Weekly_Updates


 * == Monday, November 4, 2010 ==

__From the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) ...__

2010 Best Websites for Teaching and Learning http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/aasl/guidelinesandstandards/bestlist/bestwebsites.cfm

Top 25 Websites for Teaching and Learning - NEW FOR 2010! http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/aasl/guidelinesandstandards/bestlist/bestwebsitestop25.cfm "Free, Web-based sites that are user friendly and encourage a community of learners to explore and discover."

Landmark Websites for Teaching and Learning http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/aasl/guidelinesandstandards/bestlist/bestwebsiteslandmark.cfm "Honored due to their exemplary histories of authoritative, dynamic content and curricular relevance."


 * http://animoto.com/education Developing their education site. Need to sign up ASAP if you have wanted to use their site. (Several weeks to process new edu accounts.) PDF posted in google docs.

> Resources and learn more at http://winningtherace.wikispaces.com/Copyright+Remix
 * MEGA (NCSU): Mixed up about copyright and fair use? Join us for an inquiry into copyright and fair use in today’s digital world. Special guest: Sonja Beckham, Media Specialist and former attorney with a strong interest in copyright in the educational setting.

> ENTRY DETAILS Registration Opens: September 27, 2010 Deadline: November 3, 2010.... There are 2 more to follow.
 * Lexus EcoChallenge #1 - 16 X $10,000

> March 2-4, 2011 - Raleigh Convention Center.http://www.ncties.org/Call to present is now online: http://center.uoregon.edu/conferences/NCTIES/2011/call_to_present.php > New this year is a Technology Fair with the same format we use for our MEGA Showcase! The deadline to submit a presentation proposal for the technology fair & concurrent sessions is November 30, 2010. > Share those good things you are doing in your schools at NCTIES!
 * NCTIES Conference


 * NC Character Education Grants... ranging from $1,500 to $2,500. ... must be submitted by Dec. 8.


 * NC Science Grant Opportunity - Triangle Community Foundation is now accepting proposals for its 2010-11 cycle of the Biogen Idec Foundation Micro-Grants. Proposals are due Nov. 5.


 * Draft 2.0 Social Studies Essential Standards Online - Teachers are reminded that Draft 2.0 of the Social Studies Essential Standards is available online at __//www.ncpublicschools.org/acre/standards/phase2///__ for review and comment. Included in this second draft is a two-year sequence of US History that will give educators more time to cover the full scope and depth of the course material. The US History I course will provide a study of European Exploration of the New World through the Reconstruction Era (post Civil War). The US History II course will provide a study of the 19th century to contemporary time. The proposed standards also feature courses for World History and Civics and Economics. Submit comments via __//feedback@dpi.state.nc.us//__ by Nov. 10.


 * Holocaust Workshops Scheduled for 2010-11 - Middle and high school social studies and English/Language Arts teachers may want to consider attending a one-day, multi-county Holocaust workshop. Dr. Karl Schleunes, an historian and Holocaust scholar, and Morris Glass, a survivor of the Auschwitz death camp or Manfred Katz, a survivor of the Riga Ghetto and several labor camps will present at the workshops. Participants will receive a copy of “The Holocaust: a North Carolina Teacher's Resource,” a guide for teaching about the Holocaust at the middle and high school levels. The workshop is particularly useful for teachers of World History or American History as well as teachers at the sixth-grade level teaching Eastern European history. It also is recommended for middle school language arts teachers teaching “Anne Frank’s Diary” or high school English teachers studying Elie Wiesel’s “Night” and other Holocaust literature at the upper grades. Substitute pay is provided for teachers attending, but space is limited and teachers are encouraged to make early contact with Linda Scher, Holocaust Teacher Workshop Coordinator. Workshop dates and locations are as follows: Nov. 19, Greenville (Pitt County), Dec. 9, Walnut Cove (Stokes County), Feb. 23, Windsor (Bertie County), March 16, Concord (Cabarrus County), and March 21, Burlington (Alamance County). For additional information, including registration, please email Linda Scher at __//Brisket234@aol.com.//__


 * LEARN NC Offers Differentiated Instruction Resources - With classrooms exhibiting increasing diversity among learners, it’s no wonder that teachers feel a growing need to hone their strategies for differentiating instruction. “Reaching Every Learner: Differentiating Instruction in Theory and Practice” is a series of articles from LEARN NC that balances theory, research, and practice while addressing a variety of topics within differentiation through text, graphics, and video. Throughout the 2010-11 school year, LEARN NC will publish one article each month. In association with each article, a web conference will be held that explores the topic further and provides an opportunity for teachers to have their questions answered by experts. For more information, please visit __//http://www.learnnc.org/lp/editions/every-learner///__


 * Model Bridge Building Competition - The North Carolina Department of Transportation is sponsoring its annual Model Bridge Building Competition. The competition gives middle and high school students an opportunity to learn problem-solving strategies and utilize critical thinking skills, while making the connection between what is taught in the classroom and real world applications. The competition is a collaborative effort between the NCDOT, students and teachers. The registration deadline is Dec. 10. Full competition details are available online at __//www.ncdot.gov/about/kids/BridgeComp///__ . Questions may be directed to Gail Herring, NCDOT, at 919/733-2984 ext. 247.


 * 2010-11 Green Energy Challenge - Schools may be interested in participating in the 2010-11 GEF Green Energy Challenge and possibly win prizes including environmental books, eco-kits and cash awards. This simple but powerful campaign teaches K-12 students that small changes can add up to big savings for your school community, and lead to a positive impact on the planet. From green classroom pledges to school-wide energy audits, GEF's website features all of the resources necessary to participate in the program. Registration and all featured resources are available online at __//www.greenenergychallenge.us//__


 * Poster Contest Targets Middle School Students - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is sponsoring a nationwide Carbon Monoxide (CO) Safety poster contest to help raise awareness about the dangers of CO in the home. The contest is open to sixth-eighth graders. For each of the three grade levels, judges will select three finalists for each grade level. Each of the nine finalists will receive $250; and the finalist will receive $500. The submission deadline is Dec. 31. Visit __//www.challenge.gov/cpsc//__ for judging information and contest rules. || **Archive of Weekly Updates**

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