May 5, 2008 11:48 PM
Musical Chairs
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April 29, 2008 08:24 AM
Great Pix
We have posted good pix. Make sure the text is visible!
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Bloom's Taxonomy
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Applying Bloom's to Technology Integration
Sorry, I missed the instructions about creating a billboard...oh well...
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Morning Reflection
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Pier One Thinks
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What I learned yesterday...
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April 28, 2008 10:06 PM
Big Huge Lab Survey Results
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GPS Geocache
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3.2.1 Activity
1. I revisited the Blooms Taxonomy and how it relates to me as an educator, and how I can teach my students to think at a higher level. 2. Great Baggage Claim activity to engage my staff in my staff development training. 3. Great idea on how to create a virtual cache.
2. Two things I plan to share. I love the virtual cache idea and the Baggage Claim activity to actively to involve my staff in the staff development trainings.
3. I plan to engage my students in a higher level of questioning more often.
Posted by denise on April 28, 2008 at 06:17 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
3-2-1 Activity
3 Things I learned
1. Rigor and Relevance is a new concept that I found incredibly interesting1
2. BigHugeLabs was a great site that I will continue to use!
3. NETS three and four
2 pieces of information I will share
1. I will share bighugelabs with my students and staff in my district. I think this is a great tool that allows for creativity and innovation.
2. I will share the "baggage" activity in my trainings. I thought this was a great way to get people acquainted and into thinking mode.
1 change I will put into practice!
I will be using many of the moodle strategies modeled by Darrin! I felt that many of these have the possibility to promote creativity. I will also share with teachers some of these tools and how they integrate with the Moodle.
Posted by dianewoodard on April 28, 2008 at 06:08 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
Three things I learned!
I think today has been great. I am not well versed in Moodle, and it was interesting to see another application with it, leading a workshop with Moodle as the information portal. As always, the professional development strategies are always useful. I also really liked the Big Huge Labs tools to work with pictures. What a great and fun tool! These will both be shared with colleagues.
The change that I will try to implement in my teaching as a result of this meeting is to try to target those upper levels in Blooms taxonomy. I want to be a D quadrant teacher!
Posted by dean on April 28, 2008 at 06:08 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
3-2-1-
3 learning pieces: 1-Rigor/Relevancy 2-bighugelabs.com 3-switch of categories at the top of new bloom's taxonomy
2 pieces of info to share: 1- www.bighugelabs.com 2-revised Bloom's
1 change: 1-use of Moodle to deliver course content
Posted by libby on April 28, 2008 at 06:08 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
3-2-1
Three things I've learned today are:
1. Revised Bloom's/Relevance and Rigor
2. Baggage Claim professional Development strategy
3. Big Huge Labs for use with Nets 3 and 4
Two things I want to share with colleagues are:
1. How to create virtual geocaches aligned to the nets
2. Rigor and Relevance
One thing I will implement in my job is the use of Rigor and Relevance as a strategy to help teachers differentiate instruction.
Posted by terrib on April 28, 2008 at 06:07 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
3-2-1 Activity
Three things I learned:
How to make a geo-cache.
Bloom's Taxonomy.
Revised Bloom's Taxonomy
Two things I will share with my colleagues:
How to engage learners.
Show them the posters we made on the OETC website.
One thing I will put into practice:
I will try to influence my teachers to analyze how they are teaching, and to think about other ways to engage their students.
Posted by wendysmith on April 28, 2008 at 06:07 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
3 - 2 -1
I learned about the new Blooms Taxonomy, Big Huge Labs, and NETS 3 and 4. I'll share the new Blooms Taxonomy and Big Huge Labs. Instead of doing a more difficult assignment, I'm going to change it and have the students use Bg Huge Labs. They will have fun and take more ownership.
Posted by maureenjones on April 28, 2008 at 06:05 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
3-2-1
3 things I've learned
more about Moodle
combining Bloom's and Rigor and Revelancy
more about Nets 3 and 4
2 things I will share with colleagues
Baggage Claim
Blooms' with Rigor and Revelancy
1 thing I will implement/change because of today's learning
choosing a 'theme' for a GPS activity
Posted by sherylkohl on April 28, 2008 at 06:01 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
321 Activity
I learned
--that Bloom's taxonomy has morphed
--that Rigor & Revelence identifies student strategies and learning levels
--that I more time and practice at these skills
I plan to share
--the sorting and classifying activity with Bloom's taxonomy
--the geocaching idea to correlate with various subject areas
I plan to change
--the style of learning I do with my students, as I realize I tend to rely on the lower end of the taxonomy for the majority of my teaching.
