Starting 3rd Week Teaching HS Tech

Many things to teach these kids. In two weeks, we have hit on Google Docs and Spreadsheets, Google Sketchup, Email, Cyber-Bullying, Microsoft Excel, Typing and reading the book "A Whole New Mind". I feel like I have to slow down a little for some and speed up for others. I think Google Sketchup has been the biggest hit so far.

Another Photo

Click the title above to get to http://pics4learning.com/

Pics4Learning is a copyright-friendly image library for teachers and students.

The White House Flickr

The White is using Flickr. This combination could be very to history teachers and students alike. The photos are great access to the White House and it is very interesting to see what people are thinking about some of these photos.

Lists of Tools

Many times you see great lists of tools that you want to save well here is one more.

This is a tech-savvy teacher who shares it all: 122 for You

The FETC Virtual Conference

This week a colleague of mine sent me to a link for this conference. It was all on-line and had an exhibit hall and lounge. I wasn't fully able to take advantage of all of it, but what I saw was incredible. The ideas are great and lots of interesting weblinks. There is almost all downloadable PPTs to remind you of what they are conferencing on.

So far, my favorite has been discussions in many of the sessions for the need of Professional Development to change. Teachers must have play time to use the new technology. Teachers must be encouraged to go to all training. Training should always be in small groups of 15 or less. I would encourage you to attend the conference when you have time, it is up until July 23rd, 2009.

Brain Neurologist/ Middle School Teacher

This is a very interesting post about Top Ten Necessities for Educational Reform

FETC Conference

I just signed up for the virtual FETC conference. Click link above to sign up.

Eyes on Art

AT&T has some incredible lesson plans. I love this one on Art. Click title above to get there. It talks about the appreciation of Art which a lot of students might not be learning.

Marzano at CUE

This link above (if you click the title) should get you to Marzano speaking at the Computer Using Educator (CUE) Conference. He has some great insight.

Our next tech fair

Getting ideas for our district tech fair and I am thinking of doing a SPEED GEEKING. This works just like Speed Dating. But with people sharing their technology.

Great Video about our Amazing Lives

Click on the title link above for an interesting youtube video about our amazing lives.

Pixton Comic about Technology Spectrum

Comic Life Example

I created blank Comic Life strips for teachers to use as a last minute project. Ask the kids to explain a lesson using the printed comic strip.

Cameras

Ordered 12 new Flip Videos for school today. YEAH!!

How do you get current information?

How do you get current information about ISTE? They are on twitter. Sign up now and you can follow ISTE's hottest news.

Media Literacy

I really like the above link (click on the title). It shows kids lots of information about Media Literacy.

Concept Mapping

Here is a concept map you can use with kids to get them to organize their notes.

Brain Games are always fun

Here is a link to a fun brain game site:

www.happy-neuron.com

Teacher Portal - THINKFINITY

This is a teacher portal where you can find lesson plans and activities for all sorts of topics. Click the Title to go to Thinkfinity.org to check it out.

Spelling City

Do your students need to work on spelling? Click Spelling City to find a site that could help you and them.

Royalty Free Photos

When you want to get a fast picture with no strings attached (copyright issues), go to google and add the phrase "royalty free" to your search.

Social Studies Ideas

Do you want to look at the front page of big newspapers? click the title above.