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Demo of WiZiQ Virtual Classroom

Demo of WiZiQ Virtual Classroom by Mark Cruthers

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Added by Mark Cruthers on July 13, 2009 at 4:38pm — No Comments

Learning in a Virtual Classroom

Learning in Virtual Classroom by Nellie Deutsch

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Added by Mark Cruthers on May 18, 2009 at 3:44pm — No Comments

Technology Integration

Integrating Technology into the Classroom Using Moodle and Wikis by Nellie Deutsch

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Added by Mark Cruthers on May 17, 2009 at 3:34pm — No Comments

Collaborative Professional Practices

What would it take in our state for each district to have collaborative professional practices? Could districts share the experts they have say in math, art, music, science, and work together with a common set of strategies and assessments? Maybe it is a dream but just consider how powerful that could be? Would it work or should we just toss the idea? Continue

Added by joe banghart on February 28, 2009 at 8:23pm — 1 Comment

EDTech Action Network - ETAN

Make you voice heard in regards to educational technology. Write to your congress person showing your support. Let them know to spend more on technology in schools. The EdTech Action Network site is simple to use, you just fill in your zip code a form letter appears you fill in your information and a letter is created on your behalf, then you send it off. Takes five minutes, but does so much more. Tell all your friends and co workers about this. Here is what the website and organization says ab… Continue

Added by Matthew Stark on February 26, 2009 at 6:00am — No Comments

Professional Practice at ASTE/Presenter

I appreciate all that has been accomplished at ASTE and every person that has supported this professional conference. In saying this I was disappointed in the first slide at the morning session and appreciate ASTE president making mention of it. As professionals in public schools we work with children in the use of correct language, then work with parents, and community members. We do not talk as the slide presented and should not endorse such actions since it speaks directly against what we sta… Continue

Added by joe banghart on February 24, 2009 at 1:34pm — 1 Comment

Supporting Individual Students In Alaska

I am working on the reality of building a network of support that will help all rural school districts in Alaska continue to provide the quality services necessary for classroom success. I need your help with this project. I have a special blog that you can also respond to if you would. What services can we combine? What partnerships can we build? What video classes can we share? What can every support organization in Alaska continue to do in supporting the classroom instructional thread? http:/… Continue

Added by joe banghart on February 23, 2009 at 2:17pm — 4 Comments

Dissect a Salmon

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I really like this dissect a salmon game! The following resources are oriented towards the Oregon/Washington area. I would love… Continue

Added by ellen pham on February 21, 2009 at 10:21pm — No Comments

In the Valley of the Wolves

Hi All! I keep meaning to expand this post into more of a 'unit'. For example, at the Yellowstone Site you can get all sorts of information on this wolf pack and probably use the data to make math lessons. And there is so much more information available about wolves. But here's what I've got so far. Please add any resources you know of, thanks : ) In the Valley of the Wolves is an outstanding documentary featuring the wolves… Continue

Added by ellen pham on February 21, 2009 at 10:00pm — No Comments

Happy 25th to the Apple Macintosh

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Added by AnnMarie Rudstrom on February 7, 2009 at 2:30pm — No Comments

Apple Introduces . . .

This is hilarious, as much as I love Apple products, this "news clip" was too good NOT to share. My favorite quotes were, "Nothing could be simpler than a single giant button" and "Now everything on your computer is only a few hundred clicks away". Prepare to be entertained . . .

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Added by AnnMarie Rudstrom on January 11, 2009 at 11:30am — 2 Comments

Kevin Kelly: The Next 5,000 Days of the Web

Here's an interesting TED talk giving by Kevin Kelly (the founding executive editor of "Wired" magazine). He talks about where the Web has come in the past 5000 days and where it is going. It's worth the 20 minutes to watch all the way through.

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Added by AnnMarie Rudstrom on November 10, 2008 at 9:30pm — No Comments

Twist 'n Write Pencils

WR 0.7 Demonstrates proper pencil grip upon prompting. WR 1.6 Demonstrates proper pencil grip without teacher prompting. This standard and age old expectation of elementary students has (in the past) been such a struggle for me and my students. It is so hard to get those little fingers to hold the pencil properly. As soon as I try help physically move their fingers, they stiffen up and it is virtually impossible to move one of those tiny fingers even a fraction of an inch. So, when I saw these,… Continue

Added by AnnMarie Rudstrom on October 3, 2008 at 7:00am — 1 Comment

Names, Names, Names

One of the craziest things about setting up a kindergarten classroom is the number of times I need to write each child's name. Recognizing one's own name and the names of your classmates is a great way for students to start learn some of the basics of reading. So, I know it's important. I start with the usual. Every one's name gets written on their nameplates that are taped down to their tables. I have learned over the years that their name must also be on their chair, so they don't accidentall… Continue

Added by AnnMarie Rudstrom on August 23, 2008 at 1:00pm — 1 Comment

What's the ocean like where you live?

I love the ocean. When I visit, it is like my soul is slowly being reflected back to me. The isolation and the vitality, the wasteland of the sand or the stony loneliness of the rocks, slippery from algae and waves. I've lived on both coasts. I grew up on the east coast, never more than 15 minutes from the beach. When I moved to Oregon, the ocean seemed so far, at least 90 minutes away by car. And the ocean was different, too. Everyone told me how beautiful the Pacific Ocean was, how impressive… Continue

Added by ellen pham on July 28, 2008 at 8:13pm — 1 Comment

Traveling at the Speed of Sound

I was looking for bird songs when I came across a site, the Quiet American. Most people make photo logs of their travels, this man makes sound logs. I stumbled into his field recordings of Vietnam. Birds, yes, but also Buddhist temple chants, street sounds of Saigon, and my favorite,

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Added by ellen pham on July 27, 2008 at 7:30am — No Comments