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Monthly Archives: June 2009
NECC 2009, missed first day :(
I missed today’s 2009 NECC 1st day sessions 
but will be there tomorrow 
But I’m glad they have ISTEVision, ISTE’s first-ever onsite communications network where we can get daily and nightly news from all over the conference, feature stories, inte… Continue reading
Posted in Technology in Education
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DEN at NECC 2009…I was there!
I’m glad I didn’t miss today’s DEN’s pre-NECC Birthday Party Extravaganza, “I learned a lot of cool stuff!” is an understatement! Many DEN STARs from across the country came to DC early for the 2009 NECC just to attend DEN’s fourth birthday celebrati… Continue reading
Posted in Professional Development Trainings, Teachers/ Educators, Technology in Education
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Idols Live …(er IDEA Remedies) Tour
I’m very proud that I will be doing the IDEA Remedies Tour next month. Some of my colleagues have suggested that I now think that I’m a rock star. To that I can only say I that I prefer green M & Ms in my dressing room, and the T-shirts will soon… Continue reading
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Keeping it to a clap!
Keeping it to a clap! Well, what does that mean? It means that I will keep the noise down, as far as my thunder thighs are concerned. They used to make so much noise. I’m embarrassed to admit this but, before I started exercising, they used to rub together. Now, they do not. My inner [...]
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Ellen’s 11 Star Spectacular Super Deluxe Hotel by Larry Schwarz
Ellen’s 11 Star Spectacular Super Deluxe Hotel, written by Larry Schwartz & illustrated by Kelly Denato, is the perfect little book to use with the Open Court Imagination Unit. I guess everyone’s feeling the crunch, ’cause this book is my most recent purchase from Barnes & Noble. It was a great buy: $3.99 for a [...]
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WATI Director Jill Gierach on Blog Talk Radio Monday, June 29
No Limits 2 Learning Live is proud to host WATI (Wisconsin Assistive Technology Initiative) Director, Jill Geirach Monday, June 29 at 9 a.m. Pacific time.WATI resources have been some my best and most-used tools in assessing and implementing assistive … Continue reading
Posted in assistive technology, Jill Geirach, learning disability resources, WATI, Wisconsin Assistive Technology Initiative
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New stationary bike exercises students’ brains, bodies
Some Illinois students are testing a new stationary bike called the NeuroActive Bike that works out the body and mind at the same time. Students pedal while playing memory games and solving puzzles. Chicago Tribune Continue reading
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Kentucky educators receive martial arts training
Keith Smith, left, an alternative school teacher in Pendleton County, simulates an Aikido technique to without harm, grab and control a student trying to punch someone, as Smith lays his hands on Todd Brendel, right, a school resource officer for Erlan… Continue reading
Posted in Special Education, Teachers/ Educators
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Students are using Facebook, Web to talk to one another worldwide
Some high-school students in Maryland are working with teens around the world to expand their cultural horizons and learn more about other countries. “It’s far more interesting to hear a person your age tell about the volcano than to read in a book abo… Continue reading
Posted in Technology in Education
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Chicago hospital offers an online site for autism services
Chicago’s Rush University Medical Center has created an online Autism Resource Center that lists area education options and disability services designed for children with autism. The resource also lists information fees, insurance and waiting lists. Ch… Continue reading
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