Over-supply of teachers leave many looking for jobs

http://newsok.com/national-teacher-shortage-gives-way-to-educator-glut/article/3417548

The current state of adjunct professors

http://chronicle.com/article/Love-of-Teaching-Draws/48845/

New Technology not always helpful in learning basics

Although technology in the classroom is ever evolving, teachers need to choose learning aids carefully and stick to traditional methods of teaching as well, an educational technology expert said.

Bernie Dodge, professor of educational technology at San Diego State University cautioned teachers not to get caught up in new technological fads, but instead keep teaching the main goal at the the Nancy O' Brian Lectureship Thursday.

"We have more tools, more new technology, more things that are free than we've ever had in the past," said Dodge."The key thing is engagement and fun learning comes from interaction ... with content and with each other."

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News aggregated from The Norman Transcript.

Palin stops at Norman's Hastings for book signing next month

http://www.normantranscript.com/localnews/local_story_318021559

Dance Marathon fashion show to raise money for Children's Miracle Network

http://newsok.com/ou-fashion-show-to-benefit-childrens-miracle-network/article/3417194

Graduation requirements to change is approved by school board

High school students might be required to complete an extra physical science course starting with next years freshman class if approved by school board later this year.

"Currently students need three science credits to graduate," said Jeff Patterson, district science coordinator. "Students will still need three science credits to graduate the only difference would be one of them has to be a physical science."

Students will have many options of science classes to choose to meet this requirement.

If approved, this new requirement will begin with the class graduating in 2014.

News aggregated from Newsok.com

Moore students remember Veterans Day Wednesday

http://newsok.com/moore-plans-program-for-veterans-day/article/3415182