Podcasts about free technology

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Anjan suffered from eye strain and disrupted sleep cycles, as well as worsening of ADHD symptoms from using modern computers. Resolving to do something about this, Anjan committed to reading only from paper which meant he had to print everything he wanted to read from a computer screen. He soon missed the convenience of computers. He became more enthralled with e-ink, buying and testing every e-ink device on the market. Finding these products were too slow to function as helpful, productive tools, Anjan hacked e-ink devices. Yet, they were too slow and ineffective to serve more practical computing needs. This journey led to Anjan innovating screen technology specifically suited for eye health and circadian rhythm preservation. Additionally, Anjan developed a vision for an entire operating system that prioritizes holistic health. After developing his first prototype, Anjan navigated the challenges of bringing the device to production. Through the long journey and the successful launch of Daylight's first product, Anjan has received overwhelming feedback of the life-changing effect of his product and vision. Thousands resonate with Anjan's belief in the potential for technology to enhance rather than detract from people's well-being. Daylight's goal is to offer alternative technology solutions that support your health, attention, freedom, and quest to live a more balanced life. Full show notes: bengreenfieldlife.com/daylightpodcast Episode Sponsors:  CAROL Bike: Get $250 off with the code BEN at carolbike.com/ben. LMNT: Go to DrinkLMNT.com/BenGreenfield to get a free gift with your purchase! Organifi Happy Drops: Go to organifi.com/Ben for 20% off your order. FUM: Head to tryfum.com/BEN and use code BEN to get a free gift with your Journey Pack! iHerb: Get 22% off your first order when you use code BGL at iherb.com/shop/BGL or 15% off for existing customers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A very special thank you to Deirdre Madden of the Assistive learning department in UCC.Some useful links:Please see some relevant resources below.Free Technology to Make Learning Easier resource/course:https://ucc.instructure.com/courses/32134/The Disability Access Route to Education (DARE) is a third level alternative admissions scheme for school leavers whose disabilities have had a negative impact on their second level education. This site will give you all the information you need to make an application: DARE section of the AccessCollege.ie websiteThe Higher Education Access Route (HEAR) is a third level alternative admissions scheme for school whose economic or social background are underrepresented in higher education. This site will give you all the information you need to make an application: HEAR section of the AccessCollege.ie website.https://accesscollege.ie/hearUCC's Nurturing Bright Futures six module course that has been designed to equip you with the information you need as you prepare to transition into third level education. We hope it will be especially helpful for those of you who cannot access our campus easily, for a range of different reasons. It is designed to be interactive and for you to engage with the material. It will create spaces for you to undertake self-reflective exercises and will stimulate conversations - with your friends, family, teachers and Guidance Counsellors - to optimise your university-readiness.UCC has committed to making the physical, social and academic environments of the campus more 'autism-friendly' by undertaking a multi-year project to achieve these aims. You can find out more about the different aspects of the project by Following this link https://www.ucc.ie/en/autismfriendly/ It includes a superb ToolKit to help prepare and navigate university life for students on the autistic spectrum. Please click here to explore the toolkit: UCC Autism in Uni ToolkitPlease view and share our free Technology to Make Learning Easier course/resource on free/built in tech to make reading, writing, planning and studying easier.https://ucc.instructure.com/courses/32134If you have time (3 minutes) please check out this short video on assistive technology.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNs88Ki1WSoAn Cosán provides people of all ages with pathways to learning, leadership and enterprise by offering courses from basic level right up to BA degree programmes. They have created an excellent Digital Stepping Stones (DSS) assessment tool makes it easy for people to find out what digital skills they have and where they need to upskill to fix any gaps in their personal digital divide.Once areas for improvement have been identified for individuals then they can address any specific gaps in short online training sessions on the Get Yourself Online course. Get Yourself Online is aimed at equipping community organisations and community educators to deliver digital skills training to adults to build their confidence and competence in being digitally included. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Over the past year and a half, there is no hotter stadium technology than the checkout-free concession stand. Join us as Zippin CEO Krishna Motukuri talks about why checkout-free is so popular, and why it may eventually replace all other forms of concession payments.

Amanda Landavazo from Benetech's  BOOKSHARE  is our guest. . Bookshare makes reading easier for your students with  challenges like dyslexia, blindness, cerebral palsy, and other reading barriers  and can customize their experience to suit their learning style and find virtually any book they need for school, work, or the joy of reading.And it's all free.Amanda's email is amandal@bookshare.org.

Amanda Landavazo from Benetech's  BOOKSHARE  is our guest. . Bookshare makes reading easier for your students with  challenges like dyslexia, blindness, cerebral palsy, and other reading barriers  and can customize their experience to suit their learning style and find virtually any book they need for school, work, or the joy of reading.And it's all free.Amanda's email is amandal@bookshare.org.

The truckstop and travel center industry is built on speed, and speed is a critical piece of any travel center's success. Increasingly, customers want to walk into stores and buy things on their own. Smart travel center owners are building AI-driven checkout-free technology into their new builds and exploring retrofits. Krishna Motukuri, CEO and co-founder of Zippin, joined NATSO's podcast to breakdown the technology from security to layout best practices to the future of AI. With special guest: Krishna Motukuri, CEO and Co-Founder, Zippin Hosted by: Amy Toner, Executive Director, NATSO Foundation

Today we discuss "free" technology. What does "free" really mean anyway?

* FREE TECH CAREER TRAINING AND SKILLS PROFILING FOR BLL MEMBERS AND PODCAST LISTENERS * To celebrate the 50th episode of the Blue Light Leavers podcast which has just gone live, I'm incredibly proud and happy to announce that my guest on the episode, the co-founder of one of the fastest growing Start-Ups and Social Impact Companies in the world, Tom Moore, is offering free tech skills profiling and Accredited Technology training programmes to the Police, Law Enforcement and Emergency Service Professionals in the UK, North America and Australia, through a collaboration with Blue Light Leavers and WithYouWithMe. WithYouWithMe is a social impact company, founded by military veterans, and helps organisations identify and fill gaps in their tech capability by matching them with jobseekers who are trained and ready to grow into their potential and I'm incredibly proud to be working alongside them. 'Discover your skills and the right career pathway for you based on your potential, not your experience.' 'Become new career-ready in under 100 hours through their online training platform.' 'Stand out to WYWM partnered employers with a single application and endless career opportunities.' 'Realise your potential, master your craft and continue learning for the rest of your life.' The courses offered include: Project Management Cyber Security Software Development Automation Data Analytics and more Listen to the episode to find out more and go to www.bluelightleavers.com/withyouwithme Episode links in the comments below. FOR TRANSPARENCY, I'M NOT RECEIVING ANY FINANCIAL INCENTIVE OR BENEFIT WHATSOEVER Don't forget, you can also visit the website and blog on www.bluelightleavers.com and join the private Facebook Group via www.facebook.com/groups/bluelightleavers You can listen to the podcast on shift, walking the dog, pottering about, and do it on your phone, desktop, laptop, or tablet, anywhere and whenever suits you, pause and play and they're all completely free! You can now even ask Alexa to 'Play Blue Light Leavers Podcast' and up it pops. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bluelightleavers/message

