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Month: December 2012
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South Shore, MA Parents: Kidding Around is a Great Resource!
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Inch And Miles: A Great Children's Book
Inch and Miles: The Journey to Success is an amazing teaching tool to help youngsters reach a healthy definition of success. The story does a great job of teaching John Wooden’s Pyramid of Success. The main characters, Inch and Miles, are given a magical whistle to borrow to help them on their journey to understand the meaning of success.
The colorful characters that Inch and Miles encounter are unique. Each represents one block in the Pyramid of Success. (The pyramid from the book is displayed on a teacher’s webpage in San Marcos, California.)
Inch and Miles: The Journey to Success is a great resource for parents, teachers, coaches, and any person who works closely with children.
In one of my high school classes, each day we read a section. After the selection is read, students respond to a writing prompt that forces them to reflect and very often is the starting point for a classroom discussion.
Below are the blogs for each theme:
Inch and Miles: The Magic Whistle
Axelrod the Ant: Hard Work
Rhonda the Robin: Enthusiasm
Charlie the Chimp: Friendship
Betty the Bee: Cooperation
Tess the Trout: Self-Control
Rascal the Rabbit: Alertness
Skittles the Squirell: Action
Fred the Frog: Determination
Hugh the Horse: Fitness
Silky the Spider: Skill
Louie the Lion: Team Spirit
Everett the Eagle: Poise
Albert the Alligator: Confidence
Personal Best
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US History Lesson: Go West Across America with Lewis & Clark
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National Geographic has a great activity to reinforce a unit on Lewis and Clark called “Go West Across America with Lewis & Clark.” It is a quick 15 minute interactive journey. Students will read and make decisions that Lewis and Clark faced.
For many of the slides, there are icons that provide additional information. The icons are “Do you know?” and “Journal.” The are no questions on the following worksheet related to the icons, however I will probably add some in the future.
The following information can be shared in a google.doc.
Today you are going to complete an interactive journey called “Go West Across America with Lewis & Clark.” There are questions that you will need to answer along the way. Follow the directions they should be pretty clear. If you have any questions, raise your hand and I will try to assist you.
1. Make a Copy of this document, save it as your initials, Lewis & Clark.
2. Click on the following link: http://www.nationalgeographic.com/west/main.html “Go West Across America with Lewis & Clark.”
3. Answer the questions to the best of your ability.
When starting the activity, enter your first name.
As you complete the activity, read the “Did you Know!” and “Journal.” You are responsible for the information in these sections, even though there are no specific questions.
1. What is the name of the camp on Frontier’s edge?
2. What did you take for supplies? Why?
3. How will you get most of your food?
4. What year is it?
5. Explain your interaction with the Native American Tribe (include their name).
6. How is the Indian Dilemma resolved?
7. Which fork is the best option? Why?
8. Explain the reasons for picking the path that was chosen.
9. Click on see where you have been.
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Coaching Youth Basketball: BEEF = Good Shooting Form
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For a coach to be successful at teaching players how to shoot the basketball correctly, there needs to be a complete understanding of the fundamentals of a shot (BEEF). A coach does not have to be a great shooter or even a fair shooter to be a great teacher of shooting. The coach simply must understand BEEF and be able to explain the fundamentals to the players. The coach also needs to have knowledge of a teaching progression and age-appropriate drills that will help players develop the proper shooting fundamentals. To be a good shooter, it is important to know the four basic parts of the shot. The word BEEF is a simple easy way to remember the most important fundamentals of a good shot. All players should be able to remember and recite the fundamentals, even if the fundamentals have not been mastered yet. Each letter in the word represents an important fundamental. To be a good shooter, a player must master ALL the fundamentals of BEEF. Below is an explanation of each letter in the word BEEF as it applies to shooting. B = BALANCE – start by teaching the footwork for the shot. BODY BALANCE- Have the players stand with their “shooting / lead foot” forward.
- “TOE TO THE TARGET” – the lead foot or shooting foot should point to the target or the basket.
- Instruct the players to place their non-shooting foot into the arch of the sneaker (the insert) of the shooting foot.
- Tell the players to move their non-shooting foot (back foot) to the side so that the feet are shoulder width apart.
- Bend the knees to be in triple threat position.
- Have the shoulders in front of the feet.
- Feet, hips, and shoulders should be square.
- The shooting hand should be placed in the middle of the basketball. The palm should not touch the ball. There should be “little daylight” that can be seen as the player holds the ball off his palm and on his fingertip pads and fingertips.
- READ THE BALL – The player should place the ball in his hand with the palm facing the sky. The hand should be between waist and shoulder level. The player should then READ THE BALL (i.e. Spaulding).
- LINE UP THE SEAMS - It is a very fundamental step that may not always be able to be completed during a game but the player should always try to line up his fingertips with the seams to get a good feel for the ball. This will also help a developing shooter to identify whether his shot has the proper rotation.
- ELBOW FORMS AN “L” (in line with the lead foot and knee) – It is also important to make sure the elbow is straight. There are four ways to miss a shot. Right, left, short, or long. If a player can shoot the ball straight, he will be a much more accurate shooter. With proper elbow position, the player will only miss the shot short or long. He should never miss to the right or left.
- WRIST WRINKLES – The ball should rest on the shooting hand far enough back so that the shooting hand’s wrist has wrinkles.
- The eyes should be focused on the target at all times. The eyes should never follow the flight of the ball.