Posted by d2pier on April 28, 2008 at 06:01 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
3-2-1 Activity
Three things I learned
-Revisions to Bloom's Taxonomy
-Baggage Intro Exercise
-A room's temperature can vary drastically from moment to moment
Two things I will share with colleagues
-the Bloom's Taxonomy Key Word exercise
-the Five Minute University video
One change I will make is to try harder to help the teaching staff to see the possibilities for higher-level thinking opportunities for the students using technology as a tool.
Posted by pegfisher on April 28, 2008 at 06:01 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
3-2-1
Wow, what did I learn? Lots. I love the Big Huge Labs site. 3 highlights from today are setting up a GEO-cache, the posters on Big Huge Labs, and the trading cards on that same site. I've been wanting to but have, up until today, not taken the steps to do so. I'm going to share Big Huge Labs (actually, I've already e-mailed two of my colleagues the second of the three projects I created there). I'm also going to share the geo-cache by creating one of my own on the school grounds for my after-school students to complete next week and for the elementary teachers to use with their students who are learning about GPS handhelds right now. A change I'm willing to make is to have students use the Big Huge Labs site for some of the projects I've been making them do with poster board and colored pencils. I realize this is much faster, but the effects are more impressive with Big Huge Labs. I'm psyched again! Thanks so much for sharing. :-)
Posted by jenmdse on April 28, 2008 at 06:01 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
Desiree's 3, 2, 1
3 things I have learned:
- Big Huge Labs
- Bloom's Digital Taxonomy
- Baggage Claim and other strategy tools
2 things I will share with my TILT teachers:
- Baggage Claim Activity
- Yes-And
1 thing I will implement or change about my job:
I will incorporate the great strategies we use!
Posted by desireecaskey on April 28, 2008 at 06:00 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
3-2-1
3 things I learned
�the specific changes in the revised Bloom's and how they might apply to learning situations. The addition of the Rigor/Relevance piece helped tie it together.
�ice-breaker activity: Baggage Claim
�Bloom's digital taxonomy (we could have used that in our Tech. Standards work last week)
2 things I'll share
�Big Huge Labs
�the Bloom verbs sorting activity
1 thing I will implement
�teaching my students about the Bloom hierarchy (really I will!)
�
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NETS Jigsaw
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21st Century Skills
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Creativity and Innovation
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Motivational Poster
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21st Century Learners
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April 13, 2008 12:10 PM
Videos to Think
Videos to stimulate discussion and thought about how we can influence the education of our children. Many of which we have seen in the cadre.
Pay Attention (Darren Draper)
Teacher Movie (Marco Torres)
Vision of Students Today (B.J. Nesbitt)
Do Schools Kill Creativity? (Sir Ken Robinson)
Did You Know 2.0 (Karl Fisch)
A Vision of Students Today (Michael Wesch)
Posted by jena on April 13, 2008 at 12:10 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
December 7, 2007 05:39 PM
Flektor dot com
www.flektor.com is a web 2.0 tool for making slideshows, polls, postcards, quizes, and videos to post on your blog, facebook, or other places. You can upload your own pictures, select from canned themes (very good ones for slideshows, pretty limited for postcards), and put music from your hard drive behind. You can also crop and edit your pictures from within the program. Sharing includes get the code, email, instant messenger, myspace, facebook, ebay, blogger, black planet, word press, and live journal. Directions are very clear for each one. Polldaddy is probably better for polls.
Posted by wendysmith on December 7, 2007 at 05:39 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
adults = children
I like what we have learned and experienced, partly because it works, and partly because it works on students. the use of hand signals is something i have seen before, but not tried. i will be trying this on Monday morning. I like the use of fingers to find a partner. Too often my students pair up with the same person, and they never get a chance to work with other students. The quiet students never have a voice and I want them to have a voice. I also liked the use of the timer, I often let activities go too long, a timer is an interesting way to limit activities. I appreciate being here and seeing and experiencing these actvities. If they work on me, the will work on my students.
Chris
Posted by christine on December 7, 2007 at 02:32 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
Exciting Times for Technology
I am very pleased to be able to join this group today and tomorrow. The great strategies and tools that you are learning about will serve you and your students well as we revise the Technology and Library Media Content Standards and Performance Descriptors in 2008. The NETS for Students and new AASL Standards for 21st Century Learners will be foundational documents the writing teams will consider. The integration of technology with the information literacy skills is a major goal as writing teams are formed and begin their work in January.
I will be looking to you as leaders in effectively modeling these awesome tools and strategies.
Colet :)
Posted by colet on December 7, 2007 at 02:16 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
Presentation stadegies that work well for students also work well for adults. It has been a good reminder for me to keep the directions specific and find ways to involve all of the students in our classroom. Engaging their brains in different ways will help their undertanding.
