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December 20, 2005 06:39 PM
Cadre sentiments
Hi all,
We were supposed to write something about what we will take home and use from the cadre. It is always great to be able to share technology ideas with other teachers. I guess one advantage of talking with teachers personally is that you get real ideas used by real teachers like you and I. There are all kinds of ideas and software out there. It is just that I feel as though some high tech junkie uses it and promotes it and it is way out of my league. Anyway, it was a pleasure. I am investigating Syncronize. Later, Doug
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Thanks for the opportunity
Thanks for the opportunity to attend the Cadre in Helena. I learned a great deal and have shared a number of ideas, web addresses, and general information with my fellow teachers. My students were excited to see the photos on the web showing exactly where I was and what I did while I was absent from them. Thanks again
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December 19, 2005 03:05 PM
"Clear Cutting for Kids"
A respons to Jere's question:
Yes indeed it is. The Technology Depreciation Fund is also known, in some circles -smile, as the "Clear Cutting For Kids" technology fund.
-michael
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December 10, 2005 01:28 PM
Reflections
Wow, I've learned so much. I love what is going on in the state of Montana. The Palm is a great classroom tool. I didn't realize how much could be done with it. I was interested in blogging before; now I'm excited about it and intend to make use of it in the classroom. The teachers from Superior have inspired me to once again try to learn Flash. I am going to try to create a Flash movie for my Intel assignment. Check out the EMTEC website in March to see if I was successful.
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Personal Application
What will you go back and use in your job? How will you use it? Who will you share it with? How will it make your teaching more effective? How will it help student acheivement?
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Sharing Our Learning
How will you take your knowledge skill and learning and share with your colleagues in your region/area?
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Audioblogging
This is me audioblogging right to my computer and uploading it via www.audioblog.com. It then automatically uploads into my blog.
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Reimbursement Form
Here is the form
needed to submit for reimbursement. Please attach receipts. You may email it to me at jena@oetc.org, mail or fax it to our office.
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Our thoughts
Our thoughts
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EMTEC Group
A great group of techies from Eastern Montana
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Moblog Thoughts
powered by Audioblog.com
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Videoblogging
Be sure to wear your JAM (jewelry and makeup)
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Moblogging
Try this out, it is so cool, right from my phone.
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Technology Funding
To checkout the level of funding your district received from the State of Montana Technology Entitlement -Timber Harvest Fund program for 2005-2006, go to:
PDF: http://www.opi.mt.gov/pdf/SchoolFinance/TechFundEntitlements.pdf
The list is organized by county order.
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What you Want
Directions:
1. In your groups use this document or the list from your handheld, Want to Know
2. Categorize the list into four or more categories
3. Post those categories to this blog post as a comment
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Amanda has the Christmas spirit!
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TIC TOC
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New Website
One of the websites that I was passed last night was onlineschoolreports.com. I really did not have time to go out and check out the sites last night. When I left I went and started reading my homework for next weekend. I did go on this morning and took a quick look. It seems like something I could use.
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website
Here is a website that was beamed to me! StarFall.com
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Morning Bloggers
Share one of the URLs you "GOT" last night here in the comment section.
When you are done upload a picture of the group. Make sure it is NOT wider than 175 pixels and choose Photo Gallery as the category.
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December 9, 2005 04:31 PM
What you want to know
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TIC TOC Director
I direct the TIC TOC Grant (Technology Integrated Classrooms That Optimizes Curriculum), which works with eight teams in eight Western Montana schools to seamlessly integrate technology in their classrooms. We also work with Dr. Georgia Cobbs from the University of Montana who teaches pre-services teachers in math and technology.
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Directions: Give One Get One
Write down your favorite educational websites on your handheld, or on the Give One Get One 
worksheet.
2. When the music plays walk around the room.
3. When the music stops, find someone near you.
4. Share one from your Give One column.
5. Get One from there column.
6. Repeat
7. Go back and search out your new resources, Furl the important ones.
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LIFT Grant - Shara Blair
Shara Blair
LIFT Grant Project Coordinator
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Mary-Kate Nienhuis: Judith Gap Computer Nerd
Hi there! My name is Mary-Kate Nienhuis. I am the illustrious chair of the English Department in Judith Gap, Montana. Impressed? Don't be! I AM the entire English Department! :) As I said, I teach English to grades 7-12. I also recently completed the Intel Teach to the Future program and achieved the distinction of "Master Trainer". I have been working with the Math teacher, Patti Lemmon (also a Master Trainer) to teach our staff how to integrate technology into the classroom. In addition to having a voracious appetite for cool tech stuff, I also teach Drama and Humanities. I have a Kindergartener, Reilly--she's five, and very precocious. I also have a massive, obnoxious dog named Hunter. This is my 3rd year teaching in Judith Gap, and I'm enjoying it very much. If you would like to contact me, my email address is marykatefrances@hotmail.com.
