» Digital Citizenship Is More Than Living By a Set of Rules I’ve avoided responding to an email from a school district leader asking for resources on digital citizenship that he can give a principal to work on developing. I could have shot him back a list of resources including a Symbaloo that I put together or a LiveBinder that dates back to 2010 but I didn’t. Of course anyone can Google those things. My fear is that no matter what I send, what will be extrapolated is a set of rules to implement. This fear reveals two things. The concept of digital citizenship continues to be refined. A slightly improved analogy is that teaching digital citizenship is like issuing a driver’s license. This last fall I came across a new metaphor that incorporates what past comparisons have been missing. Today I am really looking forward to the 3:00 SXSWedu session “How to Build a Culture of Digital Citizenship.”
Schools are doing Education 1.0; talking about doing Education 2.0; when they should be planning Education 3.0 Schools are doing Education 1.0; talking about doing Education 2.0; when they should be planning and implementing Education 3.0. This post seeks to compare the developments of the Internet-Web to those of education. The Internet has become an integral thread of the tapestries of most societies throughout the globe. The web influences people’s way of thinking, doing and being; and people influence the development and content of the web. The Internet of today has become a huge picture window and portal into human perceptions, thinking, and behavior. Logically, then, it would seem that schools would follow suit in mimicking what is happening via the Internet to assist children and youth to function, learn, work, and play in a healthy, interactive, and pro-social manner in their societies-at-large. Education 1.0 Most schools are still living within and functioning through an Education 1.0 model. Derek W. Education 1.0 is, like the first generation of the Web, a largely one-way process. Social
The 5 Creepiest Foreign Versions of Disney Fairy Tales The Version You've Heard An evil queen desires to be the most beautiful woman in the land, but is thrown into a murderous frenzy when she learns that her stepdaughter, Snow White, is way more attractive. So she poisons Snow White with an apple, but Snow White is revived by the kiss of a handsome prince. Then the queen gets herself ghosted, and everyone lives happily ever after. Also, there are dwarfs. But in the Scottish Version A shamelessly vain queen named Silver-Tree learns from a trout in a well that her stepdaughter, Gold-Tree, ranks several notches higher on the beauty scale. Photos.com"Trust me on this; it's science." The king, understandably living in perpetual fear of his wife's irrationally blazing craziness, instead sends the daughter off to be married to a prince (because it's just that easy) and feeds evil Queen Silver-Tree the vital organs of a goat. And here's our favorite part: The prince, now with two fully functioning wives, boldly exclaims, "I shall have both of you!"
Disruptive Technology and How to Compete for the Future inShare364 Disruptive technology is the bearer of tremendous opportunity and equally a harbinger of obsolescence. Technology’s impact on society and business is substantial, if not underestimated. To keep up is a perpetual investment as innovation is constant and it’s only increasing. This is a time to take a step back, recognize where we are and where we need to be, examine our strategies and current initiatives, review our investments and opportunities, and consider new areas for change or new pursuits. The truth is that innovation works for and against us and investing in it with purpose and design is our responsibility. Part of the challenge is knowing when to recognize opportunities. For example, businesses around the world are jumping on Facebook and Twitter as each have demonstrated an ability to disrupt the standard fair in how connected consumers communicate, discover, and share. Disruptive technology requires much more than visibility and activity. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Affidavit of Support Form I-134 & I-864 Online Which Affidavit of Support Do You Need? Affidavit of Support Form I-134 is used for Sponsoring an Immigrant Applying for U.S. Visa Sponsoring K-1 Visa (Fiancée Visa) Sponsoring K-3 Visa (Spousal Visa)Start Your I-134 Application Affidavit of Support Form I-864 is used for Sponsoring Family Based Green Cards Sponsoring Employment Based Green Cards Start Your I-864 Application About Affidavit of Support Affidavit of Support Form I-134 Form I-134 is for individuals seeking to "sponsor" an immigrant applying for a U.S. visa. The form requires proof of financial ability to sponsor an immigrant, including copies of bank statement, paycheck stubs, income tax returns, investment or bond information or any other financial resources to show an ability to assist the person being sponsored via this form. There is no filing fee for Form I-134; however, without a signature, the form will summarily be rejected and rendered invalid, so it is important to sign this form upon submission.
