A Pep Talk from Kid President

Forget about Al Pacino in Any Given Sunday, this might very well be the best inspirational pep talk ever. And the one who gives this speech is none other than a young, very classy, kid.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=l-gQLqv9f4o

Notes from NICE Mini-Conference

On Saturday I attended the NICE MiniCon.  Below are some notes/resources from the morning:

• Google Apps for Education Newbie Resource Site -
  
  
  This introduction to Google Apps will help newbies become aware of ways to communicate, create, collaborate, organize and share information.

• Integration Isn't Enough: Redefining the Innovative Classroom - For years we have heard the term "technology integration." This session begs the question,"What if simply integrating technology isn't enough?" Explore what it means to truly redefine a learning space through digital devices.
  

• The Power of Blogging
  

• Teaching World Language for the 21st Century
  

Please let me know if you are interested in learning/exploring more.

Assumptions Video Playlist

 I recently came across this Playlist of YouTube videos on Assumptions. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNbF006Y5x4&list=PLN0iiojvFNR5FarsAEp-t4DCaIXb-A4PI

IMPORTANT NOTE: I watched the first couple of videos in the playlist and all was ok, however as with any YouTube video be aware of the surrounding videos/comment when applicable. 

Make a Difference Lip Dub

The goal of this lip dub is to make a statement that they are going to make a difference with their actions.  They won't put up with bulling and they are going to change the school.

http://news.agps.org/vnews/display.v/ART/50f56ad284648