April 29, 2008 01:21 PM
Let's Blog Montana
Morning Montana Educators!
Check out the MCCE blog. If you haven't taken the time to visit it, come
see!
http://www.mcceonline.org/blog/
Comment on the input, resources, or create your own post (MCCE members).
TILT teachers, please comment if you would like to explain your blog or
direct these teachers to your favorite blog sites!!
MCCE members, please feel free to visit the TILT main blog (address given in the MCCE blog) and comment on any of the postings. I think you will find some valuable information here.
This tool (the blog) is only valuable if we use it.
Posted by desireecaskey on April 29, 2008 at 01:21 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
Blogging on Blogging
If you are a bit nervous about posting to a blog, join MCCE and experiment posting on the MCCE blog, I have provided a few tutorials on Wordpress, the blogging application we are using:
Writing a Post (video tutorial)
Start Up Guide (easy to follow and good if you are interested in starting your own blog)
Full Collection of video guides on Wordpress, all pretty good
Educational Blogs:
Here is a small listing of the educational blogs I try to keep up with. I think everyone can find some good information from these:
TechChicks: Teachers sharing the technology they explore
TEDTalks: Wow! The brightest minds are here.
A History Teacher: a benefit for all teachers though
So, here is your chance to try out the new MCCE blog�post a comment on these links, run through some tutorials and then�(gasp) try your own post! When I first introduced my staff development team teachers (TILT) to blogging, no one was participating. After much prodding, I found out that my teachers were afraid of looking stupid, spelling words wrong, or not having anything valuable to say. After a little coaching, some �safe environment� practice, I now have at least 8 teachers with their own blogs, and the Montana Link Share Project, which started out in the �safe environment� as a practice project�but turned into something valuable.
Visit our blogs:
* Dan Erikson: Poly Drive Elementary
* Marjorie Zeedyk: Riverside Middle School
* Doug Van Zee: West High
* Sara Olsgaard: McKinley Elementary
* Shannon Beld: Skyview High School
* Liz Madden: Will James Middle School
* Susan Veit: Castle Rock Middle School
* Montana Link Share Project
* Main TILT Blog
Posted by desireecaskey on April 29, 2008 at 01:04 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
December 8, 2007 12:45 PM
Google Earth Blog
The Google Earth Blog is the best resource for learning about Google Earth.
Your task is to learn one new thing from the blog today and to post a comment in which you reflect on how what you learned could be used in education.
Posted by llary on December 8, 2007 at 12:45 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
Google Earth Blog
The Google Earth Blog is the best resource for learning about Google Earth.
Your task is to learn one new thing from the blog today and to post a comment in which you reflect on how what you learned could be used in education.
Posted by llary on December 8, 2007 at 12:45 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
The News in Google Earth
News organizations publish the news through RSS (really simple syndication) feeds. One way to view these feeds, when they are available as KML files, is through Google Earth.
To you and me, this means that we can use an RSS reader (Google Earth in this case) to subscribe to feeds. This will allow us to automatically see the news displayed Google Earth.
The cool thing about this is that Google Earth displays the news geographically. This generally means that the stories will show up at the location where they are being syndicated from.
Cool, huh? How might visually-based news change your students perception of news?
News Links
Posted by llary on December 8, 2007 at 12:00 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
Google Search Tools/Strategies
There are three new ways that you can view search results from Google.
Info View
Timeline View
Map View
To use these tools, simply enter your seach terms and then follow them with one of the following:
view:info
view:timeline
view:map
Select one of the above options. What are the pros/cons of viewing your results in this way? What worked/didn't work?
Posted by llary on December 8, 2007 at 11:06 AM| Permalink | Comments (0)
TED.com The greatest site on the net.
Posted by martinhorejsi on December 8, 2007 at 09:22 AM| Permalink | Comments (0)
December 7, 2007 06:46 PM
Kansas Students Say.....
