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Anne Mirtschin

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School / Work Affiliation: Hawkesdale p12 College
Blog: http://murcha.wordpress.com http://backyard.globalstudent.org.au ww...
Skype Account: anne.mirtschin
Twitter / Plurk / Other Account: www.twitter.com/murcha.
About Me: Hi, I am an IT/commerce teacher. In 2007 I teach IT to grades 3 through to year 12. I love web 2.0 and am trying to used it as much as possible with my classes but am on a steep learning curve. My other interests include podcasting, multimedia and the creation of digital movies.

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Dan Williams

Thanks Anne, I appreciate the feedback.

Oct 19, 2009
Dona Howell

Anne,
I have created a group--but the "group" link on my page is not active. My Page is http://www.classroom20.com/profile/DonaHowell?xg_source=profiles_me...
Even in my edit page, the group link opens to the form for adding a new group--I have to go to More and then Groups off My Page to find my group. The group is ED 3363-61. Help!!! (I hope I posted this at the right place.)
Thanks,
Dona

Oct 23, 2009
Basit

Good day, Mom, I am new on here. And will really be very glad to continue the dialog with you. I also hope all is well with you and your entire family.
Peace with ya
Basit

Oct 24, 2009
Gautham More

Thanks Anne! Sure will try to share some of my experiences and learn as well! :)

Oct 26, 2009
Jeanette Hawkinson

I am trying to incorporate Web 2.0 in all of my classes. We started a Tech Assessment for the 8th graders this year and a large majority of the assessment is about blogging, podcasts, wikis, etc. Something that NONE of these students have dealt with before. We are trying to change that.

Oct 28, 2009
maria shaheen

Anne,

Yes I currently use Web2.0 tools in my university courses but know I need to incorporate so much more! I am excited to learn about anything and everything people are using in K-12 and higher education settings:)

Oct 31, 2009
Shelby W

We would love to connect with any of your classes. If we could figure out a way to connect with you guys through webcams that would be great. Thanks! :)

Nov 2, 2009
Linda Shimon

Hi Anne,

I'm back. I haven't had the chance to check out my page since the last time we chatted. I still can't change my picture. I did notice, though, that my page does not have an upload button. The browse button gets the photo I want, but there isn't anything like an OK or UPLOAD button to click on. When I download to my Wiki, I have the browse and OK buttons. When I download to my school files I have the browse and upload buttons. Could this be the problem? If so, is there a setting I haven't hit?

Nov 7, 2009
Robin E.Ruiz

http://www2.smarttech.com/st/en-US/Products/AirLiner
Here are my lesson plan resources

http://technology.usd259.org/resources/whiteboards/smart-lessons/el...
http://its.leesummit.k12.mo.us/smartboard.htm
http://education.smarttech.com/ste/en-us/Ed+Resource/Lesson+activit...
http://www.bristolvaschools.org/mwarren/SBActivities.htm
http://www.rockingham.k12.va.us/howto/smartboard/lessons.htm
http://eduscapes.com/sessions/smartboard/
http://www.kenton.k12.ky.us/SmartBoard/smartmath.htm
http://hillside.needham.k12.ma.us/cyberventues/smart_board_activ/sm...
http://www.ecarter.k12.mo.us/dept/elementary/fourthgrade/ccrites/et...
http://smarttech.com/
http://www.lm.havre.k12.mt.us/teachertools/smartboard/webresources....
http://www.waukesha.k12.wi.us/WIT/SmartBoard/specificapps.htm
http://www.emints.org/ethemes/resources/S00001794.shtml
http://www1.center.k12.mo.us/edtech/resources/SBsites.htm
http://teach.fcps.net/trt27/smart_board_lessons.htm
http://www.theteachersguide.com/SmartBoards.htm
http://www.create.cett.msstate.edu/create/howto/Smartboard_Hotlist_...
http://www.lm.havre.k12.mt.us/teachertools/smartboard/reading.htm
http://faculty.usiouxfalls.edu/arpeterson/smartboard.htm
http://www1.center.k12.mo.us/edtech/SB/SB.html
http://smartboards.typepad.com/smartboard/smartboard-christmas-holi...
http://www.amphi.com/departments/technology/whiteboard/eleminteract...

I am sorry that I didn't answer sooner I am almost at the end of my graduate class in Ed Leadership
robin

Nov 8, 2009
Robin E.Ruiz

I am currently wondering if I belong in a different time.

Nov 8, 2009
Dorian Love

Hi Anne,

I will try and get the links for you. I haven't actually read any of their blogs yet, but i did help them explore the idea last year.