Posted by denise on December 7, 2007 at 02:13 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
Reflection of Strategies
In the last hour, we have been given a wealth of strategies to use when leading staff developoment and classroom discussions/learning. Managing how the information is shared in order to maximize the time is important. If the timer is set the participants get busy and stick to the task at hand. Having the rally robin keeps the spotlight off the person who tends to do all the talking and shares it with those that usually don't like to share. Giving a visual response or creating a memory response helps keep the group organized and staying focused on the presenter. For me the most important idea shared was to be positive while presenting and the group you are presenting to will be positive in return . . .and hopefully return after break!
Posted by brooksphillips on December 7, 2007 at 02:12 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
First Hour Friday
We learned many new tools to use with our students in the classroom to improve strenghtend their memory of topics and to keep energy levels up. Using the on-line stop watch you give kids specific time to get through information. You also set a certain time for each partner to make sure that all students are sharing their information. Getting kids up and moving around on a regular basis keeps their energy levels up. Keeps the brain functioning and moving around instead of hitting a lull. I also think it is a great idea to get kids working with new people instead of always talking with their friends - moves us out of our comfort level in a positive way. Constant repetition with either writing it or saying it stores it into your long term memory, so you have a better chance of remembering it.
Posted by mandy on December 7, 2007 at 02:09 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
Notes on MT Cadre Dec 7-8, 2007
Kagen strategies lessen the gap b/t black and white.
The stop watch helps keep things moving and prevents monopolization
by dominant people.
Structured directions with unstructured environments work well.
Never allow enough time.
Posted by sandy on December 7, 2007 at 02:08 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
Dean's Reflections
Well, once again, I had trouble getting into the blog...so I learned to change my password to one that I can remember...soo that is what I learned.
On teaching strategies, I like the movement created by the shoulder buddies...movement in the middle school level for the students is very important... not only for learning and stimulation for the students, but also a great classroom management tool.
Posted by dean on December 7, 2007 at 02:05 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
Great Ideas
All these strategies were excellent and applicablen not only to staff development, but also for invigorating classrooms. I will certainly use the meeting strategy and the rapid fire strategy with my junior and seniors.
Posted by maureenjones on December 7, 2007 at 02:04 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
Communication
Ways to manage sharing of information is an important skill that many people do not think much about. These tools are are vital to model for students. I like the short timed responses this forces students to come to the point and keeps them on task. The movement and discussion with different people teaches communication skills and how to converse with a variety of people. The Rally Robins are a great tool that keep everyone on task, and allows people to feel safe and comfortable with each other.
Posted by rachaledwards on December 7, 2007 at 02:03 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
Georgia's Reflections...so far
I am thinking I really need to use many of these techniques with my students. I really like the "thanks and praise." At the end of term we all need it, but throughout the term as well!
I use think, pair, share a great deal, but stand up, hand up and pair up is more active and they can move a bit in my long class.
Posted by georgiacobbs on December 7, 2007 at 02:03 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
implementing teaching strategies
Since the last Cadre meeting, I implemented two things: playing music to get motivation going and the three-tier grouping of learner pacing (sloth, puppy, roadrunner). I printed out the pictures and placed them in different sections in the computer lab. Teachers moved to where they considered themselves as learners of technology. It was very interesting. There were many roadrunners, some puppiess, and only one sloth. The staff enjoyed these activities.
I plan on using the strategies I learned today with my staff in future trainings. They help me with my presentation skills
Posted by daisycarlsmith on December 7, 2007 at 02:00 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
reflections on this hour
I use a great deal of the "Round Robin" activities with my students. I have learned to allow my students to move around freely unless they need to listen to directions. We use a universal signal for quiet and attention--hands on head--removes their hands from the keyboards and pencil.
Posted by d2pier on December 7, 2007 at 02:00 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
3600 Seconds of Joy
Speaking for myself, but I suspect I'm not alone here, I feel that my passive, restrained and stoic personality has made dramatic strides in outward gestures I would normally refrain from in public. However, my desire to participate with such a tech savvy group has helped me overcome my inhibitions and feel comfortable walking, talking, and typing in public.
Posted by martinhorejsi on December 7, 2007 at 01:59 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
Friday afternoon
What did I learn? What can I use on Monday?
I thought again about how to get students active while learning. About having them report out to partners, about getting them to work with people different than their usual.
I really like Round Rally and think I can use that to share ideas, report out information and understandings.
Cathy
Posted by cathystone on December 7, 2007 at 01:58 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
First Activity
Our first activity was engaging. We moved around, paired, shared, and learned. We talked about the various ways we have used the NETS or the Century 21 standards since our last meeting. We also refreshed ourselves on a list of the Web2.0 applications we've tried since then. Which were successful, which had limitations, which we'll continue using.
If I were to teach tomorrow, I'd love to teach several of the Web2.0 applications such as Voki, ToonDoo, and Slide.com's applications.
