Podcast appearances and mentions of jerry blumengarten

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Jerry Blumengarten has been working with schools for years. But when his local schools in Florida where he has retired have turned away his free offer of help because they have no time, Jerry fights back by talking about how we need to break this "Lockstep Test Prep" mentality. This episode will make you think. www.coolcatteacher.com/e414 

In this episode of the Wired Educator Podcast, Kelly Croy interviews Jerry Blumengarten, aka: Cybraryman. Jerry Blumengarten taught for 32 years in the New York City School System. Twenty in the classroom as a teacher in multiple subjects and multiple grades, and twelve as a teacher/librarian. Jerry developed and wrote curriculum for his school district, the NYC Board of Education and Open Doors a school-business partnership. He also created educational materials for the utility industry for over 30 years. He is the co-author of the book Connecting Your Students with The World. Jerry co-moderated numerous educational chats on Twitter, including #edchat for five years, and he created #engsschat. He has presented at numerous edcamps, #ISTE and #FETC, was a Featured Presenter at #METC and #GaETC, and the keynote speaker for Tomorrow's Classrooms Today. Jerry is also a very proud grandparent of five grandchildren ages 6-18. Follow Jerry on Twitter: @cybraryman1   Mentioned in this Podcast:    Book Creator: One of the top educational tools available. Visit: www.BookCreator.com   Cybrary Man's Educational Web Sites https://cybraryman.com/index.html   My Educators Pages https://cybraryman.com/0_teachers1.htm   All About Cybrary Man   Jerry's book: Connecting Your Students with the World      

Special Report: Perhaps what's most crazy about the notion of arming teachers is how most discussions on this important issue are mostly devoid of sober, thoughtful, factual examination. On one extreme, we hear rabid gun supporters encouraging schools to enter an arms race. On the other we see a visceral rejection of the idea so strong that facts are irrelevant. We asked some educators and school security experts to really stop and think about this issue and were surprised by what we found. We think you will be too. Gregory Thomas is former director of security of New York City Schools. Michael Dorn has worked in the field of school safety for 33 years. Dr. Wm. E “Rob” Roberts, former Superintendent of the largest geographical school district in the contiguous U.S. Angela Maiers is a teacher educator, author and advocate. Steven Anderson is the Director of Instructional Technology for the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools. Tom Whitby is founder of #Edchat, and NYSCATE Network. Nancy Blair is a former teacher and middle school administrator. Jerry Blumengarten taught in the NYC public schools for 32 years.

FETC 2018

Jeff sits down with Jerry Blumengarten and Brad Currie to discuss how educators are using Twitter to connect with each other. This podcast was originally recorded in December 2012. Featured TopicsTwitter Social Media in the Classroom Using Twitter Hashtags to your advantage Finding the right Twitter Chat Student Involvement in Social Media Twitter for Students FInding the right technology for the classroom Planning for the future Featured GuestsBrad Currie is the Dean of Students and Supervisor of Instruction for the Chester School District in Chester, NJ. He is also the co-founder and co-moderator of #Satchat, a weekly Twitter discussion for current and emerging school leaders. Brad is a firm believer in the power of social media as a means to bring all educators together in order to promote the success of all students. Jerry Blumengarten: I was a Middle School teacher who taught for 32 years in the New York City school system. I was a licensed Social Studies teacher who also taught Language Arts, Science, Math, Computers.. My last 12 years I served as teacher-librarian.  I wrote curriculum for my school district, the NYC Board of Education and Open Doors a school-business partnership. All About Cybrary Man http://web.archive.org/web/20130530062138/http://www.cybraryman.com/cybrary_man.html (http://www.cybraryman.com/cybrary_man.html) Recorded in 2015

