A quick video on motivation - from Daniel Pink.

Daniel Pink author of "Whole New Mind" and "Drive" has produced a quick 2 minute video which presents 2 questions that link to our own motivation in work and life.  It is an interesting video which can be used as a great discussion starter with students.  However, it is used as a bit of teaser for Daniel Pink's book, "Drive" so there is a quick plug at the beginning and end of the video.  Check it out.

Two questions that can change your life from Daniel Pink on Vimeo.

Using pictures and media in VUVOX

Vuvox is another free Web 2.0 app that gives you yet another cool way to display pics and videos in an interactive and animated montage. Navigating your way through the application is fairly straightforward and there is the option of using wizards which automatically arrange photos and media for you.

For students, this would be a spin on creating an informational poster on a particular subject or concept but instead of creating, arranging and displaying their information on a piece of Bristol board, they are now creating it on a scrolling and interactive medium.

Check it out - very slick.


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Interesting Facts and Trivia from Mental_Floss

If you are looking for some interesting facts and trivia to help generate interest and attention at the beginning of a class or unit, check out Mental Floss.  This site interesting articles, top 5 and top 10 lists as well as quizzes and amazing facts.  A 'must-have' resource for a teacher webpage or jump-page.

http://www.mentalfloss.com/