Posted by jenmdse on December 7, 2007 at 01:56 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
PowerPointlessness
Christian Long popular edublogger gives his thoughts about how teachers use powerpoint. Great food for thought. I Can See Clearly Now (And I'm Smiling)
Posted by jena on December 7, 2007 at 08:57 AM| Permalink | Comments (0)
September 25, 2007 09:47 AM
Geo-caching with a Surprise!
Our first geo-cache was located in a camp of a homeless person, living in a tent. She unzipped her "door" when we started searching her campsite, and pointed to it. What a surprise!
Posted by wendysmith on September 25, 2007 at 09:47 AM| Permalink | Comments (0)
Chapter 5
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September 24, 2007 12:17 PM
Truth?
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Web-Conferencing Review
Libby, Amanda and Diane reviewed Yugma and vyew in an attempt to find a straightforward method for onine collaboration. What we discovered were that the applications were not terribly user-friendly, buggy and sharing control was difficult. Tried and true applications like MSN messenger, Moodle, Google docs/spreadsheets, etc. appear to be the better options for us at this point.
We are still hopeful---
Posted by libby on September 24, 2007 at 12:14 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
Voki for the Digital Native
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Web 2.0 Application: Thinkature
Thinkature:
This is a collaboration tool that allows users to create image maps. Users build and edit image maps to brainstorm on a concept or project. Jennifer and I chose to collaborate on the building of a school website.
Posted by desireecaskey on September 24, 2007 at 11:36 AM| Permalink | Comments (0)
Thinkature
Thinkature would be a great tool to work on a visual outline for a project. It has some great capabilities, but things we'd like to see added are formattable text, actual drawing tools, a chat that stays active as you discuss, more stable drag-and-drop features, and colored lines to link. Even though you can color-code the boxes as you work, the final printout does not include colors in the boxes. Importing graphics is a feature that we liked, but we had to make sure to have a small image to upload as a large image covered all our work.
Jennifer and Desiree
Posted by jenmdse on September 24, 2007 at 11:33 AM| Permalink | Comments (0)
www.slide.com and Tom Sawyer
Here is a short slide show using Tom Sawyer and higher level thinking skills linking events from Tom Sawyer to everyday situations. This is a pretty simple tool to use. Just a matter of uploading some pictures, editing text, and customizing the format. Updates and saves easily.
Posted by d2pier on September 24, 2007 at 10:07 AM| Permalink | Comments (0)
May 4, 2007 02:58 PM
Distance
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Jamestown Trail
My trail about Jamestown
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summer survey
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Favoritecolors
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Savage Poll
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April 13, 2007 02:32 PM
Top Story
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April 2, 2007 09:43 AM
ITSC 2007 Overview
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November 18, 2006 12:24 PM
Moviemaker
Moviemaker is available on all computers that have Windows XP with service pack 2. You can import pictures, music, narrations and videos to edit. You can save all of this as a movie file that plays with Media Player.
Posted by doughoffman on November 18, 2006 at 12:24 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
Google Tools Rock
The Google tools we've learned about this weekend have a lot of application opportunities for my classroom. The idea that was shared with me that I am eager to use is the geotag option in Picassa. Thanks for ALL of the great ideas.
Posted by terrib on November 18, 2006 at 11:57 AM| Permalink | Comments (0)
New Google Toys
There are so many new ideas that I am having to make a list so I can concentrate on what it is I want to remember and use again. I like the hands on acitivites also, so I know I will go back and use the talking chips concept in my government class. Also the Seasons worksheet was a great way to have breakouts. Using the notebook in Google will be my first item on the agenda when I return to school. Also I want to spend some time on the site maps.live.com because I felt that it was clearer then Google Earth...So many things to explore and so little time...
Posted by charlenejonsson on November 18, 2006 at 11:55 AM| Permalink | Comments (0)
New for me
I can't wait to try using the season to have my students mingle.
I also like learning what REAL teachers are doing in the field so I can tell my students technology is being used OUT there! Thanks to all of you for sharing!
Posted by georgiacobbs on November 18, 2006 at 11:55 AM| Permalink | Comments (0)
Brain Activity and CAD stuff
If you want to know whether you're left or right brain, auditory or visual, you can download this program to find out. I ran the program after listening to music for 15-30 minutes, and then after reading for a while. The results change, so have fun with this. I believe it to be fairly accurate. http://www.maltsite.org/download/brain.exe
With the Sketchup program, I learned that it works best to get GoogleEarth up and running first, bring in the image of where you want your sketch to be located, then start drawing it. If you are an elementary teacher and like CAD programs, try out MyHouse. It's great!
Posted by jenmdse on November 18, 2006 at 11:55 AM| Permalink | Comments (0)
November in Helena
We usually do not take the time to experiment, search, explore technology sites, uses, downloads, etc. The Montana Cadre "forces" us to do these tasks in a guided weekend. The guidance gives us a sampling of sites, downloads, etc. that we have to use. The great thing is that there are people all around you to help, advise, share techniques, and, hopefully, be able to continue to contact in the future. Just to be able to explore the google sites and tools was great. I have used Picasa for my photos but never realized the number of tools that one can use with this site. I now have a slide show and sreeen saver from my Picasa photos as well as some photos pasted on google earth. I also apprechiate the teaching tools that were used during the meeting (always with a reason for doing) and that I can easily adapt for my own use.
