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Bobby

, Male

Scottsdale, AZ

United States

Profile Information:

School / Work Affiliation: School district in Tempe, Az
Blog: http://theteacherslifeblog.blogspot.com/
Website: http://theteacherslife.podomatic.com/
Twitter / Plurk / Other Account: twitter account= bnorman1
About Me: I am a 2nd grade teacher in Phoenix, AZ. I never thought I would love teaching the younger ones, but I do. This is my second year teaching. I love learning about student invented math strategies including some CGI concepts. I love the workshop approach to reading and writing and am trying out Words Their Way for the first time.
I also love integrating technology. I am currently getting my masters in Educational Technology from Northern Arizona University.
Other than teaching, I enjoy listening to and TRYING to play music (guitar and bass), reading, basketball (I coached for 3 years at the high school level), and cats.....yes I said it ....CATS!

I want to hear some good ideas for the classroom...so please share!
Thanks!

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majen hammond

Hi Bobby, I do not mind at all if you the slidecast.
Majen

Jul 29, 2008
Durff

I could do worse - in fact...

Jul 29, 2008
Durff

You have just been ping'd. What is that you may rightfully ask. Ping.fm posts to all social networks at the same time. I am on Twitter, Pownce, Jaiku, & Plurk. Twitku reads three of those simultaneously.

Jul 29, 2008
Steven Kimmi

I blog and podcast among other ventures, check it out at http://expintech.blogspot.com

Jul 29, 2008
Michelle TeGrootenhuis

Tell Brianna (sp?) that her "Crazy Monkey" song is on some teacher's iPod in Iowa! Thanks for the link! My son says, "So, a REAL KID wrote that song?" LOL! I also had to download the "Green" song for him b/c that is his favorite color, too!

I've listened to about 1/2 of your first podcast (b-4 being kicked off computer by my 13 yo!). Liked what I heard and I hope to hear more as you get started on iTunes. I'm going to be joining your group here at CR2.0 and I'd be happy to make a "guest" appearance, but can't commit to any kind of regular gig at this point in my life.

Hey, thanks again! You certainly have inspired me!
-Michelle

Jul 29, 2008
Bobby

Great to hear you liked the songs! Yeah, come join the Teacher's Life NATION! I'll take you up on that interview at some point! If you join the group, that would be a great way to start chatting.
Talk to you soon!

Jul 29, 2008
Steven Kimmi

I take long roadtrips on the weekends, would be interested in podcasting with you on saturdays, usually any where from 3-5 pm central

Aug 1, 2008
Steven Kimmi

What software are you using to record your songs?

Aug 1, 2008
Durff

Sometimes Ning drives me....anyway yeah it should be updated automatically. I subscribe to the podcast so I receive each new podcast in my RSS Reader. I have been outta touch - sorry, I know it is not what Lee would have wanted....I'll try harder. I use podomatic, but i don't think it really matters which site one uses, it is just like a blog or any webpage, wiki or whatever. If it has an RSS feed, people can subscribe. RSS is Really Serious Stressrelief. I use a Reader, but one could pull in feeds on a Pageflakes like page if wanted. Several teachers do that with students. Lots of podcast free music here as a librarian (among other things) I remind you to cite everything you use. I liked that song!!

Aug 1, 2008
Dr. Ludmila Smirnova

What a cool idea, Bobby. I voted!
Ludmilla

Aug 8, 2008
angela zakhem

hi Bobby thank you for adding me ,i hope we will be very good friends

Aug 17, 2008
Brid Lane

Hi Bobby, thanks for the invite, looking forward to getting stuck into classroom 2.0
Brid

Aug 18, 2008
Diane Messner

Hi, Bobby, I am looking forward to experiencing the web 2.0!
Diane

Aug 19, 2008
Jerrilyn Jacobs

Hi Bobby! Ed tech is an amazing area to be specializing in. I lecture at our local college, CSUN, to teachers about incorporating technology into the classroom, and there's never enough time to talk about all the possibilities. What kind of technology do you have access to?

Aug 19, 2008
mike

hi great site, looking forward to hearing your podcasts
i am looking to incorporate equations in my ning site , if you know of any equation widgets or gadgets?

Aug 20, 2008
mike

sorry making assumptions. ning is social networking diy site, i suppose like this site. I have set up one called math play, will invite you there, but need your email i think?
I need an app that will allow students to edit math (equation editor) , and it would be great if the app can just be inserted like any widget from google, etc ??

Aug 20, 2008
mike

just figured out that classroom 2 is based on ning?

Aug 20, 2008
Jerrilyn Jacobs

I set up my computers in pods, so 2-3 kids work on one, sitting across from 2-3 others, forming a table that can work separately or in a small group. It fuels most of the project based cooperative learning I do in class. One of my few rules is that when kids have questions, they have to ask everyone at their table before they can ask me. It really helps!

Aug 21, 2008
Anne Mirtschin

Wow, I love all the things you have on your page. I cant wait until I have time to really look around this treasure trove properly. You have done some amazing things with the younger students.

Aug 22, 2008
Laura Kelly

Sorry it took to long to reply. Squeezing in a last bit of holiday before the back to school madness begins. Have an excellent year.

