Willie Sutton, the famous bank robber of the 1930's was asked why he robbed banks. His answer?

"Because…

Alice Academy is an island (sometimes called a "sim") in the virtual world of Second Life. The purpose of this island is to facilitate teacher training, information exchange and community building in this amazing 3D platform.

If you already have a Second Life avatar, you can go to Alice Academy by clicking on the link below:

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hello friends , its time for exams in india .but in india copy in the exams is a common thing why this happens. is our education system responsible for this too much burden on students. even which students are not involve in this e.s. also have to learn . they dont want ot take much education in spite of this they have to go to schools @ particularly colleges. higher education in india is cheaper than primary & secondary education. students stuty only for some silly purposes just as time…

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Published January 1, 2013

I remember the dissatisfaction of some people, when a colleague shared the video clip that was created by her Year 5 class (9/10 years old) during my studies.  ‘Is that it?’ asked one of them to my surprise. I thought maybe that because he is a secondary class teacher, he wasn’t sure what to expect from primary school children. Maybe he had higher expectations than we did. But then, what are the criteria for evaluating children’s work when they learn with technology? How advanced is the…

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In my work with The Ophelia Project, I have heard my share of sob stories about bullying and aggression. The emails, calls, or stories shared in workshops are all unique, yet all the same. Like the stories in this unit, they all showed that aggression has an overwhelming presence and impact for nearly everyone. I have yet to come across a person who does not have first hand experience with aggression whether as a bystander, target, or aggressor.

For me, this unit raised two very…

I'm a big fan of TWB and I can't wait to learn more about the organization. Thank you for all you do. Although I am currently not teaching with TWB (I'm the content developer of an Austin homes brokerage) I think what you do is amazing.

WHO AM I? What are some of my most strongly held values, attitudes, and beliefs? What does being a teacher mean to me?

My name is Leigh Anne Kraemer-Naser. I live my life as often as possible by the Ghandi’s oft quoted mantra, “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” In fact, I believe in it so much, I tattooed the words “Be the change” on my back. Each person has the potential to do amazing things; great things as long as they are fostered, encouraged, and…

I am a high school mathematics teacher in Nepal. I am going to take my students to participate in BIMC-2013 in Bulgeria. I want to show many things about world to my children. If you have any type of children motivational programs where we can join, Please inform me. I will be very happy for this.

Rajendra Kattel

Hello my name is Catalina,Im 32 years old, Im a preschool teacher in Costa Rica.

Im an artist.I'm very creative. Im not a normal teacher.I would like to do something different,amazing for the children of the world.I think the education is the best and the most important tool in your head but you need to know how to use it.Everybody need education. If you don't have education...you aren't free.

My dream is to go to any part of the world to help the children who need education. I…

This blog post I wrote for THEN/HiER focuses on methods for engaging students who can't yet read and write in historical inquiry.

http://thenhier.ca/en/content/talking-historically-using-performance-develop-young-students-historical-thinking

Using performance to get students exploring historical events and people gives them access to concepts that they…

Education is the most hottest topic of our country after cricket & films,isn't it? particularly the discussion which kind of education given to our students is the most popular topic in india and all over the world. but friends don't think so much about it. because too much thinking and discussion are spoiled sometimes the basic purpse of that particular field. if you want to create a better education system just try to put some basic rules into practices. what are the meaning of all…

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     Teachers who are taking the CTM course may find this publication informative:  Global Perspectives on Teacher Training:  Improving Policy and Practice.  UNESCO:  International Institute for Educational Planning by John  Schwille, et al, 2007.  The authors studied teacher training programs in countries in Asia, Europe and South America.  While they noted differences in funding, resources, and access in programs in developing nations…

Currently I involve in writing about teacher's commitment for my final assignment in my study. It is really interesting to realize that teachers play central role in the educational processes which are intended for the student's success. Teachers as the front line of educational activities are the most crucial aspect in the success of the students. In their hands the core of educational activities that is teaching and learning in the classroom is put into action. In this point teacher's…

                                                         Formal Education is imparted to the students  through educational institutions, which  acquire life in its classroom through the process of  actual  transaction between the  teacher and the students. ’ According to Mahatma Gandhi,True Education ‘has to be directed towards the formation of the human person in view of his final end and the good of the society to which he belongs, and in the duties of which he will as an…

En tant qu’ enseignant ce programme de formation et  ces travaux hebdomadaires  y compris les discussions sur le forum avec des collègues  m’ont apportes beaucoup de choses surtout d extrême importance, comme le contenu même du programme l a déjà défini, c est bien le renforcement de notre capacité  premièrement,  à  améliorer  notre façon de travailler et de partager des séances de formation aux autres qui n ont pas encore reçus, je me sens vraiment enrichi de ce Programme ; la…