Friday, April 29, 2011
Ben and Ben the last show?
There's a rumor that Ben and Ben were going to have their last show... Listen to the podcast to find out what happened. Ben and Ben catch the audience up with their latest news as they prepare for graduation on June 5th.
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Monday, April 25, 2011
Links of interest 04/25/2011
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YouTube - iGoogle Example Pages
Really like this example
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Oregon K-12 Site
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Friday, April 22, 2011
Links of interest 04/22/2011
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"This wiki is intended to be a clearinghouse of applications, lessons and experiences using the iPad in the classroom. The intention is that all apps listed have been tested and recommended by teachers using them.
The Apps pages are generally created using google docs spreadsheets, feel free to update the wiki or the spreadsheets. (A link is provided on each page for the spreadsheets... at least the ones I've started working on...)
At this point, as a high school science teacher, most of the apps I've recommended and investigated are geared to this level. Some can be used at any level. I invite you to add pages dedicated to your areas of interest and expertise if they are not already listed here. I would love to see a section on Literature and Language and Elementary Skills added to the wiki along with additions to any of the currently developed spreadsheets. It would also be sweet to share specific lessons or ideas for applications and activities."- What a terrific resource! It has so much more than a list of apps as it also shares info about how to manage a classroom of iPads and other details we will need to learn more about. Thanks for sharing! - post by Meredith Johnson
- World Yellow Pages - Higher Studies. Find University, Institute, Colleges world wide & talk business. Free Listing www.kezkostudy.com
- post by Muskan Roy
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40 Amazing iPad Apps for the Learning Disabled | MatchACollege.com
The iPad is a device that many lust after as a shiny new toy, but many people with disabilities can benefit from what it has to offer as a functional tool. Students with learning disabilities can enhance and develop their communication skills, learn how to adapt to situations, and develop social skills. Check out this collection of iPad apps that can make a difference in the life of a learning disabled child.
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This is a collection of some of the videos used in the presentation. - storify.com
Presentation on how Cheryl uses Google Apps for instructional support.
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7-12 Student Interactives - Science - UEN
Interactive Science Units for Grades 7 -12
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Seedlings Season 3 Show #22
Rebecca at Educause
Rebecca's Blog
Geek of the Week Links
Chat and Podcast
Monday, April 18, 2011
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Visioning for Technology in School
I recently worked with the Sunapee, NH school district to look at a process for how they might incorporate technology in with their long range plans for their district.
I started with an overview of how technology is helping teaching and learning. I then facilitated a discussion on some of the areas they might want to work in such as:
How does the vision improve teaching and learning?
They have a great start to some next steps on changes to made. Thank you to Brendan and John for inviting me to come. I really enjoyed working with this enthusiastic group of committed teachers and administrators. I look forward to following the work that you do on this project.
I started with an overview of how technology is helping teaching and learning. I then facilitated a discussion on some of the areas they might want to work in such as:
- Infrastructure
- Policy
- Devices
- School Culture
- Classroom Culture
- How does the vision improve teaching and learning?
- What equipment and resources will you need?
- How will you ensure an effective implementation?
- Everyone has a voice
- No idea is too crazy
- Don't think about specific devices
How does the vision improve teaching and learning?
- (keep) Hardware and network that’s reliable and well maintained
- (change) Instill global sharing to expand diversity and global awareness of others.
- (change) increase teacher comfort level and ability to release control to students
- (change) increase student investment in their own learning
- (change) increasing access to documents from home, school or anywhere
- (change) to improve accessibility to all types of resources
- (change) try to find a way to “always be on”
- (change) increase access to our devices (wifi)
- (change) full time integrator to work side by side with teachers
- (change) increase access to our devices (wifi)
- (change) increase teacher access to tech integrator
- (change) embed responsible use into the curriculum
- (change) to expand full accessibility to various devices (ipod, itouch, ipad)
- (change) increasing access to web based textbooks and digital textbooks and the support necessary to use.
- (change) increase access to assistive technology at a moment’s notice
- (change) establish technology guidelines throughout all grade levels
- (change) train teachers and students to act as mentors and require follow up
- (change) get kids involved in making the choices what why when surrounding devices, software, etc
- (change) define minimum proficiencies for teachers and leveling professional development appropriately.