- The eyes should focus on the target, the center of the basket.
- BEND – Even when a player shoots very close to the basket, it is important to bend the knees. The further away from the basket the player moves, the more important it is to bend the knees and use the legs.
- AND EXTEND (extend the elbow above the eyebrow) – After releasing the ball, the elbow should end above the player’s eyebrow. A good reminder for players is the phrase - “ELBOW ABOVE THE EYEBROW.” Coaches can use this phrase to help remind the players of the proper fundamental.
- PUT YOUR HAND IN THE BASKET (or HAND IN THE HOOP) – Players should try to finish their follow through by snapping (maybe not the best term) the hand in the basket. Sometimes it might be helpful to tell the player to try touch their fingertips to their wrist, even though this is impossible.
- FREEZE THE FOLLOW THROUGH – It is also important to hold the follow through until the ball goes through the hoop. A player should not only freeze his shooting hand, but his guide hand as well. If a player drops his guide hand and only freezes his shooting hand, the body has a tendency to turn to the side of the guide hand. This will negatively impact the release of the shot.
- FISH HOOK – after completing the follow through, the shooting hand should resemble a “fish hook.”
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South Shore, MA: 2 Reasons WATD is the Best
WATD is one of the best resources on the South Shore of Massachusetts. (If you google search WATD, the first result is WATD Your source for everything South Shore.) They offer so many great programs hosted by some incredible people. The South Shore is a so fortunate to have a radio station committed to local excellence.
My Town Tutors looks to WATD as a role model for our business. We want to be the The South Shore’s #1 Resource for Tutoring.
Over the next few weeks, we will be listing some of the great offerings of WATD and what we love about the South Shore’s best radio station.
1. The Call Letters – WATD stands for the first location of the radio station. “We’re At The Dump.” It is always important to remember where you came from.
2. Rob Hakala and WATD are #1 on the South Shore
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5 Things You Need to Know to Become a Computer Technician
In all likelihood, you’re reading this because you’re inclined to computers, like taking them apart or figuring out how softwares work and how to fix bugs, or you think you may have a knack for technology and want to explore some basic job options that can help you start out. Being a computer technician can be an incredibly fulfilling and fun job, provided you love and know what you do. If this is your first foray into the computer tech’s world and you’re looking for some insights, pointers and general help, read on.
1. Understand the difference: You are not a programmer or web designer, someone who works intricately with designing and creating new software, websites or websites (respectively). Network administrators are those people who take care of networks in an organization, and help with the operations of a network’s different servers. Being a computer technician requires you to help repair broken computers and other related computer devices as well as upgrade and configure them.
2. You’ll need to be in decent physical shape: You may require to move heavy computers around, especially if you’re working in an older office that hasn’t upgraded its instruments. Crawling under desks, squeezing inside narrow cubicles, and being able to take apart small pieces of hardware without nervously fumbling will be part of your schedule.
3. You don’t need to go to a four-year college to become a computer technician. This is the best part about this job. If you find a mentor or teacher kind enough, you can learn a lot about this profession while working. Employers do like it if you’re certified though. CompTIA A+ certification is the very basic kinds available; you can choose to get advanced certifications as you progress and grow in experience and knowledge.
4. Supplemental skills: You may want to start learning about other operating systems that geeks prefer, like Linux, Ubuntu, even MacOS. Being versatile with knowledge is important, so leave your loyalties behind. You’ll want to learn basic skills like soldering, wiring, drilling, cutting and filing.
5. Salaries: A computer technician’s salary varies widely from state to state, business to business and experience to experience. If you’re working in a mid-sized company where you report to a boss, you can make upwards of $30K a year. However, if you’re doing this part time in the evenings or on weekends, you will most likely bill by the computer problem or the hour. If you’re passionate about it, enough experience on the job can translate into a full-time position at a formal repairing/networking company.
Good computer technicians understand that it’s important to keep abreast of what the latest trends are, constantly reading up online and experimenting with new ideas and products. Remember that it’s a versatile job that will always be in demand, so you’ll never have to worry about job security if you’re a fast learner and have good foundations in computer technology.
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Article available at http://cobolhacker.com/2008/07/28/what-does-it-take-to-be-a-computer-technician/
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Nancy is a 36-year old stay at home mom of two. She worked as a medical assistant for five years before taking a break to be with her children. Her experience as a medical assistant gave her valuable insights in to the medical transcription industry, which she likes to share with others through her writing. Medical transcription training often finds mention in her writings. Being an SAHM, Nancy is a huge exponent of vocational training programs that provide women like her the power to be their own boss. Her other interests include gardening and baking. She stays with her husband and two daughters.
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Coaching Youth Basketball: Be a Good Teammate
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Coaching youth basketball can be a very rewarding experience. I recently coached my first youth basketball practice. It was a little overwhelming.
I was given one hour to:- Introduce the coaches
- Handout shirts
- Run 30 minutes of skills
- Play a 30 minute game
To have the players get the most out of each weekly session, the coaches felt it might be a good idea to introduce a “theme of the week.” Each week we will introduce a new theme. Themes can focus on a sport-specific skill, fundamental, or other area such as developing a positive team culture.
Since most of the players are participating on a team for the first time, our first theme of the week was “being a good teammate.” Being a good teammate is something that we will discuss each week as the season progresses. Having good team chemistry is essential to having a positive experience for the players and coaches, that is why we choose to emphasize this concept as soon as we could.