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In February 2021, EEI and its members worked with industry leaders and leading environmental groups to launch the Carbon-Free Technology Initiative (CFTI). The primary goal of CFTI is to identify and advocate for specific policies that can help to ensure the commercial availability of key technologies, so that they can be deployed in a timely manner to achieve net-zero emissions in the U.S. electric power sector and to ensure electricity remains affordable and reliable. In this episode, Jeff Lyng, area vice president of energy and sustainability policy at Xcel Energy, and Eric Holdsworth, managing director of clean energy and environmental policy at the Edison Electric Institute, reflect on the progress of CFTI's policy and funding goals and discuss what comes next. Learn more about CFTI at carbonfreetech.org.

After today you'll use technology for good...and for free!Tina Roh is the COO and a co-founder of Every.org, a nonprofit for nonprofits building an accessible,  giving infrastructure to help every person and organization use technology for good. She holds a B.S. in Computer Science from Stanford University and worked as a software engineer at Snapchat before switching over to nonprofit operations. She is passionate about using technology to ease nonprofit burdens.Learn More About Every.org:  https://www.every.org/about-usFollow Tina on LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tinaroh/Support This Podcast! Make a quick and easy donation here:https://www.patreon.com/dogoodbetterSpecial THANK YOU to our sponsors:Donor Dock - The best CRM system for your small to medium sized nonprofit, hands down! Visit www.DonorDock.com and use the Promo Code DOGOODBETTER for a FREE month!Brady Martz - The Nonprofit Audit Specialists! Visit www.BradyMartz.com to connect with folks to make your fiscal life a heckuvalot easier!About The Official Do Good Better Podcast:Each episode features (fundraising expert, speaker, event creator and author) Patrick Kirby interviewing leaders and champions of small & medium nonprofits to share their successes, their impact, and what makes them a unicorn in a field of horses. Patrick answers fundraising questions and (most importantly) showcases how you can support these small nonprofits doing great big things!iTunes: https://apple.co/3a3XenfSpotify: https://spoti.fi/2PlqRXsYouTube: https://bit.ly/3kaWYanTunein: http://tun.in/pjIVtStitcher: https://bit.ly/3i8jfDRFollow On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoGoodBetterPodcast/Follow On Twitter: @consulting_do #fundraising #fundraiser #charity #nonprofit #donate #dogood #dogoodBETTER #fargo #fundraisingdadAbout Host Patrick Kirby:Email: Patrick@dogoodbetterconsulting.comLinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fundraisingdad/Want more great advice? Buy Patrick's book! Now also available as an e-book!Fundraise Awesomer! A Practical Guide to Staying Sane While Doing GoodAvailable through Amazon Here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1072070359

Richard Byrne is the President of Byrne Instructional Media, LLC. He is best known for developing the award-winning blogs Free Technology for Teachers and Practical Ed Tech. His work is focused on helping teachers use technology to improve their students' learning experiences. He has been a high school social studies teacher and is currently a computer science teacher. Richard's print work includes columns for School Library Journal, contributing author to What School Leaders Need to Know About Digital Technologies and Social Media, and articles for Teacher Librarian. In this episode Richard, Fred and Jethro talk about how to decide if you should free technology in your classroom (and your life). Invent to learn by Gary Stager Empowering online learning Scott McCleod - Dangerouslyirrelevant.org Harnessing technology for deeper learning

Electric companies, environmental and technology groups, and other experts recognize that existing technologies can get us much of the way to a 100 percent clean energy future. Completing the work will require new, carbon-free, 24/7 technologies that are affordable for customers. In this episode, Clean Air Task Force Executive Director Armond Cohen and Xcel Energy Director of Energy and Environmental Policy Jeff Lyng join us to talk about the Carbon-Free Technology Initiative and to outline how we can develop the carbon-free technologies that will help the world meet the challenge of climate change. If you have questions or comments about our program, you can email us at electricperspectives@eei.org. We'd love to hear from you.

Erin and Frank chat with Jon Cox, GetGo's vice president and chief merchandising officer. This episode, sponsored by Apter Industries, dives deep into changing consumer habits, GetGo's use of Grabango's checkout-free technology, delivery trends, and what's on the horizon for fuel and convenience retailers.

Knowing how to use the latest technology is key to getting a new job. A new training course aims to provide such support and advice in association with one of the UK's leading disability technology charities. Gary Eady joined RNIB Connect Radio's Steven Scott to explain more about the course and other online resources available to help you get on top of the latest tech.For more information about the VI Employment Training visit www.vidatraining.co.uk or email: training@vidatraining.co.ukImage shows a man with a headset and sitting in front of a computer at an office work.

Let's face it, trying to determine how to guide our kid's use of technology can produce a lot of anxiety. Especially while we are staying at home for work and school. How do you determine what's best for your family? Assistive Technology Practitioner and down to earth mother-of-two is here to give perspective and grace on this timely subject. Resources: Media and Young Minds (Policy Statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics): https://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/138/5/e20162591; Media and Children Communication Toolkit: https://www.aap.org/en-us/advocacy-and-policy/aap-health-initiatives/Pages/Media-and-Children.aspx; Create your personalized family media use plan here: www.HealthyChildren.org/MediaUsePlan HKBK Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/helpingkidspodcast HKBK Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helpingkidspodcast Little Light House: https://www.littlelighthouse.org Join THECREW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZQZ65_fqxI

Richard Byrne is a busy teacher. He teaches full time during the day. He writes his Free Tech for Teachers Blog. He's a father of two, and active in many online spaces. And yet -- he takes time to take care of himself. Today you·ll learn how to achieve better health and wellness with these tips and ideas. Check out the show notes and links at www.coolcatteacher.com/e722 Today’s sponsor: Advancement Courses. Choose from over 280 online graduate-level PD courses in 20 subject areas that are self-paced with up to six months to complete. Go to advancementcourses.com/coolcat and save 20% off each course by using the code COOL20. That’s just $120 per graduate credit hour or $160 for 50 clock hours. You can also receive graduate credit through CAEP and regionally accredited university partners for continuing education requirements. Never stop learning! Richard Byrne - Bio as Submitted Richard Byrne is the President of Byrne Instructional Media, LLC. which manages multiple websites and training programs for teachers. Richard is a former high school social studies teacher best known for developing the award-winning blog Free Technology for Teachers. He has been invited to speak at events on six continents and would gladly speak in Antarctica too. He also provides online training and guidance for teachers and technology coaches. https://practicaledtech.com  @rmbyrne  

On episode 13 of PSQH: The Podcast, host Jay Kumar talks to Scott McFarland, CEO of Integrimedical, about needle-free technology and his own experience contracting COVID-19.