Classroom 2.0 LIVE webinar "Connecting Your Students with the World: Tools and Projects to Make Global Collaboration Come Alive, K-8" with special guest presenters Paula Naugle, Billy Krakower and Jerry Blumengarten, May 13, 2017. We are thrilled to welcome three amazing, connected educators as our special guest presenters to share their passion, experiences, and resources for: "Connecting Your Students with the World: Tools and Projects to Make Global Collaboration Come Alive, K-8" Billy, Jerry, and Paula connected to each other first online and then face-to-face at ISTE. For almost two years they met every Sunday evening in a Google Hangout with some other like-minded educators, to plan ways they could connect their students and do collaborative projects. During this webinar, you will learn how to make connections that will help you facilitate becoming a globally connected teacher and your students becoming globally connected learners. The trio will take you through starting with Mystery Location Calls, Mystery Number Calls, and other simple collaborative projects that take 15-20 minutes of time to doing more extensive collaborative projects that could last for an extended period of time. They have “been there and done it” and they even wrote a book about their experience and the projects they have done. Bill Krakower is currently the Computer Technology Instructor, Gifted & Talented, STEAM Teacher for grades three and four. He is also a co-teacher of ELA for Special Education students at Beatrice Gilmore Elementary School in the Woodland Park Public School District in New Jersey. For the past ten years, Billy has served as Special Education Teacher, in the Inclusion setting, and Resource Room setting. Billy is the co-author of four books, "Connecting Your Students with The World," "Using Technology to Engage Students with Learning Disabilities," "140 Twitter Tips for Educators." and “Hacking Google for Education”. @wkrakower Paula Naugle lives in New Orleans. Louisiana where she teaches 4th graders ELA and social studies in a public school just outside of the city. She has taught for 42 years and is passionate about preparing her students for their futures as 21st-century digital citizens. While in her 4th grade her students use web tools such as Edmodo, Google Hangouts and Docs, and Seesaw. Paula is a Discovery Education STAR and member of the DEN Leadership Council of Louisiana, a Microsoft Innovative Educator, and one of the organizers for #edcampNOLA, and a host for Classroom 2.0 LIVE. @plnaugle Jerry Blumengarten is a retired educator who taught in New York City, but he is probably best known as Cybraryman1 on Twitter. He is the curator of thousands of webpages where he says he is trying to catalog the internet for students, educators, and parents. He is passionate about helping others become connected educators. He does this through his participation in Twitter chats such as #edchat, #engsschat, #satchat, #4thchat, and more, and by keynoting around the country at conferences. Jerry is also a member of the Council of Peers of the Academy of Education Arts and Sciences and a commentator on BAM! Radio. @cybraryman1

The Homework debate rages on with studies that support and refute its value. Is there a compromise or is homework an all or nothing proposition? Follow: @blairteach @tomwhitby@cybraryman1 @barrykid1 @bamradionetwork EdChat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Barry Saide has taught 2nd, 3rd, and 5th grade in three different New Jersey school districts. He has been teaching for 13 years, the last 11 at Mount Prospect School in Bernards Township where he currently directs the Before/After School Care program. Saide has written and built curriculum in all subjects and been a grade-level leader. Nancy Blair has returned to public education as a middle school principal in Georgia. She previously served as a school improvement consultant. Jerry Blumengarten taught in the NYC public schools for 32 years, written educational materials. Also known as cybraryman.

In this segment we explore what prevents creativity and Innovation in the classroom as well as solutions. Follow: @scottcapro @cybraryman @blairteach @bamradionetwork Scott Capro has been a classroom teacher for 14 years. He has taught every grade 2nd through 7th and is currently teaching at Bayshore Middle School in Middletown, NJ. Founder of The Breakfast Club – #BFC530 – a sparkchat. Jerry Blumengarten taught in the NYC public schools for 32 years, written educational materials. Also known as cybraryman. Nancy Blair has returned to public education as a middle school principal in Georgia. She previously served as a school improvement consultant. Edhcat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/

Highlights from the #edchat discussion on education priorities. Follow:@tomwhitby @blairteach @/ShiftParadigm @cybraryman1 @bamradionetwork Edhcat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Mark Weston Ph.D. has worked at all levels of the educational system — classroom, school, congress, US Dept of education, technology companies, and universities. He's currently an Associate Dean at Georgia Tech. Jerry Blumengarten taught in the NYC public schools for 32 years, written educational materials. Also known as cybraryman. Nancy Blair has returned to public education as a middle school principal in Georgia. She previously served as a school improvement consultant.

In this episode we cover highlights of the 3/11/14 #edchat on charter schools and whether profits and children's education are compatible. Follow:@tomwhitby @Blairteach @wmchamberlain @bamradionetwork Edhcat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ William. Chamberlain is husband, father, and an educator. He teaches in the school he grew up in and wouldn't have it any other way. Nancy Blair is a school improvement consultant and cohost of Edchat. Jerry Blumengarten taught for 30 years as a teacher librarian for the New York City School System. Tom Whitby is contributing Editor at SmartBrief, founder of #Edchat, Twitter-Using Educators, and NYSCATE Network.