What exactly does it mean to be a good teammate?
Since we were going to be working together for the next few months, the coaches felt it was important to stress that each player learn the names of all the players and coaches.
Before teaching skills, we wanted to develop a positive team culture. We placed labels with the players names on the back of each shirt to help us learn the names more quickly.
As we called the team together for the first time, each player introduced himself with the following information.
Name:
Grade:
School:
During our time together, the coaches always try to address each player using first names. Over the next few weeks we will call on different players to test their ability to name all the members of the team.
We hope to have a great season and will share other themes as the season progresses.
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Massachusetts Tutors: Find 125 Teachers
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Below is our list of teachers by state. We started in Massachusetts and list tutors in several states, however our goal is to help teachers in all 50 states connect with parents and possibly make up to $5,000 a year tutoring.
Massachusetts Teachers (125)
- Adrienne Donovan is a Fine Arts teacher at the Rockland High School in Rockland, MA.
- Aaron Eaton is a Spanish Teacher at Hull High School in Hull, MA.
- Airami Bentz is an English teacher at Nauset Regional High School in Eastham, MA.
- Alison Macdonald is an English teacher and English Department Chair at Boston High School in Boston, MA.
- Alison Potoma is a teacher at Northeast Elementary School in Wilmington, MA.
- Allison Youngworth is a French Teacher at Hanover High School in Hanover, MA.
- Andy Dizel is a History Teacher at Middleboro High School in Middleboro, MA.
- Ann Marie Galotti is a Math Teacher at Hanover High School in Hanover, MA.
- Anthony Gonzalez is a Math Teacher at Hopkington High School in Hopkington, MA.
- Anthony Defranzo is a Physics Teacher at Hanover High School in Hanover, MA.
- Arianne Lozan is a Chemistry Teacher at Norwell High School in Norwell, MA. She also tutors math.
- Artur Duque is a teacher at Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School in Franklin, MA.
- Ashley Murphy is an elementary school teacher at the Thomas Nash School in Weymouth, MA.
- Audry Busa is a Spanish Teacher at Canton High School in Canton, MA.
- Auriana Halsey is a Special Education Teacher at Walter S. Parker Middle School in Reading, MA. She tutors elementary and middle school students.
- Beth Shevlin is a taught at the Donald P. Timony Grammar School in Meuthen, MA.
- Bonnie Schuman is a teacher at Charles G Devine in Randolph, MA.
- Bonnie Doyle is a teacher at Walpole High School in Walpole, MA.
- Brendan Mosher is a an elementary teacher at North Pembroke Elementary School in Pembroke, MA.
- Brian Cerone is a Math Teacher the B.B. Russell Alternative School in Brockton, MA.
- Caitlin Rogers is a teacher at the Cedar School in Hanover, MA.
- Carol Burke is a Special Education Teacher at Silver Lake Regional High School in MA.
- Carolyn Kasabian is a teacher at the Abigail Adams Middle School in Braintree, MA
- Casey Dobbins is a teacher at the Hobomock Elementary School in Pembroke, MA.
- Catherine Stavrakas is a teacher at Witchcraft Heights Elementary School in Salem, MA.
- Charlene Martel is a teacher at the John F Kennedy School in Brockton, MA.
- Chris Kelly is a Physics Teacher at Cape Cod Academy in Osterville, MA.
- Christine Parker is a retired English Teacher from Del Norte High in San Diego, CA.
- Cindy Lopez is a principal at the Elizabeth G Lyons Elementary School in Randolph, MA.
- Corinne Nagle is a Teacher at Marshfield High School in Marshfied, MA.
- Courtney Russillo is an English Teacher at Notre Dame Academy in Hingham, MA.
- Daniel Rego is a Teacher at the J Henry Higgins Middle School in Peabody, MA
- Danja Mahoney is a Latin Teacher at Reading Memorial High in Reading, MA.
- David McCarthy is a Latin Teacher at Silver Lake Regional High School in Kingston, MA.
- Debbie Krasnow is a Special EducationTeacher at the Maria Hastings Elementary School in Lexington, MA.
- Debi Leahy is an Elementary School Teacher at the Daniel Webster School in Marsfield, MA.
- Deborah Crawford is a retired Elementary Teacher in Duxbury, MA.
- Diane Azevedo is a Math Teacher at Duxbury High School in Duxbury, MA. She also has taught at Hanover High School.
- Diane Agnew is a Teacher at Carver High School in Carver, MA.
- Dori Gray is a Teacher at the Center Elementary School in Hanover, MA.
- Eileen Pantano is a Special Education Teacher who is currently teaching English at Quincy High School in Quincy, MA.
- Elizabeth Bloomer is a Teacher at Silver Lake Regional Middle School in Kingston, MA.
- Elizabeth Burnham is a Special Education Teacher at Cedar Elementary School in Hanover, MA.
- Elizabeth Kaplan is a Science Teacher at Watertown Middle Science in Watertown, MA.
- Emily Harmon is a Reading Specialist from Newman Elementary School in Needham, MA.
- Emily Barner is a teacher at the Henry E Warren Elementary School in Ashland, MA.
- Erin Kennedy is a History teacher at Bourne High School in Bourne, MA.
- Fred Damon is a Math Teacher from Rockland High School.
- Gail Dwyer is a retired Middle School Teacher who lives in Marshfield, MA.
