tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5539274084240151002024-11-01T05:28:57.646-04:00Sharing thoughts and ideas about education....Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08421384315168659670noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-553927408424015100.post-39323473467984666872011-07-21T10:14:00.000-04:002011-07-21T10:14:04.628-04:00<a href="http://www.teachhub.com/news/article/cat/14/item/407">Education Article :: Reach Reluctant Readers &amp; ESL Students in 5 Easy Steps</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08421384315168659670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-553927408424015100.post-28419094178993413602011-07-20T12:48:00.000-04:002011-07-20T12:48:09.383-04:00<a href="http://newsradio1310.com/dyslexie-typeface-for-dyslexics-enhances-readability/?utm_source=Twitter&amp;utm_campaign=LDOnLine.org">New ‘Dyslexie’ Font Created to Help Dyslexia Sufferers [VIDEO] - News Radio 1310 KLIX</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08421384315168659670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-553927408424015100.post-18654414941597812732011-07-12T23:56:00.000-04:002011-07-12T23:56:25.493-04:00<span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Though this is a blog about education...... Harry Potter is literature so it fits, right?</span></span><br /> <span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-style: italic;"> </span></span><br /> <span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Butterbeer Cupcakes</span></span><br /> Recipe adapted from <a href="http://amybites.com/?p=623">Amy Bites</a><br /> <br /> For the cupcakes:<br /> <br /> 2 cups flour<br /> 1-1/2 tsp baking powder<br /> 1/2 tsp baking soda<br /> 1/4 tsp salt<br /> 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature<br /> 1/2 cup sugar<br /> 1/2 cup dark brown sugar<br /> 3 large eggs<br /> 1-1/2 tsp vanilla<br /> 1 tsp butter flavoring<br /> 1/2 cup buttermilk<br /> 1/2 cup cream soda<br /> <br /> For the butterscotch ganache:<br /> 1 11-oz package butterscotch chips<br /> 3/4 cup heavy cream<br /> <br /> For the buttercream frosting:<br /> <br /> 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature<br /> 1/3 cup butterscotch ganache<br /> 1 tsp vanilla<br /> 1 tsp butter flavoring<br /> 1/8 tsp salt<br /> 1 lb powdered sugar<br /> Splash of cream (as needed)<br /> <br /> - Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line cupcake tins with paper liners.<br /> - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.<br /> - In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream together butter and sugars until light and fluffly, about 2-3 minutes.<br /> - Beat in eggs one at a time, scraping down the sides of the bowl between each.<br /> - Add in vanilla and butter flavoring.<br /> - Combine buttermilk and cream soda in a small bowl and alternate adding that combination with the flour mixture with the mixer on low, starting and ending with the flour.<br /> - Fill cupcake liners 3/4 full and bake for 15-17 minutes, or until cake tester comes out clean. Cool completely on wire racks.<br /> <br /> - For the butterscotch ganache, melt butterscotch chips and heavy cream together using a double boiler until completely smooth. Cool to room temperature to allow the ganache to slightly thicken.<br /> - Fill a plastic squeeze bottle with the ganache, and insert tip into each cupcake, filling until the ganache starts to slightly overflow.<br /> <br /> - For the frosting, cream butter in the bowl of an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add ganache, vanilla, butter flavoring, and salt and mix until well combined. Beat in powdered sugar and allow it to come together for about 2 minutes. Add cream a tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.<br /> - Pipe frosting onto cupcakes with a large tip and drizzle leftover butterscotch ganache over each.<br /> <br /> Recipe yields 18 cupcakes.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08421384315168659670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-553927408424015100.post-82139149270614822762011-05-10T09:58:00.000-04:002011-05-10T09:58:49.361-04:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwG-HFHoYMnIrxR14IYKhPZONzZWlHBIRAm587eLU_GQMoBI74qo9qnXahqI89WQZruFp8xY9vBnDK486BY' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08421384315168659670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-553927408424015100.post-49283426923097092912011-03-30T19:22:00.000-04:002011-03-30T19:22:16.425-04:00<a href="http://www.wallwisher.com/">Wallwisher.com :: Words that stick</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08421384315168659670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-553927408424015100.post-53084920016605652452011-03-30T19:19:00.000-04:002011-03-30T19:19:33.327-04:00Another one!!! I am having an amazing time with free technology for teachers in 30 days! Keep it coming!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.doink.com/dashboard#tab-0">Home | DoInk.com</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08421384315168659670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-553927408424015100.post-3941042292114778782011-03-30T18:56:00.000-04:002011-03-30T18:56:24.590-04:00When I think of Club Penguin, Kidspiration, or Kid Pix I think of kids and creativity. They are all user friendly. Most of them are centered around a still picture or have games. This website has the same abilities but has an interesting addition. Kids can create videos, tell stories, draw pictures and much more. It's like Club Penguin in the respect that your activities earn you coins. Check it out!