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• Desperation is Not Attractive

  
  Hannah Morgan — Authority: 514
  Desperation can ooze out of every pore if you arent careful.  Ive seen it hundreds of times and I am pretty sure that those that are emitting this fowl aura are un-aware.  Jason Alba, author, blogger, entrepreneur, knows the feeling of desperation from his own extended job search.  He writes about it in this ...
  14 hours ago

• Dumber Together? Brainstroming in a Professional Learning Community

  
  Education Innovation — Authority: 121
  You have seen it before. The PLC agenda says, “Brainstorm ideas for…” You look around and see the chartpaper, pens, and Post-It notes lying on the table, and you think toyourself, “Why do we waste the time.” You know the rules of brainstorming in PLCs … 1. No criticism 2. Wild ideas are ...
  16 hours ago

• The Twittering Granny: Diary of a Social Media Virgin

  
  Procurement Insights — Authority: 128
  Today’s senior population is exploding at historic levels. According to the U.S. Administration on Aging, the senior population numbered 37.3 million in 2006, or 12.4% of the U.S. population, and is expected to reach 20% of the population by 2030. With advances in modern science and medicine lowering mortality ...
  1 day ago

• Looking for Feedback on the Idea of a Digital Writing Project

  
  Digital Writing, Digital Teaching — Authority: 108
  As we prepare to head to the NWP Annual Meeting and NCTE Convention in just about a week, I am also plugging away at our Chippewa River Writing Project Continued Funding Application. I have come to one of the most compelling parts of the report, at least for me… the point where we reflect on the summer institute ...
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• What Do We Need From Our Leaders?

  
  eJewish Philanthropy: The Jewish Philanthropy Blog — Authority: 556
  This essay was written by Rabbi Sharon Cohen Anisfeld for the Samuel Bronfman Foundation “Why Be Jewish?” Conference, in May 2009. With the opening of the Federations of North America GA 2009 later today in Washington, D.C., and the introduction of the organizations’ new CEO and the organizations’ new ...
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• #Learnover2010

  
  Sliced Bread — Authority: 91
  Learnover 2010 promises to be my type of professional learning. Active student voice, open, global, tech requirements even I could muster from home and learner centred. Stephen Heppell does stuff, good real stuff, for learning. Learnover is a case in point. He makes me think “gee that was a simple idea ...
  1 day ago

• Fundamental Technology, Blogs, Facebook, Twitter, and Other Social Networking — Session 4, AIW Going Freelance Seminar

  
  Inkthinker — Authority: 117
  S HASHI BELLAMKONDA on social networking and your business… Social media survey by Network Solutions’s Grow Smart Business indicated growth in use of social networking for small biz. At least 59% of active Web users have a social media profile. Skeptics can suggest that social media is a passing fad, but time is ...
  2 days ago

• It’s Time to Publish — Session 3, AIW Going Freelance Seminar

  
  Inkthinker — Authority: 117
  Cathy Alter on pitching… Figure out if your idea is even pitchable, then identify the right market. And test your pitch before you send it out. Cathy always goes for her “reach” option first and then works down from there. She recommends researching the market so you can match the style and tone of your query ...
  2 days ago

• Computers in examinations??… Heresy!

  
  Educational Origami — Authority: 418
  Derek posted this article from the BBC in his blog . The Danish are trialing the use of computers in examinations -  http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/education/8341886.stm Here is one quote from the article “ In Denmark, the government has taken the bold step of allowing pupils full access to the internet ...
  2 days ago

• Finding Work in Commercial Writing — Session 2, AIW Going Freelance Seminar

  
  Inkthinker — Authority: 117
  I’m liveblogging the AIW Going Freelance! seminar today at Johns Hopkins University. Forgive the typos, as I’m trying to keep up. You can handle it. Trust me. -kk  LESTER REINGOLD: The “serendipity” approach to finding work as a freelancer In short, make your own luck and capitalize on opportunities. He ...
  2 days ago

• Advice to Someone New to Association Management

  
  Association Puzzle — Authority: 110
  This is a response I posted on an ASAE listserv in answer to the question: If you had a new staff person coming on board who has never worked for an association, what tips would you offer them?     1. Association management is a service industry. You are here to serve the needs of the ...
  2 days ago

• The Business of Freelancing — Session 1, AIW Going Freelance Seminar

  
  Inkthinker — Authority: 117
  I’m liveblogging the AIW Going Freelance! seminar today at Johns Hopkins University. Forgive the typos, as I’m trying to keep up. You can handle it. Trust me. -kk The Business of Freelancing A L PORTNER: So you want to be a freelancer…  Before you dive in, you need some perspective. There are only 3 jobs ...
  2 days ago

• Always Striving to Improve

  
  K. Brian Kelley - Databases, Infrastructure, and Security — Authority: 120
  Im enjoying a relaxing Saturday morning and Im doing a bit of reading on ESPN .  I see the article about Kobe reaching another scoring milestone and decide to give it a read. Im admittedly a Lakers fan; I have been since I first watched Byron Scott knocking down outside shots. So naturally, I enjoy reading up on ...
  2 days ago

• Do You Have a Handout for That?

  
  Thumann Resources — Authority: 112
  I recently spoke at a conference where the anticipated attendance was 16,000. There were 30 laptops set up with 60 seats and then overflow seating for another 40 people . I gave 5 presentations over 2 days. I didn’t know before I got there how many people I was going to see and now that I’m home, I still ...
  2 days ago

• Does teaching a solution-focused model of counselling work? A follow-up of graduates

  
  Lancashire Care Library and Information Service — Authority: 140
  Does teaching a solution-focused model of counselling work? A follow-up of graduates, Counselling and Psychotherapy Research, 2009 Judi H. Miller Health Sciences Centre, College of Education, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand Abstract: Objective: To explore the ways in which ...
  2 days ago

• Empowering One Student at a Time: Community of Unity

  
  TakePart Social Action Network — Authority: 623
  There are some non-profit education-based organizations whose mission and programs are so uniquely effective that they become stand-out models for others to emulate. I recently discovered Community of Unity in New York City which is definitely one such program. Founded in 2001 by Eric Komoroff ,  Community of ...
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• Change in schools – pt 1 – why change?

  
  Educational Origami — Authority: 418
  The Expectations of stakeholders Recently, I have been working on a program for the senior school and it is interesting to reflect on this. The first point of reflection is the “why” question. Why do we want to incorperate technology into the program, and this isn’t just a technology program it is actually ...
  3 days ago

• Building Your Credibility and Influence by podcasting

  
  Procurement Insights — Authority: 128
  This morning at 11:00 AM EST I had the great pleasure to be a guest on Tim Davis’ The Originators Guide. It was a great opportunity to experience Blog Talk Radio from the other side so to speak as a guest, as we discussed “Building Your Credibility and Influence by podcasting.” To access this interesting and ...
  3 days ago

• ATAs 50th Annual Conference: Looking Back

  
  Translation Times — Authority: 113
  Just like every year, Judy headed to the very exciting American Translators Association conference at the end of October. This year marked the organizations 50th anniversary, so the conference was held where it all started: New York City. Dagmar wasnt able to attend as she recently represented the Austrian ...
  3 days ago

• AMA Nov. lunch to feature Fender on branding

  
  Valley PR Blog — Authority: 426
  From AMA Phoenix: Fender Corporation Presents:“Co-Branding and Licensing: Leveraging your brand to build partnerships that help to increase brand awareness, leading to greater market share” Current economic challenges continue to impact revenue, shrinking budgets along with valuable market share. More ...
  3 days ago

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