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National Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Week

Submitted by Stephanie Hoaglund on Wed, 09/21/2011 - 12:35pm

Did you know that this week is National Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Week?

In a Presidential Proclamation, President Obama has proclaimed September 18 through September 24, 2011 as the week to express our heartfelt thanks to the members of the National Guard and Reserve and their civilian employers. 

This week, we remember our obligations to each other, and we pay tribute to the employers of our Guardsmen and Reservists whose support and flexibility is vital to the strength of our military.  The United States is at its strongest when we live up to our sacred duty to honor and care for our service members when they come home.  The support of employers across our country reflects the best of the American spirit -- the understanding that we are bound together to serve and protect our Nation.

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Transforming the Way We Learn - 21 Things That Will Become Obsolete in Education by 2020.

Submitted by Ashley MacQuarrie on Wed, 09/21/2011 - 10:10am

The Daily Riff recently posted a list predicting 21 traditional fixtures of learning that may fall by the wayside in the next decade. While this list is focused on the brick and mortar classroom, many of these also apply to students learning virtually. Here’s an excerpt:

1. Desks
The 21st century does not fit neatly into rows. Neither should your students. Allow the network-based concepts of flow, collaboration, and dynamism help you rearrange your room for authentic 21st century learning.

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Does Social Media Help Students Learn?

Submitted by Stephanie Hoaglund on Tue, 09/20/2011 - 10:09am

Facebook helps high school students like First Amendment

Social media and technology are changing the way we learn and how we access information and resources. A new study out by the Knight Foundation offers some encouraging insights.

Not only was there a large increase in the number of teens who watch videos on YouTube since 2006 -- 71% from 39% in 2006, mobile usage has also skyrocketed.

In 2006, 15% of American teens made mobile calls and today, it's 50%.  And the preferred use of mobile?  Texting.

Also, only half of all American high school students have taken a class on digital media and digital literacy. However, the majority of high school students who responded use the Internet as a primary research tool for reports and papers.

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Video: CNN covers Online Schooling and Georgia Cyber Academy

Submitted by Stephanie Hoaglund on Mon, 09/19/2011 - 10:46am

Student finds success in cyber school

Many students head back to school, but some head to home computers for cyber school.

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Online Schools Can Make a Huge Difference

Submitted by Stephanie Hoaglund on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 3:42pm

Teen Excels in School Thanks to Online Classes

A Kansas City, Kan. teen says she was bullied and harassed so much that she was about to drop out of school. She didn't have to thanks to a program that is letting her finish her education at home. She can now complete her classes through an online high school.

Lura Matthues says there were days the bullying and harassment was so intense she would call her mom to come get her. She ended up failing the 10th grade. Now she is back on track. Instead of going to school, Mattuhes just boots up her computer and starts here Lawrence Virtual School that offers K-12 online coursework.

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