Here's a quick demo of how Google Moderator could be used in the classroom. To try it out yourself, go to www.google.com/moderator

The flight from LAX to Bahrain was uneventful, except for the sunrise over the Atlantic, which was stunning.

It was much better than The A-Team. Admit it, you're like me and your favorite A-Team character is the van.

My friend from high school was not only named Casey Jones, but he also had a van painted just like this! Spoiler Allert: It gets crushed within the first 10 minutes. Rest of the film was a waste.

I flew right over the tornadoes, lightning storms, earthquakes, volcanoes, super solar flares, and whatever else my mom is facing on her solo cross-country adventure. I feel really bad that I couldn't join her for that trip, but she seems to be trucking through well.

I'm really excited to see Tony Wagner speak at the conference. He is one of the leaders pushing for more 21st century skills in education.

I am also looking forward to seeing Kiran Bir Sethi. Her TED talk helped inspire my students last year to adopt a local struggling 3rd grade class by creating and delivering amazing lesson plans.

Finally, Trina reminded me that Gever Tully will be there.

Another TED speaker and author of 50 Dangerous Things (You Should Let Your Children Do). When my friend Camilla asked about a gift for my nephew, Nathanael, I suggested that book. She didn't want to be held liable, but admitted that her boys had already done almost all of the 50. Tully is a strong advocate for encouraging students to learn by making things. I still credit my 7th grade industrial arts teacher and class for having a huge role in making my life as rich as it is. Besides the thrill of getting to use really dangerous power tools, we were taught to design, draft, build, and craft. That class, along with building decks with my dad, taught me tremendous life lessons: Measure twice, cut once. A sharp blade is safer than a dull blade. So far that latter lesson has only held literal value for me.

My custom two-story chicken coop / McMansion built almost entirely out of material found at the local dump is a product of those experiences.

The foxes have tried to get those ladies, but with the help of dad and Beth, the coop has stayed secure.

Gratuitous chicken photo mostly for Trina's benefit:

Too bad most schools don't have shop anymore.

Can anyone tell me how to get to the English version of Google?