- Heather Healy is a Teacher at the Center Elementary School in Hanover, MA.
- Heidi Rubenstein is a Teacher at the Edgar B Davis School.
- Hlias Halampalikis is a Middle School Teacher at the Tenney Grammar School in Meuthen, MA.
- Jackie White is a Teacher at the Squantum School in Quincy, MA.
- James Britton is a Middle School Science Teacher who teaches at Plymouth South Middle School in Plymouth, MA.
- James McAdams is a Spanish / ELL Teacher at North Quincy High School in Quincy, MA.
- Jen Walter is a Middle School Spanish Teacher from Harwich, MA.
- Jennifer McGonagle is a Teacher at Wellesley High School in Wellesley, MA.
- Jessica Chiusolo is an Teacher at the Eames Way School in Marshfield, MA.
- Joan LaCroix is a Science Teacher at Pembroke High School in Pembroke, MA.
- Joanne Reilly is a Special Education Teacher at the Hanover Middle School in Hanover, MA.
- Joanne Fallon is an English Teacher at Silver Lake Regional High School in Kingston, MA.
- John Zuccaro is a Special Education Teacher at Hull High School in Hull, MA.
- John Killeen is a teacher from Weymouth, MA.
- Julie Bradford is a teacher at the Cedar Elementary School in Hanover, MA.
- Karen Pray is a teacher at the First Baptist Christian School in Weymouth, MA.
- Karen Bernier is a Science Teacher at Ashland Middle School in Ashland, MA.
- Kate Scales is a Teacher at the Beechwood Knoll Elementary School in Quincy, MA.
- Kate Brown is a History Teacher Old Rochester Regional High in Mattapoisett, MA.
- Kathleen Kirby is a Teacher at the John F Kennedy School.
- Kathryn Kennefick is a Teacher at the Bryantville Elementary School in Pembroke, MA.
- Kathryn Kershaw is a Science Teacher from Marshfield High School in Marshfield, MA.
- Katy Powers is a Teacher at the Milton Fuller Roberts School in Medford, MA.
- Kelly Jordan is a Teacher at the Cedar Elementary School in Hanover, MA.
- Kenneth Magno is a Science Teacher at Marshfield High School in Marshfield, MA.
- Kerri Moran is a Speech and Reading Specialist at the Center Elementary School in Hanover, MA.
- Kevin Perry is a History Teacher at Hanover High School in Hanover, MA.
- Kim Richardson is a Teacher at the Cedar Elementary School in Hanover, MA.
- Kim Alston is a teacher at the James M. Curley School in Boston, MA.
- Kristin Marani is a Teacher at the Oliver Ames High School in Easton, MA.
- Laura Glassanos is a Spanish Teacher from Boston College High School in Boston, MA.
- Laura Mulcahy is a Teacher at the Beechwood Knoll Elementary School in Quincy, MA
- Liz Albon is a Special Education Teacher from Bridgewater-Raynham, MA.
- Marlaena Auriemma is a Teacher at the Daniel Webster School in Marshfield, MA.
- Maria Swirbalu is a Reading Specialist from Hingham, MA.
- Marianne Apuzzi is a Teacher at the Martinson Elementary School in Marshfield, MA.
- Mark Molloy is a Social Studies Teacher at Hanover High and the founder of My Town Tutors.
- Mark Centorino is a Math Teacher at Hanover High School in Hanover, MA.
- Mark Bates is a teacher at Quinsigamond Community College in Worcester, MA.
- Martha Stamper is a Middle Sch0ol Teacher at the Hanover Middle School in Hanover, MA.
- Mary Albis is a Teacher at the Cape Cod Academy in Osterville, MA.
- Matthew Schnider is a Special Education Teacher at the Franklin School in Rockland, MA
- Mary Carrig is s Special Education Teacher at the Thomas E. Willett School in Attleboro, MA.
- Matthew Leach is a Math Teacher at Northbrook Academy in Raynham, MA
- Matthew Paquette is an English Teacher and Humanities Director at Hanover High School in Hanover, MA.
- Matthew Shea is a Math Teacher in Massachusetts.
- Megan Stewart is a Teacher at North Shore Vocational in Middleton, MA.
- Meghan Corcoran is an Elementary Teacher at the Grace Farrar Cole School in Norwell, MA.
- Melissa Robillard is a Teacher at the North Pembroke Elementary School in Pembroke, MA.
- Meredith Bowser is an ELL Teacher at the Milton Fuller Roberts Elementary School in Medford, MA.
- Michelle Boudreau is a Math Teacher at East Bridgewater High School in East Bridgewater, MA.
- Nicholas Liquori is a Math Teacher from Rockland High in Rockland, MA.
- Nick Gould is a Teacher from Lexington High School in Lexington, MA.
- Nicole McCormack is a Teacher at the Hanover Middle School in Hanover, MA.
- Noelle Pourbaix is a Math Teacher at Pembroke High School in Pembroke, MA.
- Patrick Newton is a Biology Teacher at Hanover High School in Hanover, MA.
- Paul Muller is a Teacher at the O’Bryant School of Math & Science in Roxbury, MA.
- Philip Schnipper is from Hull, MA.
- Rebecca Paul is a Teacher at Hanover Middle School in Hanover, MA.
- Rebecca Roy is a Chemistry Teacher at Holbrook High School in Holbrook, MA.
- Rita Silvia is a Spanish Teacher at Hanover High School in Hanover, MA.