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.kerpoof.com/#/?signup=true">Kerpoof Studio</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08421384315168659670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-553927408424015100.post-19635122781268159782011-03-13T22:08:00.000-04:002011-03-13T22:08:07.430-04:00<a href="http://www.observer-reporter.com/OR/Story/03-13-2011-LIFE-health-robot-autistm-kids">AYE, ROBOT Kaspar the friendly robot helps autistic kids - www.observer-reporter.com</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08421384315168659670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-553927408424015100.post-72729450443602991842011-02-17T10:43:00.000-05:002011-02-17T10:43:37.206-05:00<a href="http://www.scholastic.com/bubblewrap/teacher/">Share This</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08421384315168659670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-553927408424015100.post-84118107120065240272011-02-11T20:01:00.000-05:002011-02-11T20:01:16.655-05:00<iframe height="295" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/jEJnd8cCpJU?fs=1" frameborder="0" width="480" allowfullscreen=""></iframe>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08421384315168659670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-553927408424015100.post-75040673073059578092011-01-21T07:54:00.000-05:002011-01-21T07:54:40.979-05:00If I had a classroom, I would take advantage of this.<br /><a href="http://learning.com/imaginemars/trial/?sms_ss=blogger&amp;at_xt=4d397fc5c5763ff1%2C1">Imagine Mars Trial : STEM Project-Based Learning</a><br /><br />Synopsis:<br /><br /><br />Imagine your students collaborating and problem solving how to build the very best community on Mars. Imagine their curiosity flourishing as they consier ideas and challenges. Now imagine you have the resources to create these experiences......Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08421384315168659670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-553927408424015100.post-85291756241467153512011-01-18T06:22:00.001-05:002011-01-18T06:26:17.259-05:00<a href="http://blogs.scholastic.com/top_teaching/2011/01/my-january-top-ten-list-writing-lessons-and-resources.html">Beth Newingham: My January Top Ten List: Writing Lessons and Resources Top Teaching</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08421384315168659670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-553927408424015100.post-68813215333985766372011-01-13T23:31:00.001-05:002011-01-13T23:32:46.904-05:00Those in the 48 states that were visited by the deluge of snowflakes...... I always love reading this book in class! And all things considered.....it's appropriate for the current weather conditions.<br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"><img height="315" id="il_fi" src="http://www.usedbooks.co.nz/images/Book/0395861624.jpg" style="padding-bottom: 8px; padding-right: 8px; padding-top: 8px;" width="320" /></div><br /> <a href="http://snowflakebentley.com/">Official Snowflake Bentley Web Site Owned and Operated by the Jericho Historical Society</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08421384315168659670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-553927408424015100.post-44983466057852430882011-01-12T22:13:00.000-05:002011-01-12T22:13:19.678-05:00<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.wordle.net/show/wrdl/2977169/President%27s_Speech_in_Tucson" title="Wordle: President's Speech in Tucson"><img alt="Wordle: President's Speech in Tucson" height="300" src="http://www.wordle.net/thumb/wrdl/2977169/President%27s_Speech_in_Tucson" style="border-bottom: #ddd 1px solid; border-left: #ddd 1px solid; border-right: #ddd 1px solid; border-top: #ddd 1px solid; padding-bottom: 4px; padding-left: 4px; padding-right: 4px; padding-top: 4px;" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">If you didn't watch the President's speech or if you did, the tragedy in Tucson touches us all. </div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08421384315168659670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-553927408424015100.post-54502421796805384592011-01-12T20:41:00.000-05:002011-01-12T20:41:24.380-05:00<a href="http://www.edjurist.com/blog/highly-qualified-school-board-members-raising-the-entry-qual.html">The Edjurist - Information on School and Educational Law - Blog - "Highly Qualified School Board Members:" Raising the Entry Qualifications</a><br /><br />Thoughts? I think right track but what is this world coming too? Seriously?Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08421384315168659670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-553927408424015100.post-35999772005841209472011-01-12T09:39:00.001-05:002011-01-12T09:43:13.780-05:00Maybe this is the reason I went back to running. I'm <u>looking for running programs similar to Team in Training that raises money for Leukemia but for Autism.</u> I think I'll always run but its more important if it's for a cause. Is anyone aware of any?<br /> <br /> Below is an article from the opposite viewpoint. It's about a young man with autism and how running helps him.