MOVE, LEARN, EAT

In the spirit of Matt dancing across the globe, here's one of guy walking, learning, and eating through 11 countries. Amazing production that again showcases world culture in a very clever way.

Matt who?

A few years ago, Matt Harding became an overnight Internet sensation. He posted a video of him dancing in 42 different countries... yep, that's it.

I challenge you to watch it without smiling.



More about Matt can be found here

The American Dropout Crisis

NPR is running a series on the impact of dropouts.

Here's a great set of resources related to the dropout crisis in America.

http://www.npr.org/series/138542241/dropping-out-the-human-face-of-an-education-crisis

Are you a Gem or a Jerk?

Are you a gem or a jerk?

Daniel Pink has an easy way to help you find out...

http://www.danpink.com/archives/2011/07/a-30-second-test-to-determine-whether-your-boss-is-a-gem-or-a-jerk

Google Apps for Education Resources

Google Apps for Education is an impressive suite of tools.

Here's a great list of resources to help educators get the most of these in the classroom.

These come from the various Google Apps for Education-specific sessions held this past summer in Philadelphia at ISTE.

http://iste2011.googleapps.com/