Category Archives: Education

Of Course Teachers Deserve Respect, Duh!

Posted on August 15, 2010 by Mr. Heyer

Or: “What Don’t Teachers Do?” Florida Teacher’s Essay Becomes Rallying Cry for Respect | NEA Today When people were attacking her and her fellow dedicated public school teachers, Florida fourth-grade teacher Jamee Miller got mad. And then she got to … Continue reading →

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Exploratorium Music

Posted on August 4, 2010 by Mr. Heyer

I’ve been a member of the Exploratorium hands-on science museum since I was a little kid. Here’s a video exploring a feature on their website, “Science of Music: Exploratorium’s Accidental Scientist.”

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Add A Due Date To Email Subject Lines

Posted on July 30, 2010 by Mr. Heyer

I have to admit I didn’t even read the suggestions for improved email communication (because I thought I already knew it all) in my CFISD Teacher Leadership Academy binder, but luckily another teacher did–and shared! I’m big on using subject … Continue reading →

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Project Einstein Guatemala – Digital Democracy

Posted on July 17, 2010 by Mr. Heyer

Since so few people get to really travel and find out about people all over the world, Project Einstein seems a fun way to virtually go out and experience the world. Ultimately, Project Einstein Guatemala seeks to spark dialogue both … Continue reading →

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Code of Best Practices in Fair Use for Scholarly Research in Communication

Posted on July 7, 2010 by Mr. Heyer

The Code of Best Practices in Fair Use for Scholarly Research in Communication from the Center for Social Media. This guide identifies four situations that represent the current consensus within the community of communication scholars about acceptable practices for the … Continue reading →

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