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Personal Learning Networks =toc= = = =Blogs= [|RR's blog] RR is an excellent source of information. He is always discussing the newest and important topics in the world of technology [|Physical Education blog] These are Instructional programs and courses that can help teachers get students involved in physical activities K-12. [|Changing the Face of Education] This is an excellent blog by Phyllis Ferguson who documents the governmental intervention in schools and the outcomes of their decisions. [|Larry Ferlazzo] A wonderful blog site that has hundreds of references to tools and other sites.

=Comics= [|Pearls Before Swine] Comic strips are designed to make us laugh. I start my day with a good laugh with Pearls before Swine which helps keep my smiling and will lighten my mood when teaching in the classroom. [|Get Fuzzy] This is another comic strips which appears daily in my local newspaper that usually give me a good laugh.

=Individuals= She is a family friend, West York math teacher, and a previous instructor at York College who has helped me discover my path. (717) 332-4542 Jim is Carol's husband and a teacher at West York who has also lead me to the root I am on as an educator. (717) 332-4542 He is my mom's fiancee and a wonderful tutor. He has an eye for grammar mistakes and has helped me through high school. (717) 764-4205 [|Loranne Jacobs] As a sculptress, Jacobs has made a living creating images of historic people and events that are proudly displayed in York and Philadelphia. She is an inspiration and also my grandmother. (717) 244-1253 [|Gwen Loose] Loose is the Executive Director of the York County Parks Commission and has taught me about her work.
 * Carol Kotzman**
 * Jim Kotzman**
 * Robert Denoncourt**

=Facebook= On [|Facebook] I have many friends and family members who update events that I can attend. They are not rooted in education but always refer me to organizations and groups who are. The people on Facebook help keep my life updated with the new fads and life stories that normally make my day.

=Books= [|Stephen King] Although Stephen King is not involved in the educational world, I have reserved much of my time for reading his work and he has motivated me to use creativity in my classroom. [|Profiles in Courage] An excellent book written by John F Kennedy and help that has inspired me to become a leader in my community and in the school system. I recommend anyone with spare time to read this novel. [|Benedita Da Silva] This is a novel written by a women from Brazil. She discussed her hardships and what she did to overcome them. Education was her way out of the poor community and she has dedicated her life to improving the lives of poor Brazilian. This book showed me exactly what a good education can do to help anyone [|Dr. Brian L. Weiss] Dr. Weiss has written a book called "Many Lives Many Masters". This book has opened my eyes to the world of religion through a reincarnation fashion. Its a very interesting book that changed many people's outlook on the afterlife.

=Magazines= [|Edutopia] Great project ideas and teaching trends are available in this magazine. [|eSchool News] This magazine provides wonderful articles to assist teachers in their classrooms with new techniques and creative ideas. [|Educational Week] By promoting new advanced research, this magazine gives teachers the new problems and solutions in schools. [|Teacher Magazine] This magazine shows collaboration and insights to online teaching in action and new information on teacher layoffs around the country.

=Groups= [|Instructional Technology class] On Tuesdays and Thursdays my class meets for an hour and fifteen minutes to discuss useful tools I can use in my classroom. =RSS Feeds= [|Pittsburgh Steelers] I get daily updates to track the Steelers season =Twitter= [|Instructional Education 200] Ed200 is a educational social networking group that opens doors to sites that help teachers. =TED Talks= There are multiple informative and inspiring videos on this [|website].

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