November 2007 Blog Posts (113)

Internet2 K20 Social Network

There has been a beta-launch of the new global K20 social networking site called Muse. The MAGPI group, a leader within the Internet 2 community, is inviting 2.0 educators to participate. There are many resources and possibilities available for classrooms through Internet 2. Sign up for the Internet 2 K20 social-educational network at:…

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Added by John Hall on November 12, 2007 at 2:42pm — No Comments

Letter for online etiquette ?

Hi fellow educators !
Could anyone provide me with an example of a letter to parents for
blogging safely with students or at least the key ideas? I'd rather not
invent the wheel, and I may not know all the good points to make.
I want to protect them and myself as much as possible from any
ramifications. Thanks!

Added by Stephanie on November 12, 2007 at 1:13pm — 1 Comment

Letter to My Kansas Representatives

October 3, 2007

My Representatives

Washington, D.C. 20510

REAUTHORIZATION OF NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND

I am writing you to express my recommendation that you strongly consider not reauthorizing the NCLB law. Our country's constitution does not

give the…

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Added by Randy Rivers on November 12, 2007 at 12:50pm — No Comments

New Edusim code is available - more stable - menu updates - faster load times - voice capable (working on video)

http://edusim3d.com

Ebeam and Mimio video coming soon .

Added by Rich White on November 12, 2007 at 12:47pm — No Comments

Conversation with Pre-Service Teachers - The Set Curriculum

Cross-posted to blog of proximal development.

On November 19th, I will be hosting a Second Life workshop for pre-service teachers from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. They are currently taking a course on instructional technology…

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Added by Konrad Glogowski on November 12, 2007 at 9:30am — No Comments

Loose Ends from a Conference

I had the pleasure of being a keynote speaker (my first time!) at a conference around technology and writing at the Hudson Valley Writing Project on Saturday. It was a wonderful group of teachers and soon-to-be-teachers who were interested in this convergence of technology and writing in the classroom.

In the interest of sharing, here is my keynote address (if I cut out my Ummms and Uhhhhs, it would probably be about 10 minutes shorter than it is). Anyway, here is the podcast of my… Continue

Added by Kevin H. on November 12, 2007 at 4:09am — No Comments

Collaborating with 4th/5th graders

I am a tech teacher of 4th and 5th graders (& other things). I am trying to find ways to

give many of our students an audience for their work. Many of them are

struggling readers/writers. They might create better pieces of writing

if other students from around the world are reading their work. I have

students who are creating web pages through pbwiki.com. We would love

to have a sort of "pen-pal" who can view our work and leave comments on who they

are and what… Continue

Added by Nate Krulish on November 11, 2007 at 10:02pm — 1 Comment

Sorry!

My laptop has been out of commission for the last few weeks. To those of you who are waiting (patiently) for Voicethreads I am sorry. I hope to be back in the loop shortly. With any luck , our bear project will continue to flourish. Let me know if you want to still receive "Ted".
Pete

Added by Peter Dawson on November 11, 2007 at 9:01pm — No Comments

My friend sent me the following press release and I figured I would post it here. DECISION ’08 ENTERS THE CLASSROOM: NBC NEWS AND HOTCHALK LAUNCH REVOLUTIONARY DIGITAL ELECTION RESOURCE, EXCLU…

My friend sent me the following press release and I figured I would post it here.

DECISION ’08 ENTERS THE CLASSROOM:…

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Added by Andrew Pass on November 11, 2007 at 4:02pm — No Comments

Advantages of Social Cataloging

Social bookmarking has added a great deal to how information users share their online resources, however LibraryThing has taken social bookmarking and networking to an entirely new…

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Added by Ann Bell on November 11, 2007 at 3:36pm — No Comments

Where Have You Been?

I feel I should have posted many many days ago, and I really wanted to blog while I was at the Oracle 21st Century Learning Institute in San Francisco, yet I ended up spending my free time there writing back and forth to my students. They were so sweet to IM and email me all week. W needed that more than usual because of a tragedy that happened while I was gone. (Two of my former students were shot in a murder-suicide, so our whole community was in a lot of pain. Please pray for the families if… Continue

Added by L. Suzanne Shanks on November 11, 2007 at 3:30pm — No Comments

Sants reads, "T'was the Night Before Christmas"

I would love for your students to view my reading of this very important work. I do a video podcast and love would to have video comments or emails from your class or even questions for Santa. I will work them into my podcast and emails copies to you. I would love to interact with your students. If you go to my wedsite www.santalivenow.com you will see how commented I am to spreading the Spirit Of Christmas.

Added by Santa on November 11, 2007 at 2:21pm — No Comments

University and College 2.0

Rekindling some of my thoughts on what is needed for University and College students to be "job ready" when they leave school.

I have never felt that traditional University or Colleges can keep up with technology, this is one of the reasons why I never achieved a formal university training.

As a career technology professional I find it very difficult to keep up with technology while being right in the middle of it, let alone if your within a university that is on a slower… Continue

Added by Kin Lane on November 11, 2007 at 2:04pm — No Comments

Differentiated Instruction & Wiki

A new trimester begins tomorrow and I've been cleaning up my Level 1 French class wiki to make it more utilitarian for a new trimester's homework grid. What's a homework grid, you ask? Well, it's a collection of assignment choices grouped into different category-types (vocabulary, reading-writing, speaking-listening, technology, and culture). Students select a different assignment each week to prepare and turn in on Friday. I try to provide students with a variety…

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Added by Donna Hebert on November 11, 2007 at 10:26am — No Comments

Why Do These Kids Love School?

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Added by turkeyteacher on November 11, 2007 at 8:38am — No Comments

Technology Adoption in B-Flat

This is cross-posted from my blog:

Have you sat down in someone's car with music playing that you've never heard? Or maybe bought new music from an artist you like? At first, the

response can be tepid. But after you listen a little while to it, the

music begins to take shape and grow on you. And before you know it, you

are singing along anticipating tempos, beats, choruses, and

harmonies...even if a little out… Continue

Added by Edwin Wargo on November 10, 2007 at 6:45pm — 1 Comment

Does Using Technology Add Value To The Classroom?

The title of this post is also the title of a new post I've written for our In Practice blog. It shares some questions, reflections, and plans I have about approaching this question. You might find it interesting, and I welcome any feedback.

Added by Larry Ferlazzo on November 10, 2007 at 12:14pm — No Comments

Introduction

Allow me to introduce myself, I am a Middle School Dean from the Bronx. I recently became a Dean after being a Literacy and Technology teacher for six years, and I am looking for units on classroom management and project based character building units, as well. Any suggestions.

Sincerely, Denise

Added by Denise Jacques on November 9, 2007 at 4:59pm — No Comments

Challenging early readers in kindergarten

I'm noticing more children entering kindergarten reading

fluently. I am looking for creative ideas on how to challenge

these children (alternative activities, modifications, etc.) while

others are learning about letter recognition, letter/sound

correspondence, etc. For example, during the "message" part of

meeting or word study time, our classroom para takes a small group of

readers out to the hall to read multiple copies of books I know many

other… Continue

Added by laurie f on November 9, 2007 at 11:46am — 1 Comment

Blog Exchange Strategy

As you look for creative writing assignments, and look for ways to help your student learn to be leaders and problem solvers, I encourage you to read http://tutormentor.blogspot.com and review the blog exchange strategy at http://www.tutormentorexchange.net/Partner/CC/Conference/May2005/current.asp

Today Suzanne Morse of the Pew Partnership for Civic…

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Added by Daniel Bassill on November 9, 2007 at 11:15am — No Comments