In this episode we cover highlights of the 3/18/14 #edchat on how to promote a spirit of authentic collaboration in schools. Follow:@tomwhitby Blairteach @donald_gately @bamradionetwork Edhcat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Don Gately is the principal at Jericho Middle School on Long island in New York. Jericho Middle School has a comprehensive school-wide program to develop academic and social emotional literacy; the school was named a New York State/National School to Watch in 2009 by the National Forum to Accelerate Middle Level Reform. Nancy Blair is a school improvement consultant and cohost of Edchat. Jerry Blumengarten taught for 30 years as a teacher librarian for the New York City School System. Tom Whitby is contributing Editor at SmartBrief, founder of #Edchat, Twitter-Using Educators, and NYSCATE Network.

In this episode we cover highlights of the 3/11/14 #edchat on the tension between project -based authentic learning and direct instruction. Follow:@mssackstein @Blairteach @Cybraryman1 @bamradionetwork Edhcat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Starr Sackstein, High school educator, author, reformer, recovering perfectionist, Starr Sackstein leads by example both in the classroom and on the internets. Nancy Blair is a school improvement consultant and cohost of Edchat. Jerry Blumengarten taught for 30 years as a teacher librarian for the New York City School System.

Our guest today has compiled one of the most robust collections of online tools and resources for educators. Follow: @cybraryman1 @coolcatteacher @bamradionetwork #edtechchat #edchat #edtech Jerry Blumengarten began his journey over 30 years ago as a teacher of grades 6 to 9 and a teacher librarian for the New York City School System. In taking his experience and resources, he shares over 20,000 links for teachers, free online as the Cybraryman.

Ask your students to tackle real-life challenges and solve real-world problems. This is part of the process of authentic learning as discussed in the highlights of the 1/28/14 Edchat. Follow:@cybraryman1 @sstorm01 @blairteach @bamradionetwork Edhcat Archive: http://edchat.pbworks.com/ Shawn Storm is a 6th grade social studies teacher in the Quakertown Community School District. His students were recently recognized with an Edublog Award for Best Use of Video and Media. Nancy Blair is a school improvement consultant and cohost of Edchat. Jerry Blumengarten began his journey over 30 years ago as a teacher of grades 6 to 9 and a teacher librarian for the New York City School System.

Thinking about 2014, reflecting on 2013 taking time to catch some time zones in our day. Holiday finds 1. Google hang outs Jerry Blumengarten on 2 guys and an iPad and his twiiterhandle is @cybraryman1 so many resources, an unreal website. Best thing is that Jerry has the authenticity and credability as he's been a teacher in schools. http://youtu.be/qwFIY53H3Zs #eduVue Educational Manifesto’s - interesting discussion and starring @techyturner from Phoenix. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUEdgOdOtMQ&feature=share 2. EdChats #tlap - Teach  Like a Pirate by Dave Burgess inspired chats Passion Immersion Rapport Ask and Analyze Transformation Enthusiasm #edwebchat. Webinars chat - Susan Wells Mobiles and Makers, recording will be here http://t.co/NcUjIyFv2N #ladygeeks hangouts and chat! Make sure you’re in a fun mood as these gals like to joke around. Tony Vincent tweeted out a list of edchats telling when they are on. This is a great list to find your interests and a time you can fit in. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/lv?key=0AiftIdjCeWSXdDRLRzNsVktUUGJpRWJhdUlWLS1Genc&pli=1 3. The Fluency21 planners have a huge range of currics linked to select. Check them out at http://app.fluency21.com/unit-plans Solution Fluency Information Fluency Creativity Fluency Media Fluency Collaboration Fluency Global Digital Citizen 4.  Big ideas series iBooks in the iTunes store Challenge Based Learning “Big Ideas” Series Power - iBooks by Wonga Park PS, Ringwood North PS and Ringwood Secondary Challenge https://itunes.apple.com/au/book/challenge-based-learning-power/id744625874?mt=11 https://itunes.apple.com/au/book/challenge-based-learning-power/id778573780?mt=11 https://itunes.apple.com/au/book/challenge-based-learning-power/id779365548?mt=11 5. The World Maker Faire is in New York in September. Nice! from #edwebchat http://makerfaire.com/new-york-2013/   Sep 21st 2014 6. Discussion anout the age resitriction on websites -age 13+ opening a can of worms? For example facebook.  COPPA Some make exceptions so younger can join somehow. Eg. Google. https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/1350409?hl=en LinkedIn  http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/news/10252153/LinkedIn-lowers-age-limit-to-13-in-student-push.html 4reasons under 13 should not be on sites for over 13 Common Sense Media site provides guildines. A fairly full list of social media sites with restictions listed is here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_social_networking_websites Cybersmart Parents: Parenting in an online world by Richie Lambert