The 7 Powerful Idea Shifts In Learning Today by Terry Heick, TeachThought.com : Shift_Learning: The 7 Most Powerful Idea Shifts In Learning Today So we’re taking a stand here. This is all incredibly subjective, but so are the VH1 Top 100 Hair Bands Videos and those are fun, am I right? So subjective it is. Let’s make a list. Utopian visions of learning are tempting, if for no other reason than they absolve us of accountability to create itright now, leading to nebulous romanticizing about how powerful learning could be if we just did more of X and Y. But therein lies the rub: Tomorrow’s learning is already available, and below are 7 of the most compelling and powerful trends, concepts, and resources that represent its promise. The Challenge of Implementation It’s challenging enough to manage a traditional learning environment where the curriculum is handed to you, and meetings are set, and you’re simply there to manage; adding more ingredients to the mix seems like asking for trouble. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
GREEN CARD RENEWAL ONLINE Green Card Renewal While Permanent Resident status itself does not expire, Green Cards (the official documentation of Permanent Resident status) must be renewed every 10 years. Neglecting to renew your Green Card may make it difficult to travel internationally or to prove your eligibility for employment in the U.S. Permanent Residents renew their Green Cards every 10 years by using the Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card. When should a Green Card Renewal application (Form I-90) be filed? Within six months of the expiration date listed on your Green Card. Replacing your Green Card using Form I-90 In addition to renewals, Form I-90 can also be used to replace a current Green Card in the following situations: What if I am a Conditional Permanent Resident? Conditional Permanent Residents are given a Green Card that is only valid for two years. Once your petition is approved, you will receive a new Green Card, valid for 10 years. Green Card Renewal Appeal Green Card INA
The 10 Skills Modern Teachers Must Have The above image is 8.5×11″ so you can print it out. PDF is available here . There’s been a lot of talk about 21st century learners, 21st century teachers, and connected classrooms. There’s a daily influx of new technology into your inbox and your classroom feels woefully behind the times even if you’re flipping your 1:1 iPad classroom that’s already online and part of a MOOC . What are modern teachers to do with all this jargon and techno-babble being thrown at them all day long? Simple. In my experience, I’ve seen teachers attempt to integrate 30 iPads into their classroom by handing them out and then trying to figure out which apps are worth using. In order to do this, you’ll need skills modern teachers must have. 1) Build Your PLN Whether you call it a ‘personal learning network’ or a ‘professional learning network’ is not important. 2) Establish Real Relationships Whether it’s online or offline, the ability to establish real relationships is critical to any modern teacher. 7) Slow Down
How to Renew Your Expiring Green Card: 5 Steps Edit Article Edited by Nicole, Teresa, Kanhu, Daisy and 3 others A Green Card is issued to a foreign national to prove that he is a lawful permanent resident in the US, authorized by the law to get an employment opportunity and live in the US on a permanent basis. Green Cards are issued with a validity of ten years. Hence, the holder must apply for Green Card renewal before his card could expire. Ad Steps 1Choose the right time to apply for renewal. 5Obtain a new green card.
Why Are Finland's Schools Successful? | People & Places It was the end of term at Kirkkojarvi Comprehensive School in Espoo, a sprawling suburb west of Helsinki, when Kari Louhivuori, a veteran teacher and the school’s principal, decided to try something extreme—by Finnish standards. One of his sixth-grade students, a Kosovo-Albanian boy, had drifted far off the learning grid, resisting his teacher’s best efforts. The school’s team of special educators—including a social worker, a nurse and a psychologist—convinced Louhivuori that laziness was not to blame. So he decided to hold the boy back a year, a measure so rare in Finland it’s practically obsolete. Finland has vastly improved in reading, math and science literacy over the past decade in large part because its teachers are trusted to do whatever it takes to turn young lives around. “I took Besart on that year as my private student,” Louhivuori told me in his office, which boasted a Beatles “Yellow Submarine” poster on the wall and an electric guitar in the closet.
Travel.State.Gov – US Passport Services Travel.State.Gov & U.S. Passport Services Individuals traveling outside of the United States must have a valid passport to enter other countries, even Canada and Mexico, despite being located on the same continent. This document is also required for individuals entering the country from other countries for travel purposes. Travel.State.Gov & Applying In/Out of the U.S. Those in need of a passport – or in need of a renewal – can do so online through the travel state gov website – or through any number of other official portals online. However, if you are submitting a passport application while in the U.S., you can do so through a “Passport Application Acceptance Facility” in your local area. As an aside, if you are behind on child support or have other federal debt, you may not be eligible for a passport until you clear up the matter. Passport Fees Fees for a passport depend on the type of passport and any extras that might be necessary to accompany the document. Passport Renewal
”Att förstatliga skolan löser inte problemen” Att förstatliga skolan, som flera debattörer föreslår på DN Debatt (26/3), är endast ett blindspår som skulle föra skolan långt från lösningarna på skolans verkliga problem. Vi delar däremot debattörernas oro över den ökande segregationen i skolan, skriver företrädare för SKL, Sveriges Kommuner och Landsting. Skolans utmaningar handlar inte om kommunal eller statlig skola. Enligt det etablerade konsultbolaget McKinsey, som studerat olika länders utbildningssystem är nästa steg i utvecklingen för Sverige ökat fokus på lärarnas roll i klassrummet, bättre coachning och samarbete mellan lärarna. Det här är något som debattörerna helt bortser från. För att komma till rätta med problemen krävs en analys utifrån verkligheten. Stora förändringar i omvärlden sätter naturligtvis stora avtryck i skolans värld. Låt oss lägga idén om en stor omstöpning av skolan åt sidan. Anders Knape, ordförande SKLMaria Stockhaus, ordförande i SKL:s utbildningsberedning