Join the conversation
Posted by jena on December 7, 2007 at 06:46 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
November 26, 2007 04:02 PM
Fall Web 2.0 Tools
- bubblr= photo comic
- bubbl.us= flow chart
- thinkature=flow chart
- poll daddy= online polls
- scrapblog= scapbook, share by url
- spresent= collaborative powerpoint
- thumbstacks= powerpoint online... like spresent
- vyew= web collaboration
- yugma= web conferencing
- toondoo= comic strip
- slide= photos medium
- voki= talking avatar (Be careful of backgrounds)
- photoshow= share photos, music
- voicethreads= collaborative voice, and picture slideshow
Posted by jena on November 26, 2007 at 04:02 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
September 25, 2007 01:27 PM
UM Technology Application Project
Hello fellow teachers,
Martin Horejsi, Mary Engstrom, and I teach the Educational Technology courses at The University of Montana. My colleagues and I are teaching four sections of instructional technology to pre-service teachers and have revamped the course this summer to better reflect how technology is used in the K-12 classroom. One of the projects we have implemented is called the technology application project, where we pair a group of students with a practicing classroom teacher. In our model, the teacher picks a unit of instruction and works with students in our class to develop a technology rich lesson that is implemented later this fall.
I am attaching a brief description to this post, please take a minute to read the short description to determine your interest. If this sounds like something you would like to be part of, please click on one of the links below to email Martin or myself.
Click here to view Technology Application Project Document
Martin Horejsi
Jeff Crews
Thanks for your time,
Jeff Crews
Posted by jeffcrews on September 25, 2007 at 01:27 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
Music With the Brain in Mind
Eric Jensen also has a book in regards to music and the brain if you are interested.
Posted by jena on September 25, 2007 at 01:02 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
Geocaching Group Presentation Additions
Geocaching Names:
D2PIER would like to add Tech Continuum to her presentations.
Pallasite would like to add Music to his presentation skillset.
Cacddis Caster will add Talking Chips.
Posted by martinhorejsi on September 25, 2007 at 12:49 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
Why present anything?
-Sharing is embedded within our DNA. We must do it.
Are introductions in presentations essential?
-Yes. Until a satisfactory introduction is made, the information from the presenter is forced through all the listener's brainpower filters as the listener attempts to configure the proper place and way to store the information in his or her own brain.
How does one establish relevancy in a presentation?
-By knowing about the topic, the learning environment, and the audience. By triangulating the appropriate level of each, along with a link to past knowledge, the presenter maximizes the synergistic effects of human nature.
Do words matter?
-Alskdfj laskjl oiasfj!!!!!!!!
(;-)
Posted by martinhorejsi on September 25, 2007 at 11:40 AM| Permalink | Comments (0)
GeoCache 2007 Bozeman
A Voice Thread showcasing the winning teams geocaching experience. Yes, we know it is not easy being on top all of the time, beating Dean and Diane everytime there is a competition, but hey... when you're good... The narration was done by a trained professional, the author is not responsible for any claims made during this presentation.
Posted by jeffcrews on September 25, 2007 at 09:23 AM| Permalink | Comments (0)
Woodard Resource
Here is the video camera, Flip Video, Diane was talking about.
If you want a tutorial on Pageflakes see Diane's Moodle.
Posted by jena on September 25, 2007 at 08:53 AM| Permalink | Comments (0)
It's All In The Journey
Posted by pegfisher on September 25, 2007 at 08:43 AM| Permalink | Comments (0)
Posted by martinhorejsi on September 25, 2007 at 08:32 AM| Permalink | Comments (0)
Geocaching & Digital Photograpy
Sandy tracks the waypoint:
Although most of us had experience with these gadgets and resources, it was fun to refresh some memories...wear comfortable shoes, bring charged batteries, check equipment before heading out...and get someone that knows the area in your group.
Posted by desireecaskey on September 25, 2007 at 08:16 AM| Permalink | Comments (0)
Urban Bridges Geo-Caching Level 10 (Extreme)
Here's our slideshow showing the lengthy steps we took to find our geo-cache!
Posted by jenmdse on September 25, 2007 at 08:07 AM| Permalink | Comments (0)
Morning Poll
Posted by jena on September 25, 2007 at 06:59 AM| Permalink | Comments (0)
Morning Poll
Posted by jena on September 25, 2007 at 06:59 AM| Permalink | Comments (0)
September 24, 2007 08:21 PM
Urban Bridges Geo-cache
We were extremely successful with our GPS device today. We knew there were several ways to get to the cache and ended up choosing the most difficult terrain. We hiked through wooded areas, forded streams, met wild animals, and finally found our cache. The photo shows where it's located, but these branches surrounding it were a well-worn path compared to some of the "trails" we followed/made. -- Michael, Rachel, Maureen, and Jennifer
Posted by jenmdse on September 24, 2007 at 08:21 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
Web 2.0 Tools
If you are curious and want to learn of more web 2.0 tools you could use go to Web 2.0. Be prepared, you may hang out there a while.
