Subject Matter: Building networks of schools in Seattle receiving large numbers of free-, or reduced-cost lunches. How to improve math, science and writing
Grades: K-12 education
Education Revolution in Seattle
There’s a quiet uprising going on in Seattle. The Powerful Schools program is involving parents, teachers and volunteers directly in the classroom to improve student reading, writing and [...]

Subject Matter: How to use Photoshop Elements 8
Grades: Middle School & Up
Another For Dummies Book
I think this book has merit in that the Dummies series offers 9 books in one, however I would have preferred a different format. When you’re writing a how-to book on using imaging editing software, your clients are going to [...]

Subject Matter: Free k-12 education sites covering various subjects
Grades: Primary, secondary or K-12
For the New Year
I seem to be uncovering lots of new websites. Yes, I’m still reviewing, in fact my desk is stacked with books, music software, etc. Yet if I come across these sites, I better post them, or I’ll forget.
Tech:)Happy [...]

Subject Matter: 12 different sites to incorporate technology in the classroom
Grades: All grades; Businesses, Marketing
Lots of cool sites out there, but here are 12 websites that can get you started applying Ed Tech in the classroom, or small businesses.
From creating documents, alternates to YouTube to edublogs, check these resources.
Tech Integration in the Classroom

Subject Matter: Online writing resources
Grades: Middle school & up, Nonprofits, Business, Marketing
With so many resources out there, it’s hard to decide what’s really useful. Here’s some updated links that provide a wide variety of writing resources.
LInk to: Writing Workshop.
Good luck, and let me know of others that may be helpful.

Subject Matter: How to learn Adobe Photoshop Elements 8
Grades: Elementary to College beginners to intermediate students in photo editing

Easy as 1-2-3
There are several books available to learn Adobe Photoshop Elements 8. One of the better ones I’m reviewing is Teach Yourself Visually: Adobe Photoshop Elements 8 by Mike Wooldridge, and published by Wiley.

Subject Matter: How to make videos and podcasts for K-12 classes, beginning businesses or just having fun. Yes, even kindergartners can make movies.
Grades: Maybe not PreK, but definitely all grade levels, Non-Profits, Small Businesses
And…Take One!
If you own a 1-2 year old cell phone, a computer even with earlier versions of Windows and Mac [...]