- Ryan Lamey is a Teacher at the Immaculate Conception School in Lowell, MA
- Sara Rhoades is a Teacher at Smith Junior High School in Mesa, AZ.
- Sarah Smith is a Teacher at the Martinson Elementary School in Marshfield, MA.
- Scott Hutchison is a Math Teacher at Hanover High School in Hanover, MA.
- Scott Perceval is a Special Education Teacher at Leominster High School in Leominster, MA.
- Shawn Avery is a Teacher at Dennett Elementary School in Plympton, MA.
- Shelley Jaruse is an English Teacher at Plymouth North High School in Plymouth, MA.
- Shelley Hou is an ESL Teacher at Boston Latin Academy in Dorchester, MA.
- Stacie Barlow is a Speech and Language Pathologist at the Hanover Middle School in Hanover, MA.
- Stephanie Darling is a Math Teacher at Weymouth High School in Weymouth, MA.
- Steve Rodday is a Special Education Teacher at Hanover High School in Hanover, MA.
- Susan Monfette is a Teacher at the Hosmer Elementary School in Watertown, MA.
- Susan O’Malley is a French and Spanish Teacher at the Sullivan Middle School in Worcester, MA.
- Wilma Bilton is an occupational therapist at the Center Elementary School in Hanover, MA.
- Yvonne O’Brien is a Math Teacher at Marshfield High School in Marshfield, MA
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Connected Educators: 95 Great Twitter Accounts for Teachers
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The feedback from teachers has been incredible to our top 10 twitter accounts for teachers. We would like to continue to provide great resources for teachers and educators, so we are continuing to add to our list.
The only requirement is that the account receive a perfect score of 100 / 100 from tweet grader. For each account we have included the twitter name and the twitter profile.
Since all these accounts are 100% perfect. We have listed them in reverse alphabetical order. We will be adding additional accounts in the future as we come across them.
1. @WorldLillie – Boston teacher & #travel blogger: http://AroundTheWorldL.com & http://TeachingTraveling.com. #EdBlogs founder: http://www.facebook.com/groups/EducationBloggers Boston (and the world) · http://www.AroundTheWorldL.com/about/
2. @willrich45 – Parent, author, speaker, instigator, blogger about social Web tools and their effects on schools, education and learning. Flemington, New Jersey · http://willrichardson.com
3. @wfryer – Husband, dad, educator, author, speaker, digital storyteller. I’m here for the learning revolution. Also tweeting as @eyesrightblog & @ipadwithwes Oklahoma City, Oklahoma USA · http://www.wesfryer.com
4. @web20classroom – Educator, Speaker, Blogger, #Edchat Co-Creator, #140Conf Character, Edublogs Twitterer Of The Year, ASCD Emerging Leader. Do You Use Social Media In Education?Winston-Salem, NC · http://blog.web20classroom.org
5. @WeAreTeachers – Online community of teachers of all types. Teacher social network, Web 2.0, Education, Knowledge Marketplace, school 2.0. support@weareteachers.com Austin, TX http://www.weareteachers.com
6. @WEAC – Wisconsin Education Association Council ÜT: 43.035197,-89.427211 ·http://www.weac.org
7. @vmcmurray – Special education math teacher. Advocate for my students. Future queen of the world? Maybe… Chicago
8. @tyeducators – Educators play such an important role in our lives. We want to say thanks to those who teach and enrich our communities. Presented by California Casualty. · http://educators.calcas.com
9. @toddwhitaker – Focus on Leadership, Teaching & Motivation. Todd has written 30 books including What Great Teachers Do Differently and Shifting The Monkey. · http://www.toddwhitaker.com
10. @tomwhitby – Prof of Education. Founder: #Edchat, The EDU PLN Ning, Linkedin group Technology-Using Professors et al. BLOG: My Island View http://tomwhitby.wordpress.com Long Island, New York http://tomwhitby.wordpress.com/
11. @timbuckteeth – Web 2.0 researcher, author of The Digital Classroom, Associate Professor of learning technology, international speaker, disruptive activist. Plymouth, UK http://steve-wheeler.blogspot.com
12. @ThisIsSethsBlog – Founder of Squidoo.com, author, blogger. This is a retweet of my blog.· http://sethgodin.typepad.com/
13. @theTeacherPage – Quality Resources for Teachers! Comments and Suggestions Welcome! @robertwhughes Halifax, MA · http://TheTeacherPage.com
14. @stumpteacher – Father, husband, 6th grade SS/LA teacher, tech enthusiast, 2012 IL teacher of the year and aspiring Jedi. suburban chicago · http://www.stumpteacher.blogspot.com
15. @stevekatz – Tech Integration Specialist, teacher, ADE, Apple Professional Development, author, international conference presenter, video projects, father, deadhead Seoul, Korea · http://www.teachwithvideo.com
16. @smithsonianedu Resources for teachers and their classrooms from the Smithsonian Institution. Terms of use: http://www.si.edu/Termsofuse Washington, DC · http://www.SmithsonianEducation.org