Chris Donnelly explains the possible future for checkout-free shopping

Writing Matters with Dr. Troy Hicks is a Writable podcast. Learn how to grow great writers at https://www.writable.com/ Like and subscribe to Writing Matters on: ∙ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2HcOcaP ∙ Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2XA5wwl ∙ Soundcloud: bit.ly/2SFbrwr ∙ Google Play: https://bit.ly/2SOrUOM ∙ Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/writable/writing-matters Learn more about Dr. Troy Hicks at hickstro.org and follow him on Twitter: https://twitter.com/hickstro About Richard Byrne: Richard Byrne is the President of Byrne Instructional Media, LLC. which manages multiple websites and training programs for teachers. Richard is a former high school social studies teacher best known for developing the award-winning blog Free Technology for Teachers. His work is focused on helping teachers use technology to improve their students’ learning experiences. Richard’s print work includes columns for School Library Journal, contributing author to What School Leaders Need to Know About Digital Technologies and Social Media, and articles for Teacher Librarian. Richard is a five time winner of the Edublogs Award for Best Resource Sharing Blog. Richard is a Google Certified Teacher. He has received awards and recognitions for his work from many organizations including the California State University’s chancellor’s office. He is also a past finalist for ACTEM’s educator of the year award. And Tech & Learning Magazine called Richard one of their “people to watch” for the future of educational technology. He has worked with schools and spoken at conferences on six continents and would gladly speak in Antarctica too. Richard lives in Maine with his family, their aloof cat and their loyal dogs. For more information on Richard Byrne: Blog: https://www.freetech4teachers.com/ Professional Development: https://practicaledtech.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rmbyrne Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rmbyrne/ **************************************************** Join the Writable community: ∙ Twitter: https://twitter.com/getwritable ∙ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/getwritable/ ∙ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/writ... ∙ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getwritable/ ∙ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/getwritable/ ∙ Medium: https://medium.com/writable

Drew Turner, Global Marketing Manager for Oil-free Solutions at Danfoss, joins host John Sheff in this episode of the Envisioneering Exchange podcast for a dialogue about heat pump and oil-free technologies, their benefits and advantages (especially compared to traditional boiler-based systems), and their roles in district heating systems.

In this episode, our hosts talk about cashier-less grocery stores and the various autonomous solutions that are slowly gaining acceptance and are likely to become ubiquitous by the end of this decade.Our On-Demand World Needs Better Delivery OptionsAn estimated 20% of all of North America’s 250+ billion vehicle trips every year is for running shopping errands. While new markets grow and climate concerns increase, interest in finding faster, cleaner, and more profitable delivery solutions are popping up across the globe.“Last Mile” logisticsAs online shopping consumes a larger part of the traditional “brick & mortar” retail market, new solutions for getting products into your hands faster are producing some interesting delivery services. Don’t be surprised to soon find “Micro Fulfillment Centres” popping up in your neighborhood and delivery bots sharing your local sidewalks. Navigation & Location Detection Are GPS DrivenDelivery systems will leverage personal smart devices and offer easy ordering by simply downloading an app. Regardless of your location, you’ll be able to track your purchases in real-time and have them dropped off directly to you.By Land, Air, (and Sea?)Although local regulations and Civil Aviation limitations have held back the wide-scale implementation of delivery bots and drones, some jurisdictions have authorized technology companies to test autonomous delivery - in part, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic expediting the public need for contactless delivery services.Check out all the sources on Humanatronix.com

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Innovate and try some new apps. Today, Richard Byrne, author of Free Technology for Teachers, talks about eight edtech apps that you should try. (He also shares a bonus fitness opportunity for educators.) Listen to the show and learn how it is used and follow the links in the show notes below. www.coolcatteacher.com/e532 Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by Times 10 publications, publisher of Sanée Bell's new book, Be Excellent On Purpose, Intentional Strategies for Impactful Leadership. All editorial content is my own. Download a free ebook with the Lead Forward authors and get inspired. Richard Byrne - Bio as Submitted Richard is best known for his award-winning blog, Free Technology for Teachers. He was a high school social studies teacher before becoming a full-time technology integration specialist. In addition to his work in schools, Richard has been a consultant to some of the largest companies in the educational technology industry.   Blog: http://freetech4teachers.com Twitter: @rmbyrne  