Jerry Scott
Posted by jerryscott on November 18, 2006 at 11:54 AM| Permalink
learning more
I am very interested in trying more of the Google products. I will be looking at the evals done on the Metiri site noted by Michael. Overall I feel that I have lots to explore in the next few days/weeks - sure hope that I get time on the computer during Thanksgiving Vacation. (It's bad enough that I have to stand in line behind the high schoolers, but the elementary kids, and the 2-year old also wants on, and of course the college kids will be home.)
Posted by sherylkohl on November 18, 2006 at 11:54 AM| Permalink | Comments (0)
What I'll Use
Todays experiences have been fired up again to find better ways to teach effectively. I think of teaching adults and get frustrated, but really its with my own inability to bring others along. The Google Tools are user-friendly, accessible to all, and with a little introduction available for teachers to play with. It worries me that some educators are able to reject tech; it's a loss to themselves of course, but it's also a loss to their students.
This group has given me many ideas, contacts and reasons to get back at it.
Posted by cathystone on November 18, 2006 at 11:54 AM| Permalink | Comments (0)
Really a question coming out of this weekend
I liked the google tools. It is just amazing things that are out there available to users, the tools just need to be found.
I was thinking about a question most of the time I was listening to the people talking today and when the articles were read. Students are the ones who are going to be using these tool, teachers tell them what tools to use for what projects. What would happen if there were a training like this led by the students to show what they use on a daily basis and what the use is for.
Okay just a musing.
Posted by beckytaylor on November 18, 2006 at 11:54 AM| Permalink | Comments (0)
Things to Share
The things that are important to think about is the time it takes to develop meaningful learning environments for our kids. Using technology is a great tool for engaging our students. If we are using it correctly, our classrooms are changing from teacher-directed to student-directed classrooms. At the end of the day, our students should be utterly exhausted from the work and learning that has gone on. I think about how much I have learned and how exhausted I feel and that is my goal for my students. To exhaust them and to excite them about the world.
Posted by rachaledwards on November 18, 2006 at 11:54 AM| Permalink | Comments (0)
gmail as a virtual storage location
Thanks Mike for all the wonderful information on having a g-mail account. I think that having a 2gb virtual storage is amazing. I want to be able to store data, photos, video... and be able to access from anywhere!
Posted by dianewoodard on November 18, 2006 at 11:49 AM| Permalink | Comments (0)
What I have learned
I have gained information on various free tools that Google has to offer that I either knew existed but never had the time to play or investigate them. I also have enjoyed just listening and discussing with teachers from other districts about technology issues, hardware, software, etc. and how it impacts them and their students. There have been great ideas to do with staff inservice as well. I always enjoy coming to these meetings and getting refreshing ideas and energy from Jennifer and the group. She shares such cutting edge ideas.
Posted by cindymapston on November 18, 2006 at 11:48 AM| Permalink | Comments (0)
Picture captions
I liked the idea of guessing what the picture on the web page was...who new it would be toothbrush bristles...
An extension to this would be to copy a comic strip from the internet, erase the captions in the speech bubbles and have the students put in their own conversations...fun and intersting what they come up with.
Posted by dean on November 18, 2006 at 11:47 AM| Permalink | Comments (0)
Picture captions
I liked the idea of guessing what the picture on the web page was...who new it would be toothbrush bristles...
An extension to this would be to copy a comic strip from the internet, erase the captions in the speech bubbles and have the students put in their own conversations...fun and intersting what they come up with.
Posted by dean on November 18, 2006 at 11:47 AM| Permalink | Comments (0)
Providing Own Server
Instead of depending upon your local phone company to provide extensions and bandwidth for your school web pages, you can provide your own server via an older computer which is no longer being used in the classroom.
Posted by denakirschten on November 18, 2006 at 11:46 AM| Permalink | Comments (0)
Learning Experience
Picasa appears to be a tool that has great potential for use in the classroom. The scavenger hunt was a fun way to learn about current surroundings. This would be a blast for students to find what is in their own community and bring back evidence of what they found. This provides opportunities to use digital cameras and tools to create a presentation.
Posted by denakirschten on November 18, 2006 at 08:11 AM| Permalink | Comments (0)
November 17, 2006 06:37 PM
Slide.com
Posted by jena on November 17, 2006 at 06:37 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
Google Docs&Spreadsheets
You may have used Writely which was bought by Google and has become Docs & Spreadsheets. Learn about Docs & Spreadsheets. Create a document or spreadsheet that shows a process. For example, how to tie a shoe, or how to login to your computer . Create a document or spreadsheet showcasing your "How To ..." sequence of events..
