This evening I am so proud of my mom! On her own, she created her own blog for her personal business! I know people who work in technology who don't take the time to learn ON THEIR OWN. Check out my mom and her first shot...
http://maggiemagsart.blogspot.com
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Monday, April 28, 2008
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Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
My type A personality!
For anyone who reads my blog, you may have noticed lately that I seem to have multiple personalities. I have been trying to figure out how to use a free Blogger template. If I was actually able to download it, upload it, and get it to show up, it looked all wrong. So I hope you like the red, white, and black (GO PACK!)...it is staying this way for awhile.
Monday, April 21, 2008
Daily Links 04/21/2008
Friday, April 18, 2008
Daily Links 04/18/2008
The Top 10 Qualities Of A Good Teacher | Ripples of Improvement
nnorris438's favorites tagged with "mindmapping" on del.icio.us
Wiki for Digital Citizenship
Langwitches » Custom Google Search Engine
Directions on creating a custom search engine in Google.
Smithsonian Jazz - Jazz Appreciation Month, JAM, Support Smithsonian Jazz, Jazz Multimedia Database
First Steps Toward Becoming a 21st Century Educator | always learning
The Power of Educational Technology: My Greatest Hits
Liz Davis has created movie tutorials for Web 2.0 tools.
Angela Maiers Educational Services: 26 Keys to Student Engagement
Seven Tips for Making the Most of Your RSS Reader - ReadWriteWeb
ReadingQueens » Voicethread Directions
Handouts for Voicethread training
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Wednesday, April 09, 2008
Daily Links 04/09/2008
TeachersFirst: The web resource by teachers, for teachers
tags: LessonPlans, Web2.0, techintegrator, curriculum
TeachersFirst is a rich collection of lessons, units, and web resources designed to save teachers time by delivering just what they need in a practical, user-friendly, and ad-free format. We offer our own professional and classroom-ready content along with thousands of reviewed web resources, including practical ideas for classroom use and safe classroom use of Web 2.0. Busy teachers, parents, and students can find resources using our subject/grade level search, keyword search, or extensive menus.
How to Protect Kids' Privacy Online
tags: InternetSafety
The Newspaper Clipping Generator - Create your own fun newspaper.
tags: no_tag
Free web-based version of Photoshop
Pencil - a traditional 2D animation software
tags: Animation, 2D, OpenSource
Pencil is an animation/drawing software for Mac OS X, Windows, and Linux. It lets you create traditional hand-drawn animation (cartoon) using both bitmap and vector graphics. Pencil is free and open source.
The 23 Things « Vermont’s 23 Things
BBC - Science & Nature - Human Body and Mind - Interactive Body
tags: Science
Free online texts
top ten things parents can do to help their children succeed in school (and in life)
BrainDance.com: Brain Dancing for Students
This metalearning handbook is based on ideas presented in Patrick Magee's book, Brain Dancing.
tags: Twitter
A Safe, School-based twitter-like blogging network for students
Tuesday, April 08, 2008
Invincible
As I was doing my daily 45 minute ride home from work today, I had my iPod playing in the car- jamming out to a little Pat Benatar. (I have regressed to the 80's!) In screaming out the words to Invincible, I became aware that it was relevant to our students today. The lyrics:
We can't afford to be innocent
Stand up and face the enemy
It's a do or die situation
We will be invincible
And with the power of conviction
There is no sacrifice
It's a do or die situation
We will be invincible
Won't anybody help us?
What are we running for?
When there's no where we can run to anymore
I was reminded that to many students, especially those who are struggling or who have to unplug at school, school has become a battle (we will save the "Love is a Battlefield" lyrics for another post). In so many schools, there is no one to fight with them- no one who understands what it means to be plugged in, socially networked, and technology literate. It is scary for students because they are facing a future that is unknown and they have no support (or little).
Hopefully, there are enough student leaders and a few of us adults who will help all students become INVINCIBLE.
We can't afford to be innocent
Stand up and face the enemy
It's a do or die situation
We will be invincible
And with the power of conviction
There is no sacrifice
It's a do or die situation
We will be invincible
Won't anybody help us?
What are we running for?
When there's no where we can run to anymore
I was reminded that to many students, especially those who are struggling or who have to unplug at school, school has become a battle (we will save the "Love is a Battlefield" lyrics for another post). In so many schools, there is no one to fight with them- no one who understands what it means to be plugged in, socially networked, and technology literate. It is scary for students because they are facing a future that is unknown and they have no support (or little).
Hopefully, there are enough student leaders and a few of us adults who will help all students become INVINCIBLE.
Daily Links 04/08/2008
Basics - Google Maps User Guide
tags: Google
This is a basic guide to Google Maps.
Introduction - Google Earth User Guide
tags: Google
This user guide has not only some good how-to information but also links to other Google Earth resources.
Resources for Image and Sound Files | Life Long Learning!
tags: Images
List of good places to find pictures and sounds
Monday, April 07, 2008
Daily Links 04/07/2008
tags: Twitter
Historic Tale Construction Kit
tags: SocialStudies, Writing
Mobile Phones » Moving at the Speed of Creativity
tags: CellPhones, Blogs
David Jakes Wiki-Resources for Everyone
Thursday, April 03, 2008
Daily Links 04/03/2008
Wednesday, April 02, 2008
Daily Links 04/02/2008
Tuesday, April 01, 2008
Daily Links 04/01/2008
tags: Integration, Voicethread
KnowledgeWorks - Map of Future Forces Affecting Education - Education Map
tags: Maps, Technology, Trends
Raise Your Hands (Techlearning blog)
tags: 21stCentury, Blogs
Getting started with 21st Century Learning
A Letter asking for HELP : Metanoia
tags: 21stCentury, Blogs
Excuses for not learning
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