In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, we sit down with Richard Byrne, Jarrod Bormann, and Super Joe Pardo to about how they have built successful educational brands.   Today's episode is brought to you by https://studentreasures.com/teachercast (Student Treasures) In this episode, we discuss: What is a brand? Can others build a brand for you? Creating a memorial and marketable online persona … where to start? “I have an idea!” … what happens next? Content Creating Tips and Tricks Advice for those starting out as bloggers / podcasters / speakers Advice for existing websites / blogs / podcasts looking to up their game About our GuestsRichard ByrneRichard Byrne is the President of Byrne Instructional Media, LLC. He is a former high school social studies teacher best known for developing the award-winning blog http://freetech4teachers.com (Free Technology for Teachers). His work is focused on helping teachers use technology to improve their students' learning experiences. After writing 15,000 blog posts about educational technology, he's learned a couple of things over the last twelve years. Links of Interest http://twitter.com/rmbyrne (Twitter.com/rmbyrne) https://www.youtube.com/user/rbyrnetech/ (https://www.youtube.com/user/rbyrnetech/) Jarod BormannJarod is currently an Instructional Technology Consultant but will be moving to an Instructional Coaching role next year. He is the author of Professionally Driven: Empower EVERY Educator to Redefine PD. He blogs, presents, and keynotes about professional personalized learning for educators. He currently runs a vlog called DisruptED PD through the DisruptED TV network. You can find out more about Jarod and his message/mission at https://www.professionallydriven.com/ (ProfessionallyDriven.com). Links of Interesthttps://twitter.com/jbormann3 (Twitter) https://www.facebook.com/professionallydriven (Facebook) https://www.instagram.com/jbormann3/ (Instagram) https://vimeo.com/ondemand/disruptedpd (DisruptED PD) on Vimeo https://www.professionallydriven.com/ (Website) Joe PardoSuper Joe Pardo, a New Jersey-based business coach. He coaches entrepreneurs and consults to multi-million dollar businesses all over the world helping them with their team, offer and process to produce growth. Super Joe has always believed that society starts with you, and that to change society you must first change how you think. In early-2014, Joe decided to leave his family's $100 million business and pursue his dreams of owning his own business. By 2018, Super Joe is an award-winning podcaster (Business with Super Joe Pardo), business owner and best selling author. Speaking all over the country to business owners and even at the United Nations in 2016. Find out more about Joe Pardo athttps://www.superjoepardo.com/ ( SuperJoePardo.com)! Links of Interesthttp://facebook.com/superjoepardo (facebook.com/superjoepardo) http://twitter.com/superjoepardo (twitter.com/superjoepardo) http://instagram.com/superjoepardo (instagram.com/superjoepardo) https://linkedin.com/in/superjoepardo/ (https://linkedin.com/in/superjoepardo/) Follow our PodcastThe TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network | http://www.twitter.com/teachercast (@TeacherCast) Follow our HostJeff Bradbury | http://www.twitter.com/jeffbradbury (@JeffBradbury) Join our PLNAre you enjoying the TeacherCast Network, please share your thoughts with the world by https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/educational-podcasting-today/id972444781?mt=2 (commenting on iTunes) today? I enjoy reading and sharing your comments on the podcast each week. Let's Work TogetherHost: Jeff Bradbury http://www.twitter.com/teachercast (@TeacherCast) | http://twitter.com/jeffbradbury (@JeffBradbury) Email: info@teachercast.net Voice Mail: http://www.teachercast.net/voicemail (http://www.TeacherCast.net/voicemail) YouTube: http://www.teachercast.net/YouTube (http://www.TeacherCast.net/YouTube) iTunes:...

Kevin Wong, co-founder and chief executive of Origami Labs, says Orii is the world's first voice-powered smart ring. It is a private communication tool that uses voice assistance technology to communicate. The ring uses sound as a physical vibration which passes directly through your finger and into your ear. Kevin explains that screen free technology is his area of interest and this has been inspired by his dad who has been sight impaired from the age of thirteen. In fact, Kevin’s dad also works in technology and was one of the first blind programmers in Hong Kong, who helped build the world first voice activated computer in the 1990’s. Kevin’s main goal in his tech development work is to create products that are inclusive and meaningful, and this is what he and his team have done with the Orii ring. Kevin started programming at the age of 6 or 7 and was taught by his father. Working in the Start Up space as an entrepreneur has been a wonderful journey for Kevin and he discusses the qualities of person suited to this type of career. He gives advice for anyone who wants to work in the Start Up space. Kevin explains that “the screen free revolution is one of the hottest topics in Silicon Valley”. He is at the forefront of this revolution, is an award winner and will be someone to watch in the future as he is bound to create more ground-breaking technology that “contributes something to society”. The Orii ring: https://www.orii.io/ Origami Labs: https://www.whub.io/startups/origami-labs Pretend Radio: https://pretendradio.org/ Please visit my Patreon page if you would like to sponsor the production of Hong Kong Confidential Podcast. I have many great rewards to offer my supporters. Thanks for taking the time to check out the page https://www.patreon.com/hongkongconfidential?alert=2 Email: jules@hongkongconfidential.net Webpage: www.hongkongconfidential.net Network: https://www.auscastnetwork.com/home/hong-kong-confidential Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hongkongconfidential/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/juleshannaford/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hongkongconfidential/ Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, YouTube and anywhere you find your podcasts. Sponsored by Teresa’s Turkish Towels https://hkturkish.com/ Support the show.

Richard Byrne, author of Free Technology for Teachers, was a history teacher. It shows. In today’s show, he talks about top free tech tools to try in social studies lessons. This is one to share with your history department. www.coolcatteacher.com/e333 Sponsor: Advancement Courses has more than 200 graduate level online professional development courses for K-12 teachers. You can take these courses for continuing education, salary advancement, or recertification. They are practical courses that have teachers developing tangible resources to use in their classrooms immediately. Go to advancementcourses.com/coolcat and use the code COOL20 at checkout to get 20% off any course. With this coupon, a 3 grad credit course is only $359.

  Technology is something you can easily leverage to create value for potential clients. What tools can you bring to the table that will impress your customers? How can it help you build trust and demonstrate expertise? On this episode, Bernice Ross shares the free tools and tactics that will make you look like a specialist. This episode is filled with lots of cutting edge knowledge that will transform your listing presentations!   They will list with the agent they’ve seen most recently. Focus on making sure that agent is you. -Bernice Ross   Special Webinar Event:"The Future of Real Estate" Join Dr Hank as he shares with you a new real estate business model and technology that is revolutionizing the real estate industry for both Agents and Brokers. This is an introduction to EXP Realty and how You will be able to now enjoy three streams of income that builds your business and provides a Lifetime and Legacy of passive income and cash flow for You and your family! Register HERE!   3 Things We Learned From This Episode Practice active listening (2:15-2:50) Instead of repeating your script, ask questions. Listen to the concerns of the sellers and speak more about the specific solutions you can offer to their problems instead of speaking about your qualifications and experience.   Send out detailed reports about the properties (09:55-11:10) Homedisclosure.com tells you everything from what’s trending in a certain neighborhood to the weather risk, environmental risk, and even the sex offenders in the neighborhood. Complete reports never fail to impress, simply because they’re so valuable. Print them or send them via email to your prospects.   Be aware of down payment assistance programs (27:40-28:50) Who could say no to you when you can save them money? Downpaymentresource.com aggregates all the different places from where your buyers can get payment assistance. A tool like this is incredibly helpful since 87% of the properties qualify for at least one type of down payment assistance, from funding to reduced interest rates.   On average, each seller knows at least 12 agents-- but 67% choose to interview only one. They usually pick the agent they’ve seen recently or have a connection with. Make sure you are that agent. There are many ways you can build a connection with your prospects, from client appreciation events to interacting with them on social media and sending out gift cards. Don’t hesitate to take advantage of tech tools to leave no room for doubt in the seller’s mind that you are the right choice.   Guest Bio Bernice Ross is a nationally syndicated columnist, author, trainer, and speaker. She couples her expertise as a Master Certified Coach with over 20 years of real estate sales experience. Bernice has two best selling real estate books to her credit, plus over 1,000 articles in publications such as Inman News, The Swanepoel Trends Report for 2015, Banker Tradesman, and numerous association and trade publications. Find out more about Bernice at realestatecoach.com.

