TeacherTube.com Song
Mr. Duey created a rap song for TeacherTube.com. Click the play button below.
Thank you fans!!
I just wanted to take the time to thank my fans that have been sending emails, song requests, show performances, ordering CD’s, iTune songs and subscribing to my social networks.. Please know that I personally check every single email, comment, post ect. I will try my very best to get back with every single person. I’m real excited to release my new CD that I have been working on for over a year now.. It’s packed with goodies and bonus material. Word is, end February is when we release Class Dis-Missed Vol. 2. Please help get the word out there. Tell a friend, tell a teacher, tell a student. Thanks again to everyone that has helped get us here.
-Mr. Duey
Invasion of the Giant Squids
Giant squids! Sorry to startle you, but we’re just so excited. You see, they’re giant squids! And they’re invading California beaches by the hundreds!
An article from the AP explains that the squids weigh up to 60 pounds each, but most tip the scales somewhere between 20 and 40 pounds. And, yes, they squirt ink when irritated.
Web searches on the giant squids (GIANT SQUIDS!) are already off the charts. One-day spikes on both “giant squids” and “giant squids in California” surged from near-zip into the thousands. Folks clearly want to see these gargantuan creatures for themselves.
Despite their intimidating heft and tendency to spew ink, the squids aren’t scaring off local fishermen. As of today, around 400 of the giant squids have been nabbed by anglers. That number is likely to rise. An article from San Diego 6 explains that locals “started booking twilight fishing trips over the weekend to catch them.”
The last time the giant (aka “jumbo” aka “Humboldt”) squid made waves in Search came last September, when a record-breaking 19 ½-foot-long, 103-lb beast was pulled from the Gulf of Mexico.
MyFoxLA hosts a collection of photos of nabbed squids.
Mr. Duey’s Martin Luther King Jr. Song
Check out Mr. Duey’s song “Things Changed” explaining the history of Martin Luther King Jr. You can get this song on “Class Dis-Missed”. Also available on iTunes. Order today!
Click PLAY to listen to the full song
EducationTube.com
Thank You Education Tube!
Since 2005, YouTube.com has been the leader in video sharing websites. The amount of quality educational videos is endless on YouTube. However, their educational channel is currently very large and it can be very time consuming to browse for an appropriate educational video. In 2007, EducationTube.com was launched. Our main goal at EducationTUBE is to provide YouTube users with a direct link to YouTube educational videos. We have also evolved into one of the largest and most organized Educational link websites on the Web. Whether you are a teacher trying to search for educational videos for a lesson, a parent wanting extra help for their child, or a student looking for help with last night’s homework, EducationTUBE is here to help. Hopefully, this website will improve the image of YouTube as well as increase traffic and advertisement dollars to the thousands of teachers, students, and educational companies that post academic videos on YouTube everyday. Please be advised that EducationTUBE.com is not in anyway affiliated with YouTube.com.
Thank you EducationTube.com for featuring Mr. Duey on the homepage of your site!!
Back to the grind!
I hope everyone had a great time off. Now it’s time to get back to the grind and study hard until Winter Break! No slacking because of the holidays. Also, keep in mind that we have the new year coming so this is your time to set some goals. Whether it’s getting better grades, getting a new hobby, or waking up earlier so you get to school on time. Start thinking about some New Year resolutions and start off the new year with a bang! My New Years resolution is to come out with the best CD ever. What’s yours?
10 Tips For Teaching With New Media
- 1. Break the Digital Ice
- 2. Find Your Classroom Experts
- 3. Get Off to a Good Start
- 4. Think Globally
- 5. Find What You Need
- 6. Make Meaning from Word Clouds
- 7. Work Better, Together
- 8. Open a Back Channel
- 9. Make It Visual
- 10. Use the Buddy System
What’s Inside the PDF:
http://www.edutopia.org/files/existing/pdfs/Edutopia-10-top-tips-for-teaching-with-new-media.pdf
Amazing Meteor Shower Coming
One of the best annual meteor showers will peak in the pre-dawn hours Tuesday, and for some skywatchers the show could be quite impressive.
The best seats are in Asia, but North American observers should be treated to an above average performance of the Leonid meteor shower, weather permitting. The trick for all observers is to head outside in the wee hours of the morning – between 1 a.m. and dawn – regardless where you live.
