Based on feedback given after the Fall 2011 MASA conference in Traverse City, we learned that many of you were very interested in utilizinginteractive whiteboards to a greater extent. For those of you who may be unfamiliar with interactive whiteboards, Atomic Learning makes a wonderful set of tutorials that address this. A short introduction video contains information on what they are and how to use them effectively. While many of you are already aware of whiteboards, we still recommend that you watch the introduction video as it contains information on the different kinds of whiteboards and the advantages associated with them.

You can watch the introduction video here: http://www.atomiclearning.com/k12/iwb_wkshp

To watch the video go to section "A. Introduction to IWB." From there go to video number one.

For those unconvinced of the efficacy of the white board, the second video in section A will make a believer out of you.

This section of Atomic Learning offers a host of other tutorials which you'll find handy as you implement white boards into the learning environment.

Global Education in Michigan

When we think about global economies, it doesn't take too long for us educators to begin to think about our part of the globe, Michigan. And Michigan can do better when it comes to student achievement.  We have room to improve, to put all our Michigan graduates in a position to compete for opportunities in our country and/or globally. We have to work to be sure that our state launches all our students well. 

Read more about Michigan's role in the global education landscape: 
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