Richard Byrne, author of Free Technology for Teachers, was a history teacher. It shows. In today’s show, he talks about top free tech tools to try in social studies lessons. This is one to share with your history department.  Show Notes: www.coolcatteacher.com/e277 STLinATL will be at Woodward Academy in Atlanta July 26-27. I’ll be speaking with other amazing educators like Suzy Boss, Janet Zadina, Jay McTighe, Dr. Brendan Ozawa de Silva, Scott Sanchez, Dr. Ayanna M Howard and more. For $295, this all-inclusive event (except for hotel and travel) is an amazing opportunity to learn. www.stlinatl.com

Richard Byrne, author of Free Technology for Teachers, was a history teacher. It shows. In today’s show, he talks about top free tech tools to try in social studies lessons. This is one to share with your history department. www.coolcatteacher.com/e255 Richard Byrne the author of Free Technology for Teachers has some fantastic professional development courses including a course for history / social studies teachers. Go to www.coolcatteacher.com/edtech and plan your professional development for 2018.

How do kids learn and remember? Teacher Andrew Stadel, @mr_stadel founder of the popular site estimation180.com, talks about this pursuit of learning in the classroom. This topic is his summer research topic. As you ponder the classroom, look at what you’ll research to become a better teacher. www.coolcatteacher.com/e220 Richard Byrne the author of Free Technology for Teachers has some fantastic professional development courses. Go to www.coolcatteacher.com/edtech  and plan your professional development for 2018.

Richard Byrne @rmbyrne discusses the edtech tools he's most excited about today. From video tools, creation tools, to app creation, you'll hear about the tools and ideas that Richard is most excited about in edtech today. In today's show, Richard shares:  Live video streaming tools and why he's moving to YouTube Live  Blogging and creation tools  Why app creation will soon be in the reach of every student  Dealing with naysayers and blocking  Why he's not as excited about quizzing tools and heading towards creation tools  Richard Byrne is a former high school social studies teacher best known for developing the award-winning blog Free Technology for Teachers. He has been invited to speak at events on six continents and would gladly speak in Antarctica too.  Richard’s work is focused on sharing free resources that educators can use to enhance their students’ learning experiences. Richard is a five-time winner of the Edublogs Award for Best Resource Sharing Blog. Richard became a Google Certified Teacher in 2009. 2012 saw Richard receive a Merlot Classics Award from chancellor’s office of California State University.  In 2010 he was a finalist for ACTEM’s (Association of Computer Teachers and Educators in Maine) educator of the year award. Tech & Learning Magazine named Richard one of their “people to watch” in their 30th Anniversary celebration. On a daily basis, Richard’s blog Free Technology for Teachers reaches more than 100,000 educators. In addition to writing Free Technology for Teachers, Richard also maintains iPadApps4School.com and PracticalEdTech.com.  Richard’s print work includes a monthly column for School Library Journal, contributing author to What School Leaders Need to Know About Digital Technologies and Social Media, and contributions to Teacher Librarian.  Richard lives in Maine with his daughter Isla and loyal dogs Max and Mason.  A full transcript of this show and the show notes are available at www.coolcatteacher.com/podcast as well as details on entering this month’s giveaway contests.

Tune in as we check in with the author of one of our favorite resources for finding great education technology tools. Follow: @@rmbyrneblog, @coolcatteacher, @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Richard Byrne is a former high school social studies teacher best known for developing the award-winning blog Free Technology for Teachers, reaches more than 100,000 educators. He is an international speaker sharing free resources that educators can use to enhance their students' learning experiences.

Tune in as we check in with the author of one of our favorite resources for finding great education technology tools. Follow: @@rmbyrneblog, @coolcatteacher, @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Richard Byrne is a former high school social studies teacher best known for developing the award-winning blog Free Technology for Teachers, reaches more than 100,000 educators. He is an international speaker sharing free resources that educators can use to enhance their students' learning experiences.

DAN HARLEY( MR TECHNOLOGY) has decades of experience in computer programming, web design, Internet marketing, business management and professional sales. When still in high school Dans 1st business a consumer electronics repair company. As vice president of his family's computer manufacturing company, Dan was instrumental in developing cutting edge technology, generate millions of dollars in sales revenue and integrate the Internet into the business during the very early stages of the Internet's public existence.   AMBER S. HAWKINS (Miss Computer Lady)attended the University of Findlay (formerly known as Findlay College) with a dual BA in Spanish and Social Work .She later attended the University of Toledo where she earned a Master's Degree in Educational Technology—Human Resources Specification. Amber is  CEO of Your Computer Needs of Toledo, LLC certifications attained include the State of Ohio Minority Business Enterprise, the Microsoft MOS Master Instructor, and Federal certification via Central Contractor Registration.  She performs various tasks from Level 1 troubleshooting to keyboard training, from one-on-one to small group computer training, and from grant/proposal writing assistance to Internet research reports. Link to her shows. www.wdkkradio.com

DAN HARLEY( MR TECHNOLOGY) has decades of experience in computer programming, web design, Internet marketing, business management and professional sales. When still in high school Dans 1st business a consumer electronics repair company. As vice president of his family's computer manufacturing company, Dan was instrumental in developing cutting edge technology, generate millions of dollars in sales revenue and integrate the Internet into the business during the very early stages of the Internet's public existence. AMBER S. HAWKINS (Miss Computer Lady)attended the University of Findlay (formerly known as Findlay College) with a dual BA in Spanish and Social Work .She later attended the University of Toledo where she earned a Master's Degree in Educational Technology—Human Resources Specification. Amber is  CEO of Your Computer Needs of Toledo, LLC certifications attained include the State of Ohio Minority Business Enterprise, the Microsoft MOS Master Instructor, and Federal certification via Central Contractor Registration.  She performs various tasks from Level 1 troubleshooting to keyboard training, from one-on-one to small group computer training, and from grant/proposal writing assistance to Internet research reports. Link to her shows. www.blogtalkradio.com, www.wdkkradio.com

DAN HARLEY( MR TECHNOLOGY) has decades of experience in computer programming, web design, Internet marketing, business management and professional sales. When still in high school Dans 1st business a consumer electronics repair company. As vice president of his family's computer manufacturing company, Dan was instrumental in developing cutting edge technology, generate millions of dollars in sales revenue and integrate the Internet into the business during the very early stages of the Internet's public existence.

