Educarnival v2 Issue 17

Alas! This week we have a very sparse EduCarnival. I have not had a chance to go out and collect links, and it looks like others have had about as much time as I had.

I'm still nervous about the book - and about finals - and about HOW in the world I'm going to get all my grading done - and about catching up with my donorschoose proposals and deadlines - but sooner or later, one way or another, I won't be worrying about it anymore.

It can only kill me...

Mrs. Chili presents Ten Things Tuesday posted at A Teacher's Education.

Siobhan Curious presents Dear Auntie Siobhan: Should I Become a Teacher? posted at Classroom as Microcosm.

You can submit your blog article to the next issue of EduCarnival v2 by using the handy-dandy carnival submission form. Past carnivals and future scheduled editions can be found on the blog carnival index page.

Pat, I think I've got you scheduled for next week - please let me know ASAP if that's changed. Thanks for your help!

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EduCarnival v2 Issue 16

The Hunk and I went out to eat tonight. We had BBQ and iced tea; he read, and I did my unit calendar for next semester (English II; I'm not going to THINK about Journalism before winter break). His iced tea was sweet; mine was Long Island. I'm kind of nervous about looking at that unit calendar.

OTOH, it made exercising much less miserable!

This week's EduCarnival is a little bit customized, though not themed. BUT, there are lots of WONDERFUL posts to read behind the "Continue" link.

Enjoy!

Joanne Jacobs responds to a Washington Post book review about standardized test that aren't so standardized.

Alan Sitomer suggests that if anyone's going to get paid for stating the ridiculously obvious, it ought to be him.

Emily Kissner suggests some tips on getting students to revise thoroughly.

HR Mason has a eureka moment that leads to two important observations.

The Science Goddess is a bit uncertain whether or not the change toward Common Core Standards will "do you good."

Tangent Teacher almost made it until Christmas before she smiled.

Mark laments a lack of logic.

Siobhan Curious ponders what 'growth' means in education.

Ms. Cornelius writes about how cell phones can help students learn Spanish.

Darren received a rebate from his union! Is he happy about it? You decide...

Miss Brave understands what it's like when your class is "a zoo." Literally!

We get to take a peek at Miss Bennett's day.

J laments that some days just suck.

Dana Huff reveals that dissection isn't just for science teachers anymore!

Lightly Seasoned wonders what to do about student apathy.

Dan Meyer looks back at the blogging "giants" upon whose shoulders we stand, and the ones who've supported him in particular.

Mr. McNamar connects education and the world of sports with five innovative reforms.

Rachel continues looking at how to teach literary analysis.

Mrs. Mimi is calculating sleep numbers - but not the way you might think.

Missteacha thinks about what needs to change.

Bill Ferriter has made some important memories from small tokens.

Linda Perlstein lamentseverything that's wrong - and this is just Part 1!

The STEM-ologist seems glad to hear a dissenting voice on Obama's STEM announcement. Kind of caught me off guard! :D

Ben Miller makes a hilarious (yet sadly accurate!) comparison between student loan repayment and the death penalty.

Katharine Beals responds to an Education Week article about using education to meet the needs of business.

RMD discusses what it means to use evidence in making decisions about education.

Debra Viadero noticed a new study supporting an old program.

Jamie Davies O'Leary wonders why there are still bad teachers in Cincinnati schools if everyone knows who they are.

Even if we got to experience several each day, a stunning moment like the one Ms. Flecha experienced is never common.

Ed Beat reports on a charter school that is trying to replicate Rosie.

Lisa Guernsey offers solutions for chronic absence at the elementary level.

Robert Pondiscio acknowledges that sometimes, what works is BORING.

Deborah Meier joins the cast of Buffy the Vampire Slayer in singing, "Where Do We Go From Here?"

Dr. Sara Goldrick-Rab points out that community college seems to be an invisible institution.

Pat gives some suggestions on how to de-stress your class.

Happy Chyck has had some ups and downs in her creative writing class, but lately she's been able tosqueeze good writing out of them.

Technology in Class says that txtspk doesn't count as competent writing.

Rachel Lynette suggests ways to rearrange your room creatively.

Mrs. Chili struggles to define the boundaries of a parent's place.

Under Assault sounds pretty frustrated with the UFT president's response to Bloomberg's speech.

Ms. Understood had her students dancing for democracy.

Dan Callahan doesn't quite trust the Deloitte 2009 Education Survey.

Sarah has put together a wonderful tween book guide for fiction/nonfiction pairs, just in time for the holidays. (It's no coincidence!)

As always, mistakes are my fault! Let me know and I'll fix them ASAP if it's at all possible.

You can submit your blog article to the next issue of EduCarnival v2 by using the handy-dandy carnival submission form. Past carnivals and future scheduled editions can be found on the blog carnival index page.

If you are interested in hosting an upcoming carnival, please email me at uncomfortableadventures (at) yahoo (dot) com. Mamacita, if you'll leave your email, I'll try to email you if I can - next week is open but I'd like to have a way to get submissions sent to you!

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Educarnival v2 Issue 15

I am down to TWO more notebooks to review tonight... and I am so tired. One of my goals for this semester was to get things graded and returned in a (more) timely manner, and I think I've really done well with that. It's been hard, though, considering that I've assigned more writing than EVER before.

And I really enjoy reading the notebooks. I just hate checking the date and matching it in the gradebook and giving credit. I just feel like I have to power through everything because I have to get them done tonight because we use them EVERY DAY.

I need a better way of collecting these things, so that it doesn't seem so overwhelming.

Meanwhile, click 'Continue' below to read this week's EduCarnival posts!

Siobhan Curious addresses the question that SO MANY teachers hear at the end of a term in "now you've made me mad."

Darren presents a balanced, thoughtful perspective in UC Students Protest a 32% Increase In Fees posted at Right on the Left Coast: Views From a Conservative Teacher.

Victoria Westcott offers a cultural exchange from the comfort of your own home, with Spreading the Bloggin' Love: Teacher Blogs About Teaching in London, England posted at Teach in London.

Mr Teacher narrates A day in the life posted at Mr Teacher.

