Tuesday, August 28, 2012
David Christian: The history of our world in 18 minutes
A thought provoking TedTalk to begin the new school year!
Thursday, August 16, 2012
Word Clouds - Great Teaching Tool
Below are six word clouds highlighting the First Inaugural Address of six presidents throughout USA history. I find it fascinating to see the words each president found important to initiate their presidency. Word clouds are a great tool for teachers to compare and contrast ideas with their students. Word clouds created by - TagCrowd
George Washington - First Inaugural Address (April 30, 1789)
Andrew Jackson - First Inaugural Address (March 4, 1829)
Abraham Lincoln - First Inaugural Address (March 4, 1861)
Franklin Delano Roosevelt - First Inaugural Address (March 4, 1933)
Ronald Reagan - First Inaugural Address (January 20, 1981)
Barack Obama - Inaugural Address (January 20, 2009)
George Washington - First Inaugural Address (April 30, 1789)
circumstances citizens country deliberations department duty far government happiness liberties light measures nation nature objects people power present private providential public recommend rendered subject united
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Andrew Jackson - First Inaugural Address (March 4, 1829)
aid congress duties federal foreign found generally government importance interests military national officers peace people power preserve proper public reform rights service states system whose
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Abraham Lincoln - First Inaugural Address (March 4, 1861)
administration authority case citizens clause constitution either expressly government law majority minority national oath object party people perpetual persons possible provision purpose questions states union
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Franklin Delano Roosevelt - First Inaugural Address (March 4, 1933)
act action congress days discipline duty efforts emergency face helped leadership measures mere money national neighbor people profit public recovery respects restore task values world
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Ronald Reagan - First Inaugural Address (January 20, 1981)
act america americans away begin believe beyond called children freedom god government heroes individual man means nation people president price problem strength today work world
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Barack Obama - Inaugural Address (January 20, 2009)
america common crisis face father generation god greater jobs life meet moment nation peace people power prosperity seek spirit things today women words work world
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Monday, July 30, 2012
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Saturday, June 30, 2012
Cloudy with a chance of voting
Great tool to use in contrasting candidates for students.
Cloudy with a chance of voting
Wed Jun 27, 2012 2:35 PM EDT
Here are those word clouds we had on today’s show. Chuck talked about the big words that pollsters heard the most in our new NBC/Wall Street Journal poll. Do check out the smallest words in all four – some interesting results overall.
What word would you use in each of the four categories? Tweet your thoughts into the conversation at #dailyrundown.
Sunday, June 24, 2012
Congratulations to the Class of 2012
As we conclude this season of graduations and commencement speeches it makes one reflective. I realize each year brings about a new class of unique graduates anxious to begin their next stage of life. Individuals like no other, filled with special gifts and talents that will have a profound impact on this world. But I think the most unifying factor in all the graduating classes through all the years is the hope they represent. They stand and celebrate their work and we congratulate them knowing that the future looks brighter because they exist. I know witnessing this hope always makes me optimistic about the future and glad we take the time to celebrate their accomplishments.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 2012
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Thursday, April 26, 2012
EdCampSS - March 24. 2012
I was introduced to EdCamp last October by attending EdCampNYC and I cannot begin to tell you how awesome the experience has been in my journey of becoming a full-time educator. I am currently in the Alternate Route Teacher program of New Jersey having obtained my Certificate of Eligibility in Social Studies K-12. EdCampSS is now my second EdCamp and I can hardly wait for my next chance to attend another EdCamp. What is an EdCamp? It is a one day learning experience driven by the concept of an un-conference, that is a conference not structured by the traditional model of presenter to attendee, but structured by the model of attendee to attendee. This my seem like like a minimal difference but in reality it is a difference that raises the value of the discourse and collaboration to a level unmatched by most conferences. Without experiencing the conference it is difficult to give an EdCamp a fair write up to understand the value. The podcast below produce by the wonderful educators of TeacherCast is one of the best to understand an EdCamp - but the greatest way to understand EdCamp is to sign-up and attend an EdCamp near you - I am certain you will not regret your decision. Hope to see you soon at an upcoming EdCamp.
Monday, March 19, 2012
Introducing TED-Ed: Lessons Worth Sharing
TED-Ed Launches on YouTube
TED-Ed's mission is to capture and amplify the voices of great educators around the world. We do this by pairing extraordinary educators with talented animators to produce a new library of curiosity-igniting videos. A new site, which will launch in early April 2012, will feature these new TED-Ed Originals as well as some powerful new learning tools.
For those who can't wait that long, we're pleased to announce the official launch of TED-Ed's YouTube channel featuring all of our new videos. Also, we are happy to extend an open invitation for the nomination of educators and animators and the suggestion of lesson ideas.
TED-Ed's mission is to capture and amplify the voices of great educators around the world. We do this by pairing extraordinary educators with talented animators to produce a new library of curiosity-igniting videos. A new site, which will launch in early April 2012, will feature these new TED-Ed Originals as well as some powerful new learning tools.
For those who can't wait that long, we're pleased to announce the official launch of TED-Ed's YouTube channel featuring all of our new videos. Also, we are happy to extend an open invitation for the nomination of educators and animators and the suggestion of lesson ideas.
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Arne Duncan - The Daily Show Interview
Jon Stewart is a brilliant interviewer and this interview is a must view for all teachers and educators...
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Mike Rowe celebrates dirty jobs
ANAGNORISIS: The point in the plot especially of a tragedy at which the protagonist recognizes his or her or some other character's true identity or discovers the true nature of his or her own situation.
PERIPETEIA: A sudden or unexpected reversal of circumstances or situation especially in a literary work.
PERIPETEIA: A sudden or unexpected reversal of circumstances or situation especially in a literary work.
Monday, January 16, 2012
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Sheryl Sandberg - On Why We Have Too Few Women Leaders
#10 Women have made great gains but there is still work to do!
Monday, January 2, 2012
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