Here are a few of the websites and resources that we spotlighted this year. We also added vocabulary, questions, and extension activities for you:

• Teaching from Space offers experiences and resources not found anywhere else. You can get involved in real NASA missions and research, gain access to NASA experts, and use NASA equipment to take learning to a new level.
  
• FBI Online Surfing (SOS) promotes cyber citizenship and help students learn about online safety while engaging in fun, interactive games. The program was designed to address current Internet safety threats while keeping each grade ...   more...

BAFLP (Bay Area Foreign Language Department) Stanford University
World language teachers in the Bay Area Foreign Language Program (BAFLP) in Stanford University used My eCoach to create a system for collaboration, communication, and demonstrated improved results in the classroom.

Problem
World language teachers in the Bay Area Foreign Language Program (BAFLP) needed a system that allowed for collaboration, coaching, publishing, and aligning standards to the curriculum. Stanford University provides ongoing workshops for World Language teachers in the summer and throughout the year. They needed ...   more...

Educational News, Grants and Contests

Articles and Resources

• Personalized Learning Works Wonders
  
• Informed Choice: Vision Mapper
• If Kids Designed the Schools
• How To Pedagogy Sheets
• How Social Media is Changing Education
• Planning for Project Learning

Contests & Challenges

• 2012 Student Design Competition 
• National Peace Essay Contest for HS Students
• American Mathematics Competition
• The Stock Market Game
• Kids Philosophy Slam (2/3/12)
• We Can Change the World" High School Challenge (3/15/12)
• Teachers in Space Program (12/2/11)  
• eCYBERMISSION Competition...   more...

• Teacher Institute at the National Gallery of Art $200 for 5 days
• Summer Stipends Program from NEH

• Summer 2010 Resources by Karen Brooks (SlideShare)
• 21st Century Writing Experience: Langwitches Blog about collaborative writing
• Learning to Give
• MysteryNet’s Kids Mysteries