All the best,
Dorian

Nov 10, 2009
Jennifer Wu

Thanks, Anne! I've discovered a couple related groups that I joined.

Nov 11, 2009
Steve Hargadon

Hi, Anne! I get into Melbourne on Sunday night that week, and will be there through Wednesday evening. Let's for sure try to find time to meet! I don't know about the dinner, but I haven't looked too closely to the schedule.

Nov 13, 2009
Jon Freer

Yes, that's the one. SO far so good. Did you have a good experience with it? Many describe it as transformative. Did you find it that way?

Nov 14, 2009
Jon Freer

I am fairly new to all of this. Internet savvy yes, but web 2.0 and the learningprocess implied by it is new to me. My goal is to become very good at it. Perhaps you could point me in a direction. Although I have started to use some aspects inmy class, right now I am most interested in developing a good system for the faculty to communicate adn collaborate on issues that come up. Time is scarce and we have been going through a particularly trying time. I am looking at a ning like this one, but am wondering about any pitfalls and how to avoid them. Mastering a wiki seems like it would also be helpful. Any advice you cangive would be appreciated (I'll post this to the general forum as well.)

Nov 15, 2009
Monica

G'day... yes my plan is to be there again on Tuesday. I'll see you there then. Cheers.

Nov 15, 2009
Nicol R. Howard

Thank you Anne, for the warm welcome. I am already reaping the benefits of joining...!

Nov 23, 2009
ddn59@7raveepat

Hello, pleased to know help.
I want to know more about the computer help

Nov 30, 2009
Ian Pratt

hi, have you got your twitter back?

Dec 3, 2009
Jenny Burroughs

Hello, as far as equipment we utilize polycoms here in Western, NY. We have done hundreds of virtual field trips to many museums, zoo's, etc. We also have done several collaboratives within our state to outside of the country. I don't specifically teach students. I instead manage all the distance learning connection that happen within our region. I also look for collaborative partners for our teachers. I would love to have a connection in New Zealand. I do not have one yet. Also do you own any Polycom video conference equipment at your location?

Dec 3, 2009
Jenny Burroughs

That sounds wonderful. Maybe we can test sometime via Skype and see how it turns out.

Dec 3, 2009
abdulmageed abdulraheem alhaj ah

thanks alot for your reply.In fact i'm sure that w/o education there will be no development. We are suffering in sudan and generally in Africa by the incorrect policy making and taking in education.
We as teachers we are interested in enfprcing our curriculae ,methodology.
We expect some people such as you can help in sudan education imrovement.

Dec 4, 2009
Jenny Burroughs

I see what you mean now. It is currently 3:20 p.m. on Friday here and your day is just getting started there at 7:20 a.m. on Saturday (16 hours). Really for schools to be involved it would have to be either 4:00 p.m. our time to 8:00 the next day for your schools.

Dec 4, 2009
Lindsey @SmartEd Services

Can you please send me the slide share? You can e-mail me at lalexander@teachsmart.org

Dec 8, 2009
Drew McAllister

Thanks for answering my question, Anne! I'll look into contacting Ning directly. Thanks again for the prompt response!

Dec 8, 2009
Nina main

Hi Anne, thanks for your comment. VLE stands for Virtual Learning Environment; Blackboard, Moodle etc. We currently use Fronter. Nice work with the Netbooks, that sounds a fab project - how have you got round the health and safety implications? Do you limit the time students use the devices?

Dec 9, 2009
Anne Mirtschin

Hello Nina. In Australia we call them Learning Management Systems - interesting how each country has its own acronyms. My classes do not actually use the netbooks as it is the grade4/5 class which I do not take this year. However students from years 4 to 9 will be part of the netbook program next year. so I will have to face that issue next year. I dont know whether the students only use them for short spurts of time rather than extended but I shall have to ask Frank their teacher. Do you give your students a break after 50 mins or what are your standards?

Dec 10, 2009
sherif shaaban

Hi Anne I teach Arabic language for high school students and non speakers also,BUT what major will be useful in MA studies for my subject?
thanks for your comment.

Dec 13, 2009
Govinda Prasad Panthy

dear Anne, I'm really sad i can't use internet at home now a days, I'm trying to reconnect it but there are some problems, I'm really missing your feeds; And Merry X'mas! How's everything ?

Dec 18, 2009
Jamie MW Marriott

Thank you, it has been a great experience. Good international schools are great to work in and you get to see some terrific places. :)

Dec 22, 2009
saba khan

sure!
Thanks for your concern
i am working on learning about web 2.0 these days
hope i will get hold of it sooner using classroom 2.0
what do u suggest for grade 2,3??

