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Wednesday, December 5, 2012

My Best Posts Over The Years — Volume Five | Larry Ferlazzo’s Websites of the Day…

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My Best Posts Over The Years — Volume Five

Larry Ferlazzo at Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... - 7 hours ago
I’ve been writing this blog for six or seven years. I thought readers might find it useful for me to dig back in the “archives” and highlight my choices for some of the best posts that appeared during that time. … Continue reading →

Research Studies Of The Week

Larry Ferlazzo at Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... - 7 hours ago
I often write about research studies from various field and how they can be applied to the classroom. I write individual posts about ones that I think are especially significant, and will continue to do so. However, so many studies … Continue reading →

Set Up A Virtual Social Network With “groupgel”

Larry Ferlazzo at Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... - 8 hours ago
groupgel joins a long list of sites that let you set up private or public “social networks.” I’m adding it to Not “The Best,” But “A List” Of Social Network Sites.

Recent Useful Articles On The Common Core

Larry Ferlazzo at Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... - 8 hours ago
Here are some recent articles related to the Common Core Standards: The Common Core Ate My Baby and Other Urban Legends is a very useful article from ASCD Educational Leadership. I’m adding it to The Most Useful Resources For Implementing … Continue reading →

Infographic: A Surprisingly Interesting “History of the SMS”

Larry Ferlazzo at Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... - 9 hours ago
I’m adding this infographic to The Best Sites For Learning About The History Of Technology: by AliciaPompei. Learn about business intelligence tools.

The Best Web Tools For Teaching Irregular Verbs & Verb Tenses — Contribute Your Suggestions!

Larry Ferlazzo at Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... - 9 hours ago
I was prompted to make this list by seeing a wonderful video at Michelle Henry’s site (I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again — I think it’s one of the best, if not the best, ESL/EFL sites on … Continue reading →

The Best Short Video Clips About Hurricane Katrina

Larry Ferlazzo at Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... - 12 hours ago
We’re doing a unit in our ninth-grade English classes on New Orleans (see The Best Websites For Teaching & Learning About New Orleans) and I thought I’d bring together a few short video clips to introduce the tragedy to our … Continue reading →

Video: “Street Compliments”

Larry Ferlazzo at Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... - 1 day ago
I’m adding this video to The Best Resources On “Gratitude”:

This Week’s “Round-Up” Of Good Posts & Articles On Education Policy

Larry Ferlazzo at Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... - 1 day ago
Here are some relatively recent good pieces on education policy: Racing, Striving, Accelerating, Winning, Yada, Yada. And Reading is by Nancy Flanagan at Education Week. I’m adding it to A Beginning List Of The Best Posts & Articles On Accelerated … Continue reading →

Will $3 Million Buy A “Total School Makeover” For 20,000 Students? The Ford Foundation Says It Will

Larry Ferlazzo at Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day... - 1 day ago
There has been plenty of publicity today about a new “public/private partnership” that is going to add “up to” 300 hours in a school year for 20,000 students in a number of districts. In a bit of what I would … Continue reading →