Title: It’s Constitution Day! Jokes: A beginner rider at the stables was trying to saddle a horse. "Excuse me," said the old hand, "but you are putting that saddle on backwards." "How do you know," snapped the student. "You do not know which way I'm going." On Our Mind: First week back to school . . . Constitution Day Resources . . . Cybrary Man: http://cybraryman.com/constitution.html Bill of Rights Institute Primary Resources Current Events & the Constitution Landmark Supreme Court Decisions Constitution Day Quiz Interactive Online Module: Madison’s Notes Are Missing Essay Contest Michigan Department of Education Resource: The Toledo War ConstitutionFacts.com: Constitution Quiz ConstitutionFacts.com: Founders Quiz Naturalization Test National Constitution Center: To Sign or Not to Sign? (VII Amendment focus) Interactive Constitution Town Hall (Debate) Activity Founders Biographies Use a Bio-Cube with the Founders Biographies. (requires online access) 10 Ways to Teach Biographies (Education World) Constitution Newswire: Connect current events to Constitutional Issues (relevance) United States National Archives Resources Biographies Constitutional Convention Simulation Teaching with Documents Lesson: Delaware’s Ratification of the Constitution Teaching the Constitution Lesson Packet (US Archives charges for this.) Teaching with Documents On-line Workshop (Note: There is a video conferencing component which requires students to be up to speed at the appointed time.) National Council for the Social Studies (membership required) It’s My Right: Card based activity teaching the Constitution. Frederick Douglass: The Constitution and Slavery; a classroom debate. Internet Guide to Teaching the Constitution. Listeners: Thanks to @Mthman & @rushtheiceberg for the recommendation on Twitter! Best wishes to Kevin at Honey Grove on his new blog! From the Twitterverse: Advisory: Tech Tools: ThoughtAudio: http://www.thoughtaudio.com/ Reading Logs http://www.readinglogs.com/ How Safe is your password? http://howsecureismypassword.net/ Voki: Animated avatars Webspotlight: 47+ Alternatives to YouTube: Some excellent educational content can be found on YouTube. However, many teachers cannot access YouTube in their classrooms. That is why I originally wrote what became one of the most popular posts to ever appear on Free Technology for Teachers, 30+ Alternatives to YouTube. That post is now fourteen months old and I've come across more alternatives in that time. Also in that time span some of the resources on the list have shut down. So it's time to update the list. http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2010/09/47-alternatives-to-using-youtube-in.html News: California testing iPads as Algebra Textbook Replacements A pilot project in four California school districts will replace 400 students' eighth-grade algebra textbooks with Apple iPads in an attempt to prove the advantages of interactive digital technologies over traditional teaching methods. http://thehill.com/blogs/hillicon-valley/technology/117625-california-testing-ipads-as-algebra-textbooks

Title: The Revolution in the Classroom Jokes: On Our Mind: Head on over to iTunes. We're looking for some feedback. http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=261383649 From the Twitterverse: * willrich45 Reading: "Quality of Questions on Common Tests at Issue" http://j.mp/77l7Hi We'll get the assessments we can pay for. Sigh. * tom_peters "Do one thing every day that scares you"-Eleanor Roosevelt. May be best business [and personal] advice ever. * readtoday Excellent discussion on merit pay and Race to Nowhere http://bit.ly/5oIhdQ #edchat * mcleod The bumpy road to student-centered instruction http://post.ly/Jt3J #education #learning #teaching * novemberMonster If you haven't seen Khan Academy (http://bit.ly/tumDj) for #math make sure to check it out. Awesome. Video: http://bit.ly/4XHb2i #edchat * jdthomas7 "2¢ Worth » Applying PLN — A Continuing Question for Me" ( http://bit.ly/5Zo3NH ) #edchat #edtech * Russsauntry Why didn't anyone tell me about this genius? http://bit.ly/64SUsn google tips for teachers. Any more for Twitter? #edchat #edreform * educatoral RT @msmithpds: make an online game more relevant for your students by using classtools.net #edchat * UT_CoE 25 Ways to Motivate Teachers. http://bit.ly/8CPPkE #edchat #teachers #education (via @morsmal) * NMSAnews NMSA is seeking 12-15 members with an interest in reviewing session proposals for its upcoming Annual Conference http://bit.ly/8K3Dof * NMSAnews It’s not too late to submit to present at NMSA2010. Deadline for concurrent sessions: January 31, 2010 http://bit.ly/8mBslV * web20classroom Free Technology for Teachers: Seven Places to Find Free eBooks http://bit.ly/64b6AM * netbook_news VIDEO: Sharper Image LCD Projector only $149 http://tmogul.com/tweet/m_XbV * chickensaltash All we need is Radio Saltash - Doing a radio show in your lessons: http://bit.ly/4CXIxC #edchat #teaching Advisory: MultiTask Webspotlight: Sweet Search Dabble Board- Cosketch- Google Resources for Education Revolution in the Classroom Putting New Standards Into Practice a Tough Job Events & Happenings: Calendar of Events: NMSA News:

On Our Mind: Interim Executive Director Named: Dr. Pino Get your tax deduction on school supplies. (IRS website) Grown Up Digital by Don Tapscott From the Twitterverse: * rmbyrne Free Technology for Teachers: Week in Review - My Trip to GTA http://ff.im/-cOg0Q * AldridgeDuff "Brain gym" for students is pointless - no basis in science http://bit.ly/7TJ9dy * B_A_Bookworm Change your hubs name in your Blackberry or IPhone to Santa Claus and email him pics of your children misbehaving. Works!RT @kidswap