Dec 27, 2009
Robin E.Ruiz

Hi Anne, Today I watched a taped Webinar on Wikis and Webinars. It was very interesting. Anne I do not know where I am going with my life and career however I am on a new journey!

Jan 2, 2010
Julie Elkan

Hi1 yes I use all of those tools that you mention, I'm looking for some creative ideas about how to use them. Do you have any suggestions?

Jan 4, 2010
Skeet McCracken

I'll bet we are communicating with a three D box by then. It is amazing the way technology has taken us. She has never known a place without a cell phone, television set, Movies at home, computers. It is wonderful the way we keep progressing.

Jan 23, 2010
Bruno Leal

Hi, Anne!

Thanks! Glad to be here!

I have my own social network (a network for historians and educators): http://cafehistoria.ning.com.

Now you can read it in english too. So you are invited to know this space!

Jan 26, 2010
EdTechSandyK

Thank you kindly for the welcome. I look forward to learning from this community. :-)

Jan 26, 2010
Deborah Hansen

Thanks, Anne.....I'm spending a lot of time exploring on this site....there's a lot here! I might have some questions as I proceed!

Jan 27, 2010
Tara

Teaching online is quite a challenge but I thoroughly enjoy it. Do you use an LMS so deliver your courses? We use eCollege, I also use wiki's and google sites to provide some collaboration. For videoconferencing we have elluminate, the students enjoy being able to meet once a week as we never see each other face to face.

I am excited to be here, there are so many people with different experiences to learn from. Thanks!!

Feb 17, 2010
Hilary Greenebaum

Thanks Anne. I will look him up! Any other ideas you have would be wonderful. I will be there for two weeks in March. It looks like you are doing some great work yourself with student blogging, word clouds etc. I need to spend more time on your page! ~ Hilary

Feb 19, 2010
Hilary Greenebaum

Anne - Allanah was so heklpful! thank you. I loved her class blog too. I wrote the teachers she referred me too and hope to hear back. cheers~

Feb 25, 2010
Hilary Greenebaum

Anne - Allanah was so helpful! thank you. I loved her class blog too. I wrote the teachers she referred me too and hope to hear back. cheers~

Feb 25, 2010
Hilary Greenebaum

Anne - Allanah was so helpful! thank you. I loved her class blog too. I wrote the teachers she referred me too and hope to hear back. cheers~

Feb 25, 2010
Erica Zaremba

Hello Anne! Thank you for the warm welcome. I have heard great things about classroom 20 from my professor! What do you find most exciting about teaching?

Mar 1, 2010
Omaya Zamel

Thanks Anne for the welcme ......it seems that joining this network is a unique experience ....

Mar 13, 2010
Donald Townsend

Hello Anne, thanks for the kind welcome. I'm certain there is a lot to be found in all those discussions.

Mar 21, 2010
RIchard John McLaughlin

Thanks for responding to my post. My name is Richard though. John is the middle name.

Mar 21, 2010
sevil turkoglu

Hello Anne,
Thanks for responding to my post. I'm working in a privite sochool.My kids are 4 year olds. I have a computer with projections in my class. So, I have chance to use tecnology. As far as how to use tecnology in my class, I read dijital stories, prepare some pwerpoint slide shows about our topic.In addition, we make our own songs with our pictures. This make my kids very happy:) Also, we have computer lesson that given by our computer teacher. My kids learn to use mause, to open computer, to play some easy games. I'm a new blogger and I start to make a class blog. You can visit my class blog.My children came between 8am to 15.30pm. They are coming 5 days in a week.

Mar 24, 2010
Deborah Batista Marques

Yeah, we have. And most of student have a very good hardware at home. Many of them are hooked on internet.

Apr 1, 2010
Suzana Delic

Dear Ann thank you for your comment!!! I am really glad to be here! I had till now VCs with France (every month ones), Hong Kong and USA. With schools in USA I used Skype. With France and Hong Kong I used Polycom station.
Maybe we can do some cooperation?:)
Have a nice day!!

Apr 6, 2010
Penny Christensen

Thanks Anne.
Within our district we are considering any class with an online component of delivery or assingment completion a blended environment. Personally I see a benefit to defining blended in a stricter sense, 30-80% online and within a common delivery/completion model like a LMS. If teachers work within a stricter definition I see a greater benefit to any PD, common assessments, or just course content sharing.

Apr 12, 2010

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