Today is the Building Learning Communities Conference in Boston, MA.  Many of the events will be streamed.  Check http://www.netvibes.com/datruss#BLC09 for info.  Also #BLC09 for updates from participants.

If visiting Boston, here are a few sites you might enjoy checking out:

http://www.bataclan.com Boston based artist Bren Bataclan leaves paintings around Boston and around the world with a note attached ‘Every thing will be alright.’

http://www.sitesalive.com Marblehead based sailor/educator, Rich Wilson, who came in ninth place in Vendee Globe, around the world alone, nonstop, unassisted this past spring, used Twitter, Facebook, podcasts, blog posts, videos to connect with students and teachers across the globe to share epic race with students and teachers across the globe.

And other sites that I frequent with students:

http://www.roythezebra.com UK web developer created this early literacy site for students and teachers.  My students had the chance to give Tim feedback on his Mango game and upcoming Space Game. Kid-tested and kid and teacher approved!

http://www.scratch.mit.edu If you haven’t used Scratch with students, give it a try.  A quick intro will get them started and they will go from there.  Check out our projects at http://scratch.mit.edu/users/renderProjects/Jackson_Computers/projects/?page=5

http://www.penguinscience.com A great program for November – February where students can follow Jean Pennycook as she works with Adelie Penguins in Ross Island, Antarctica.

Looking forward to today’s conference in Boston.