Checking for Plagerism

http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2011/02/plagiarisma-plagiarism-checker.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+freetech4teachers%2FcGEY+%28Free+Technology+for+Teachers%29&utm_content=Google+Reader

This article talks about a site that is free that can be used to check papers for plagerism. This would be an awesome resource for a Language Arts teacher.

Pilot Pen

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Check this out. You can now have your own personal handwriting as your font on your computer. Watch the video. Technology never ceases to amaze me.

I think writing is a talent. Some people have it and some people don't. I think a person can get better at it by practicing, but writing is a very difficult thing for most people to do well.

CMOEGGE'S Blog!: Motivating Students to Write

CMOEGGE'S Blog!: Motivating Students to Write: "I am always looking for new ways to motivate writers. Some of the strategies in this article I have tried. Writing to an audience makes th..."

It is not fair, but isn't that the way things are in today's society. We have computers replacing people in the workplace, that is definately not fair.

RMatthews - Tech: Is it fair?

RMatthews - Tech: Is it fair?: "All of the stories related to Jeopardy's Man vs. Machine (Supercomputer) are really concerning. Is it really fair seeing that a comput..."

Ten inventions that changed the World

http://science.howstuffworks.com/innovation/inventions/10-inventions-that-changed-the-world9.htm

Very interesting article on how 10 inventions have changed the world. After reading the article and thinking about the 10 things, I can't imagine life without any one thing mentioned in the article.

What is the friendliest destination on the planet/

http://adventure.howstuffworks.com/friendliest-destination1.htm

This talks about different reasons why Denmark is considered to be one of the friendliest places on the planet. I can't imagine this when they have the highest taxes in the world. Sixty to Seventy percent of their wages go to taxes. So basically, everyone makes the same amount of money. I don't know how this could make you friendly. I know you probably are thinking, money isn't everything. True, but to those who have worked hard to get the positions they have, there should be some type of higher compensation for all their hard work. I guess if you have never been anywhere but Denmark and this is all you know, then maybe it doesn't make a difference to them. There is no way I would work there.

Do violent video games create real violence?

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This article discusses how violent video games may cause violent behaviors. I personally think if a person has any violent tendencies then, of course, it would cause more violent behaviors. Some people who are already violent do not need to be involved or play violent games. It just gives them more reasons to have violent tendencies. What do you think?

Should Parents have access to students grades?

http://www.edutopia.org/parent-access-student-grades#comment-89633

What do you think of this question? I say of course they should have access to their children's grades. How else are they to know how they are doing gradewise besides having to call and bother the teachers on a daily basis.

classroom management strategies for Elementary Teachers

http://www.edutopia.org/blog/classroom-management-strategies-elementary-teacher#comment-89849

This was not only a comical article, but also so true. Shares ideas on those last minute hard to decide how to answer questions that can occur before, during, or after lessons. It has some very good advice in it. It's funny because all the sample scenarios that are targeted in this article, I think almost all of us have encountered.

Jill's Blog: Alternative Ways to Standard Multiplication

Jill's Blog: Alternative Ways to Standard Multiplication: "Just checking out some new videos on Teachertube. Came across this one on multiplication. I’m always looking for new methods to teach fourth..."

Teaching multiplication is so difficult. You can see the frustration in the students faces when trying to master it. I say the more ways we have to teach it, the more successful students will be at mastering it because of all the different learning styles.

Nigerian man jailed for cursing on Facebook

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Another person, along with the student who insulted the teacher on facebook, who could claim freedom of speech. But again, it does not work that way. It never ceases to amaze me how people go on social networks and post things that end up getting them in trouble.