Mr Teacher doesn't seem too happy when others "milk the system," as one commenter puts it, asking What's in a name? posted at Mr Teacher.

I'm not the only one who's noticed how the days are rushing past: J was shocked to note it was the last day of November.

Spokane is implementing standards-based grading on elementary-school report cards, notes Jim Anderson.

Miss Bennett reflects on the unexpected benefits of home visits.

Sometimes John Spencer gets so riled up he wants to reach for a hammer.

Ms Teacher continues to push for faith and tolerance.

Mr. Teacher over at Learn Me Good is quite up front about what it's like after a break.

An occasional paper is a great way to "encourage students to be reflective and develop meaningful, personal compositions that show a measure of thought, creativity, and insight," remarks Mr. B-G.

Teachers have plenty of reasons to be grateful, and Angela Powell Watson has proof!

Bill Ferriter suggests three tricks to retaining teachers - sounds like common sense to me!

Mrs. Chili loves her job.

All metaphors are not created equal, says Tom.

And while I'm not anywhere near San Francisco, I've found Caroline Grannan's column both intriguing and thought-provoking.

Submissions were slim this week. I want to do more to promote the carnival, but I haven't even kept up with three posts a week on here. If you're reading this, it'd be awesome if you'd just put up a quick note on your blog or website introducing the EduCarnival and giving some information about how to submit (see below for an example):

EduCarnival v2 is continuing from the Carnival of Education: "interesting and informative posts from around the EduSphere -- and a few from the Larger 'Sphere." Typically, articles have been focused on K-12 public schooling, but private, homeschool, school/life, college or other related topics are welcome as well.

You can submit your blog article to the next issue of EduCarnival v2 by using the handy-dandy carnival submission form. Past carnivals and future scheduled editions can be found on the blog carnival index page.

If you are interested in hosting an upcoming carnival, please email me at uncomfortableadventures (at) yahoo (dot) com.

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FYI

I have been updating photos for the Darn Book for the past four and a half HOURS. My GOD, I wish they would fix whatever prevents me from uploading multiple pictures at the same time.

At any rate, I haven't had a chance to finish up the EduCarnival. It'll still be posted tomorrow, but it might not be at the crack of dawn.

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EduCarnival v2 - Issue 14

Yesterday we had an instructional half-day, with parent-teacher conferences in the afternoon. I didn't have any, so I used the time to do parent calls and grade. I had more grading to do than I'd anticipated, but I should've seen it coming.

I bribed my seniors with the promise of food. I let them sign up to bring things in, but reminded them that their Frankenstein final projects were due. Anyone who didn't have a completed project to turn in would be given the opportunity to go to the library to type it during class (rather than sit around chatting and snacking).

Of the 32 students in that class, three were absent - and one of those emailed me the project! 26 of the other 28 turned theirs in at the start of class. I only had to have two of them finish up - and only one of those failed to turn in the work.

Now I just need to go hassle our AP about the newspaper that should have been approved (or returned) last week...

Click 'Continue' to read a WONDERFUL set of blog posts - I am SO THANKFUL for all of you who make this possible!

teachin' had a moment - or several - of frustration.

UA is getting ready to Reach for the whistle, posted at Under Assault: Teaching in NYC.

Pat thinks maybe we should Unblock Social Networking Sites, posted at Successful Teaching.

Siobhan Curious presents Yannick's debts posted at classroom as microcosm.

ms. understood takes a moment to laugh a little, with Good Quotes Good Times posted at Teacher, I Don't Get It.

Mr Teacher has a very full classroom - 34 posted at Mr Teacher.

MatthewPaulson shows you how to Save Money On College Costs posted at Fine Tuned Finances.

Liam Goldrick helped revise the Race to the Top regulations at Under The Hood posted at The Education Optimists.

The rarely-conventional Carol Richtsmeier talks about conventions she's gone to in Conventions, Museums & Yukon posted at Bellringers - also? her new book has been reviewed!.

Tense Teacher writes about The New Girl.

Miss Teacha has Been Thinking about starting over... or not...

John Spencer writers about the Most Neglected Subject.

Miss Bennett is surviving, but back!

Mr. B (no relation, as far as I know!) decided to make a Sacrifice to be there for his grieving students.

Ranting Teacher is trying to help the Little Loners.

Miss Paste is still dealing with a tough situation.

I don't know if I agree with the Peter Drucker quote posted on Education Innovation. What do you think?

Mr. Teacher had his day bookended by a rude parent, but I can't muster up too much sympathy since he got a whole week off and I was in school Monday and Tuesday! (My sympathies to those who are still working today!)

I wish I could send a hug to Mrs. Bees, who is going through NO-vember right now.

Roller Coaster Teacher is back on track with NaNoWriMo.

Angela Powell Watson offers some quick checks.

Do you want to Teach Forever? Then join the 52 Teachers, 52 Lessons Project.

Bill Ferriter muses that sometimes, knowing you're not alone is more frustrating than comforting.

Joanne Jacobs reported on a pair of overdue library books that were finally returned after FIFTY-ONE YEARS. Woah.

Mrs. Mimi doesn't hold back while ranting writing about the NYT article on selling lesson plans. *g* You know we love ya, Mrs. Mimi!

And Dina suggests that all too many of us are martyrs.

You can submit your blog article to the next issue of EduCarnival v2 by using the handy-dandy carnival submission form. Past carnivals and future scheduled editions can be found on the blog carnival index page.

If you are interested in hosting an upcoming carnival, please email me at uncomfortableadventures (at) yahoo (dot) com.

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EduCarnival v2 - Issue 13

No cut-tags this time, and no frills. I'm floundering through our Frankenstein unit and I have NO IDEA how we're going to get six flats done - not just the 48 pages, we'll have that, oh no, it has to be in six flats. AURGH.

And none of them will be our people pages, because there's NO way we'll be able to have the portrait images in time. Eff.

And my journalism students cannot punctuate. Or follow directions AT ALL, it seems - HOW difficult is it to center bylines in the first column of the article?!

