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  1. @Holtsman UGH! Moved my classroom last year, this year & will do it again next year - unfortunate side effect of looping. Still LOVE looping
  2. @cmtvarok Comprehension & Collaboration by Steph Harvey & Harvey Daniels is AMAZING!! (K-12) http://tinyurl.com/njckpp Focus on global ideas
  3. @coolcatteacher Looks like you could report it as a "broken link" at the bottom of the page.
  4. @Franki22 Would all that reading have anything to do w/ your ARC Catching Fire? I can't wait for Sept release!! :) I LOVE summer reading!!!
  5. Just started my first WordPress blog...excited! but feeling befuddled. Would LOVE suggestions for 'must have' plug-ins and widgets please!!!
  6. I'm a Daily 5er & see BIG changes in the way I teach "Read the Pictures" as a result of this http://tinyurl.com/ku537b Lots of re-thinking!!
  7. Reading "Engaging the Eye Generation" - importance of Visual Literacy. http://tinyurl.com/ku537b Implications for tech & "reading pics".WOW
  8. @thereadingzone I'm extraordinarily jealous! The suspense is a killer!! I loved The Hunger Games & am anxiously awaiting the relase of CF!!
  9. @Franki22 I have 10 iPod touches that I use with my 4th graders & w/ 3rd graders next year b/c I loop. We love 'em & use them in many ways!
  10. SO excited! Spent today at district summer PD conference. AM w/ Rick Wormeli & PM w/ Anne Goudvis. FANTASTIC way to start summer learning!!!
  11. @takini8 Hey!! My NBPTS test is in 2 weeks. What are you using to study? I've been browsing on Google Books: emrgnt lit, visual lit, ELL.:)
  12. @crthibodeaux Yahoo has great groups for most - if not all certificate areas. Just do a search... Best wishes!
  13. Life after mailing the NBPTS box - still so ramped up all the time - feel like I need to write 13 pgs about relaxation before I can do it :)
  14. @crthibodeaux I'm just finishing my NBPTS portfolio. I was the only elem candidate in my area. I found great support online! Go for it!! :)
  15. Just added myself to the http://wefollow.com twitter directory under: #teacher #edtech #education
  16. @espcrs you should get LOTS of extra memory for storing video & photos - portable external hard drive would be great! and extra memory cards
  17. @ELanghorst My little boy-4yo-does that, too! He's always asking to go to Mommy's school movie theater. Cute!! Bonus: I get some work done!
  18. @brentcoley Just got 10 Touch units for my 4th graders in Dec-they *love* your flashcards! We're making some for state assmt review. Thanks!
  19. What's the matter with me??? New grade level, conferences, state assessments, final month of NBPTS cert process, and MOVING!!?? Not smart.
  20. @teacherandmom We're moving this weekend--trying to "channel" Peter Walsh. Perfect time to sort out the clutter and start out organized!!