Thursday, October 29, 2009

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I can so see these on college campuses and the Middle and High School Cafeterias.


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Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

2009 Classroom Improvement Technology Grant

Turning Technologies’ Turning Foundation Partners with Study Island and Performance Matters to Launch Grant Initiative


Grant applications will be accepted from teachers in grades 3-8 currently teaching in an accredited, non-profit, public school building in the United States. There are no entry fees and no purchase is required. Fifteen (15) classroom awards will be made.

Apply online Only online submissions are accepted. All applications are to be electronically submitted by 4:30pm ET on October 25, 2009. Awards will be announced on October 30, 2009, and recipients will be notified via email. Upon receipt of a signed publicity release and assurances related to implementation, the grant package will be released to the classroom teacher at the school address listed on the grant application.

Any questions should be directed to John Wilson, Director of the Turning Foundation at: jwilson@turningtechnologies.com or (330) 599-4954

Friday, October 9, 2009

School District Flu Guidance

http://pandemicflu.gov/professional/school/

The above link provides updated Guidance for Schools for the Fall Flu Season. This is great for teachers and parents to know and follow as well.

This resource link - http://pandemicflu.gov/professional/school/ - is a federal government Website managed by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services - 200 Independence Avenue, S.W. - Washington, D.C. 20201

Karen

What Will Our Children Be Doing in 10 Years?

What jobs will our student’s be looking to apply for in the next 10 years? Many jobs they will have in ten years seem very Star Trek like in scope to us today. However, this is our children's future and we need to keep in mind we are preparing them for these jobs in a time of exponential advancements and growth regarding technology.

The E-learning 3.0 Blog posted an article on the Top 60 Jobs That Will Rock the Future, which was republished With Permission from GetDegrees.com.

These job titles are amazing and I can definitely see career choices for our students. Here are some of my favorites to check out on the list:

Space Tour Guide – now we know Space Travel is going to be expensive. Probably what cruising was in the early 20th century. This definitely seems like a career choice for the child that loves science and has an adventurous spirit.

Simulation Engineer – working on a full size 3D halloseck everyday in your organization to solve problems and instructional designs. Now how cool would this be for our students?

Ecotourism Travel Guide - Okay so Space is not your child’s thing, then this one might be. Responsible vacationing - “responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people.”

Mobile Application Developer – Definitely a job of the future – who does not use these on their phone?

Welding Technologist – job of the past becomes a major career trend in the future! Nice to see that things including jobs and types come around again.

Virtual Services Worker - conduct sales and offer a friendly personal voice, without ever leaving home.

As educators we need to look at our children and what their future holds for them. Ten years is not that far away. We need to help prepare them for their dreams and job market they will be entering.

Karen

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