Links for Software

OSPI’s links for free software: http://www.k12.wa.us/EdTech/EdSoftware/default.aspx Keep this in mind as you are looking to develop your own technology goals for next year.

secondary tech standards

Collectively the secondary group worked in cross-disciplinary groups to come up with projects that combine their curriculum with state technology standards. Think of some great ways to incorporate other courses, including core subjects, into your own curriculum and align with faculty to enforce learning. Subject subject Assignment using technology Music Physical Science Exploring the nature […]

elem ed tech standards

Elementary Projects aligned with OSPI Tech Standards Special-Ed 1.2.1 communicate and collaborate Voice output switch for electronic reading Kindergarten 1.3.3 analyze and synthesize information Use active board as a story problem or complete a pattern 1st 1.2.1 communicate collaborate Teacher prepares the presentation and students can help choose 2nd 1.2.2 Cultural Research weather in those […]

EDTC idea

You could provide your own video quick tip. Do you notice how there is some footage of the class and then you add in a fade out to talk to the camera? Do you watch The Office? This is the same idea. Michael Scott will be talking and then the scene will jump to someone […]

Classroom Ideas that work for my lab

I have learned something in the last year that I want to pass on: Creating a set of standards for a computer lab is one thing. Turning this into a working contract is better. Attached are two documents. One is the powerpoint I use with the class to go over course procedures. The other item […]

Teacher Technologies

Adapting technology for classrooms Sometimes you are not working in a district with all of the technology. Here are some ways to adapt technology into your classroom: A bunch of hardware Some parents could donate hubs or individual pieces for your lab set up. Here is the link to Microsoft’s site: http://www.microsoft.com/multipoint/mouse-mischief/en-us/default.aspx Here is another […]

Winter Quarter Video Requirement

Included with this post is the updated video permission form. I added the note below so that parents will feel more comfortable with the purpose of the video assessment component.Videotape Consent Form Here are the requirements: Tape 10 minutes of your direct instruction. This video will be helpful for you to see how you are […]

Tools for 1.18.11

Try out Wallwisher Google Earth Sites: Google Lit Trips Google Earth Teacher Site Google Earth Push Pin instructions (added Wednesday)

Secondary Tools, Tips and Fun

First Click on this link to start off the evening: http://www.wallwisher.com/wall/edtcfeedback My favorite sites this week: edutopia.org earth.google.com for the download

5.4.10 May the 4th Be with You

May the 4th be with you….. A huge thanks to George Lucas and his educational foundation, Edutopia. I am including a PDF document with so many amazing resources for you. Edutopia-10-top-tips-for-teaching-with-new-media ************ K-6 Thinkfinity Resources aligned with state technology standards