open thinking

Cindy Seibel just linked to an excellent video at her blog “Technology for Learning“. Cindy says, “Every parent and teacher will be moved by what this parent asks of teachers and challenges other parents to do.” For me, this video is particularly important to me as my own little girl started preschool this year.
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My very talented colleague, Dr. Patrick Lewis, and the amazing Kathy Cassidy have put together a trailer for their upcoming K12 Online Conference presentation. Here it is:

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Cathy and Patrick have done some amazing stuff to bring stronger connections between students in our teacher education program and young children in the field. I am [...]

This is inspirational. For everyone that needs a reminder (or a kick in some cases) why they became teachers, let Dalton Sherman inspire you.

Kevin Jarrett has more information on this video at his blog.

I just came across THEBLOG WEEMADE which is focused on”sharing the artwork and creativity of kids”.

Reasons I like the project:
- Simple interface, and quite easy to submit artwork.
- Moderated submissions (I know because I tried to submit).
- Keeps with my philosophy that student work and creativity should be shared and celebrated with/by others, and [...]

Littlest Pet Shop
This is 9 year old Rebecca’s directoral debut and her first venture into stop motion animation.

Littlest Pet Shop & Webkinz meet the Unimal
9 year old Rebecca’s new stop motion animation featuring Webkinz and Littlest Pet Shop!

Nice work from a child this age.