Shawn & Troy continue the NMSA09 wrap up. On Our Mind: NMSA Director Search! From the Twitterverse: * rmbyrne Free Technology for Teachers: Week in Review - My Trip to GTA http://ff.im/-cOg0Q * JohnMikulsk Furious about new privacy changes on Facebook. I have 2 requests from students now that they can easily search for me and see profile pic. * scottmerrick Looks like the Tue. night ISTE Speaker Session will be SIGVE folks at table at the Skypark or the Campfires. Speedchatting here we come! * chickensaltash Please show your support for the Edublogs Awards http://bit.ly/5X19J1 #edtech * eduinnovation Enjoying Ommwriter on my Mac. The gang at @ommwriter have found a way to make technology used for writing soothing and inspiring. (It has to be better than Google Wave!) * InstructorG 50 Inspirational Quotes for Teachers http://bit.ly/6c9nX3 * drmmtatom RT @MSMatters: RT @NMSAnews: NMSA Executive Director Resigns http://bit.ly/5MLr7D * cfanch so, educators, what books should I add to my amazon wish list? -or- to my books to download to ipod? (no kindle yet...) * simfin iPhone and iPod Touch Apps for Education http://ow.ly/LfoS (via @russeltarr ) (via @dianadell) Advisory: Conversation Starter: Today's episode of CNN Student News has a short segment in which there is a discussion about the differences in the ways in which male and female students learn. The segment talks about the idea of all male or all female middle schools. This segment could be a good prompt for getting students to reflect and discuss the ways in which they learn. http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2009/12/student-conversation-starter.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+freetech4teachers%2FcGEY+%28Free+Technology+for+Teachers%29 Webspotlight: Proprofs - Online Game Creation Practicing new skills and learning new facts is often presented as less than exciting, but education does not have to be this way. Good teachers have always known that puzzle games are some of the best ways to get old and young alike well on their way towards mastering a subject area. ProProfs is dedicated to the mission of combining education and entertainment, providing free online puzzles, brain games, and other fun resources to get people actively involved in the learning process. http://www.proprofs.com/ Free Audio Book: A Christmas Carol (http://www.learnoutloud.com/Free-Audio-Video/Literature/European-Classics/A-Christmas-Carol/29311) Footnote: Footnote helps you find and share historic documents. We are able to bring you many never-before-seen historic documents through our unique partnerships with The National Archives, the Library of Congress and other institutions. http://www.footnote.com/ Reading Practice Can Strengthen Brain 'Highways' by Jon Hamilton Intensive reading programs can produce measurable changes in the structure of a child's brain, according to a study in the journal Neuron. The study found that several different programs improved the integrity of fibers that carry information from one part of the brain to another. http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=121253104 NMSA09: Getting School Wise: Carol Josel www.Schoolwisebooks.com http://www.schoolwisebooks.com/blog mailto://carol.schoolwisebooks.com "Helen Ladd: "One theory of action seems to be that holding teachers accountable for their student's scores . . ." "The Pretty Good Student . . . " by Charles Osgood. Time activity

Jokes: Always wanted to be a procrastinator, but never got around to it. ~~~~~ My friend has kleptomania, but when it gets bad, he takes something for it. ~~~~~ Did you hear about the big fight that Madonna, Cher, Jewel, and Fabio had? They're no longer on a first-name basis. ~~~~~ It is hard to understand how a cemetery raised its burial cost and blamed it on the cost of living. ~~~~~ Everyone has a photographic memory. Some don't have film. ~~~~~ I couldn't repair your brakes, so I made your horn louder. ~~~~~ How do you tell when you run out of invisible ink? http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local-beat/Neighbors-Ditto-Display-Looks-Like-a-Bright-Idea-78523157.html?yhp=1 From the Twitterverse: * lthumann - Wow! I'm looking at Free Technology for Teachers: 30+ Alternatives to YouTube http://bit.ly/UfEkv --> Great list! #edchat * Glengarden - RT @nharm: http://www.animatedexplanations.com/ Full of animated movies, interactive tutorials & instructional videos, all free * KammieK - RT @LarisaBelliveau: In The Age Of Realtime, Twitter Is Walter Cronkite http://bit.ly/7vpvEm * RT @web20classroom 10 Technologies to Use in A Laptop/Tablet Classroom | Digital Learning Environments http://bit.ly/5JnkCz * tombarret - 10 Digital Writing Opportunities You Probably Know and 10 You Probably Don't http://bit.ly/7Ryqaj * Orrin_Woodward - Every uncomfortable experience in life gives you the choice of growing bitter or better. * web20classroom Collaborative drawing with Flockdraw http://j.mp/6tJpiI * web20classroom RT @AldridgeDuff: Amen to that, Russ. RT @RussGoerend: I think students and teachers could live without grades. Parents on the other hand... * jimknight99 #1 reason kids don't engage is they don't see the relevance of the learning--Bonnie Davis #NSDC * AngelaMaiers 10 Unique Gifts You Can Make with Help from the Web http://ow.ly/Ic3P * brasst @plivings I plan PD w/middle school teachers like I do for students - lots of mini-activities; movement time, etc. No one wants boring PD! * Advisory: On Our Mind: MAMSE: Contact your local MAMSE board member and volunteer to be a Regional Coordinator! Webspotlight: A Closer Look at "A Christmas Carol" Primary Source: take a look at the editing that Dicken's did when writing "A Christmas Carol". (Warning- it's written in cursive, which may be a strange language to some middle schoolers). http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2009/11/30/nyregion/dickens-christmas-carol-pages.html SimplyBox A neat way to save and share web sites, and parts of web sites, graphically. This can also share bookmarks with Delicious- thus, when you dropped something in a box, it would also put a bookmark in Delicious for you. Here's how they say that teachers can use SimplyBox: I am a teacher, how do I create accounts for my students? a) You, as the teacher, can create a second account with SimplyBox in the name of the entire class. Then you would need to give the kids the user name and password you created for the account. By the way, the account then is only accessible by people that have the user name and password for the account. The students then will be able to see the content of the boxes in the account and add comments - from any computer. Now, if they need to add content to the account, they would need the SimplyBox toolbar (the one with the "Box It" button) downloaded on whatever computer they are using. b) You can simply use Public Boxes (you create them under the Sharing menu option). Each Public Box has a URL. So, students can access the URL and see the content of the box and their comments to the different items. And the creator of the Public Box can delete the box at any time. Since this is a Public Box, students will not be able to add content to the Public Box, only comments. NMSA09: Roadblock to Success: I AM STUPID! Classroom Management Todd Johnson Assertive discipline tried and found not to work.

Podcast 98 NMSA09 Follow up 3 Get Your Wave ON! From the Twitterverse: * lthumann - Wow! I'm looking at Free Technology for Teachers: 30+ Alternatives to YouTube http://bit.ly/UfEkv --> Great list! #edchat * KevG How To Quickly Fix A Phone or MP3 Player With Water Damage http://bit.ly/6sMfzi/ * unklar Empowering Principal Leadership Behaviors - http://shar.es/aic38 I shared this w/ my principal and I hope he's not mad. * web20classroom RT @tomwhitby: Educator Guide for integrating Social Media http://bit.ly/5RuTwM

