Tuesday, September 21, 2010

9-21-10 Interesting web finds

English Companion Ning
US Mint teacher resources
I visited the mint in Denver this summer, and it was great! 
Did you know that all US coin blanks (unmarked coins) are made in Tennessee?  

Thursday, September 16, 2010

9-16-10 Interesting web finds

Creating Smartboard lessons
Poducateme

iPad training at St. Agnes

Darrell Lynn-presenter

Use your iPad for. 80% of computer programs not used

Core Values
  • Students seek their own answers 
  • Students value adults who learn alongside them
  • Students love a challenge
  • Students want to be accepted, appreciated, and recognized
  • They don't want to turn off their technology at school

TN was the first state to have one to one
Student expectations on the rise
Speakup 2009-mobile networks

Think about your students and program
Collaborate- create, access, distribution
Shawn White skate for fun brand for dough
Must develop a brand

Photobooks, movies, music, podcasts, wikis,blogs, etc.

Julene's iPad resource link for iSummit

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

9-9-10 Special Ed. Consultants' Meeting


You don't have to watch the whole video.  I like the part that begins around 15:00. 
  • Helpdesk request
  • Tech Times
  • Wikis
  • A+ for high schools and BMS
  • Training
  • Tipton County TeachMeet
  • Must haves
  • Ceiling mounted projectors (cables and splitter boxes)
  • Quarterly surveys

9-8-10 Today's interesting web finds

Project PLN
57 Ways to Celebrate National Literacy Day
Sped Teacher blog
Web 2.0 classroom blog