Jerry taught in the New York city school system for 32 years. He wrote curriculum for his school district, the NYC Board of Education and Open Doors a school-business partnership. Cybrary Man's Educational Web Sites started April 11, 1999 as an effort to catalog the internet for students, educators, and parents.

Our guests move beyond lamenting the lack of respect teachers receive and offer some practical ideas about how teachers can reclaim the profession. Daniel Willingham is currently Professor of Psychology at the University of Virginia. Dr. Steve Paine is current President of P21 (Partnership for 21st Century Skills) and a consummate life-long educator; he served as West Virginia's 25th state superintendent of schools. Lisa Nielsen is an educator and author of the book Teaching Generation Tex. Jerry Blumengarten taught for 32 years at inner city NY school. Follow: @DTWillingham @InnovativeEdu cybraryman1 @bamradionetwork

Our guests move beyond lamenting the lack of respect teachers receive and offer some practical ideas about how teachers can reclaim the profession. Daniel Willingham is currently Professor of Psychology at the University of Virginia. Dr. Steve Paine is current President of P21 (Partnership for 21st Century Skills) and a consummate life-long educator; he served as West Virginia's 25th state superintendent of schools. Lisa Nielsen is an educator and author of the book Teaching Generation Tex. Jerry Blumengarten taught for 32 years at inner city NY school. Follow: @DTWillingham @InnovativeEdu cybraryman1 @bamradionetwork

There is a huge chasm between how much sleep students need and how much students typically get. Moreover, the litany of problems that sleep deprivation can cause in a classroom is astounding. Our guests open our eyes to the problem and offer practical insights and guidance. Follow:@flourishingkids@cybraryman1 @bamradionetwork.com Mary Sheedy Kurcinka, Ed.D is the author of Sleepless in America. Dr. James B. Maas, author of Sleep to Win and Sleep for Success, is a leading authority and international consultant on sleep and performance.Joan Young is a 4th-grade teacher and a clinical psychologist. Jerry Blumengarten taught for 32 years at inner city NY school (one of the worst neighborhoods), grades 6-9.

Today many teens and parents believe that driving is a right automatically acquired as soon as the law allows. However, our guests suggest that the teen brain is fundamentally unprepared for driving and that parents need to be able to determine whether their teen is ready. In this segment the offer tips for safely putting your teen behind the wheel. Robert Foss, Ph.D. is Senior Research Scientist at HSRC, Adjunct Professor of Maternal and Child Health and Lecturer in Health Behavior and Health Education. His research focuses on factors contributing to the high crash rates of teenage drivers and the role of alcohol in transportation-related injury. Susan Heim Susan M. Heim is an author, editor and blogger, and longtime editor for the bestselling Chicken Soup for the Soul series.Jerry Blumengarten taught for 32 years at inner city NY school (one of the worst neighborhoods), grades 6-9.

A vibrant discussion on ways to turn around the dreaded faculty meeting. Highlights and commentary from the 3/26 Edchat. Follow:@blairteach, @thomascmurray @cybraryman1 @bamradionetwork Tom Murray serves as the Director of Technology and Cyber Education for the Quakertown Community School District in Bucks County, Pa. Tom is a former middle school assistant and elementary school principal. Nancy Blair is a school improvement consultant who frequently worked with the high schools that work and making middle grades work initiatives. Jerry Blumengarten taught for 32 years at inner city NY school.

Highlights and commentary from the 3/5 Edchat about the qualities of an effective education leader Follow:@blairteach,@venspired @cybraryman1 @bamradionetwork Krissy Venosdale teaches 3-6 grade gifted education in a small town south of St. Louis. She's continuously striving to provide a learning environment filled with creativity, real-world experiences, and problem solving. www.venspired.com Nancy Blair is a school improvement consultant who frequently worked with the high schools that work and making middle grades work initiatives. Jerry Blumengarten taught for 32 years at inner city NY school (one of the worst neighborhoods), grades 6-9.