The Leonids put on a solid show every year, if skies are clear and moonlight does not interfere. This year the moon is near its new phase, and not a factor. For anyone in the Northern Hemisphere with dark skies, away from urban and suburban lighting, the show should be worth getting up early to see.
Veterans Day
Today is November 11th and people in the United States, are celebrating Veterans Day, which is also known as Armistice Day. Veterans Day is a day to honor and celebrate the veterans, who have defended their country.
But it is also a day of sadness, because there are so many that have lost their lives trying to defend their country. Veterans Day is a legal holiday in USA, both state and federal and was declared a National holiday back in 1938.
According to dailyamerican.com, there are still 25 million living veterans, so today is not only a time to be proud of the soldiers who have died fighting for their country, but to also be grateful to those who have served and are still living.
Sesame Street 40th Anniversary
Google’s doodle looks a bit different: instead of the regular primary-colored G-O-O-G-L-E, Big Bird, the giant yellow bird character from the children’s television show Sesame Street, is featured front and center.
Why the switch? Sesame Street, brought to you by the Children’s Television Workshop, is celebrating its 40th anniversary!
Which Sesame Street character is your favorite? Think they should have picked Cookie Monster instead? Let us know!
Mr. Duey’s Pumpkin He carved
This is Mr. Duey’s pumpkin he carved. If you have a cool pic of your pumkin from this past weekend email us at fans@mrduey.com
Also, students go easy on the candy. Don’t get all “sugar crazy” in your class. You don’t want to drive your teachers crazy because you ate five packs of Twix and KitKat bars.
Halloween Trivia
Food for Thought: Halloween trivia to trick your friends
Halloween used to be associated with ghosts and goblins, but nowadays it’s all about tricks and treats.
So with that in mind and Halloween just days away, here’s some trivia from the U.S. Census Bureau to stump your family and friends:
– How many children age 5 to 13 will be out ringing doorbells this year? More than 36 million, and more if you add in toddlers and older youths who also go trick-or-treating.
– How many pounds of pumpkins do growers produce? About 1.1 billion pounds in an average year, the same amount growers sent to market in 2008.
– Where does all the candy come from? There are over 1,200 confectionery manufacturers producing chocolate- and cocoa-based treats in the U.S., plus 466 that are turning out candy corn and other nonchocolate goodies.
– Who eats all these delicious morsels? We all do. Per capita consumption of candy by Americans in 2008 was 23.8 pounds.
That’s a lot of candy!
Daylight Savings Time History
Daylight Savings Time 2009 is Sunday November 1, 2009.
Two years ago, Daylight Savings Time 2009 was switched from the last Sunday of October to the first Sunday of November.
Did You Know…?
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How to Choose Toys for Autistic Children
1. Look for toys that stimulate their senses. Many children with autism have sensory challenges, particularly tactile defensiveness. (more…)
Unlocking The Power of The Subconscious Mind
The most common and easy to master technique of reaching the subconscious is through positive affirmations. Whether for losing weight or increasing self confidence, positive affirmations can be applied to any aspect of your life. By inculcating a positive self esteem and confidence in your subconscious, you will be able to affect the conscious mind as well.
The subconscious mind is thus, more powerful and effective than most people give it credit for. For example, positive affirmation simply activates the subconscious mind to allow it to function at its peak, handling the everyday matters. It is able to do so by imprinting messages into your subconscious through constant repetition.
By accessing your subconscious mind, you are strengthening the linkage between the conscious and the subconscious, allowing you to achieve many things. These include getting rid of negative thoughts, unhealthy habits, and boosting your self confidence and other abilities.
Unlocking the power of your subconscious mind is a simple process, requiring only your willingness and effort. Below are 3 simple steps you can take to start on making your subconscious mind work for you:
1. What Drives You
Identify the reason that motivates you to work hard and excel in life. Without knowing what makes you tick, you will be unable to recover the same level of drive when faced with setbacks or discouraged. Being able to unlock your subconscious mind depends on knowing what you want, before you can achieve it.
2. Create a Strategy
When you are able to identify what drives you, you will be better equipped to draw out your possible options and make the relevant decisions that will help you achieve your goals. Without a strategy, you will be unable to chart a clear path and risk going off track.
3. Perseverance and Passion
Once you have decided on a course of action, immerse yourself in it. With passion and a strong focus, you will be able to realize your goals, fueled by perseverance.
With these 3 steps, you will be well on your way towards unlocking the power of the subconscious mind and making it work for you.
Credit: Greg Frost