Fortunately there is a cheer-up just ahead: carnival articles! yey!

siobhan curious presents choose gratitude posted at classroom as microcosm.

Darren presents Classroom Visits By The Principal posted at Right on the Left Coast: Views From a Conservative Teacher.

Scott Palat presents Choosing the Right College or University with AcceptEdge | posted at TutorFi.com.

Mister Teacher presents Bars, and Pictures, and Tallies, oh my! posted at Learn Me Good.

Joanne Jacobs presents Math teaching without the math posted at Joanne Jacobs.

Miss Eyre presents Murderers' Row posted at Life at the Morton School.

oldandrew presents Health Versus Education posted at Scenes From The Battleground.

Pat presents Lessons I Learned from Knitting posted at Successful Teaching.

Bruce presents Overcome the biggest barrier to good writing: time posted at A Blog about Writing Clearly.

Mr Teacher presents Sex, Ed?! posted at Mr Teacher.

Jim McGuire presents Learning to Read, Adult Style posted at The Reading Workshop.

teachin' presents Sure isn't. posted at I'm a Dreamer.

Liam Goldrick presents Using Value Added to Assess Teacher Effectiveness posted at The Education Optimists.

Darren presents Principal Injured In Food Fight posted at Right on the Left Coast: Views From a Conservative Teacher.

You can submit your blog article to the next issue of EduCarnival v2 by using the handy-dandy carnival submission form. Past carnivals and future scheduled editions can be found on the blog carnival index page.

If you are interested in hosting an upcoming carnival, please email me at uncomfortableadventures (at) yahoo (dot) com.

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EduCarnival v2 Issue 12

(I hope I'm counting right!)

I don't know if it's the season or the weather or the deadlines or the flu, but lately it's seemed like the days are just rocketing past. I blink and it's the weekend and the dishes and laundry and grading and leaves and bills have piled up and need to be taken care of NOW. I blink again and we're halfway into the next week and I haven't promoted the EduCarnival nearly as much as I meant to, and while I've been reading and bookmarking posts I meant to comment on those bookmarks are now how many weeks old?

Don't get me started on deadlines for the newspaper and the book...

But it's nice to host again! (Gives me a semi-legitimate reason to avoid emptying the dishwasher...)

Click 'Continue' and read on!

Joanne Jacobs presents Hip-hop as old-school teaching tool posted at Joanne Jacobs.

Last week's host, teachin', presents Bellwether posted at I'm a Dreamer.

Carol Richtsmeier presents The Richie Hata’s Club, T-Shirts & Interesting Emails posted at Bellringers.

ms. understood presents Ancient Greece posted at Teacher, I Don't Get It.

Mr Teacher presents Rate your teaching posted at Mr Teacher.

Mrs. Chili is hosting a seminar on teaching research over at A Teacher's Education.

Mr Teacher presents Spelling disaster posted at Mr Teacher.

Pat presents Getting Your Administration On Board posted at Successful Teaching.

Mamacita presents Happy Hallowe'en. Eat Up. Sing Along. Read Up. Jerk Down. Smash. Freeze. Blow Up. Enjoy. posted at Scheiss Weekly.

Jane presents Colorado Inventor’s Showcase 2009 – DaVinci Institute Teaches Inventors How to Market Ideas posted at Steve Spangler's Blog.

Sarah Garb presents Dead Class Pets: Little Baby Tampons posted at Dead Class Pets.

Darren presents Languages Spoken At School posted at Right on the Left Coast: Views From a Conservative Teacher.

Joel presents How Do We Show Our Students That We Love Them? over at So You Want to Teach.

Bill Ferriter presents The Torrid Pace of Change over at The Tempered Radical.

John Spencer presents Searching for What Was Lost over at Musings from a Not-So-Master Teacher.

Tense Teacher signed up for NaNoWriMo over at Tense Teacher.

Roller Coaster Teacher did as well, and is well on the way already!

Rob Jacobs presents Dumber Together over at Education Innovation.

Sarah suggests a Teachers Anonymous group over at Confessions of an Untenured Teacher.

Ms. Paste could use some encouragement over at I Teach, Therefore I Am.

Mr. B is reading good books and thinking about them over at Docere Est Discere.

Betty was frustrated by a parent who complained before getting details over at Timely Teacher Talk.

List posts:

Barbara Williams presents 100 Skills You Should Learn (for Free) While You’re Unemployed posted at Online Degree Programs.org.

Diane Steward presents Top 25 Social Media Sites for College Students posted at Undergraduate Degree.

Rachel Lynette presents Creative Writing: The Really Long List posted at Minds in Bloom.

Sophie presents Crucial tips about College Accreditation, learn how it will affect your wallet posted at Sophie's Blog.

Robert Damone presents Highlighting 10 Creative Professors Teaching at Online Universities posted at Online University Data.

Sophie presents 7 FAFSA Myths-Don't Lose this Money posted at Sophie's Blog.

And, since this is Issue #12, I am linking back to my Dirty Dozen, for those who haven't seen it already. And for those who have, I'd love to hear your thoughts on the list!

You can submit your blog article to the next issue of EduCarnival v2 by using the handy-dandy carnival submission form. Past carnivals and future scheduled editions can be found on the blog carnival index page.

If you are interested in hosting an upcoming carnival, please email me at uncomfortableadventures (at) yahoo (dot) com. (Mamacita, I know you commented - have you emailed me? I think I may have deleted it by accident.) And if you're on, pester me to get it set up at BlogCarnival. I haven't kept that updated as swiftly as I'd like!

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Educarnival v2 Issue 11

Issue 11 is up and running over at I'm a Dreamer Teacher. Teachin' has clearly made good use of that "extra" hour to put together a fantastic edition! Thanks for hosting :D

We're back here next week. You can submit your blog article to the next issue of EduCarnival v2 by using the handy-dandy carnival submission form, or by emailing me at uncomfortableadventures (at) yahoo (dot) com. Past carnivals and future scheduled editions can be found on the blog carnival index page.

ETA: I knew I'd written this... somehow it got dated 'October' automatically... I hope everything's ok with our computers, because I don't remember which one I used to type it up!

