This Week In Web 2.0
In yet another attempt to get at the enormous backlog I have of sites worth blogging about, I’ve recently begin a regular feature called “The Week In Web 2.0.” (you might also be interested in The Best Web 2.0 Applications For Education In 2013). I also sometimes include tech tools that might not exactly fit the definition of Web 2.0: Chatterpix is an app for the iPhone/iPad that: …can make anyth
Three New Mount Everest Resources
Here are some new additions to The Best Sites For Learning About Mount Everest. The first two are very accessible interactive pieces about the tragic accident resulting in the death of many Sherpas: Mount Everest in 3D is from The Discovery Channel. Sherpas, Fate and the Dangerous Business of Everest is from The Wall Street Journal. The Business of Everest: What It Pays to Risk It All is from Bus
Photo Galleries Of World War One
It’s the one-hundredth anniversary of the beginning of World War I. Here are new additions to The Best Resources For Learning About World War I: Astonishing Photo Collection Of Life In WWI Trenches Has Just Been Unearthed. Absolutely Gripping! is from Viral Spell. World War I: Unseen Images from the front is from The Boston Globe. World War I in Photos: Aerial Warfare is from The Atlantic. World
More Good Resources For Discussing Race & Racism
Here are new additions to A Collection Of Useful Posts, Articles & Videos On Race & Racism: Does It Matter if Schools Are Racially Integrated? is from NPR. You can be a beneficiary of racism even if you’re not a racist is from Vox. Six times victims have received reparations — including four in the US is from Vox. Why white folks shouldn’t fear reparations is from The Week. For Black Kids
Three Good Links On Student & Teacher Assessment
Here are a few good resources related to student and teacher assessments: What Are Education Tests For, Anyway? is from NPR, and gives excellent short and sweet definitions of terms related to assessments. I’m going to add it to A Collection Of “The Best” Lists On Assessment. In Kentucky, Students Succeed Without Tests is from NPR. I’m adding it to The Best Articles Describing Alternatives To Hig
Ramadan Resources
Ramadan is a month-long observance by Muslims. The Islamic calendar is a lunar calendar, so it changes in relation to the Gregorian calendar. Ramadan in 2014 will start on Saturday, June 28th and will continue for 30 days until Monday, July 28th. You might be interested in The Best Sites To Teach & Learn About Ramadan.
Resources For World Oceans Day
The United Nations has officially recognized June 8th as World Oceans Day since 2008. You might be interested in The Best Sites For Learning About The World’s Oceans.
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Around The Web In ESL/EFL/ELL
I’ve started a somewhat regular feature where I share a few posts and resources from around the Web related to ESL/EFL or to language in general that have caught my attention: Common-Core Test Experts Explain ELL and Special Education Supports is from Education Week. I’m adding it to The Best Resources On ELL’s & Standardized Tests. Proposal to Restore Bilingual Education in California Advan
Larry Ferlazzo’s Websites of the Week… 5-31-14 …For Teaching ELL, ESL, & EF
Larry Ferlazzo’s Websites of the Day… | …For Teaching ELL, ESL, & EFLLARRY FERLAZZO’S WEBSITES OF THE DAY“Teaching History By Encouraging Curiosity”Teaching History By Encouraging Curiosity is my latest post at Education Week Teacher. Today, educators Diana Laufenberg, Sarah Kirby-Gonzalez and Peter Pappas contribute their responses. Here are excerpts:by Larry Ferlazzo / 7h New TED-Ed Video &a