Aug 31, 2008
Jon Fisher

Thanks for adding me as a colleague. I really enjoyed listening to your podcasts.
Jon

Sep 2, 2008
Mrs. B

Hey to you as well! Nice to meet you!

Sep 3, 2008
Santa

I LISTEN TO THE POD CAST. BUT I WANT TO SEE IT. GOOD JOB

Sep 4, 2008
Lauren Maynard

Thanks for the link to the Donald Bear interview.

Sep 4, 2008
Kristie

Thanks so much for adding me! Love your site! I'll be back! :)

Sep 5, 2008
Teacher Created Resources

Thanks for the add!

Sep 9, 2008
AMEB

This is quite new to me..... so expect errors.... Between all the new technology this semester, this one is the only one... for em?

I teach French ; you?
AM

Sep 14, 2008
Santa

Find more videos like this on SANTA LIVE NOW

Sep 21, 2008
Simon Ensor

Hi Bobby!
I'll be catching up on you when I take the time away from my communication project in France (like now but longer).
Pleased to be able to meet you
Simon

Sep 23, 2008
Mike Bott

Thanks for the invite. Glad that Xiamen, China, can provide additional geographic diversity to a very diverse group. Like the governor of my native state said in the best-forgotten flick, I'll be back

Sep 24, 2008
Jessica Stahl

Hello, nice to know there's someone else out there!

Sep 25, 2008
LKF

Hi....Thanks for the invite!

Sep 30, 2008
Nicole Welding

Ahhh... a local. Good day! I've just recently moved here--would love to know more about the school districts-- (hint) :)

Oct 15, 2008
Louis Loeffler

Hope you had a great wedding - let me know when back and we can tackle a podcast.

Oct 16, 2008
Santa

60 days till Christmas! When do you want to do the pod cast my podcast show begins 11.01

Oct 25, 2008
Mark Cruthers

Hi Booby,

I recommend you take a look at wiziq's virtual classroom and authorstream's web based power point presentation platform. Both a free feature rich web based tools that you and your kids might enjoy using with your projects. Authorstream has a podcast feature for power points that you might find particularly helpful with your interest in podcasts.

Dec 12, 2008
Brooke

Bobby,
While I usually am very accepting of invitations to help someone else out, I can't help but notice the unfortunate beginning of your latest video where you are wearing a Cardinals hat. I will have to wait until Sunday to see if I am able to help you out - I live in Philly :-) So sorry.........

Jan 16, 2009
Laura Brooks

Bobby,

Thanks for the invite. What's going on with the Book Discussion group? Is it still active?

Laura

Jan 21, 2009
Barbara

Thanks for the invite. I have family in Tucson and love it there. I love cats, (flying or non) but they make my throat close up when I'm around em...

My dog, Daisy, can't fly but she does a pretty good imitation of the Tasmanian Devil when she chases her tail.

Jan 28, 2009
Alice Tope

Hi Bobby.
Did you attend the "Looking for Lincoln" webinar?
I just left there.
I taught first grade many years ago.
It was fun, and I salute you, and all primary teachers.

Jan 28, 2009
Jack

Hi Bobby. I was wondering if have any high school contacts who would be interested in participating in a nationwide SAT Vocab Video Contest @ MIT university. You can view contest details at BrainyFlix.com Please let me know. Thanks!

Jan 28, 2009
Alice Tope

I just watched one of your You Tube videos, too.
What fun. I'm sure your second graders love you.
I'll try to think of an everyday math problem for them.
Keep up the good work!

Jan 28, 2009
Alice Tope

Will this problem do?
I'm learning to be the treasurer of my church.
Our offering on January 4th was $555.00 and our offering on January 11th was $433.00.
How much was our total offering for January 4 plus January 11?
How much greater was the January 4 offering than the January 11 offering?
How much more money do we need to equal $1,000.00?

Jan 28, 2009
Alice Tope

OOPs! I should have asked how much we need to equal $999.00.

Jan 28, 2009
Alice Tope

You're welcome, Bobby.
Thank you for helping me. I will bring "visitors" to your Classroom 2.0 page next week from the Ohio Educational Technology Conference. I am doing a mini session on PBS Teachers Connect for the Ohio Educational Technology Agencies. Now that I've connected with you, I'll have an excellent example to show participants. They'll love it! And now, good night ;-).

Jan 28, 2009
Barbara

video TBA

Jan 28, 2009
Alice Tope

Hi Bobby.
I'm back with another arithmetic problem.
I ate lunch at the mall today, and spent $3.25 for rice and vegetables. Then I bought a Hershey bar for $.75.
How much did I spend for my lunch and candy?
Oh! I forgot that I had to pay $.24 tax on the rice and vegetables.
What was my total, after adding the tax?

Is this too difficult?

Jan 31, 2009
Elisa

Great way to use math in real life!

Feb 24, 2009
Bill Brennan

Thanks bobby. I actually just re-joined under a new email address. I wanted to get everything over to my work email, but was having issues with registration.

Feb 25, 2009
Joanaf Bauer

Hi, nice to meet you here.

Mar 25, 2009