educators, Edchat, the Reform Symposium, and so forth. I believe that with the energy and passion we have on social networks we have the ability to transform the world and the world needs a community of passionate individuals to inspire them. Below are 10 examples of kids who are transforming their worlds and spreading their inspiration through social networks like Youtube, Twitter, and Facebook."
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Our children don't lose their curiosity once they enter school, but they often lose their drive to learn.
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Teachers may spend their days imparting knowledge to others, but that doesn’t mean they should stop learning themselves.
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"...Regardless of the event name the ultimate goal has remained steadfast - to provide relevant, meaningful, and applicable learning opportunities that will inspire participants to break out of their comfort zones and innovate now. We have taken what we think are some of the most effective and desirable components of a quality professional development experience and rolled it into one action packed day typically reserved for mainstream events. "
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"What if the earth moves and the sun is at rest? What if gravity is just a special case of space-time? Following both counter-intuitive premises revolutionized science and ushered in the modern world. Could a similar counter-intuitive thought experiment advance education from where I believe we are currently stuck? I believe so."
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"There are several ways we can use Twitter in education and here is briefly a set of some of the most important ones that you need to keep in your mind while using this social network."
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"Assessment is an ongoing, systematic process that involves:
* Gathering, analyzing, and interpreting information * Applying information and using the results for continuous improvement of teaching and learning."
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"As educators in the 21st century, one of our goals should be to design student driven experiences that offer flexible learning paths, using a variety of tools to meet the diverse needs of all students. Of course, with limited instructional time, loads of content to uncover and varying comfort levels with the technology itself, implementing these types of learning experiences can be overwhelming. It’s safe to say that If educators are going to effectively use technology as a tool for learning, then the learning focus has to be on the content, not the technology"
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"Apps, smartphones, and tablets are storming into classrooms around the world. But how do you figure out which apps are being used by teachers, admins, students, and parents?"
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Present.me is your slides, and a video of you presenting them, side by side on the screen at the same time. It’s the next best thing to being in a room with people you want to communicate with, and as it’s on demand, it’s available for anyone to view whenever it suits them. The potential for Present.me for Educators is endless- it is perfect for the flipped classroom, for students to submit projects, practise their presentation skills and much, much more. Via Nik Peachey
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"There are several great posts about implementation Dos and Don'ts out there, like these from Tony Vincent, Carl Hooker, and Terice Schneider. I'm curious, though, to see if others in my network have some advice for a first time iPad deployment."
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"The following is an excerpt of One Size Does Not Fit All: A Student’s Assessment of School http://www.educationrevolution.org/store/product/one-size-does-not-fit-all-a-students-assessment-of-school/ ; by 17-year-old Nikhil Goyal, a senior at Syosset High School in Woodbury, New York."
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A collection of resources for Professional Learning Communities by John Evans
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This is an overview of the research I have conducted on PLC's for AEP 873:critical issues in education...
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Great teachers will impact on a child's future and memories forever. Once children reach their school age, they spend more time with their teachers than their parents.
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"If you believe that technology is a distraction and not a way to enhance educational practices, you're probably not using it correctly."
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"“Do you know, there are kids who are afraid of principals?” I asked with a smile, turning to the first grade teacher who sat with me and a nervous six year old."
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"There are two kinds of teachers: paper and pavement. Paper teachers know all the things to do on paper, but when it comes to hitting the pavement with action, they come up short. They can't quite get how to deal with an unruly class or respond to a child who doesn't want to be there. The kind of teachers I like are pavement people."
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"The Common Core State Standards place an emphasis on process, not just content. We can’t merely teach students a bunch of facts; we have to show them how to learn. If we simply fill students’ heads with information, they may forget it days later. But if we teach students how to research, discover, question, and obtain new information on their own, then they will be more able to think critically on their own and achieve success in the real world, beyond school doors. Three popular ways to teach students to discover knowledge are through project-based learning, problem-based learning, and inquiry-based learning. These terms are often used interchangeably, although there are some differences among them. Eduscape’s Teacher Tap site has a great explanation of the differences. Here is a brief overview:"
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"In case you missed it French President Francois Hollande has vowed to eliminate homework for student in France as part of some sweeping education reforms he is proposing to lift France from its poor education ranking among countries in Europe."
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A newspaper by School News on Tap - updated daily with a curated selection of articles, blog posts, videos and photos.
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"Cellphones are banned from many schools — at least from the classroom — because students play games, text friends and do other activities that distract them from learning. But mobile technology for students in a classroom setting isn’t always a hindrance to good grades and learning."
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This explains why students should be allowed to use their phones in school and classes.