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12 Most Genius Questions in the World

Posted: March 15th, 2012 in: PASSION DRIVEN, SOCIAL MEDIA, TEACHER INSPIRATION, TEACHING AND LEARNING by: Angela Maiers21

One of the things I love most about being around young children, is their passionate and fierce sense of curiosity. It defines their genius. Why is the sky blue? Who discovered the world? How did the sun get so hot? Where did toothpaste come from? And...

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Guest Post: Mark Pullen

Posted: March 13th, 2012 in: Guest Post, Uncategorized by: Angela Maiers135

Worth Ave. Group has sent me this post that beautifully sums up digital literacy and why it is important. You might find it useful in your day to day work! _________________________________________________________________________________________ Literacy...

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Guest Post: Candace Webb

Posted: March 7th, 2012 in: Guest Post by: Angela Maiers122

We’ve all experienced stress before, and I’m sure most of you would love some ways to deal with it. Here are some of Candace Webb’s great thoughts on stress that can benefit everyone! Enjoy! When problems exist, anxiety increases; leaders...

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Join Us for a Live Discussion on Stop Stealing Dreams – March 7

Posted: March 6th, 2012 in: 21st CENTURY EDUCATION, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, SOCIAL MEDIA by: Angela Maiers6

Earlier this week, I posted my reflections to Seth Godin’s new education manifesto: Stop Stealing Dreams. I am excited to take the conversation farther with my friend and colleague, Steve Hargadon. He will be hosting a panel that includes Patrick...

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How to Empower Your Child by Letting Them Know They Matter

Posted: March 4th, 2012 in: TWITTER, YOU MATTER by: Angela Maiers12

This is a guest post written by Jodi Okun (@JodiOkun), College Advisor and host of the #CollegeCash Twitter Chat. I am excited to be this week’s special guest. As Jodi and I talked about a topic that would be of interest to parents, college students,...

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Guest Post: Anne Goiran-Bevelhimer

Posted: February 28th, 2012 in: Guest Post, Uncategorized by: Angela Maiers134

Anne Goiran-Bevelhimer has been a pioneer in the online teaching industry and a role model to students everywhere. Please enjoy her wonderful post on writing ability, and I hope you get some good ideas for your own teaching strategies! __________________________________________________________________________________________ Hi...

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Stop Stealing Dreams – Seth Godin’s Manifesto on Transforming Education

Posted: February 27th, 2012 in: HABITUDES, PASSION DRIVEN by: Angela Maiers37

As parents we are raised to have a dream for our kids—we want them  to be happy, adjusted, successful. We want them to live meaningful lives, to contribute in positive ways, and to find and live a life that matters. And the ticket for making that...

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Children ARE the Future – Dream With Me?

Posted: February 25th, 2012 in: 21st CENTURY EDUCATION by: Angela Maiers16

A tweet this morning from my friend, @iain2008 lead me to the following post: Creating a Better Future for Children by John D. Walker, M.D.  It has been said that ” the only way to predict the future is to create it.”We can make it happen....

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Youth, Media, Art : Guest Post by Lee Fox CEO KooDooz

Posted: February 24th, 2012 in: YOU MATTER by: Angela Maiers8

Youth media art is the ultimate challenge to the status quo in the education system. District and education industry leaders seem unable to guide us into a truly 21st Century 24/7 individualized and customized learning system. The digital toolbox is limitless....

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12 Things Kids Want from Their Teachers

Posted: February 20th, 2012 in: Uncategorized by: Angela Maiers48

Whether you are a teacher, parent, relative, boss, or fellow community member, each of us has a chance to make a positive and impactful difference in a child’s life. But in order to do this, we must carefully consider this question: What do you think...

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Guest Post: Lucia Smith

Posted: February 14th, 2012 in: Guest Post by: Angela Maiers153

A great new post from Lucia Smith on the ways that online education in the form of e- learning can benefit career enthusiasts. She has shared here a few benefits of pursuing an e-learning program. Enjoy, and try these great tips in your own institution! __________________________________________________________________________________________ E-learning...

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Attention Leaders: YOU MATTER! #LeadershipChat 2/7/12

Posted: February 6th, 2012 in: TWITTER, YOU MATTER by: Angela Maiers16

For the past year, my Tuesday nights have been filled with insights and  inspiration from the worlds top leaders who faithfully gather on Twitter for one of the most powerful and productive chat streams on Twitter:  #leadershipchat The chat is co-hosted...

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