Teachers can find grading students' tests and papers time-consuming, painful and stressful. The prospect of your grades being challenged by students and parents adds to the angst. Today our guests talk openly about the perils and challenges of grading and how to reduce the stress and better manage the process. Ken O'Connor is an independent consultant on assessment, grading and reporting; a staff development presenter and facilitator in 45 states in the USA, 9 provinces in Canada, in 15 countries; and author of The School Leaders Guide to Grading, Solution Tree. John Tierney was a professor of American government for almost twenty-five years, most of that time at Boston College (retired). He later taught American government and American history at an independent high school for girls (Boston area). Josh Stumpenhorst is a junior high Language Arts and Social Science teacher as well as an active blogger (stumpteacher.blogspot.com) and tweeter (@stumpteacher)(2012 Illinois Teacher of the Year). Jerry Blumengarten taught for 32 years at inner city NY school (one of the worst neighborhoods), grades 6-9.

Highlights and commentary from the 2/26 Edchat about supporting new teachers for success. Follow:@blairteach,@teachingwthsoul @cybraryman1 @bamradionetwork Lisa Dabbs spent 19 years as an administrator. Her passion is to support and mentor teachers and administrators. Nancy Blair is a school improvement consultant who frequently worked with the high schools that work and making middle grades work initiatives. Jerry Blumengarten taught for 32 years at inner city NY school (one of the worst neighborhoods), grades 6-9.

Many parents and teachers struggle with what they believe are unmotivated teens. In this segment our guests share insights into what can be done to find the spark that can motivate a teen to find their passion and path in life. Kathleen Cushman is an educator and co-author of Fires in the Mind: What Kids Can Tell Us About Motivation and Mastery. Jann Gumbiner is a licensed psychologist specializing in child and adolescent psychology. Jerry Blumengarten taught in the NYC public schools for 32 years.

Welcome to the 1/22 episode of EdChat Radio. An increasing amount of research and growing numbers of teachers believe it's time to bury homework. So why is it still alive and well? Follow:@blairteach,@cybraryman @tomwhitby @bamradionetwork Jerry Blumengarten taught in the NYC public schools for 32 years and serves as an ed-chat monitor. Tom Whitby is contributing Editor at SmartBrief, founder of #Edchat,Twitter-Using Educators, and NYSCATE Network. Nancy Blair is a school improvement consultant who frequently worked with the High Schools That Work and Making Middle Grades Work initiatives.

Welcome to the 1/22 episode of EdChat Radio. An increasing amount of research and growing numbers of teachers believe it's time to bury homework. So why is it still alive and well? Follow:@blairteach,@cybraryman @tomwhitby @bamradionetwork Jerry Blumengarten taught in the NYC public schools for 32 years and serves as an ed-chat monitor. Tom Whitby is contributing Editor at SmartBrief, founder of #Edchat,Twitter-Using Educators, and NYSCATE Network. Nancy Blair is a school improvement consultant who frequently worked with the High Schools That Work and Making Middle Grades Work initiatives.

Special Report: Perhaps what's most crazy about the notion of arming teachers is how most discussions on this important issue are mostly devoid of sober, thoughtful, factual examination. On one extreme, we hear rabid gun supporters encouraging schools to enter an arms race. On the other we see a visceral rejection of the idea so strong that facts are irrelevant. We asked some educators and school security experts to really stop and think about this issue and were surprised by what we found. We think you will be too. Gregory Thomas is former director of security of New York City Schools. Michael Dorn has worked in the field of school safety for 33 years and has published 26 books on school safety. Dr. Wm. E “Rob” Roberts, former (retired) Superintendent of the largest geographical school district in the contiguous U.S. Angela Maiers is an advocate, teacher educator, author and consultant. Steven Anderson is the Director of Instructional Technology for the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools. Tom Whitby is founder of #Edchat, and NYSCATE Network, Nancy Blair is a school improvement consultant . a former teacher and middle school administrator. Jerry Blumengarten taught in the NYC public schools for 32 years.

