aclJohn's Blog & Wiki Finds

Edge is an independent education foundation, dedicated to raising the stature of practical and vocational learning.

They want all young people to have the opportunity to achieve their potential, to ensure that the UK's future workforce is equipped with the skills to succeed.

Visit http://www.edge.co.uk/ to find out more.

Also take time to look at 'Making the Games', at http://www.makingthegames.co.uk/; a project designed for teenagers and as a resource for teachers. This site features...

This blog, from one of our supported learning providers, addresses "Issues affecting learners and young people".

Read Training Plus Merseyside's blog entries on...

• Digital Citizenship;
• Teenage Mental Health;
• Bullying; and
  
• HIV Awareness.

This reflective blog, from Colin, mentions...

• last years and this years RSC-Northwest's Annual Events (I assume you have all booked your place for this years event);
• Pecha Kuchas (if you are attending have you booked your slot?) <http://www.pecha-kucha.org/>;
• iPadio; and
  
• adding audio to a SlideShare presentation (including instructions).

This blog has been recommended by Martin Sepion, from RSC London, who thinks that those of you engaged in  ESOL, EFL and Literacy will find it a useful blog to follow.

Find out/read more at http://e-blahblah.com/.

This blog entry provides a quick tutorial on lesson planning with Google Calendar.

Read the full article at http://electriceducator.blogspot.com/2010/02/using-google-calendar-for-lesson.html or

watch the video below or at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wH-6vM61LaI.

This recent post by Karen Barnstable, 41 Benefits of an ePortfolio, is an excellent collection of benefits that is hard to improve upon.

Read the full post at http://kbarnstable.wordpress.com/2010/01/08/41-benefits-of-an-eportfolio/.

John R Sowash makes goals for himself and his family each year. Read about his 5 teaching goals for 2010 which are to...

1. Improve the reverse-instructional model
2. Continue to improve the Wii interactive whiteboard for class use
3. Improve assessments to require more critical thinking and problem solving
4. Increase the number of assignments that require collaborative and creative work and
5. Encourage and challenge the teaching staff around me by modeling effective uses of technology

An... 

    * EASY-TO-USE MOBILE WEBSITE CREATOR
    * INTUITIVE MOBILE PUBLISHING
    * FREE FOR PERSONAL USE
    * READY FOR MOBILE MARKETING
    * 100% W3C & MobileOK
    * ANYPAGE© RENDERING ENGINE

Visit http://www.wirenode.com/showIndex.do to try it out yourself. 

How would you answer this question?

How do I communicate the value of social media as a learning tool to my organization?

Individuals and organizations gave their responses around the web this month. In case you missed it, visit the eLearning coach blog where you will locate a roundup of some valuable recommendations.

Visit http://theelearningcoach.com/elearning2-0/how-to-communicate-the-value-of-social-media to find some possible answers.