Be ready to share with a visual, how you would use Docs & Spreadsheets in the classroom.
Challenge: Publish your document to our blog.
Help: Here is a tour.
Posted by jena on November 17, 2006 at 02:16 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
Google Picasa
Learn about Picasa. Take 10-15 pictures showing a process. For example, how to tie a shoe, or how to login to your computer (you get the picture). Create a slideshow using Picasa showcasing your "How To ..." sequence of events.
Be prepared to show how you would use Picasa in the classroom, using visuals and/or your slideshow.
Challenge: Geotag a picture on Google Earth.
Help: Picasa from the teachers view.
Posted by jena on November 17, 2006 at 01:56 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
Google Earth
You probably know quite a bit about Google Earth. Go farther. Learn at least two new things you did not know how to do, all the while thinking about how YOU would use this in the classroom. Create a visual demonstration, on how to measure the distance between your school and the Park Plaza Hotel. How can you save it for others to play in their Google Earth? Or you may want to showcase a personal map story.
Be ready to share a visual presentation on measuring the distance Google Earth. Could you incorporate this communication?
Challenge: Try someone else's KMZ file, or create your own KMZ file and run it in Google Earth.
Help: Ideas from teachers.
Posted by jena on November 17, 2006 at 01:55 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
What I want to learn
This weekend I am wanting to get new information, renew my knowledge of what is available, and to work more with people who are daily in technology.
Posted by beckytaylor on November 17, 2006 at 01:43 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
Hoping to learn. . . .
I really enjoy being here networking, so the new tech stuff is just icing on the cake. I know about colored stickies on the Mac, don't use them on the PC, and am unfamiliar with Picassa. I just love to learn new things I can take back to my school and share.
Posted by jenmdse on November 17, 2006 at 01:41 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
Now What?
I want to learn about something that I can use in the everyday classroom that I have never used before. It works a lot better for me if I can use tools that most people, including students, have access to.
Posted by doughoffman on November 17, 2006 at 01:39 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
What I want to learn
I am interested in learning about SketchUp in the google tools. I am not familiar with that tool. I also want to learn the new (to me) staff development strategies. I am always looking for new staff development strategies.
Posted by mikeagostinelli on November 17, 2006 at 01:39 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
What do I want to learn?
I hope to learn about the latest technologies that are being used in schools around Montana.
Posted by jeffcrews on November 17, 2006 at 01:38 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
Blogging once again!
Not very familiar with blogging, so this is good practice...
Posted by dean on November 17, 2006 at 01:38 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
Want to Know
I always have difficulty determining what I want to know when it's obvious (to me) I don't already know so many things. I didn't know about FURL or Delicious or Flick'r Badges or exactly what Web 2.0 means, or MousePose.... and I've already gotten a good lead on a vendor for Smart Boards. I've learned enough already today to call it worth my time away from school!
Staff Development continues to be difficult to provide at my school. Any ideas on how schools are getting their teachers to be interested in technology enough to learn new skills AND interested enough to provide quality experiences for their students will be of value to me. I still see a lot of drill and practice (electronic worksheets) or "free time" with Kid Pix.
Posted by cathystone on November 17, 2006 at 01:37 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
new learnings
I am interested in new things -- things that you hear about but never seem to find the time to explore. Also, I'm always looking for ideas to extend math learning, any or all grades.
Posted by sherylkohl on November 17, 2006 at 01:37 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
Being new . . . probably going to learn a ton!
Posted by brooksphillips on November 17, 2006 at 01:37 PM| Permalink
Helena cadre meeting
I am thankful to be able to attend the Montana Technology Cadre meetings because it not only give us time to do a number of hands-on learning experiences, but it brings together a group of Montana educators that I can bounce questions off of, get help, and obtain a number of contacts.
I usually do not take the time to do explore web sites not alone to have professional help in using technology.
Posted by jerryscott on November 17, 2006 at 01:37 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
What's new?
I know that I will learn advanced tech skills and become aware of new and exciting advancements in technology. Thanks for coming, sharing your ideas, and learning with us!
-michael
Posted by michaelhall on November 17, 2006 at 01:37 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
Learning at Cadre
I hope to learn innovative new ideas to use with my students. I am looking to see what activities may be applicable to use with handhelds. A few additions to my bag of tricks is always welcome.
Rachal Edwards
Posted by rachaledwards on November 17, 2006 at 01:37 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
Nov. 17
This weekend I am hoping to gain new/useable information that I will be able to use in my first & second grade classroom or with fellow staff members. It is great to come together and share information.
