Connecting Content and Technology

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Comment by Frank Gardner on July 11, 2010 at 12:20pm

I am returning to Mathematics after a few years of teaching Science. I'm looking for ways to incorporate reading and writing into the curriculum to try to enhance student understanding of concepts and application. I am currently part of the Northern Virginia Writing Project Summer Institute and would welcome any input.

Comment by Matthew on May 27, 2010 at 8:33am

Hi all. In the spirit of connecting tech teachers, check this out when you have a minute, it's a safe way to broadcast yourself in any way you may find useful. If you like it, jump on and create your own. http://www.iteachtoo.com/index.cfm?go=journal.viewpublic&Journa...

I hope you find it of use!

Matt

Comment by Mike Beverly on May 3, 2010 at 11:17am

Are any of you using CrossTec SchoolVue in your classrooms? One of the many great features is a testing module that can distribute tests and correct the tests while your students are taking them. There is also an interactive whiteboard feature which allows you to pass the control back and forth from instructor to student. A great use of this is to label parts of something you are learning about, such as an insect or a map. There is a free webinar to go over the software on May 19th. https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/646175785

Comment by Nikki P on May 3, 2010 at 10:58am

I need a good book to read as an introduction on a lesson on adaptations for 4tha dn 5th grade. I will be bringing them in the lab to do a vocabulary lesson but I wanted to read a book as part of "get ready". Any suggestions?

Comment by Eric Burgess on April 9, 2010 at 11:37am

Microsoft is going to be launching a FREE PowerPoint Add-In that will be downloadable on April 20th. It's called Mouse Mischief.

Mouse Mischief allows teachers to work with Microsoft Office PowerPoint to make interactive presentations. With Mouse Mischief, teachers can add multiple choice questions to their presentations, and large groups of students can answer the questions using mice connected to the teachers PC.

Mouse Mischief not only gives students the ability to engage, have fun, and learn in new, interactive ways, but it also provides teachers with a more affordable alternative to purchasing expensive student response systems, commonly known as clickers, by letting students use affordable wired or wireless USB mice that their school already own.

How does Mouse Mischief work?
Its simple. After Mouse Mischief is installed, the Mouse Mischief toolbar will appear as part of the PowerPoint ribbon when a new or old PowerPoint presentation is opened. This intuitive Mouse Mischief toolbar lets teachers add interactive elements such as multiple-choice question slides with a single click.

When the teacher opens a Mouse Mischief enabled presentation, students in the classroom can answer each question by clicking it with their uniquely designed mouse cursor. Once the students have selected their answers, the teacher can display the correct answer.

The best part? Mouse Mischief gives teachers the option to have their students answer questions individually or as part of a team, in order to encourage both competition and collaboration in the classroom.

How does the teacher stay in control?
Special teacher controls allow the teacher to disable students mouse cursors, navigate between slides, set timers, and more. With Mouse Mischief the teacher is always in control, whether there are two or 25 cursors on the screen.

Anyway, I just wanted to share that with you all and I encourage you to reach out to me with any questions on Mouse Mischief. I'm going to be participating in discussions here as well on our blog, Facebook and Twitter.

Thanks,
Eric B.

Community Manager, Mouse Mischief
microsoft.com/mousemischief
blogs.msdn.com/mousemischief
twitter.com/msmultipoint

Comment by sanjana on April 9, 2010 at 2:55am

Try this for typing Mr. Hasty
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/typing/

Comment by Desmond A. Hasty on April 6, 2010 at 8:00am

I am looking for good freeware, online, that my students can use to learn to type. Any suggestions?

Comment by Desmond A. Hasty on April 1, 2010 at 3:45pm

@ Melissa Wilson: What is Blender?

Comment by Rachel Eichenbaum on March 18, 2010 at 3:39pm

I've found that supplementing technology really does make it more stimulating and memorable for students to soak up all the material that you teach.

Has anyone tried out streaming TV to their classroom?

To Denise Stewart - I think it could be vital for you if you're looking for curricular support. For example, on your unit about the American Civil War. There's this technology called SnapStream that enables you to search TV by keyword, record it, and stream it. So you can scan the History Channel for an upcoming program and weave it into your unit to be followed by an interactive discussion.

If you want to know more, feel free to message me!

Comment by Denise Stewart on March 6, 2010 at 10:07am

I continue to be amazed at the information that this website offers educators in all content areas and grade levels.

As an ELD teacher, I must address ALL content areas as a vehicle to teach language. This approach makes language more engaging and therefore meaningful.

To give an example of what I do, I am working with Milestones (Cengage Learning). My class of intermediates just finished a unit on the American Civil War (yes, you read that correctly) followed by a fable (Wind and Thunder). No websites were offered. The book stays with "tried and true" which is not always the most effective way to deliver instruction to kids working with technology all the time. Our next unit covers SURVIVAL where math and science will be woven in again with no outside links.

I am hoping to find support here that will make my students interaction with the units memorable.

Denise

www.ellteacherpros.com
www.teachingsuccesseswithells.blogspot.com

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