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group	date	discussion threads
21st Century Skills	Feb-08-2010	FYI -- Choosing Web 2.0 Tools for Teaching and Learning in a Digital World Webinar (0 posting) I thought some of you might find this upcoming Webinar interesting: Join Pam Berger to explore the latest generation of Web tools including social networking, media sharing, social bookmarking, content collaboration and more. Discover how these tools are being used to effectively support inquiry learning and the new AASL Standards for the 21st Century Learner. This Webinar is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 25 at 4 EST. Visit the Webinar's information page -- http://www.abc-clio.com/mark/pdf/ 2010-Spring-Webinars_010610.pdf -- for all the details and to register.

Z's Learners	Feb-08-2010	I made it! (0 posting) I made it! I can't wait to look around a bit.

Z's Learners	Feb-08-2010	Hi all- From Mike (0 posting) Just trying my first post- welcome everyone!

Budgeting Your Money	Jan-29-2010	Do you need a Financial Advisor? (0 posting) Check out Elizabeth's latest Blog for questions you should ask all prospective financial planners. A must read! http://www.teachade.com/viewAddPosting.do?groupId=829

Budgeting Your Money	Jan-24-2010	Starbucks vs. Savings (1 posting) [view posting] To build your savings ... try breaking your specialty coffee habit! Read all about it in our Money Talk Blog. Here's the URL to check it out -- http://www.teachade.com/blogs/?cat=113 (latest reply on Jan-26-2010 [view])

National Board Teachers Group (EC-Gen and MC-Gen)	Jan-12-2010	EC- GEN (0 posting) Is anyone else working towards EC-gen? I am working on the Science and Math intergration (enrty3). I think I will teach weather through the big idea of change, consistency, and measurement. Any thoughts?

Budgeting Your Money	Jan-08-2010	Opportunity Cost (0 posting) Latest Money Talk Blog posting: Back when I was a poor college student some 20+ years ago, every penny counted. I measured the cost of any given expense by its relative value to that of buying pizza at my favorite eatery. It was a simple standard that was easy to understand: a textbook costing $16 was 32 trips Uptown to Bruno’s for a slice of pizza. Was it worth the tradeoff? Did I get the same perceived equivalent value? Okay, a textbook is more of a necessity, but you get the idea. Read more of Elizabth's Blog post on our Blog page -- here's the URL: http://www.teachade.com/blogs/

21st Century Skills	Jan-08-2010	Introductions -- Take 2 (0 posting) Hi everyone -- Happy New Year! We have a lot of new members to the Group and I think it will be helpful to introduce ourselves. Some helpful info to include: where and what you teach, your take on teaching students 21st Century Skills. It's not painful, I promise. I'll go first: My name is Alysia Clancy and I am the moderator of this TeachAde Group. I have my Masters in Educational Technology and I worked at AOL for 5 years on their Web-based AOL@SCHOOL product. It was a wonderful experience, but also a big eye-opener. It seems, to me, that many in the technology and media industries have an unrealistic idea of classroom teachers, and are therefor creating products that don't address some basic issues: addressing standards, the fact that sometimes students (or entire school buildings) need to share technology resources, etc. I'm hoping this social networking Group will bring together thoughtful educational professionals that can openly discuss what works, and what doesn't, in terms of teaching 21st Century Skills. See, that wasn't too hard. Now it's your turn :) Alysia

Everything Concerning Teaching	Dec-27-2009	Brand new teacher/Second career (0 posting) Hi All, This is my first year teaching. I am a second grade teacher and would love to hear from others on anything related to teaching elementary school kids. I teach at a school that is predominately hispanic. The culture is interesting, but challenging. I do not speak spanish therefore it is difficult to communicate with most of the parents. I am having a difficult start as a teacher. I welcome you to post a reply.

The On Line Collegiate Aviation Directory	Dec-19-2009	Purdue University Gets A Phenom 100 Jet For Aviation Progra (0 posting) Purdue University Gets A Phenom 100 Jet For Aviation Program World’s First Collegiate Turbofan Pilot Training Program Obtains Embraer’s New Jet Purdue University, in West Lafayette, IN has purchased a Phenom 100 as part of the Department of Aviation Technology’s fleet replacement program, Embraer announced Wednesday. The jet was chosen after an extensive evaluation and selection process. The university's Department of Aviation Technology’s current fleet is over 10 years old and is expected to be replaced by mid-2010. Purdue’s partnership with Embraer, through the acquisition of the Phenom 100 entry level jet, will allow the university’s students the ability to graduate with an FAA jet type rating that no other program provides. “This new opportunity will permit Purdue to maintain its position at the highest level of prominence in the global aviation education community,” says Dr. Brent D. Bowen, Professor and Head of the Department of Aviation Technology at Purdue University. File Photo The fleet of aircraft selected will share a common leading-edge avionics system, so that students will be able to progress more naturally from training planes to jets. The avionics system of the Phenom 100 provides highly intuitive operation, because it was designed by pilots for pilots. The high level of integration between the avionics and all other aircraft systems guarantees that precise and updated information is always available. The single-pilot certification of the Phenom 100 will also allow Purdue’s entry level jet to be used for business travel, with students copiloting those flights under the guidance of a pilot-in-command instructor, and enhancing their educational experience. FMI: www.tech.purdue.edu/at/, www.embraer.com