17. @sjunkins Instructional Technology Coach. Apple Distinguished Educator. Google Certified Teacher. Myrtle Beach, SC · http://www.hcsmobile.net
18. @shannoninottawa – “Mom, Wife, Elementary School Principal in Ottawa, Canada – playing around with learning out in the open every single day
Ottawa, Canada · http://shannoninottawa.com”
19. @shannonmmiller “Teacher Librarian & Tech Integrationist who loves connecting, creating, change, advocacy & NOISE. Presenter & Blogger. Connecting People Shorty Award Recipient. Van Meter, Iowa · http://vanmeterlibraryvoice.blogspot.com/”
20. @TheScienceGuy – Science Educator seeks to change the world…Los Angeles, CA, USA · http://billnye.com
21. @thenerdyteacher – Just a guy who likes to write and speak on education, technology and all things nerdy. The ‘Lady Gaga’ of teaching. #EduBro. Michigan · http://www.thenerdyteacher.com
22. @teachingwthsoul – Consultant/Speaker. ASCD/ISTE presenter.New Teacher Chat Founder #ntchat.Core Blogger @Edutopia @KIDS_DISCOVER. Rep.@iTooch. Former Principal. Passion2 #mentor! California · http://bit.ly/lisamdabbs
23. @TeacherSabrina – Teacher-turned-advocate for kids, teachers & communities. Pro-#edreform that works for real people, not corporate interests. Tweets = mine, RTs ≠ endorsements. Washington, DC · http://www.sabrinajoystevens.com
24. @teachermelanie – ★ An online teacher (ESL) who can help YOU improve your English! ★ I tweet about English, Canada, & anything I find interesting! Join the fun! ☺Toronto, Canada · http://www.englishteachermelanie.com
25. @TeacherCast – TeacherCast.net was set up to help teachers better use technology in their classrooms. We are your Educational Community for 21st Century Learning. Philadelphia · http://www.TeacherCast.net
26. @TeacherBeat – I cover teachers for Education Week newspaper and write our Teacher Beat blog. Washington, D.C. · http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/teacherbeat/
27. @TeachaKidd – Blogger, EdTech, Geek… I will annoy you with questions. You’ve been warned. South Florida, USA · http://www.leekolbert.com/
28. @SNewco – Educator, Mobilist, Speaker, Blogger, 1:1 Mobile Learning Devices, ISTE & eLearning Guild member, SIGML http://www.themobilenative.org Ohio · http://www.smriders.net/Mobile_Learning
29. @ShellTerrell – Education thought-provoker, The 30 Goals Challenge author, International Speaker, #Edchat founder, Host for AM TESOL Free Fri Webinars, SC Mgr @TheConsultantsE worldwide · http://bit.ly/ShellTerrell
30. @ScholasticTeach – The official Scholastic Teachers account. We like to talk books, education trends and life as an educator. USA · http://www.scholastic.com/teachers
31. @rweingarten – American Federation of Teachers president, committed to improving schools, hospitals and public institutions for children, families and communities. Washington, DC · http://www.aft.org
32. @rmbyrne – Teacher. Speaker. Writer. Google Certified Teacher. My dog thinks I’m cool. http://android4schools.com Maine, USA · http://www.freetech4teachers.com
33. @PrincipalJ – Elementary Principal, Twitter Evangelist, passionate about learning/daily5/cafe/instructional leadership, comoderator of #educoach chat, mom of 2 boys rural Wisconsin · http://principalj.blogspot.com/
34. @POWERofICU – Teachers have been left alone to fight the problem of student apathy for too long. Learn how the Power of ICU can work for you. Nashville, Tennessee · http://www.poweroficu.com
35. @plugusin – I’m a full time classroom teacher and the author of Building a PLC at Work (http://bit.ly/plcatwork)and Teaching the iGeneration (http://amzn.to/igeneration) Raleigh NC · http://teacherleaders.typepad.com/the_tempered_radical
36. @plnaugle – I teach 4th graders math and social studies using many Web 2.0 tools like Edmodo. Glogster, kidblog.org, Jing, Skype, Wikis and I have 35 years of experience. New Orleans, LA · http://pnaugle.blogspot.com
37. @pgsimoes – Portuguese Air Force #eLearning Evangelizer, #PLE Researcher & Informal Learner. @eden20_official Steering Committee NAP Advisor. http://about.me/pgsimoes Portugal · http://www.pgsimoes.net
38. @pbsteachers – Multimedia resources & professional development for America’s preK-12 educators. Arlington, VA · http://www.pbs.org/teachers
39. @paulawhite – grandma, teacher, Apple Distinguished Educator (ADE), DEN STAR, Google Certified Teacher, camper, Gifted Resource Tchr, NETS*T certified, lover of learning. Charlottesville, Va · http://tzstchr.edublogs.org
40. @PatrickMLarkin – Artist formerly known as @bhsprincipal – BPS Asst. Supt. NASSP National Digital Principal Award Winner (2012), Evangelist for Web 2.0 and Digital Tools. Burlington, MA · http://www.patrickmlarkin.com/
41. @NSTA – The National Science Teachers Association: promoting excellence and innovation in science teaching and learning for all.