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Doug Hoffman
Doug Hoffman North Dakota native teaching in Poplar Montana
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Lori Grimstad
I live in Billings, MT and teach third grade in Shepherd, a small community outside of Billings. I have been interested in technology for some time. I have learned through exploration until taking the Intel training this year. I hope to be a better support for my staff, and not take so many personal hours trying to solve tech problems. My e-mail address is l-grimstad@shepherdk12.mt.us
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Dena S
Dena Senner
Kindergarten/First grade combination classroom
Richey Public Schools
mitchndena@yahoo.com
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Getting 2 Know You
Cindy Mapston
I have been in education for 27 years. Currently I am teaching 4th and 5th grade in Denton, Montana. I have 13 students this year. Our district is a K-12 district with approximately 140 students. We are located in the center of the state which is receiving large amounts of snow this winter. I have three sons. Two of them are currently in college at Carroll in Helena. I have two grand children in California. Bailey is 6 and Dylan is 1.
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Myra
Myra of Poplar, Montana
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Terri Barclay-St. Regis Tech Integration_TicToc Pro
I'm the tech integration specialist for my school district in St. Regis, MT, as well as the K-12 Special Ed teacher. St. Regis is a small K-12 school in Western Montana. I work with the Tic Toc grant with other surrounding schools. I am currently working on the integration of technology with special ed students and helping teachers learn technology tools to reach ALL learners!
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TIC TOC Grant
I direct the TIC TOC Grant (Technology Integrated Classrooms That Optimizes Curriculum), which works with eight teams in eight Western Montana schools to seamlessly integrate technology in their classrooms. We also work with Dr. Georgia Cobbs from the University of Montana who teaches pre-services teachers in math and technology.
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Kristin
Kristin Wagner
Gardiner School
4th Grade Teacher
kwagner@gardiner.org
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Sheryl Kohl
Sheryl Kohl, Poplar Schools, Math Coach K-12
I have been an educator for 25 years. We have 4 children and currently 1 foster child. We are expecting our first grandchild in a couple weeks, and are waiting for a court date to adopt 2 little boys, ages 2 and 3.
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TIC TOC - Handheld Project Director
Diane Woodard
Superior Public Schools
TIC TOC Project
http://www.sd3.k12.mt.us
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Blog Introduction for Michael Hall
Greetings
I'm the Helena connection for the Tech Cadre and the competitive technology grants. I'm glad that you all have joined us for the CADRE this year. The focus on emerging technologies, professional development skills, the new NET Standards and the 21st Century Skills sets a strong base for us to learn and grow from. And, with Jennifer as our leader, we know it will be learning based upon hands-on activities that are FUN!
-michael
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Getting To Know You
Becky Carda
lpscarda@yahoo.com
Business/Computer Teacher
Lambert
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Jerry Scott
The photo is me with my youngest daughter who got married this summer. I have three daughters (all married) and two sons (one married and one working on his masters in New Zealand) and 5 grand kids.
I am Jerry Scott and I live in Bridger, MT where I taught science, French, and yearbook (assistant coach,bus driver, etc as we all do in the small schools) for 20 years. I started teaching in Roberts in 1964 then attended Michigan State University to get my masters degree before moving to Bridger. After 25 years in the public schools,I taught science and yearbook at Billigs Central for 3 years before becoming Carbon County Superintendent of Schools. When the county commissioners made the position half time I was hired as the director of ACE (Alliance for Curriculum Enhancement), a position I have held for the past 6 years.
My e-mail is jscott@metnet.mt.gov if you would like to contadt me.
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Jennifer Harrison
I am Jennifer Harrison, currently living in Havre, MT and teaching English and Web Design at the Rocky Boy High School. Visit my school page at http://www.rockyboy-hs.k12.mt.us ,send me an email at school: jenniferh@rockyboy-hs.k12.mt.us or at my personal account: jenmdse@bresnan.net or visit my website: jenmdse.net
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Georgia's Picture
Welcome to Martin Horejsi as another pirate with the U of M team!
I continue to teach technology in my methods course and look forward to teaching technology course again!
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Dean Phillips- Helmville
Dean Phillips
helmvilleschool@blackfoot.net
Helmville School
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Working with technology
Amanda Tunby working hard teaching the Intel class summer of 2005. What an outstanding class we had, ask me about the great units.
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Becky Taylor
Becky Taylor
Work at Brockton Schools
Live in Culbertson
I am the librarian, which means in a small school I get to do whatever else comes up.
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Circle School
My name is Dena Kirschten, I am from Baker, MT.
This is a picture of one of the schools in our EMTEC grant.
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Allen Childress
Allen Childress
I teach at Malta High School and can be reached at allenchildress@hotmail.com. You can also see my blog at http://spaces.msn.com/members/HdsnHwk.
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Blogs
This is the latest way to get info out to folks in a hurry. Even journalists are using blogs!
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About Blogs
I was talking to my seniors about blogging for our Literature class. They didn't seem too excited about it though. I think they're afraid that the whole world will be able to view what they write.
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Everyones Doing It: Text Messaging
How are kids today communicating? Check it out, you too can learn T9. Reflect: Am I meeting the interests and needs of the students I serve? How could I integrate technologies that the students are already using, into my instruction?
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Welcome 2005~2006 Cadre
Here we are! Welcome. We are so glad you are hear. Much of what we will be working on can be found on the agenda. The link is in the right sidebarunder Meetings.
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December 7, 2005 03:17 PM
Getting 2 Know U
We are creating a cadre directory on the blog.
Please post your:
1. picture,
2. name,
3. email,
4. where you work,
5. be sure to categorize your entry as "cadre"
Extra Credit Challenge. When you upload your picture, create a thumbnail size of it. Download a step by step How To 
with screen shots.
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