- (change) professional development for teachers involving students as learners and or instructors
- (change) increase time and ability for teacher collaboration
They have a great start to some next steps on changes to made. Thank you to Brendan and John for inviting me to come. I really enjoyed working with this enthusiastic group of committed teachers and administrators. I look forward to following the work that you do on this project.
Links of interest 04/16/2011
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YouTube - RSA Animate - Drive: The surprising truth about what motivates us
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Basic Principles of Interaction for Learning in Web-Based Environment | EDUCAUSE
To teach in a web-based environment, what should the new instructor know about online interaction? This paper first reviews four instruments that examined the processes and outcomes of interaction (the foci are more on the interaction behaviors) and three instruments that examined interaction from a structural view (the foci are more on the interaction patterns). This paper then continues with the discussion on how to involve interaction theories in web-based learning. The author intends to explore the questions: What tools are currently available to facilitate the design and delivery of interaction in online learning? What factors have shown salient influences on group interaction? And how can the educators, instructional designers, and researchers utilize those research results? The purpose of the paper is to present the variety of options and the basic principles for designing and implementing interaction for new online instructors.
Friday, April 15, 2011
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Links of interest 04/14/2011
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Spencer's Scratch Pad: Ten Paperless Math Assessment Strategies
I recently wrote a post about the ridiculous nature of standardized testing. Somebody e-mailed me about why an authentic approach might work in some subjects, but not in a subject like math. So, here are a few ideas of paperless math assessments for today's "What Works Wednesday" post.
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Teachers Teaching Teachers
Susan Ettenheim asked me to join Paul Allison and Donovan Hohn on Teacher Teaching Teachers to promote my summer professional development survey. I loved hearing about Moby Duck. Thanks for letting me join the show!
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Links of interest 04/12/2011
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Five Steps for Implementing a Successful 1:1 Environment | Edutopia
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A question a day
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GAE as an Educational Platform - kernkelley
This is the layout for R.S.U. #19's Google Apps for Education implementation. This outline is split into three sections, Administration, Teacher and Student. It goes through the process of setting up a Google Apps for Education Domain, giving teachers templates and samples to use and student examples.
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1:1 Presentation at Tech Learning Boston
From bhsprincipal
Monday, April 11, 2011
Our SEEDlings friend Cherrie MacInnes has a new project to share. Students and teachers in the states of Me., NJ., SD., Az. and Ha. collaborate. Cherrie is a Third grade teacher in Brewer, Maine interesting in connecting her students with classrooms around the world. Please contact her if you're interested! @MacInnes3
Links of interest 04/11/2011
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Pregame Festivities | Powerful Learning Practice
"Welcome to the PLP Pregame Festivities! Your success this year is built upon how well we mesh as a community of learners who understand how to leverage networks in the co-constructing of knowledge. The following activities are designed to get you in top physical shape for understanding many of the concepts we’ll be covering in our professional development experience this year.
We encourage you to work through the ten plays in order to have the winning advantage. Don’t worry if you can’t get to all of them. Any you do will help you get up to speed as we get started." -
Free Study Guides for Shakespeare and Other Authors
"For the Great Works of World Literature
Including Guides for All the Plays and Poems of William Shakespeare
Tutorials With Plot Summaries, Themes, Imagery, Analysis, and Background Information
www.cummingsstudyguides.net" -
Jane's Pick of the Day: 25 places to find instructional videos
places that offer free instructional videos (on all subjects)
- Greetings! We are conducting poker en ligne to all who are interested in playing games. Visit our site for more information and this online game is free for all! So what are you waiting for? Play now and enjoy our site! Happy gaming! - post by Mary Malcolm
- great to know this gaming details Thanks for link casino en ligne - post by stewbiff Smith
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1-to1 Personal Learning Initiative - Grade 8 iPad Pilot
A nice policy, procedures, and information guide for a 1:1 iPad program in Millis, MA
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Wow! Just learned something at -- check out
Wow! Just learned something at #d219tech -- check out http://t.co/RO0FHGw
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Links of interest 04/10/2011
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How to Prevent Gmail from Auto-Adding Contacts to your Address Book
i should have read this article last week http://bit.ly/geqmDH
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Jerry Gannod: "#mobile2011 participants. Miami U ..." « Deck.ly
#mobile2011 participants. Miami U is working on capturing best practices and experiences, plus an FAQ in a… (cont) http://deck.ly/~wF1Mi
Saturday, April 09, 2011
Tech Forum 2011 in Boston
I had the privilege of being on the panel on The Evolving World of 1:1 at Tech Forum 2011 with Patrick Larkin, Andy Zitoli, Shelley Chamberlain and Bob Rainville
Description: From laptops to iPads and smart phones, the options for placing digital technology in students’ hands for 24-hour access have multiplied over the years. Who’s moving towards one-to-one and what implementation and hardware choices are they making as they try to balance the need for 21st century learning environments with network and security constraints and the realities of economic belt tightening?.
