I was working on a project the other day when I stumbled across this tool. I think it has value for classroom teachers and hope that you investigate it further and consider how it can be applied for your situation. Tool: http://www.yackpack.com What Is “YackPack”? Yackpack is a Web 2.0 tool that allows for both asynchronous voice messaging and real time chat. Created by Dr. B.J. Fogg of Stanford University, this web tool provides the [...]

I have been practicing martial arts for several years and was practicing some forms (self-defense patterns) in our family room recently. My son was with me and watched intently for a while from the couch. It wasn’t long before I heard, “Daddy, sit. Watch!” As directed, I walked over to the couch and sat down and my son moved into my practice area. As soon as I was seated, he began to simulate the movements [...]