 | | | Head of the Class |  | | |  | - The 5 tech skills every student should possess
Readers of eSchool News recently offered their thoughts on the top five technology skills that all students should learn. They include online literacy, critical thinking and an understanding of the science behind the technology. Readers also believe students should possess adaptability and the courage to experiment with new technology or software. eSchool News (free registration) (9/4)        |  | Reading Intervention Webinar Series, Part 1: 9/25, 2pm ET
Join Foundations in Learning's panel of experts on Tuesday, Sept. 25, at 2:00pm ET to discuss Reading Intervention in the general population. Learn what has worked at Hillside Elementary School in West Des Moines, Iowa, and how RTI Tier II strategies have improved automatic word recognition skills and have facilitated fluency and comprehension. Register Now |
 | | | eLearning | | | |  | - Flipped classrooms are growing in popularity
Flipped classrooms are known for using video lectures and allowing students to focus on classwork instead of homework. Flipping can be implemented in different ways, but the successful efforts seem to involve letting students work at their on pace, according to this article. The shift also means that teachers can act as mentors to students instead of just lecture leaders, school officials said. Voxxi (9/4) |  | Travel Abroad With Your Students
If you've ever considered leading a group of students overseas, download 5 Steps to Planning an Educational Tour. This free guide offers teachers the tools and knowledge to start organizing an unforgettable journey abroad as well as tips for selecting a tour style and obtaining school board approval. Get your free guide today. |
 | | | Systems Management | | | |  | - Parents of special-needs students request classroom cameras
Parents nationwide are staging an online campaign to place cameras in classrooms that include students with special needs. Already, Internet petitions, videos and Facebook pages have been initiated by parents in states such as Ohio, Texas and Michigan. Parents advocating for the classroom cameras say they would like the ability to review tapes when students make claims about abuse and ill treatment. ABC News (9/5) |  | Dell Vostro™ 3560 laptop
This advanced 15" professional laptop offers vital security features. Stay protected, boot up and load apps in a flash. Dell Ships Fast Systems. Just in time technology for back to school. Buy today, ships tomorrow. Shop Now. |
 | | - NYC to use grant to promote STEM education
New York City Public Schools will use a $1 million grant to fund a three-year pilot program that supports instruction in science, technology, engineering and math and allows students to take the lead in helping their schools "go green." The grant, from the National Science Foundation, will go toward implementing the new GreenTECH pilot program. T.H.E. Journal (9/5) | Schools and Social Media | | | |  | - A code of conduct for students who use social media
The writer of this blog post lists 12 actions that students should avoid when using social media websites. Students should not post information about illegal activities, criticize their teachers or engage in bullying, blogger Stephanie Buck writes. They also should not post questionable material using school resources, plagiarize or give away too much confidential information or details on their location. Mashable (9/4) - Teen tennis star has taken Twitter by storm
Laura Robson is ranked as the 89th-best women's tennis player in the world, but she's a champion at self-promotion on social networks, writes Sree Sreenivasan. The 18-year-old has more Twitter followers than some of the sport's top-ranked players, thanks to an unguarded, human touch, and also maintains an "accessible and compelling" Instagram account, Sreenivasan writes. CNET (9/2)  | If you reveal your secrets to the wind, you should not blame the wind for revealing them to the trees."
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