42. @NMHS_Principal – Principal of New Milford HS (NJ): NASSP National Digital Principal Award Winner (2012), Google Certified Teacher, Adobe Education Leader, Author, Speaker. New Milford, NJ · http://ericsheninger.com
43. @NMEACS – “The National Minority Educators Association for Charter Schools was created to allow the diversity in education, talents and resources to be cultivated. Michigan http://www.nmeacs.org” (69,200+ followers, 100/100 twitter grader)
44. @NEAToday – The National Education Association’s official publication, committed to a great public education for all students. Get free resources, news & more!Washington DC · http://www.nea.org/neatoday
45. @NCTM – The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics is a public voice of mathematics education, providing vision, leadership and professional development. Reston, Virginia · http://www.nctm.org
46. @mytowntutors “Teachers are GREAT tutors! We connect parents with local teachers who tutor. Teachers keep 100% of fees. http://www.mytowntutors.com/blog/ Boston, Massachusetts and USA · http://www.mytowntutors.com”
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47. @msjweir – I’m a high school English teacher who loves to geek out with technology! Also, a mommy to a beautiful little girl! ON, Canada · http://msjweir.wordpress.com”
48. @mcleod – Associate Professor. CASTLE Director. Blogger. Idea generator. Solution builder. Agitator. Catalyst. “If the leaders don’t get it, it’s not going to happen.” Ames, Iowa · http://www.dangerouslyirrelevant.org
49. @mcarls – CABOCES Technology Staff Specialist after teaching HS Math in a block schedule for 11 years. Learning and sharing Tech ideas. Western New York · http://mcarls.blogspot.com
50. @mbteach – K-8 Technology Teacher and Technology Integration Specialist in Philadelphia. Edcamp Foundation Board member & organizer. http://mbteach.com
51. @massteacher – The Massachusetts Teachers Association Boston, Mass. ·http://massteacher.org
Massachusetts Teachers Association – THANK YOU
52. @marynabadenhors – Lifelong learner. Interested in creating collaborative online forums and virtual classrooms. I have been called an ‘ungeeky ICT goddess’. I believe in karma. Global citizen (online) · http://marynabadenhorst.global2.vic.edu.au
53. @maggiecary – Teacher, writer, and mom to 2 great kids & 1 big dog. I write about, education, parenting & kidlit. Author of Secrets of the Crystal Cavern (1/2012 release). http://classroomtalk.com
54. @l_hilt – Elementary Principal, K-6 Tech Integrator/Coach, Reader, Writer, Connected learner! PA · http://lynhilt.com/
55. @learningfy – Curator of EdTech Weekly http://goo.gl/YWvVf, a free weekly newsletter on #edtech Vancouver, Canada · http://goo.gl/Bx8EG
56. @Larryferlazzo – Inner-city High School teacher — ESL & Mainstream Sacramento, CA · http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/
57. @langwitches – Educational Consultant GloballyConnectedLearning.com 21st Century Learning Specialist- Technology Integration- World Language Teacher USA-Argentina-Germany · http://www.langwitches.org/blog
58. @KylePace – District Instructional Technology Specialist and Google Certified Teacher. Presenter. Love to learn. Love to share. #EdcampKC organizer. Proud Dad. Kansas City, MO. · http://www.kylepace.com
59. @kjarrett – Father, husband, Google Certified K-4 technology teacher leveraging social media in education. Blogger, workshop leader, lifelong learner, relentless optimist! Northfield, NJ USA · http://about.me/kjarrett
60. @kellyhines – Keeping Kids First – Wife, Mom, Learner, Leader, Teacher – NBCT, DEN Star, NC DEN LC Blog Chair, SMART Exemplary Educator & Certified Trainer Greensboro,NC · http://kellyhines.wordpress.com
61. @kathyschrock – Educational Technologist, DEN Star & Guru, Adobe Ed Leader, Google Certified Teacher (kathy@kathyschrock.net) Twitter RSS feed: http://linkyy.com/twitterfeed Cape Cod, MA · http://kathyschrock.net
62. @jswiatek – District Technology Specialist for the Citrus County School District, #edchat archivist. EdCamp Citrus organizer. Always looking for ways to engage students! Inverness, Florida, USA · http://www.jerryswiatek.com
63. @justintarte – Director of Curriculum & Support Services in a district of 3,000; learning & growing through group collaboration & sharing of ideas. I love technology & PD! St. Louis, Missouri · http://www.justintarte.com
64. @Joe_Mazza – Lead Learner @KnappElementary ~ @Penn_State alum & current @PennGSE doct student researching home-school partnerships 2.0 ~ Speaker ~ Writer ~ #PTchat Wed., 9PM Philadelphia, PA · http://joemazza.us
65. @intrepidteacher Teacher, learner, dad, bleeding heart, music and film addict. I want to share as much as I can with as many people as I can as often as I can. Singapore · http://www.jabizraisdana.com/
66. @gcouros – Division Principal of Innovative Teaching and Learning for PSD70. Passionate about learning, ed. tech, and helping others find their passion! I like dogs 🙂 Edmonton · http://georgecouros.ca
67. @feedtheteacher – EFL Teacher, E-tutor and social media and technology enthusiast! I believe in the power of sharing and collaborating! · http://feedtheteacher.blogspot.com
Great Guest Post for My Town Tutors: Digital Parenting: The Digital Parent in You
68. @Edudemic – A dedicated community of educators and technologists looking to enhance learning. Cambridge, MA · http://edudemic.com
69. @EducationMN – The union of 70,000 educators. Our members work in pre-K-12 schools and higher education institutions statewide. Saint Paul, Minnesota ·http://www.educationminnesota.org
70. @edmodo -The official twitter account for Edmodo. Make your classroom a community. http://bit.ly/pCk24J San Mateo, CA · http://www.edmodo.com
