Aligning Research with Classroom Practice: Online Networking, Diverse Learners, and 1:1
Overall, 96% of students with online access report using social networking technologies, while 71% admit weekly encounters. Many school administrators think this is a bad thing, yet less than 1% of students admit to meeting online acquaintances without their parents' permission online. Here is more data that proves you shouldn't fight them; you should join them.

A Better Model for Professional Development in a Texas District
This assistant superintendent shares his story about the challenges and rewards of implementing good professional development programs.

The Better Ways to Win a Grant
Writing proposals requires a bit of magic—and a lot of time. Tech&Learning's Grant Guru dished out his top eleven hints to raking in the cash.

Professional Development Goes Green
A professional developer can use this biomonitoring activity to start a series of green workshops. In this collaborative online environment, teachers share data, student conversations, and their own findings and reflections on the process.