Here's my part of the slide show.
It was a great day. I really enjoyed the size of the venue, and the quality of the presentations. You can go in to each presentation and look at the materials. Thanks to Tech Learning for a good day of learning. (#tltechforum)
Links of interest 04/09/2011
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Free ebooks Online : 20 Best Websites To Download EBooks For Free
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TeachPaperless: 10 Ways to Help Students Ask Better Questions
My students gather in a circle for article reviews. Each pair offers a short summary of the current event followed by a few discussion questions. On this particular day, we meander between talks of democracy, education, death and human suffering. The points students bring up are thought-provoking. However, I'm most impressed by the questions they ask one another. They clarify and ask follow-up questions. They make inferences. They ask connecting questions and critical thinking questions. It's a messy process, but it's beautiful messy. It's art.
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7 Fantastic Free Social Media Tools for Teachers
- good....visit my blog too...thanks http://homedesigncozy.com/ - post by derlan fendi
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Tech Forum Boston- Rev 2Transformative Learning with Web 2.0 Rev
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Tech Forum - Strategies, Solutions and Innovations for Technology Leaders
Friday, April 08, 2011
Links of interest 04/08/2011
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Guide to the Future School | MindShift
How Learning Environments Three Trends that define Teaching and Learning Trends that will shape the future of Curriculum
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Google Voice Geekiness - Google Certified Teachers | Google Groups
Google Voice Geekiness
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State Department of Education - Maine
Maine Education DATA Warehouse
Thursday, April 07, 2011
Wednesday, April 06, 2011
What are you learning this summer?
There are lots of learning opportunities coming up in the next few months. Will you help gather some of them? Please add what you'll be teaching or where you'll be learning. The list is viewable here.
Tuesday, April 05, 2011
Links of interest 04/05/2011
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EnabledEngagedEmpoweredFomr Speakup 2011
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What Do Kids Say Is The Biggest Obstacle To Technology At School?
"iPads. Interactive Whiteboards. Netbooks. Video games. Although educational technologies are being implemented more and more in classrooms across the country, we don't often stop and ask students - or their parents - what they think their technology needs are. But the newly-released Speak Up 2010 survey has done just that. "
- intersting 1graders with cell phones - post by carol joubert
Monday, April 04, 2011
Links of interest 04/04/2011
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Jane Hart's 2011 Reading List
These are Jane's recommended reads month-by-month
(in reverse chronological order)
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10 Jaw-Droppingly Awesome Infographics on Education | Socrato Learning Analytics Blog
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A Day in the Life of a Connected Classroom | Edutopia
"many times we say it and it sounds good, but we never get to see examples while trying to keep up with the real time tweet deck. It quickly turns into platitude chat. So I decided to welcome you, the reader, into my classroom and showcase what a typical, connected class looks like. "
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Fakebook: Create a fake profile!
- World Yellow Pages - Higher Studies. Find University, Institute, Colleges world wide & talk business. Free Listing www.kezkostudy.com
- post by Muskan Roy
- World Yellow Pages - Higher Studies. Find University, Institute, Colleges world wide & talk business. Free Listing www.kezkostudy.com
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Promoting Student Engagement: Using Technology to Transform Teaching & Learning
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Introduction to Edcamp: A New Conference Model Built on Collaboration | Edutopia
Sunday, April 03, 2011
Links of interest 04/03/2011
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Everything I've learned about podcasting over the last four years | fortuitous
An exhaustive how-to guide on getting starting thinking about and recording, editing, and publishing your first podcast.
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Video has become ubiquitous.
* How is video being used for education?
* What is educationally possible now that simply wasn’t possible before video became so ubiquitous?
* Are learning activities being designed that have students generating video assignments?