Posted by denasenner on November 17, 2006 at 01:37 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
An introduction
Hello this is an introductions
Posted by georgiacobbs on November 17, 2006 at 01:36 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
Hard drive video cameras
I would like to learn more about the Sony movie cameras with the built in hard drives that we are using through the grant. I need a refresher on Furl as well.
Posted by cindymapston on November 17, 2006 at 01:36 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
Web 2.0 Tools and Emerging Technologies
I would like to learn more about web 2.0 tools. I am finding that I am becoming very dependent upon digital tools in the wireless environment. I am also very interested in the great ideas and resources that Jennifer presents in her "Emerging Technologies"!
Posted by dianewoodard on November 17, 2006 at 01:36 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
What I will learn
I always learn great new tools to use with my students. Thanks Jennifer for keeping us up to date!
Posted by maureenjones on November 17, 2006 at 01:36 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
What do I want to learn over the next two days?
Over the next two days, I hope to make some connections with people who are using video editing within the classroom environment.
I am using a harddrive camera and, when we download the video files and put them into movie maker, we are having difficulties with acceptance and play back.
Posted by denakirschten on November 17, 2006 at 01:36 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
New Computer Ideas
It is my wish to learn something new that I can take back to my staff and students....I want something that no one has heard of, a brand new idea. I sometimes feel that we are using the same things over and over again. So I want some inspiration that will get me excited again. I want to learn the latest, greatest, newest idea to hit the education market...
I want to walk into my classroom and say WOW wait until you see what I have to show you....something that will catch their attention and keep them interested for more then a few minutes. I want Wow
Posted by charlenejonsson on November 17, 2006 at 01:36 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
Fall Cadre Goals
For this weekend's cadre, I hope to learn some effective classroom uses of web 2.0 tools. I hope to spend time learning about 'tried and true' tools that other cadre members have had success in using.
Posted by terrib on November 17, 2006 at 01:34 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
Google Notebook
Learn about Notebook. After you have an account/notebook set up, bookmark 5-10 websites teaching a process. For example, how to tie a shoe, or how to login to your computer.
Be prepared to show how you would use Notebook in the classroom, using your "How to.."visuals.
Challenge: Share your notebook with the cadre on our blog.
Help: Overview.
Posted by jena on November 17, 2006 at 01:33 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
I'm in!
I know that we learn better when we're not overly warm, but it's a bit chilly in here!
Posted by jenmdse on November 17, 2006 at 01:32 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
Google Page Creator
Now you too can create and publish a webpage. Learn Page Creator. Create a demo page that you could use in the classroom.
Be ready to share with a visual how to create a page using Page Creator. Be sure to include uses for the classroom.
Challenge: Compare and contrast Google Homepage with Page Creator.
Help: More info about Page Creator.
Posted by jena on November 17, 2006 at 01:27 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
November 16, 2006 01:39 PM
Google SketchUp
Spend time learning about SketchUp. Be prepared to visually show how you could use SketchUp in the classroom. Measure and sketch the Park Plaza Hotel.
Challenge: Put the hotel in Google Earth.
Help: SketchUp info from a teachers view.
Posted by jena on November 16, 2006 at 01:39 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
May 6, 2006 09:53 AM
One thing I learned
One thing I learned today that I did not know....
How I have used one or some of these skills in my job....
Posted by jena on May 6, 2006 at 09:53 AM| Permalink | Comments (12)
May 5, 2006 06:03 PM
A two sites for sound loops
http://www.sounddogs.com/default.asp
Sound FX and Loops
http://www.flashkit.com/loops/
Sound Loops
Posted by mikeagostinelli on May 5, 2006 at 06:03 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
Doug Hoffman
Posted by jena on May 5, 2006 at 12:11 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
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
Posted by doughoffman on December 20, 2005 at 06:39 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
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
Posted by michaelhall on December 19, 2005 at 03:05 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
December 10, 2005 12:39 PM
Audioblogging
This is me audioblogging right to my computer and uploading it via www.audioblog.com. It then automatically uploads into my blog.
Posted by jena on December 10, 2005 at 12:39 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
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
Posted by jena on December 10, 2005 at 08:49 AM| Permalink | Comments (0)
December 9, 2005 03:10 PM
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.
Posted by jena on December 9, 2005 at 03:10 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
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.
Posted by jenmdse on December 9, 2005 at 02:30 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
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?
Posted by jena on December 9, 2005 at 01:49 PM| Permalink | Comments (10)
November 13, 2004 12:04 PM
Geocaching
We had a great time learning to geocach. This was one of many I have done but the first in Helena.
Here is a picture of the group at the cache.
Posted by jere on November 13, 2004 at 12:04 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
GeoCaching
I just survived my first Geocaching adventure!!! I LOVED it and Can't wait to do this with my 5th-6th library kids. I found out there is a couple in our area that are geocachers!! So they are willing to come in and set up a little cache with my class! I cant wait to do this it sounds like soo much fun and my mind is going crazy with ideas!!! Thanks Lyn!!!!