From the Twitterverse: * KD9SR Participating in DEN Virtual Conference (Discovery Educator Network) http://blog.discoveryeducation.com/virtcon09/ #DEN * JohnMikulski Blog Post: Intro to Podcasting for Teachers http://trunc.it/2r1va * willrich45 "For U.S. college students, Internet technologies have become so ubiquitous as to seem invisible." http://bit.ly/2pg53 What about educators? * willrich45 EduCon 2.2 -- Call For Conversations and Registration" http://j.mp/9Y5Bh Don't Forget to submit proposals by Nov 1!!! * MrsPendergest Ghosts and Legends http://tinyurl.com/yjmuyxf is an extension of http://tinyurl.com/ylocf87 with this http://tinyurl.com/ygwdtys (Local History) * cfanch Key Curriculum Press is having a good sale on books for $7.50. We're stocking up! http://keypress.com/x24726.xml * math2go Instructional coaching: http://instructionalcoach.org/articles.html * rmbyrne Free Technology for Teachers: Week In Review - The Most Popular Items http://ff.im/-aoUeM * cshirky --hope-this-works (hackintoshing my HP Mini...) * paulallison Favorite thing that Ted Sizer used to say: "You should be able to have dinner with the people who set standards for your children." * tonitones Apple: we can find engineers - but we can't find engineers who will work in a group #adecamp09 * tonitones is the mindset in your school built around a culture of creativity and a strive for innovation? #adecamp09 * http://twitter.com/search?q=%23ADEcamp09 * NMSANMSAnews Start your conference experience now. Join NMSA09 Conference Connections http://nmsa09.ning.com/ * schoolwise NCLB cheats gifted kids says http://tinyurl.com/yhw59l3. Agree? Me, too. Advisory: What's My Line? Cartoon Edition: http://www.worldmag.com/articles/16000 Take the cartoon, erase the text and let students then create text to fit a scene. It doesn't have to relate On Our Mind: One of the biggest classroom management mistakes teachers make is that they take disrespectful behavior personally. http://www.smartclassroommanagement.com/2009/07/31/how-to-handle-disrespectful-students/ Webspotlight: Create easy flow charts (for Free): http://www.slickplan.com/ Google Apps for Education Lesson Plans: http://www.google.com/a/help/intl/en/edu/lesson_plans.html#utm_campaign=en&utm_source=educators_newsletter&utm_medium=email Museum Virtual Box: This site provides the tools for you to build up an argument or description of an event, person or historical period by placing items in a virtual box. http://museumbox.e2bn.org/index.php The CU On-line Handbook: So while online is not a cure-all or “magic bullet”, it does have the potential to revolutionize how we think about, and deliver education. https://www.cudenver.edu/Academics/CUOnline/FacultyResources/Handbook/Documents/2009/CU_Online_Handbook_2009.pdf#page=50 News: Stress, Control, and the Deprofessionalizing of Teaching: http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2009/10/21/08newkirk.h29.html?tkn=SLXFVNI0pzgQlNmS03dWjNd3b5GbnRR0ra9D Twitter Lessons in 140 Characters or Less By Kathleen Kennedy Manzo http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2009/10/21/08twitter_ep.h29.html?tkn=XTSF0PfbwZav1%2BekG07b5iRl6u4Y9q5vJbpA Nearly half of Dallas 5th-graders not ready for middle school As Dallas schools focus on getting all students ready for college, they face a daunting challenge uncovered by a new district tracking system: Almost half of fifth-graders are not even ready for middle school. To be considered ready for middle school, fifth-graders had to pass the state TAKS exams in reading, math and science, and could not fail more than one core academic class, according to the district's formula. "You don't just get on the college track in high school. You're really on the college track well before that," Dahlander said. http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/dn/latestnews/stories/102209dnmetfifthgrade.3d3bdd1.html

From the Twitterverse: * karlyb WOW! - 5th grade math resources by unit: http://www1.center.k12.mo.u... * karlyb Promethian giveaway contest at The Henry Ford: http://thehenryford.promo.e... * paulallison Download Troy Hicks and The Digital Writing Workshop, Part 2 of 3 - Exploring Author's Craft - TTT171- 10... http://bit.ly/1a4Zq0 * rmbyrne Free Technology for Teachers: Musopen - Free Recordings and Sheet Music http://ff.im/-9yQW0 or http://www.musopen.com/ * cliotech New blog post: Sharing Best Practices is OK! http://bit.ly/GtCzo * vtdeacon RT @DeborahMersino RT @russeltarr: Great 'classic' stories in comic form, awesome : http://tinyurl.com/okjoyc * Twilliamson15 @paulbogush we have more in common now...I'm quoted in Rick Wormeli's new book :) ...preview at http://snipurl.com/wormelibk * gardenglen Now available: CALL FOR BETA TESTERS OF NETS DRAFT RUBRIC http://url.ie/2m63 * vtdeacon this looks like a pretty cool lesson on using excel in math class- plus connection to halloween:) http://tinyurl.com/yl9susr * web20classroom RT @ejulez: by end of 2013, 70% of businesses will have behavior/dress code policies for employees online avatars. http://ow.ly/tEZV * schoolwise Children's Good Manners Month and Thank You Notes: http://EzineArticles.com/?i... * JoHart RT @coletteamber: Laughing at: "pencil metaphor - Leading a Digital School" ( http://bit.ly/EtSFT ) * ambermac OK, I'm moving to Sweden if this keeps up! RT @jeff_andersen Tune in to another invention by the Swedes: http://bit.ly/e8Eoe * web20classroom Good Advice for School Leaders- Decisions You Can Live With...http://is.gd/4765z On Our Mind: Technology: Project RED http://projectred.org/ Netbook News (from Twitter) Larry Ellison's take on Cloud Computer (think netbooks) Advisory: National Children's Good Manners Month: http://ezinearticles.com/?id=3016989 Middle School Advisory 101 http://middleschooladvisory101.blogspot.com/ Webspotlight: ClassTools: Classtools.net allows you to create free educational games, activities and diagrams in a Flash! Host them on your own blog, website or intranet! No signup, no passwords, no charge! http://classtools.net/ See an example: http://teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?video_id=78798&title=Classtools_net Timeline Creators: XTimeline xtimeline is a free web-based timeline. Easily create and share timelines with pictures and videos. http://www.xtimeline.com/ TimeGlider There is a time traveler in each of us. Whether you are a litigator or an 8th grader, TimeGlider can quickly enhance your experience of the past, present, and future. Once you’ve explored a TimeGlider timeline, you’ll wonder why you’ve never seen information organized like this before. http://timeglider.com/index.php Mind42.com - Mind Mapping software that fits in a browser: http://ow.ly/truL Seven Free software Apps (6 for Mac users): http://www.digmo.co.uk/news/software/7-free-apps-for-education/ News: More Time on Task: http://www.tennessean.com/article/20091006/OPINION01/910060315/Editorial++Give+kids+time+to+wrap+heads+around+learning Netbooks: http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/top-news/?&i=61122