* How does contemporary video’s active and participatory nature manifest itself in education? -
The Innovative Educator: Provide Students with a Personalized Newspaper Everyday for Free!
Saturday, April 02, 2011
Career Exploration for Juniors and Sophomores
All of our juniors and sophomores go to a 3 day job shadow we call Career Exploration. The purpose of the program is to help students begin to see what kinds of job possibilities might be available to them in the future. They go through the process of writing a resume, contacting a person in the community, and then sending their resume, cover letter, and contract to the potential supervisor. Once the paper work is done we work on logistics and what to wear.
The students then go to their respective "jobs". We (the faculty) get to visit them at their sites and see them in action. This year my advisees (a group I have every morning for homeroom for 4 years) are:
The students then go to their respective "jobs". We (the faculty) get to visit them at their sites and see them in action. This year my advisees (a group I have every morning for homeroom for 4 years) are:
- at the NOAA (wonderful - as we had a Nor'Easter this morning)
- two are at bakeries (including a gluten free bakery)
- a physical therapist
- the DEA
- a vet
- daycare center
- with an art teacher
- with a Director at the theater ( a very interesting schedule)
- at Maine Handicapped skiing
- at a printmaking/silkscreen business
- at marine biology aquarium
This diverse range of occupations represents the students' varied interests. Here's one example of what students are doing in the field. Students often are often asked to bring their laptops with them as they have to use them. One young man is at LLBean in the design department and was told that he would be creating a design for them. Last year we had some students put together a pitch for an advertisement. The community is incredibly supportive of this program. We so appreciate them opening their business to our learners.
Each students keeps a journal of what they did and interviews their supervisor. When they are done, we mail thank you notes. Later in the week, they will present to their parents and our advisor group. I can't wait to see their presentations! It's a great experience for everyone.
For information, here is the CEP website
Links of interest 04/02/2011
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Create a new thread to discuss your topic online. | Mr.Thread | The on-demand board
Meet the experts helping you with your VoIP needs
Polycom Phone
- post by Tyrone Kittle- World Yellow Pages - Higher Studies. Find University, Institute, Colleges world wide & talk business. Free Listing www.kezkostudy.com
- post by Muskan Roy - Shorten and track your links!
http://keoyl.com - post by Ivan keoyl.com
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Apps as Assistive Technology (AT)
Large numbers of consumers, parents, teachers, therapists and AT professionals have begun purchasing mobile and handheld devices and downloading various apps to be used as assistive technology and educational software for people with disabilities. The ability to test and review every app that can be used in this manner is nearly impossible. To aid Maine consumers and AT professionals who may be interested in knowing more about what’s out there, we have assembled this resource. Note: These will be updated from time to time.
Friday, April 01, 2011
Students present Laptops and Learning
On Friday, March 25th 5 sophomores from Yarmouth High School were invited to present to Bonny Eagle High School faculty for their Staff Development Day. The day was primarily technology focused, so they asked our students to talk about how they learn with laptops. The 5 students did their presentation in Google Docs so they could work on it outside of school. I checked in on the work the last day with 1 student helping me edit and tweak. This was a great process because the students are so busy and it's hard to get them together.
They presented on a podium in front of about 250 people. It was quite an experience! After presenting they took questions from the audience. They then were available to work with teachers in Google Apps sessions led by Cathy Wolinsky and Mike Arsenault, tech integrators from our district. We ask students to help us as much as possible when working with teachers. Students can give valuable feedback and suggestions on classroom projects. The students also learn what goes in to planning a project for students.
Here is the video of the entire presentation:
Here is just the questions and answer section. If you watch any of this one, go from 9:16 to the end.
Thanks to Alex, Mackenzie, Jake, Jackson and Drew!
For more of our student work you can go to Yarmouth's You Tube Channel
For more of our student work you can go to Yarmouth's You Tube Channel
Links of interest 04/01/2011
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The website presents and informs the work of the Connected Online Communities of Practice project. A primary way you can get involved in the project is through this site, itself an online community of practice for anyone interested in online communities of practice in education
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March 31, 2011
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Web 2.0 Resources to help students create WOW Projects - Google Docs
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Transitioning to Google Apps Mail from FirstClass - Apps Learning Center
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Tech Connect Notes - Google Docs
Notes from March 31, 2011
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