Posted by jena on September 24, 2007 at 01:21 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
Scrapblog
Posted by dean on September 24, 2007 at 12:41 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
VoiceThread
Voicethread is a cool tool!
It is an application that allows you to upload images and narrate them with your voice. It is a great tool that could be used to communicate messages and preserve cultural history.
Students could use this tool to share their creative endeavors.
Students could collaborate with other cultures and towns using thier own images and narration. The possibilities are endless.
This app is easy to use and easy to embed in other sites.
Posted by rachaledwards on September 24, 2007 at 12:07 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
Bubblr
http://www.pimpampum.net/bubblr/
Bubblr
can be used to make comic strips
See our three comic strips to see three different perspectives made by changing one comic strip.
Posted by daisycarlsmith on September 24, 2007 at 11:55 AM| Permalink | Comments (0)
Cheney vs. School
Posted by daisycarlsmith on September 24, 2007 at 11:55 AM| Permalink | Comments (0)
Cheney-Middle
Posted by sherylkohl on September 24, 2007 at 11:55 AM| Permalink | Comments (0)
Cheney for Life
Posted by darrenhudgins on September 24, 2007 at 11:55 AM| Permalink | Comments (0)
Interested in Changing the World?
Posted by martinhorejsi on September 24, 2007 at 11:27 AM| Permalink | Comments (0)
August 29, 2007 05:40 PM
NETS for Students
ISTE has revised the new technology standards for students. We will be using this in our work with the cadre. NETS PDF Download. 
Posted by jena on August 29, 2007 at 05:40 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
May 5, 2007 12:53 PM
Google Librarian Center
This is a great google link with pre-made posters, bookmarks, table tents and more with shortcuts for search strategies in google! http://www.google.com/librariancenter/librarian_tools.html
Posted by dianewoodard on May 5, 2007 at 12:53 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
May 4, 2007 10:32 AM
Copyright Guide
"Copyright resources on the Web: Sites to keep you current" by David Hogdins supported by the Association of College and Research Libraries. Another good resource is Stanford Copyright & Fair Use Center.
Permission Form for Using Resources in a Classroom
For more information on including music and other resources in your podcasts, see Legal Issues In Creating Your Own Podcast. If you want to use existing materials in a podcast (e.g. music), see the Finding Podsafe Content under Background and Further Resources. This page provides a variety of links to resources that you can legally incorporate into your podcasts.
For information on blogging, see EFF: Legal Guide for Bloggers
Posted by jena on May 4, 2007 at 10:32 AM| Permalink | Comments (0)
May 1, 2007 02:20 PM
Pay Attention
Posted by jena on May 1, 2007 at 02:20 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
April 13, 2007 02:50 PM
Free Outline Tool
Posted by jena on April 13, 2007 at 02:50 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
November 18, 2006 12:53 PM
Bubblr
Posted by jena on November 18, 2006 at 12:53 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
K12 USA Secure School Web Filter
The website is:
http://www.k12usa.com/
I highly recommend this filter for schools.
Posted by mikeagostinelli on November 18, 2006 at 08:18 AM| Permalink | Comments (0)
November 17, 2006 03:45 PM
Google Docs & Spreadsheets
Posted by denakirschten on November 17, 2006 at 03:45 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
Technology Solutions that Work - A website you need
The TSW website reviews commonly used Early Literacy and Mathematics software based interventions. Programs such as Accelerated Reader and Reader Rabbit are included. The site examines the research behind them and rates them as "Recommended, Promising and Can't Recommend". Scientifically based research criteria is applied to the review of each software intervention. Great information that you need to know before you purchase and as you use these programs.
Use the password posted on flip chart to access it (please share the website and password with other Montana educators). Montana has access to the literacy and mathematics sections until February 2007.
Let me know how it was useful to you and I may be able purchase it for the state for future years. To access the website go to:
Enjoy!
Posted by michaelhall on November 17, 2006 at 02:58 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
November 13, 2006 04:54 PM
Your Own Moodle
Did you know that OETC now will host a moodle for member districts. Visit Eduhost for more information on setting up our own moodle.
Posted by jena on November 13, 2006 at 04:54 PM| Permalink | Comments (1)
May 5, 2006 09:19 AM
Handouts
If you want any of the handouts we have used for the cadre activities, you can download them here. Just click the image. They are all created in 
M&M GTKYA(Get To Know Ya Activity)
Scavenger GTKYA
Posted by jena on May 5, 2006 at 09:19 AM| Permalink | Comments (14)
May 1, 2006 09:12 AM
101 Ideas for Innovative Teachers
A book on ideas and resources for implementing technology into the curriculum using differentiated, constructivist pedagogy. Download 101 Ideas for Innovative Teachers. 
Posted by jena on May 1, 2006 at 09:12 AM| Permalink | Comments (1)
Moodle Book
For those who need the book, Moodle has created one on how to set up, and use. It is a really good resource in zipped format. Download Moodle Book.
Posted by jena on May 1, 2006 at 07:10 AM| Permalink | Comments (0)
April 27, 2006 08:44 AM
Differentiated Reading Curriculum
I have had a chance to look at this Differentiated Reading Curriculum by Achieve 3000. It looked pretty good, student centered, at their reading level with quizzes and a portfolio system and tracker for teachers. If any of you are in a reading adoption this would be great to look at.
Here are the login passwords 
and usernames to walk yourself through a demo. Here are the demo steps. 
Posted by jena on April 27, 2006 at 08:44 AM| Permalink | Comments (0)
April 24, 2006 04:48 PM
Educational Uses of Blogs
Here is just a start on the MANY resources incorporating educational uses of blogs. Web 2.0 applications are numerous. Just wet your appetite.
Information on Blogs
Incredible Webblog Video by Will Richardson (2:28) on educational uses of blogs.
Lynn Lary breaks down blogs for us.
Math Blog Example
Free Blogs for Teachers
Compares blogs
Chart comparing blogs
Tools to Integrate With Blogs
Flickr~ Stream your Flickr photos into your blog.
Furl~ Stream your bookmarks into your blog.
Cluster Maps~ Show where visitors are coming from on your blog.
Check out Technorati, a search engine of blogs.
Posted by jena on April 24, 2006 at 04:48 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
December 10, 2005 08:09 AM
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.
Posted by beckytaylor on December 10, 2005 at 08:09 AM| Permalink | Comments (3)
website
Here is a website that was beamed to me! StarFall.com
Posted by jenmdse on December 10, 2005 at 08:06 AM| Permalink | Comments (0)
November 13, 2004 02:26 PM
Web Resources
Instructional Technology Resources
Things people asked about can be found online from the above link:
- Cool stuff for teachers! Includes lesson plans, curriculum resources, and more. In particular see the KidsClick site as well as the integration ideas.
- Free Tools for Teachers Includes tools for making timelines, crosswords, worksheets, puzzles, etc.
- Virtual Training Center For the Thumbnail software mentioned in the wrap up, see Digital Images and ThumbHTML.
Posted by llary on November 13, 2004 at 02:26 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
November 12, 2004 04:46 PM
Kid Safe Blogging
I found this really cool kid safe blogging site that I am going to use with my library classes!
Posted by montanagirl30 on November 12, 2004 at 04:46 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
Try Class Reporting
I ask students to report on ongoing research as well as respond to other student's comments. I have an example Heritage Blog where students have commented on the research they did on a family heirloom.
Posted by reneerasmussen on November 12, 2004 at 04:24 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
Blogging helps
Blogging will encourage communication, writing skills, and spelling. It will get kids reading. It will broaden there thinking. They may become interested in other things.
I really like the teddy bear talking to the class, asking questions, and encouraging responses.
Posted by myrabauer on November 12, 2004 at 04:21 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
Ed ideas for Blogs
Students could use a blog for trouble shooting technical problems, or one could present a problem and then others could share solutions.
Posted by maryalicebarthel on November 12, 2004 at 04:18 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
Brainstorming Classroom Blogs
-Creating student FAQ's for frustrations with particular classroom projects
-Posting ideas of integrating technology in the classroom
-Journaling about success and failure in the use of technology
-Sharing ideas for classroom projects for the "Jason Project"
-Creating an "ask the expert" environment between elementary students and high school students
-Posting ideas on the use of the "smart board and synchroneyes software in the classroom"
Posted by dianewoodard on November 12, 2004 at 04:18 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
GeoCaching
I thought this would work great with my library kids after we use geocaching for a scavenger hunt in Library class. That way I can get responses from the kids and how they liked or didn't like the geocaching. I can also get ideas from them for another geocaching lesson.
Posted by montanagirl30 on November 12, 2004 at 04:14 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
Education ideas for blogs
I think that I could use blogs for the kids to write their original work, and then everyone can respond to it in a nonthreatening manner.
Posted by susanschulte on November 12, 2004 at 04:14 PM| Permalink | Comments (0)
