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Start-Up Teaches Math to Americans, Indian-Style

Came across this article and found it really interesting.

http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/11/03/indian-math-tutors-math-deficient-americans/?em

A Teacher on the Front Line as Faith and Science Clash

Came across this article on NYT today.

It speaks of a teachers dilemma, and approach in teaching evolution to conservative school children.

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/08/24/education/24evolution.html?pagewanted=1&_r=1&em

 

 

Three Cups of Tea

Came across a heart warming article on nyt today. (http://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/13/opinion/13kristof.html?em&ex=1216094400&en=dbe49e9756ce6974&ei=5087%0A)

It talks about Greg Mortenson’s view to end terrorism in the world.. - Starting with education.

He has written a book "Three cups of Tea" the site is in the link provided.

Anyone who has read the book, do give your reviews.

 Thanks

 

 

 

 

Nice Site for teachers

Came across this site while stumbling and it seems interesting for teachers and parents.

Just thought I'd share it here. http://www.abcteach.com/

 

 

Random Acts of Kindness

I stumbled upon this website while browsing and I found it very interesting.

Sometimes kindness goes a long way if taught early.

I still remember one story about acts of kindness which I read in my childhood and

practice it often because it touched my heart at that time so profoundly.

 

The downloads on this site are nice and can help teachers and students alike!

 http://www.actsofkindness.org/inspiration/download.asp

 

 

Randy Pausch's Lecture

I came across this lecture by Randy Pausch and I found it very thought provoking and impressive.

Its about realising your childhood dreams and helping others do the same.

There was an article in new york times regarding it.

 http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/08/health/08well.html?em&ex=1207972800&en=5b397beba971fc66&ei=5087%0A

I guess everyone should read it on this forum!

The software ALICE also looks awesome. read more

The Literacy Project by Google

I recently came across this site by google and found it useful for teachers and others interested in education.

One Laptop per Child

I came across this link while checking a chip my company was making for its security.

Its a wonderful idea but I am not sure if India comes in their plan. If yes its a wonderful way to equip children with laptops suited only for them.

Till December 31 2007, they have a scheme where you can donate one laptop to any child in a developing nation and order one for your child.

http://www.laptopgiving.org/en/give-one-get-one.php

Something about the laptop

What is the $100 Laptop, really? read more

Another book published on Alternative Education

A book about alternative education has been recently published by sage publications.

The review is posted by ndtv on http://www.ndtv.com/ent/booksreview.asp?id=2007

Please post your comments about the book if anyone has read it.