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EduCarnival v2 Issue 10

This week's edition of the EduCarnival is up over at I Want to Teach Forever, hosted by the wonderful Mr. D!

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Educarnival v2 Issue 9

Updated this afternoon on Facebook: there is NEVER ENOUGH TIME to do all the things I want to do :(

(I have, however, scrounged up enough time in the past three days to read Bloody Jack books 7, and then 1-4. Must stop by library again tomorrow...)

Time feels like it is just ... racing by isn't fast enough. Hm. Have you ever stuck your head out the window of a car that's going REALLY fast, and it not only makes your eyes water, but it sucks your breath away? It feels like that. I'm bleary-eyed, everything's fuzzy and whirling by me and I can't get but a gasp of breath here and there.

I haven't been keeping up with my 21 Days to a Novel, I was supposed to post yesterday and completely didn't, and I'd really meant to have the EduCarnival done last night so it could auto-post this morning. Didn't work. Family was in town and, well, that was just more important.

OTOH, I did manage to survive The Hell That Is Photo Day, and that's gotta count for something.

Rachel Lynette presents Comparing the Book to the Movie posted at Minds in Bloom.

Liz Nilsen presents Another Resource For Gender Equity in STEM « STEM-ology posted at STEM-ology.

ms. understood presents Top 5 Real Life Moments from Parent Teacher Conferences posted at Teacher, I Don't Get It.

Sarah Ebner presents Are children being over-stimulated? Should there be less "fun" in the classroom? posted at School Gate - Times Online - WBLG.

Shelly Terrell presents What Works: Cooperation vs. Competition | Teacher Reboot Camp posted at Teacher Reboot Camp.

Richie presents Thing 1, Thing 2 & Fish Clappers posted at Bellringers.

chris presents CLEP Test posted at Distance Learning Education Degree.

Chris Wondra presents The Future: Where ?winging it? becomes best practice posted at We Teach We Learn.

Jim McGuire presents Why Student Blogs are So Valuable posted at The Reading Workshop.

Khan presents What to Expect in A Grad School Interview posted at Higher Education and Career Blog.

Darren presents I Missed A Day, Do I Still Have To Take The Test? posted at Right on the Left Coast: Views From a Conservative Teacher.

Glowing Face Man presents Ambiguities in Mathematics posted at Glowing Face Man.

Liz Nilsen presents No Black Tie Needed posted at STEM-ology.

Your Humble Host presents Status Update a few posts below this one.

And what's this? Only one list post this week?

Kaitlyn cole presents 100 Open Lectures All About Africa | Online Colleges posted at Online Colleges.net.

But it is just LOVELY to browse through all the reflection that everyone ELSE has been doing! Click on 'Continue' (below) to read the posts! As always, if I muxed something up but good, email me at uncomfortableadventures (at) yahoo (dot) com to get it fixed :)

Next week's carnival will be hosted by Tom DeRosa over at I Want to Teach Forever. As always, you can submit your blog article to the next issue of EduCarnival v2 by using the handy-dandy carnival submission form. You can also email the lovely Mr. DeRosa at teachforever (at) gmail (dot) com - it helps if you put 'Carnival Submission' as the topic for the email.

Past carnivals and future scheduled editions can be found on the blog carnival index page.

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EduCarnival v2 Issue 8 (for real, this time)

The EduCarnival is NOT here this week - it's over at Bellringers! Richie is her usual delightfully clever-charming-witty self, and I'm just tickled that she was the first stop on our tour. (Also? Don't forget to congratulate her on her NEW BOOK!)

Sorry about the number mixup. This is why I teach English, not math. ;D

If you're interested in hosting, please email me at uncomfortableadventures (at) yahoo (dot) com to let hem know! I'll email ya right(ish) back. All I'd ask is that you continue to be patient with me as I pretend I know what I'm doing with BlogCarnival. ;)

Expect a new "real" post TOMORROW, as it is Friday, and I will actually, you know, BE HERE.

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Educarnival v2 Issue 6

Whew! I was really worried that I wouldn't make it. We're coming up fast on the end of the nine weeks and I keep hearing, "Mrs. Keys, can I still turn in (name of late assignment here)?"

With that in mind, if you are at ALL interested in hosting next week's carnival, please email me at uncomfortableadventures (at) yahoo (dot) com.

Mister Teacher presents Well at least I haven't heard THAT! posted at Learn Me Good, saying, "Good to see the carnival back up and running!"

Liam Goldrick presents Superteacher To The Rescue! posted at The Education Optimists.

FizzSoda presents Studying Spanish: A Painless and Fun Method posted at Spanish Langauge Studies: Ira Riklis.

John Mastro presents The Lifelong Benefits of Music Education posted at John Mastro.net.

John Mastro presents Should Kids Read 20 Minutes a Day? posted at John Mastro.net.

teachin' presents At least he doesn't have hairy palms (yet) posted at I'm a Dreamer, saying, "So glad it wasn't what I thought..."

Pat presents On the Playground posted at Successful Teaching.

Carol Richtsmeier presents Stopping the Big Fat Stupid Head Timer posted at Bellringers.

Marjorie Morgan presents Jessica Watson posted at GO! Girls Outdoors, saying, "Jess is taking a year off school to attempt a solo sail around the world, and to beat the record for the youngest to complete the journey!"

ms. understood presents The Day in Short posted at Teacher, I Don't Get It.

hall monitor presents School Students Sing Praises of President Obama posted at DetentionSlip.org, saying, "Controversy arises when students praise the Prez."

Mr. Teacher presents At Least I Haven't Heard THAT over at Learn Me Good.

Liz Nilsen presents Core, core, and more core posted at STEM-ology.

Gin G. presents A Nations Wealth posted at Sense Scribe, saying, "Learn about a nations economic strategies for home and people. Read more."

I don't know if it was just because I powered through everything at once (didn't get to work on this over the weekend as we ALSO had newspaper deadlines), but it seemed like there are a LOT of list posts this week:

Carol Brown presents 100 Awesome Bookhacks for Students & Bibilophiles posted at online classes.org.

Deidre Laverriere presents Top 10 Free Open Courseware Directories posted at Online University Rankings.

Sidney Phipps presents Top 10 Free Resources for Digital Learners posted at Online University Reviews.

Alex Filley presents Top 10 Free Open Courseware Classes About Health Care posted at Masters in Health Care.

Gene Desrosiers presents Top 10 Free Open Courseware Classes about Healthcare Policy posted at Masters in Health Administration.

Dickon Ervin presents Top 10 Free Open Courseware Classes for Teachers posted at Masters in Health Education.

Wikholm Nelida presents Top 10 Free Open Courseware Classes About Science posted at masters in health science.

Mayra Forbes presents Top 10 Free Open Courseware Classes About Statistics posted at Masters in Health Informatics.

Ayomide Astley presents Top 10 Free Open Courseware Classes About Nutrition posted at Online Masters in Health.

Susie Cortez presents Top 10 Free Open Courseware Classes About Criminal Justice posted at Online Masters in Criminal Justice.

Nancee Dietrick presents Top 10 Free Open Courseware Classes about Career Management posted at Masters of Nursing.

Anne Simone presents 100 Best Blogs for Econ Students posted at Online Universities Weblog.

Susan White presents 100 Incredible, Cutting-Edge Lectures for Medical Professionals posted at RN Central.

Kathy Wilson presents 100 Best Blogs for Photography Students posted at online classes.org.

Kathy Wilson presents 100 Free Tools to Make Your Teaching More Entertaining posted at Online Schools.

I'm about to call it a night. Email me if you'd like to host the Carnival next week (or later).Remember, a blogger who hosts gets to read lots of posts! (Although I'm not sure that works, because we ALL get to read them... hmmm...)

What about: a blogger who hosts gets ... first look at the posts?

The annoying rhymes will only stop when the Carnival hits the road! (Mwahahaha!)

You can submit your blog article to the next issue of EduCarnival v2 by using the handy-dandy carnival submission form. Past carnivals and future scheduled editions can be found on the blog carnival index page.

Note: if I do receive a request (or requests!) to host, I'll post the email to send posts to here, but you can ALWAYS use the form.

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How did I get here?

I have not forgotten! Last couple of days have been nuts, with deadlines for both yearbook (internal) and newspaper. I can't believe it's already after 9:00! It feels like I'm perpetually tired.

please, God, don't let me get sick.

The Carnival will be up tomorrow, but alas! it'll be in the afternoon. I haven't even looked at the submissions since Saturday. So I definitely have to get things in order.

Do I stay up and grade, or do I go to bed & put it off yet again? *sigh* sleep beckons... yet with grading looming over my neck, can I truly rest???

time to find out!

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EduCarnival v2 - Issue 5

Hooray! Once again, it's CARNIVAL TIME! The pendulum seems to have swung back this week - BOY did I get a lotta list posts. (Is Letterman hiring or something?) So here we go! If your post should've been included and wasn't, please email me. Enjoy!

And remember this, because it's important: DON'T eat an entire funnel cake right before going on the Tilt-a-Whirl!

Shannon Wills presents Sarah Palin’s Stand on Special Education posted at Nurse Practitioner Schools.

Pat presents Are My Students Weeds or Flowers? posted at Successful Teaching.

Carol Richtsmeier presents Picture Day, Emergency Chocolate & My Lizzie Borden Smile posted at Bellringers.

Emily Moser presents Education Reforms in the DC Area posted at Online Degree.net.

Mary Jones presents Educational Technology – Do We Teach the Tool or Teach Literacy? posted at Accredited Online PHD Universities.

Mathew Needleman presents Questions About Independent Work Time posted at Open Court Resources.com Blog.

Mathew Needleman presents Creating Lifelong Learners » Blog Archive » Beginning of the Year Pre-Assessments posted at Open Court Resources.com Blog.

Joep de Graaff presents Does a bird have horns? posted at Dancing Crocodile.

Liz Nilsen presents Ready...Set...Compete! posted at STEM-ology, saying, "My blog is new for those in the STEM-my areas, or just interested in what's going on in STEM. Thanks for re-starting the carnival!"

Susanne Nobles presents Literature Circles posted at Still Learning, saying, "Literature circles are great for many subject areas and many grade levels."

And your enterprising host presents Knowledge vs Skills right here at Epic Adventures Are Often Uncomfortable, though in fairness it was inspired by a post over at Joanne Jacobs.

List Posts

Linda Jones presents 25 Cutting-Edge Wolfram Alpha Tips for Serious Students posted at Online Universities Weblog.

Abeni Banvard presents Top 10 Nutrition Experts to Follow on Twitter posted at Online Masters in Health.

Mirles Tamra presents Top 10 Law Enforcement Professionals to Follow on Twitter posted at Online Masters in Criminal Justice.

Cora Fernande presents Top 10 professors to follow on Twitter posted at Online University Rankings.

Sheldon Louis presents Top 10 Teachers to Follow on Twitter posted at Online University Reviews.

Lisa Taylor presents 4 Crime Fiction Writers Worth Reading posted at Forensic Science Schools.

Damion Calvert presents Top 10 Health Experts to Follow on Twitter posted at Masters in Health Care.

Alvina Lopez presents Top 100 Film Studies Blogs posted at Online Degree Hub.

Emily Moser presents Top 100 Drafting Blogs posted at Drafting School.

Edwin Choi presents Business Degrees at Saint Leo University for Minorities posted at Degrees In Business Blog, saying, "Lists like the Top 100 Degrees for Minorities give prospective college students the ability to find universities that are proud in the cultural diversity they offer to nation’s educational community. Business students especially benefit from a “Melting Pot” college, with exposure to all kinds of ethnicities and cultures enhancing their understanding of business relations in a diverse world in the future."

Bennie Shih presents Top 10 Leadership Experts to Follow on Twitter posted at Masters in Health Administration.

Adjoa Barnard presents Top 10 Nurses to Follow on Twitter posted at Masters in Health Education.

Rosella Habowski presents Top 10 Scientists to Follow on Twitter posted at masters in health science.

Daren Bass presents Top 10 Statisticians to follow on Twitter posted at Masters in Health Informatics.

Geneva Elazisi presents Top 10 Career Experts to Follow on Twitter posted at Masters of Nursing.

Alvina Lopez presents 100 Innovative Blogs for Architecture Students posted at online classes.org.

Susan White presents 50 Fascinating Lectures All About Your Brain posted at Associate Degree Blog.

Chris presents Special Scholarships for Women posted at MJJ Party, saying, "A look at special scholarships for women."

Carol Brown presents 50 Must-Listen-to Lectures for Tech Lovers posted at Online Universities.com.

Susan White presents 100 Free and Useful Tools for AP Students and Teachers posted at Online Colleges.

Kate Hopkins presents 100 Excellent RSS Feeds for Lifelong Learners posted at Online School.

And once again, my fellow primitive screwheads, our roundup is up. (Cue: Awwww!) And yet, if you've got end-of-carnival blues, you can always write a post and submit it for next week! (And tell your friends to submit, too!)

Remember, a blogger who submits gets many more hits!

You can submit your blog article to the next issue of EduCarnival v2 by emailing me the direct URL of your article at uncomfortableadventures (at) yahoo (dot) com. Or, you can use the handy-dandy carnival submission form. Past carnivals and future scheduled editions can be found on the blog carnival index page.

Also, don't forget, next week is the FINAL regularly scheduled week here at Epic Adventures. After that, the carnival begins touring again! (Cue: Yaaaaay!)

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EduCarnival v2 - Issue 4

HUR-ray, HUR-ray, HUR-ray, STEP right in! ONE show only... well, this week anyway.

Or, to paraphrase Shel Silverstein: "What? What's that you say? You say today is CARNIVAL day?! Wahoo! I'm clickin' through to play!"

Welcome to the September 16, 2009 issue of EduCarnival v2! You know, I had realized I'd missed the weekly Carnivals, but I hadn't realized how much. It makes me smile every time I see I've got new mail, because mostly it's Carnival stuff and that means I get to go read a post! And then I cobble things together and it all looks so nice and I feel good about that and people even READ it and there's sharing and just... YAY.

So, thank you all so much for making this possible! I really do enjoy putting this together - it's work, but it's fun. :) Hopefully I will remember to update BlogCarnival before leaving for school on Wednesday - when I went to the site I saw that I didn't update last week. Whoops!

And a few people have asked about hosting. Before I post this one I'll set up the next few issues and see if I can figure out how to get that arranged. I'd like to have the EduCarnival start roaming in October if I can.

What with research papers, a field trip, and open house, things have been a wee bit crazy, so I must confess that there's not a lot of cleverness directly behind the cut. You'll have to follow the links to the submitted posts to get to the clever!

If your post should've been included and wasn't, please email me. Enjoy!

Aaron R presents The Changing Library posted at Aaron Rogier, saying, "How the role of libraries in communities will change little as they change to accommodate new resources."

Erin presents Parents Supporting Education posted at School Psychologist Blog Files.

Mark Stock presents Do laptops for every child threaten the traditional role of the teacher? posted at HOPE Foundation.

Diana Senechal is guest-blogging, and posted What's with those clickers in physics class? over at Joanne Jacobs.

Carolyn Friedman presents Why and How to Become a Paralegal posted at Accelerated Online Degree.

Emily Moser presents The Internet and Your Kids: An educational opportunity or risk? posted at Accredited Online Universities.

Tom DeRosa presents How to Make Feature-Length Films Fit into a Class Period posted at I Want to Teach Forever.

SwitchedOnMom presents Why I Care About the Singam Case posted at The "More" Child.

Shannon Wills presents When Medical Ethics Leads to a Conflict of Interest posted at Christian College.

Annette Berlin presents Colored Pencil Tutorials posted at Craft Stew, saying, "Colored pencils make an easy and inexpensive addition to any art program. In case you have no training in using color pencils, here are some color pencil tutorials to get you started."

Kakie presents September is National Literacy Month - Free Resources! posted at Bur Bur & Friends: Community Park, saying, "Here are some great tools and resources to engage kids in the reading process. Happy reading!"

Suzane Smith presents Pinching Pennies? Improve Your Home on a Budget posted at Construction Management Schools.

teachin' presents I'm a Dreamer: Student Connections Outside of the Classroom posted at I'm a Dreamer.

Mrs D. presents Performance Framework vs. Personal Learning posted at Footsteps of Aristotle.

Jasmin Loire presents theinfamousj: New Year’s Resolutions (via Continuous Everywhere but Differentiable Nowhere) posted at TheInfamousJ, saying, "Sam Shaw, blogger and teacher, suggested that for teachers should make ours on the eve of the first day back to school our New Years Resolution day. Here are mine. Feel free to add yours!"

Carol Richtsmeier presents President Obama, Speeches & Rubber Chickens posted at Bellringers.

Shannon Wills presents Attention to Design and Detail – Learning from the Europeans posted at Drafting School.

Pat presents Closing School Libraries posted at Successful Teaching, saying, "I know we have to cut corners, but cutting out the school library is not the way to go!"

OnlineCollege presents How to Spot Diploma Mills and Fake Degree Programs posted at Universities and Colleges.



List Posts

Emma Taylor presents 100 Useful Tools for Special Needs Students & Educators posted at Teaching Tips.

Kate Hopkins presents 100 Free Lectures for a Cutting-Edge Business Education posted at Online College Reviews - College Ratings.

Alvina Lopez presents 100 Excellent Advice Site for Homeschoolers posted at Teaching Tips.

Emma Taylor presents 100 Useful College-Planning Tools for Conscientious Parents posted at Online College.org.

Kate Hopkins presents 100 Hacks to Learn a New Language in No Time posted at Online College Reviews - College Ratings.

Anne Simone presents 100 Best Blogs for Real World Advice and Education posted at Online Schools.

Alvina Lopez presents 100 Best Blogs for Tech-Savvy Teachers posted at Online Courses.org.

Emma Taylor presents 100 Free Tools for Your College Planning & Prep posted at Online Degree Hub.

Alas, that is all for this issue. Tune in next week, citizens - same Bat-time, same Bat.... uh... blog? And submit a post! And tell your friends to submit, too.

Remember, each time you share, it shows you care!

You can submit your blog article to the next issue of EduCarnival v2 by emailing me the direct URL of your article at uncomfortableadventures (at) yahoo (dot) com. Or, you can use the handy-dandy carnival submission form. Past carnivals and future scheduled editions can be found on the blog carnival index page.

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Upcoming EduCarnival

The next issue of the EduCarnival will be up on Wednesday.

Don't forget! You can submit an article from your blog to this issue by emailing me the direct URL of your article at uncomfortableadventures (at) yahoo (dot) com. Or, you can use the handy-dandy carnival submission form. Past carnivals and future scheduled editions can be found on the blog carnival index page.

The deadline for submitting posts is Monday evening at 6:00 PM, Eastern time. Submissions received late will be scheduled for the next issue.

Don't be a stealth blogger! Show the world your brilliance :D

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EduCarnival v2 - Issue 3

Step right up and get yo' tikkit! It is CARNIVAL time!

Welcome to the September 9, 2009 issue of EduCarnival v2, and thank you all so much for stopping by! I am both excited and honored to present this set of posts, and I'm already looking forward to what will be submitted for next week's issue.

Labor Day marks the beginning of the school year in many areas. Some of us are well into the swing of things, and others are just starting back, but either way, the holiday pinpoints one of the most exciting times of the year for many of us.

Jasmin throws down the glove with her response to "Any educator that buys wall maps or globes should be fired" posted at TheInfamousJ, saying, "Recently, Scott of Dangerously Irrelevant posted an image on his educational theory blog that stated "Any educator that buys wall maps or globes should be fired." It claimed that in a world of GIS and Google Earth, the wall map and globe were hurting students instead of helping them. Here's my response to that sentiment." I can just picture a squad of cheerleaders chanting LET'S! GET! FIRED! UP!

Melissa B. brings a little magic to the start of school in Medicine Man Magic posted at the scholastic scribe, saying, "You go, Clix...Thanks!" Aww, shucks, Scribey! Thanks for contributing! :D

Tom DeRosa presents 52 Teachers, 52 Lessons Project posted at I Want to Teach Forever, saying, "If you have not yet participated in this exciting community project, there are still many weeks left to fill!" You may also want to peek through other teachers' submissions for inspiration.

Sonja Stewart shares an honest struggle in A Homeschooling Guru Sends Her Kids to Public School posted at Parenting Squad. As a teacher, I found it both encouraging and inspiring!

The always-delightful Mr. B presents Becoming 3-dimensional posted at Docere Est Discere. My early experiences as a teacher are still fresh enough in my memory that I can sympathize, but he expresses himself so well that there's also a tinge of jealousy. ;) Those moments when you connect with your students are priceless.

"Consider more than just a few factors!" says Michaele Sommerville in What This Teacher Thinks About Early Starts to Kindergarten posted at Kindergarten's 3 R's: Respect, Resources, & Rants.

ms. understood looks at the (hopefully) unintended effects of the intense focus on math and reading with Social Studies: The Expendable Subject? posted at Teacher, I Don't Get It.

DrPezz presents First Day of School: The 2009 Edition posted at The Doc Is In, saying, "I hope this helps someone out there in the blogosphere. :)" DO NOT miss the link in the article! The activity is a great opener.

Madeleine Begun Kane presents Republicans Bring "Classiness" To the Classroom posted at Mad Kane's Political Madness. And as a bonus, there's a poetry slam going on in the comments!

Mrs D. finds out that sometimes a situation that worries you turns out for the best in Part of a Team posted at Footsteps of Aristotle, saying, "Parent-teacher interviews made me realize I'm part of a bigger team."

Pat knows that the most successful students practice what they've learned in class. She writes about Developing a Study Plan posted at Successful Teaching, saying, "Having a study plan is important for a student's success in the classroom."

Scott Palat agrees, offering Study Tips and Learning Strategies for the New School Year posted at Colleen Palat.

teachin' suggests starting on the right foot with Positive Parent Calls posted at I'm a Dreamer.

Mrs. Chili is heading in a new direction this year, but you don't need to be worried when you've got a Manifesto reminding you of your cause, posted at A Teacher's Education.

There is quite the lively conversation going on over at Joanne Jacobs about The Speech. Go read what people are ranting talking about. (You know you wanna!)

And I'm discovering some of the differences between sophomores and seniors in SSR Minor Frustration.

Somehow I didn't receive as many List Posts as I did the last couple of weeks:

Kate Hopkins presents 15 Predictions for the Library of Tomorrow posted at Online Degree Programs.org.

Alvina Lopez presents 100 Best Higher Education Blogs posted at Online Degree Hub.

Linda Jones presents 100 Blog Posts You Should Read Before Going to Med School posted at Nursing Schools.net.

That concludes this issue. (Or, as Barnum reportedly said, "This way to the Great Egress!") Thank you so much to our contributors, and thanks readers for stopping by. I hope you all enjoyed this tour of the blogosphere as much as I did!

You can submit your blog article to the next issue of EduCarnival v2 by emailing me the direct URL of your article at uncomfortableadventures (at) yahoo (dot) com. Or, you can use the handy-dandy carnival submission form. Past carnivals and future scheduled editions can be found on the blog carnival index page.

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Quickie

Just a reminder - you can submit a post to the next EduCarnival by either clicking on the link or emailing me at uncomfortableadventures (at) yahoo (dot) com.

I've gotten some GREAT entries already! I can't wait to see more!!

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EduCarnival v2 - Issue 2

So it's Tuesday night and I'm struggling. I look back at the blog and my last post was on Thursday when I went home from school cuz I was so sick. And I wonder how other teachers keep up with their blogs.

I don't even have rugrats!

Today was a hard day. I did finally catch up with my grading and in the process confirmed a nagging suspicion: my journalism students are blowing off their work outside of class. They've done a fairly good job of working their little tails off during class time, but it's like, once they're out that door, all thought of work evaporates from their brains. I had students who were supposed to pick up printouts at the end of the day. Not ONE of them even showed up. *sigh* I really wanted to come home and beat the snot out of some mobs, but wouldn't you know it, WoW is down. AURGH!

And the EduCarnival is kind of sparse. I figure it's mostly my fault, because I didn't think to go back to BlogCarnival and set up a new edition, so it looked like last week's was the only one that there was going to be! Plus ... I don't know. Part of me wants to go around and comment everywhere and say HEY PLEASE HELP! and then part of me feels... I don't know... WEIRD! about doing that. Or about just including links to posts I've read and liked during the week.

teachin' presents Keep On Keepin' On: The Teacher Look posted at I'm a Dreamer. Teachin', I have a few catchphrases in addition to The Look - it's gotten to the point that my students will throw them at each other!

Pinyo presents Buy Or Rent Textbooks Online To Save Money posted at Moolanomy Personal Finance, saying, "Textbooks are necessary, but expensive. And they make terrible long-term investment. Instead of buying brand new textbooks from the Campus store, try buying them online or rent them." Our campus bookstores had a buyback program, but the amount was a pittance. I also recommend NOT buying the books until you've gone to the class a few times; you might want to see about sharing a book with a classmate.

Jen presents What Could You Do With This? posted at TheInfamousJ, saying, "This is a series of images designed to inspire lessons or lesson plans. There is a special link at the end which shows what I was able to do with the inspiration, should anyone wish to steal." But Jen, is it stealing if you give us permission?

Marco presents 7 Reasons Why Universities Should Make Textbooks Available on eBook Readers posted at Digital Book Readers.

Mathew Needleman presents Back to School Week: It’s a Marathon Not a Sprint posted at Creating Lifelong Learners. Hm. I may need to read this every week. Thanks for the reminder!

Lists:

OnlineCollege presents Universities that Offer Online Doctoral Degrees posted at Top Accredited Colleges.

Linda Jones spices things up, presenting the Top 10 College Scandals of All Time posted at Online Colleges.

Emma Taylor presents 100 Best Tips from College Admissions Counselors – Online Degree Programs.org: Top Online Degrees posted at Online Degree Programs.org.

Jake Wilkie presents 25 Free Open Courseware Classes About Alternative Medicine posted at Medicine|e-Learning.

Kate Hopkins presents Words of Wisdom: 100 Must-Read Blog Posts for Incoming Freshman posted at online classes.org.

Alvina Lopez presents 101 Ways to Go Green in College posted at Online College Reviews - College Ratings.


So help me figure out what I should do.

1) Is it kosher to include links to posts around the edusphere, even if they weren't actually sent in by the author or original host?

2) Is it kosher to go around and leave comments asking people to send a post in if I like it? or is it better to ask them to send a post that THEY like? or is it too self-promote-y all around?

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EduCarnival v2

Great news! Current buzz is that Edwonk has only retired the original Carnival of Ed temporarily. Things should be back to normal (whatever that means!) before too long.

In the meantime, click the "Continue" link below to head on through to the midway!

Katie Glennon presents Using Nature Study to Study all Areas of Science posted at Katie's Homeschool Cottage.

Mathew Needleman presents Back to School Week: Resources posted at Creating Lifelong Learners.

Meaghan presents Back to School Tips to be Successful in Class posted at TutorFi.com.

Mrs D. presents Introducing Reader's Workshop posted at Footsteps of Aristotle.

Pat presents Easing Teachers' Anxieties posted at Successful Teaching.

Eric presents Classroom (Physical & File) Organization (& Management) posted at Homeroom Teacher.

ms. understood presents The Light of Communication posted at Teacher, I Don't Get It.

Barbra Sundquist presents Do You Need to Get Angry Before Anyone Listens? posted at Barbra Sundquist.

Dominic Joseph presents Credit Cards for College Students: A credit card review for first timers posted at MadHubber.

Tom DeRosa presents Are You a Teacherpreneur? posted at I Want to Teach Forever.

And submitted humbly for your entertainment(?), Clicketykeys (that's me!) presents Hopes for next year posted here at Epic Adventures Are Often Uncomfortable.

List Posts:

Alvina Lopez presents 100 Essential Tips & Tools for Writers of the Future posted at Associate Degree Blog.

Barbara Williams presents 101 Tools to Learn ANY Foreign Language for Free posted at Online College.org.

Kate Hopkins presents Top 100 Twitterers in Academia posted at Online Schools.

Emma Taylor presents 100 Twitter Feeds That Teach You History posted at Associate Degree Blog.

Barbara Williams presents 100 Blog Posts You Should Read Before Going to Nursing School posted at RN Central.

Barbara Williams presents 100 Best Websites for Free Homework Help posted at Online Courses.org.

Allison Johanson presents 25 Excellent Social Media Sites for Teachers posted at Top Online University Reviews.

Anne Simone presents 100 Terrific Twitter Feeds for Teaching Advice posted at Online Universities.com.

Kate Hopkins presents 50 Great Sites for Serious, Educational Games posted at Online Colleges.

Kate Hopkins presents 100 Best Blogs for Homeschooling Moms posted at Online Education.net.

Barbara Williams presents 100 Blog Posts You Should Read Before Going to Law School posted at Online Courses.org.

Susan White presents 100 Best Blogs for New Media Students posted at Associate Degree Blog.

Linda Jones presents 50 Fantastic Bing Tricks for Students & Librarians posted at Online Colleges.

Jimmy Atkinson presents 25 Free Open Courseware Classes About Your Health posted at Medicine. Technology. Web..

Joe Dale presents Online Game Degree & Game Programming College Reviews posted at Online Game Degree Reviews.

I hope you found as much inspiring, enlightening reading as I did this week! Thank you so much to those of you who contributed. I really enjoy getting a 'tour' of the edublogosphere, and I hope that next week we'll have even more material!

Don't forget: to submit a post, email it to uncomfortableadventures (at) yahoo (dot) com or just click on this handy-dandy link!

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