<br /> <a href="http://www.timesunion.com/sports/article/On-the-road-with-Robert-946403.php#page-1">On the Road with Robert - Times Union</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08421384315168659670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-553927408424015100.post-19013901932785176112011-01-07T07:13:00.000-05:002011-01-07T07:13:57.636-05:00<a href="http://www.teacherview.com/">TeacherView.com - Free Online Resources for Teachers!</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08421384315168659670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-553927408424015100.post-6700980363242545442011-01-03T11:48:00.000-05:002011-01-03T11:48:24.737-05:00For something so simple it's amazing as to how effective it is. I learned this strategy as a tutorial in a behavior mod class for extra credit. (Thanks Dr. Kossar!) Here are the technical steps:<br /> <br /> To implement this strategy, the interventionist must identify three to five high-p requests for the child. Each of these requests needs to be one to which the child can quickly and immediately comply.<br /> 2. Next, the interventionist should target a specific low-p request that usually results in the production of challenging behaviors. (math worksheet, circle time, seat work, reading)<br /> 3. The interventionist then delivers 3 to 5 high-p requests immediately prior to delivering a low-p request. In Mark’s example, the teacher may ask Bob to get a stack of papers, pass them out, get the teacher a dry erase marker, and then write one sentence about weather.<br /> <br /> The reality is anytime a student(or son/daughter) is going to be asked to do something that they don't like or want to do is when this is particularly effective. If the function of the behavior is attention or avoidance, then you are golden. The student will be under less stress and happy to comply. They sometimes won't even realize that they end up doing the task they don't like to do. This strategy is also great to use if transition produces challenging behavior. <br /> <br /> Over Christmas break I realized how I could modify this technique. I knew my son does not like to clean his room. I would give him a choice of two things to do. Always giving the choice of cleaning his room as one and the other would be a housekeeping chore that needed to be done but that he didn't mind doing. As you may imagine, he always picked whatever was the alternative. After three chores done with no bribing and minimal complaining is when I went for the big show. The last two choices were both parts of cleaning his room. (Put away clothes or sweep the floor) He didn't really realize both choices were in his room and complied immediately. I kinda had to laugh because I got my closet reorganized (shoes), the rest of the house vacuumed and all the Christmas boxes brought up. It's not technically the high probability request strategy but it worked on the fly. <br /> <br /> What I'd like to know is: Have you used this strategy in your classroom? How did it go? Any reflections?Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08421384315168659670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-553927408424015100.post-17526501339371924532011-01-02T23:26:00.000-05:002011-01-02T23:26:38.047-05:00<a href="http://www.teacherxpress.com/">TeacherXpress - The Education Web - All in One Place - For Busy Teachers: Welcome</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08421384315168659670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-553927408424015100.post-88428289175529801502011-01-02T21:22:00.000-05:002011-01-02T21:22:07.138-05:00<a href="http://www.cybraryman.com/0_teachers1.htm">Educational Websites</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08421384315168659670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-553927408424015100.post-77400563092318137842011-01-02T19:56:00.000-05:002011-01-02T19:56:23.385-05:00<a href="http://www.teacherled.com/all-interactive-whiteboard-resources/">All Interactive Whiteboard Resources</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08421384315168659670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-553927408424015100.post-1936421504637807892011-01-02T19:38:00.000-05:002011-01-02T19:38:51.749-05:00<a href="http://www.findingdulcinea.com/news/education/2010/march/101-Great-Sites-for-Social-Studies.html">101 Great Sites for Social Studies Class</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08421384315168659670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-553927408424015100.post-32925498602106765022011-01-02T18:25:00.000-05:002011-01-02T18:25:10.712-05:00<a href="http://www.rasmussen.edu/student-life/blogs/main/100-apps-for-teachers/">100 Apps for Tech-Savvy Teachers</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08421384315168659670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-553927408424015100.post-85176688702002701112009-12-30T00:03:00.000-05:002009-12-30T00:04:08.029-05:00<a href="http://www.helpkidzlearn.com/index.html">www.helpkidzlearn.com</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08421384315168659670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-553927408424015100.post-9837175148407763212009-12-30T00:01:00.000-05:002009-12-30T00:03:18.822-05:00<a href="http://www.sensoryworld.org/site_map.htm">http://www.sensoryworld.com</a><br /><br />An interactive website for people with learning disabilitiesAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08421384315168659670noreply@blogger.com