Special Report: Perhaps what's most crazy about the notion of arming teachers is how most discussions on this important issue are mostly devoid of sober, thoughtful, factual examination. On one extreme we hear rabid gun supporters encouraging schools to enter an arms race. On the other we see a visceral rejection of the idea so strong, that facts are irrelevant. We asked some educators and school security experts to really stop and think about this issue an were surprised by what we found.. We think you will be too. Gregory Thomas is former director of security of New York City Schools. Michael Dorn has worked in the field of school safety for 33 years and has published 26 books on school safety. Dr. Wm. E “Rob” Roberts, former (retired) Superintendent of the largest geographical school district in the contiguous U.S. Angela Maiers is an advocate, teacher educator, author and consultant. Steven Anderson is the Director of Instructional Technology for the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools. Tom Whitby is founder of #Edchat, and NYSCATE Network, Nancy Blair is a school improvement consultant . a former teacher and middle school administrator. Jerry Blumengarten taught in the NYC public schools for 32 years.

Special Report: Perhaps what's most crazy about the notion of arming teachers is how most discussions on this important issue are mostly devoid of sober, thoughtful, factual examination. On one extreme, we hear rabid gun supporters encouraging schools to enter an arms race. On the other we see a visceral rejection of the idea so strong that facts are irrelevant. We asked some educators and school security experts to really stop and think about this issue and were surprised by what we found. We think you will be too. Gregory Thomas is former director of security of New York City Schools. Michael Dorn has worked in the field of school safety for 33 years and has published 26 books on school safety. Dr. Wm. E “Rob” Roberts, former (retired) Superintendent of the largest geographical school district in the contiguous U.S. Angela Maiers is an advocate, teacher educator, author and consultant. Steven Anderson is the Director of Instructional Technology for the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools. Tom Whitby is founder of #Edchat, and NYSCATE Network, Nancy Blair is a school improvement consultant . a former teacher and middle school administrator. Jerry Blumengarten taught in the NYC public schools for 32 years.

MSM 209: AMLE Feature Presentation . . . Popcorn Please! AMLE Feature Kick off...Tech in 20, we take longer. Presented in collaboration with the Association for Middle Level Education. AMLE Feature: Today, join us for a interview with Todd Williamson. Director of Technology and Science for Carteret County Schools, MiddleTalk contributor, and NCMSA Technology Specialist. ●Science Experiment ●Tech-in-20 Series ●Math and Science Portal ●ISTE? Jokes You Can Use: Sign in a business: We understand that your phone call is important. So, we will not interrupt by serving you when you are on the phone. RUTH BUZZI ‏@Ruth_A_Buzzi Cats inherently dislike water. That explains why so many turn to alcohol. #HappyCATurday On Our Mind: ●The power of crowdsourcing: Jerry Blumengarten goes to ISTE12. ●Death of MiJEC . . . ? ●Edmodo finally tips its hand: http://www.hackeducation.com/2012/03/06/edmodo-makes-the-move-from-social-networ k-to-education-platform/ Eileen Award: ●Facebook: Julie Smith Flack ●Twitter: John Winsor, US School Counselors, Microsoft TeachTec ●Special Guest: Todd Williamson Advisory: How big is your city? http://twentytwowords.com/2012/06/07/how-big-is-l-a-at-least-8-other-major-u-s-cities-could-fit-in side-it/ Middle School Science Minute by Dave Bydlowski (k12science or davidbydlowski@mac.com) In the Spring Edition of "Green Teacher," Emily Harris wrote an article entitled, "Fostering Students' Water Wisdom." The purpose of the article was to bring water awareness into the classroom and contribute to a better global future. She says that teachers play a vital role in helping foster an early appreciation of this most precious resource. For this reason, WaterCan developed curriculum resources in both English and French which can be freely downloaded from the "Water Wisdom Portal" at: http://www.watercan.com/students She then goes on to share one of her favorite lesson plans for 5th - 6th grade students, entitled "Water Alive!" This is a research based activity designed to help generate an understanding about the universal dependence on water, through the "eyes" of an African animal. From the Twitterverse: News: Teacher tenure: a Fairfax schools firing case http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/education/teacher-tenure-a-fairfax-schools-firing-case/201 2/06/02/gJQAVt4l9U_story.html Resources: KanBan2Go https://kanban2go.com/ ScrollKit A website builder that works more like drawing. No coding required. https://www.scrollkit.com/ Web Spotlight: The Greatest Teacher I Had in College by Vicki Davis http://coolcatteacher.blogspot.com/2012/06/greatest-teacher-i-had-in-college.html BookType http://www.sourcefabric.org/en/booktype/ 4 Great & Free Museum Apps to Teach your Students (or to simply enjoy!) http://www.edukwest.com/4-great-free-museum-apps-to-teach-your-students-or-to-simply-enjoy / Events & Happenings: