Posted in 2 on Nov 8th, 2008 Comments Off
I was surfing the Web today, reading blog postings, and catching up on the news - the Internet news that is. I happened upon this post, Visual Literacy Tool, introducing PicLits.com. Interesting idea for students to begin thinking about the process of writing whether it be poetry or that next term paper.
Visual literacy is the […]
Posted in 2 on Nov 5th, 2008 Comments Off
The birds are singing this morning. The sun is shining brightly. A warm breeze is blowing. I just opened my windows. The beauty of the day is standing tall. For many Americans and I would imagine for many people that fill this tremendous world, a deep sigh was just released. A new president has been […]
Posted in 2 on Oct 18th, 2008 Comments Off
I wanted to introduce my students to google maps and google earth. What better way to do this then to have them participate in creating a map. I set up a challenge to help achieve this goal. The challenge - share with the world how your K12 school integrates technology into the classroom. After they […]
Posted in 2 on Oct 8th, 2008 Comments Off
PBwiki has a back to school challenge that is worth every educators time and effort. The benefit - a free wiki. The task, work with your wiki to earn points. Each point earned gets you closer to your overall goal - a free wiki with a lot of features. This challenge also enters you and […]
Posted in 2 on Oct 2nd, 2008 Comments Off
Larry Lessig provides an interesting presentation on our culture, copyright, and the law. On many levels this presentation will get you thinking.
Reviving the ideas of John Philip Sousa
Original post by teresacoffman
Posted in 2 on Sep 18th, 2008 Comments Off
This video is of a young keynote speaker. A speaker that asks a room of teachers if they believe in him and all of his fellow classmates. Very powerful. My suggestion, listen and become inspired.
Original post by teresacoffman
Posted in 2 on Aug 7th, 2008 Comments Off
It is an interesting idea, using avatars on Web sites and in course management systems. It is believed that they have the potential to help guide students through the process of learning. I have created a Yahoo Avatar and posted my virtual resemblance to this message. I have also posted this avatar into my course […]