December 2007 Blog Posts (88)

Step Away From the Board

It's clear that for some time now many classroom teachers have still not moved into the interactive age of learning. Many teachers are anxious to embrace new technology based on the latest trend, and not necessarily technology that will help to improve student achievement. Before I begin here I want to stress that a good teacher is a good teacher even if all they have is a paper and pencil. But take those good teachers and train them in the integration of technology and their… Continue

Added by Arlene Anderson on December 17, 2007 at 3:36pm — 2 Comments

Bridging The Digital Divide

Hello All,

I run a School of Information Technologies here in Nigeria, Africa.

Here in Africa, Digital Education and its awareness is still very low and slow.

The right classroom facilities are not there for training. The advanced countries of the world are not showing enough sign to want to collaborate with us to bridge the Digital Divide.

Africa needs collaborative work to attempt to close this gap.

Colleagues, lets work together.

Samuel… Continue

Added by Samuel on December 17, 2007 at 5:13am — No Comments

AARGH - or the lappy hard drive dies

So over the weekend, my laptop hard drive crashed big time. I have had district technology working on it today. Perhaps the thing that I find most helpful is how the district technology people put me on the front burner. It really made me appreciate these technical people and their skills. Each person who has worked on it so far has been efficient and tried their best to determine the problem and solve it. So far, no luck with a solution. I am using a "loaner" laptop and was able to get… Continue

Added by Glen Westbroek on December 16, 2007 at 1:12pm — 1 Comment

Welcome Back Folks(onomy)

I love some of the tech terms, tags and phrases. While creating a new(ish) word for practical purpose, an older, less contemporary word is brought out of mothballs just in time to be revived by original definition. For example, I recall the TV network Nickelodeon which came to being several decades ago. In general, it runs children’s programming. Being in education, children are amazed that Thomas Edison invented the nickelodeon, and that it was a… Continue

Added by Paul Hardt on December 16, 2007 at 12:05pm — No Comments

ultranet coach

hi im writing to let you know i starting a new position as an ultranet coach in 2008. the department are looking at supporting schools in victoria implement and use ICT learning to build teacher capacity in and across schools in our area. ulranet is a learning management sys which will be implemented in every vic gov school by 2010. my role will be to prepare schools for this new and exciting future direction. my question is....... has anyone had experience with using an unlranet type system…

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Added by Simon on December 16, 2007 at 2:01am — No Comments

The Savvy Teacher's Digital Toolbox: Bookmarking with Delicious

By Alix E. Peshette

Cross-posted from EdTech Gold Rush

Many educators spend a lot of time following up on…

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Added by Alix E. Peshette on December 15, 2007 at 4:10pm — 1 Comment

Latest and Greatest: Artsonia

Artsonia seems to have mastered showcasing student's masterpieces.

Create art. Take photo. Upload. Exhibit to the world. The site is available for FREE as it relies on revenue generate from art enthusiasts when they can't resist t-shirts, mugs, cards and other chotchkas by young Rembrandts.

Added by Ellen on December 15, 2007 at 2:24pm — No Comments

Teacher Toolbar: Latest and Greatest

This is a little bit of an experiment...the goal is to have a place where I can blog about the latest and greatest additions to the Teacher Toolbar.

The most recent latest and greatest sites, links, resources and more will be featured in this space. Of course they will become a part of the Teacher Toolbar as well.

Don't have the Teacher Toolbar yet?

Get it here:…

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Added by Ellen on December 15, 2007 at 2:11pm — No Comments

How can i make fraction reading and writing simple?

Fraction as part of life

One deals with fraction on day to day basis, whether it is one’s percentage contribution to the target at the workplace or the psychological pricing of $99.99 at some retail stores. Percentage and decimals are fractions. Fraction occupies a…

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Added by kHUSHBOO on December 14, 2007 at 10:52pm — No Comments

eBeam turns a regular monitor into a touch surface

eBeam turns a regular monitor into a touch surface … Continue

Added by Rich White on December 14, 2007 at 12:21pm — No Comments

Enabling conceptual learning through manipulatives

Technology has been one of the biggest blessings to mankind. It is well known how technology has made life simpler and comfortable in every sphere of life. The complexity of life, clubbed with a 24×7 lifestyle, has left every one with little time to focus on things which do not fall into the day-to-day routine.

Everyone wants their space and anytime anywhere access. The very thought of

anytime anywhere access, especially in the field of education, gives us an

opportunity to…

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Added by kHUSHBOO on December 14, 2007 at 6:52am — 1 Comment

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here is my BLOG.

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Added by ted nellen on December 13, 2007 at 1:06pm — No Comments

Creating a green lunch program

My school has a hot lunch program, and my fourth graders are very concerned with the amount of waste produced. We would like to be the pilot class and begin using reusable lunch trays that the kids would wash after each use. My students have some concerns about the logistics of such a program. Does anyone else use reusable trays? Would you be willing to answer some of my kids' questions?

Added by Emily Dawe on December 13, 2007 at 12:56pm — No Comments

Starfish and the Spider

Starfish and the Spider

I had the distinct pleasure to be able to interview Ori Brafman, the co-author of the Starfish and the Spider.

A really great read, and a really good interview.

Pease take a few minutes to enjoy.

Here it is

Added by Tim Holt on December 12, 2007 at 10:01pm — No Comments

Don't tell the students but the revolution has begun

’ve been able to catch up on some of my reading this past week

although I still am looking forward to Christmas and the time to do

some more with reflection along the way. One post that drew my

attention was over at Jennifer Dorman’s cliotech. Her post Re-Learning Curve discusses an article by… Continue

Added by Kelly Christopherson on December 12, 2007 at 8:41pm — No Comments

Morphing for Middle Schoolers

For the past two years I've been doing a unit with my Graphic Arts students about morphing. Through a web based activity and projects that involve free software and a digital camera, students become acquainted with skills and knowledge that cross over into other subject areas as well as some real world applications.…

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Added by Andy on December 12, 2007 at 9:40am — No Comments

Edusim Anatomy World Lesson is ready for download !

http://edusim3d.com

Added by Rich White on December 11, 2007 at 10:09pm — No Comments

"I speak digital"; Digital Exposure

I've bounced some digital immigrant/native ideas around a few times. Now I have one more…

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Added by David Truss on December 11, 2007 at 9:57am — No Comments

Thanks to our participants!

I just wanted to give a quick shout-out to the teachers with whom I've spoken/emailed, and who have been very receptive to the Studica Skills concept. THANK YOU!

For those who have looked at our website, I'd love to hear your thoughts! My goal is to get the word out worldwide and see our registration numbers exceed 50,000 for the third season. We're currently at 15,000 and we still have over four months to go, so I think this is very feasible!

Added by Studica Skills on December 11, 2007 at 9:17am — No Comments