71. @dougpete – Educator, Presenter & always on the look for something new to learn. http://www.dougpeterson.ca I tweet about education, technology, Minnesota Vikings, Formula1 Amherstburg, Ontario, Canada · http://dougpete.wordpress.com
72. @dkuropatwa – Curriculum Coordinator for Digital Learning at St. James-Assiniboia School Division Always in beta ∞ß (My tweets express only my own opinions.) Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada · http://adifference.blogspot.com
73. @DianeRavitch – I write about education. I blog at dianeravitch.net Brooklyn · http://dianeravitch.com
74. @DebChitwood – I’m a Montessori educator/writer, former homeschooler, and mother of two adult children. I love sharing ideas and activities and encouraging others! Colorado Springs, Colorado · http://livingmontessorinow.com
75. @Darcy1968 – Learner, educator, deputy principal, English teacher, university lecturer, speaker, photographer, blogger, music-lover & traveller.Playing with new Lytro camera Kiama, NSW · http://darcymoore.net
76. @dancallahan – Instructional Technology Specialist K-5 @PineGlenLTC by day, #edcamp Foundation Chairman of the Board of Directors and Co-founder by night. Burlington, MA · http://remixteaching.com”
77. @cybraryman1 – Educator & Writer trying to catalog the internet for students, educators and parents. http://cybraryman.com ÜT: 27.179819,-80.236438 · http://www.cybraryman.com
78. @cristama – K-12 Instructional Coach with Missoula County Public Schools. I’m currently seeking my Ed Leadership credentials. Always learning, always sharing… Missoula, Montana · https://sites.google.com/site/mcpsinstructionalcoaches/home
79. @courosa – Professor of #edtech & #media, #education researcher, #connected educator, keynote #speaker & #open scholar – Faculty of Education, University of Regina. Regina, Canada · http://www.couros.ca
80. @coolcatteacher – Best teacher blog award winner, co-founder- Flat Classroom Projects, Conference, Digiteen, NetGenEd, known as the Wikinator by my students, author Camilla, Georgia · http://coolcatteacher.blogspot.com
81. @cnansen – District technology coordinator for 25 years. Apple Distinguished Educator. Google Certified Teacher. STAR Discovery Educator. Husband,father, grandfather Minot, North Dakota · http://pages.minot.k12.nd.us/blog/craig
82. @thecleversheep – I am a teacher-learner-collaborator, eager to engage in conversations with other learners. Project-based learning and Creative Commons are always on my radar. Komoka, Ontario, Canada · http://www.thecleversheep.com
83. @ChrisWejr – K-6 principal, teacher, learner, sports fan. Passionate about assessment, motivation, leadership, parent engagement. Proud father of toddler twin girls. ÜT: 49.2048791,-121.7464466 · http://chriswejr.com
84. @chrislehmann – Principal of the Science Leadership Academy Co-Chair – EduConPhiladelphia, PA · http://www.practicaltheory.org/serendipity
85. @chickensaltash – Headteacher at ISS, a bold scavenger who explores all sorts of different technologies and discovers new approaches to learning around the world. Seychelles · http://www.whydidthechickencrosstheroad.org.uk
86. @CATeachersAssoc – CTA represents more than 325,000 teachers, counselors, librarians, psychologists, nurses, community college and CSU faculty, and education support professionals California · http://www.cta.org
87. @blairteach – School Improvement Consultant (middle grades, ELA, SS, DI, literacy); former MS teacher/administrator; life-long learner; Mac user; USAF vet originally from MI. Atlanta, Georgia
88. @bjnichols – Executive Director of School Leadership, Google Certified Teacher, Doctoral Student exploring 21st century learning initiatives and transforming education. Newport News, Virginia · http://flavors.me/bjnichols
89. @baldy7 – Father. Husband. Educator. Blogger. iPhone: 42.363468,-71.057022 · http://transleadership.net
90. @avivaloca – Formerly @grade1. Went from 11 years of teaching K-2 to moving to Gr.6. Looking forward to this exciting new adventure! Ancaster · http://adunsiger.com
91. @arneduncan – The official Twitter page of the US Secretary of Education Washington, DC · http://www.ed.gov/
92. @anniemurphypaul – I write about how we learn and how we can do it better. Email me at annie@anniemurphypaul.com, or connect on FB at www.facebook.com/anniemurphypaul New Haven, Connecticut · http://www.anniemurphypaul.com
93. @AngelaMaiers – I believe these 2 words can change the world – #YouMatter – I’m an Educator, Author, Speaker passionate about literacy, learning, and power of social media. Iowa · http://www.AngelaMaiers.com
94. @alfiekohn – author and lecturer on topics in education, parenting, and human behaviorBoston area · http://www.alfiekohn.org
95. @AFTunion – “We’re 1.5 million teachers, paraprofessionals/school-related personnel, higher ed faculty, gov’t employees, & healthcare workers making a difference every day. Washington, DC · http://www.aft.org”
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The feedback from teachers has been incredible to our top 10 twitter accounts for teachers that we have created a Connected Educators Page. Each Connected Educators has received a perfect score of 100 / 100 from tweet grader. For each account we have included the twitter name and the twitter profile.
A twitter profile is limited, so in the the upcoming weeks we will be listing interviews with some of the members on our list.
To share even more information about these incredible individuals and educational groups, we will be reaching out to members of our list to learn more about them. We hope you enjoy and we would love your feedback.
Connected Educator Profile: My Town Tutors
Connected Educator Profile: Doug Peterson
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