Posted by montanagirl30 on November 13, 2004 at 10:52 AM| Permalink | Comments (0)
November 12, 2004 04:39 PM
Free Blogs
There are many free blogs that are available. Personally, I like Motime because of the adjustments that you can make. For instance, you can have people comment (anyone or just specific people), select a template that looks pretty nice, and there is fairly limited advertising.
But, be warned...you can access other people's blogs and this is something that you would want to talk to your students about (ie: this is our class blog, here is where it is appropriate to go, repercussions for wandering).
If you prefer, you can also pay for a blog account. The advantage of a for pay blog is that there are no ads and no links to other blogs. One option, for the more technically inclined is TeachingHosting--here is an example of my friend's blog--My Two Cents. The difference between this and motime, aside from the $ and ads, is that there are no templates, so you kind of have to know what you are doing (technically) to make it look nice.
For more info on blogs, see my blog page.
Posted by llary on November 12, 2004 at 04:39 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
brainstorm for blogging
teachers could share thoughts about new technology that the school is currently introducing. I don't know that they wouldn't just view it as something else to do. I think that the students at junior high and high school would enjoy using this to share thoughts they have about reading assignments, editorials they read in history for current events, a painting they have studied in art, problem solving, or journaling about what went right or wrong in the science lab.
Posted by joanielipp on November 12, 2004 at 04:23 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
Blog learning
Sharing ideas for a group project where learners are at different sites.
Brainstorming ideas.
Group discussion
Posted by otisanderson on November 12, 2004 at 04:20 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
Ed Uses for Blogs
Utilize it to work collaboratively in groups.
Pen pal communication.
Grant communication....and communication between grant
Posted by deblind on November 12, 2004 at 04:19 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
using blogs
Students could help each other with their homework.
Problem of the week opportunities.
Links to helpful web sites.
Study Groups.
Multi school, multi-grade. or cross curriculum projects.
Communicating with students who are home sick.
Posted by beckymaetzold on November 12, 2004 at 04:19 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
Journal Blogs
I have a hard time to consistantly get my students to journal on their novels. I think they would blog their journals and find it much more fun. Several teachers are involved in the Jason Project in our school. We are all reading novels 4th through 9th grades. Using a blog to have the students interact about their novels would be a unique experience for our students. Any ideas?
Posted by maureenjones on November 12, 2004 at 04:18 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
Blog Uses in the Classroom
As a second grade teacher, I can see many uses for blogging. I do a morning message each morning on large chart paper. I could start doing my morning message through blogging and then display it on the Smart Board. Then my students could blog back to me.
I also think it would be a great way to reflect on the day. Especially with behavior! My students and I could blog on how well we thought the day went.
I am in a small school, where there's only of one or less than one of each grade level. Finding a grade level blog would be great for exchanging ideas with other 2nd grade teachers.
Posted by on November 12, 2004 at 04:17 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
Foreign Language Practice
Blogging!!!!! Hmmmm Maybe blogging could be used to connect two schools in two different countries. The world is becoming smaller everyday and with the comunication we have today, I think it would be cool to connect two schools that speak different languages. It would be a great way to practice learning a foreign language. Maybe by typing to a student in another country kids would take a great interest in the practical side of speaking and writing another language. Kan du hav it godt, jeg hop den kan forstove hvis jeg se. COOL
Posted by on November 12, 2004 at 04:17 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
Ed Uses
I could see using blogging to hold discussion on various subjects. The students may feel less inhibited if they did not have anyone else listening to their answers.
You could post a question for extra credit. Interested students could blog their answers.
Students could review for tests with each other. They could take turns asking and answering.
Posted by judybilling on November 12, 2004 at 04:17 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
Ed Uses
Blogs can be used in the Social Studies classrooms for compilation of research.
I can see where posing a question such as "What are the effects of the Presidential Election on our future?", would really inspire students to thing and investigate policies of our current administration.
Posted by denakirschten on November 12, 2004 at 04:16 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
Ed Uses for Blogs
It allows for a teacher to take a field trip via internet and then discuss what they found. Example visit the Louvre and look at the Mona Lisa. Then post in a blog the importance or emotion that the picture conveys.
Posted by danilund on November 12, 2004 at 04:15 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
Ed Uses
Brainstorm some of the educational uses of blogs in the classroom
Posted by michaelhall on November 12, 2004 at 04:09 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
Group #1: CHILD: Computers Helping Individual Learn
Year 1: Mentor teachers in a safe atmosphere; learned productivity tools (MS Office)
Year 2: Using Intel Teach to the Future to integrate into the classroom.
Professional Dev't: Pay teachers to go through Intel TTTF program; bring in outside presenters as needed
Basic skills are really important to have prior to integration.
Posted by llary on November 12, 2004 at 01:44 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
