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Joe's Non-Netbook

This video is from Chris Lehmann and the Science Leadership Academy. I reposted it here form Google Video because of filtering situations and the ability to ...

Dec 7, 2011

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Dave Cassenti commented on Sarah Grasso's video

"Being a kid who was bullied in school, I can completely associate with her. I was able to get through it, and become a fully functioning adult (even though I am a little nuts, but that's genetic...). However, the bullying for me…"

Dec 7, 2011

Jennifer Fariello commented on Jennifer Fariello's video

Success Nation's videos.mp4

"So true, Jen. It was a facebook post from a teacher in New Orleans. That coach made the world of difference for that child. I hope that I as a teacher can unleash the talents of all of my students."

Dec 7, 2011

Jennifer Fariello commented on Jennifer Fariello's video

Did You Know 3.0 (Official Video Edition)

"Thanks for both of your responses. Chandler, You are so right, back when we didnt have the technology we do, teaching was simpler. Which doesnt necessarily mean it was bad. I think you hit on a great point, CHANGE. Change is not…"

Dec 7, 2011

Kate Morrone commented on Chandler Paradis's video

Technology in Education

"I have to agree that students are more receptive to you if you can speak the technology lingo. I have difficulities with some technology in the classroom at times and I am not shy to ask the students for help. They are more than willing to help out…"

Dec 6, 2011

Judy Arzt commented on Judy Arzt's video

Monterey

"Kate, it was easy to do. It took less than a minute to upload any photos I could find, to select music from the site, add a title, and then just wait for the "process" to mix it all. I am sure with more effort a more dramatic one could be…"

Dec 6, 2011

Kate Morrone commented on Judy Arzt's video

Monterey

"It looks pretty fancy. Another tool for displaying information is always helpful. Thanks for sharing."

Dec 6, 2011

Kate Morrone commented on Chiara Simoni's video

Stand Up! - Don't Stand for Homophobic Bullying

"very powerful video. PSAs like these should be shown to all students. It is such an uncalled for act and students need to be aware of how it affects others. In my class I constantly teach the kids to become advocates for themselves, for those with…"

Dec 6, 2011

Kate Morrone commented on Nancy Dulz's video

Jigsaw: Assembly for 8 10 year olds

"I am creeped out. I think of how easy it is and how much most kids don't realize what they say and put on the internet can expose them in ways they do not want to. I know I watch what my neices and newphews put on FB and make them take things…"

Dec 6, 2011

Kate Morrone posted a video

Faronics Insight - Computer Lab Management Made Easy

Insight makes it easy for instructors to monitor user computers, blank user screens, mute audio, remote into user computers, and open, close or block applica...

Dec 6, 2011

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Dec 5, 2011

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Christine Yandow commented on Christine Yandow's video

ISTE Music Video: Say Hey (I Love School)

"That's wonderful, Judy! I think this song is so much fun... it makes me smile each time I watch."

Dec 5, 2011

Judy Arzt commented on Christine Yandow's video

ISTE Music Video: Say Hey (I Love School)

"Hi Christine, I just used the embed code and embedded this video on the Welcome web page for my spring 2012 EDUC 584 course. Thanks for sharing. I attend the annual ISTE conference whenever I can. It is a wonderful organization."

Dec 5, 2011

Jennifer Overstreet commented on Christine Yandow's video

ISTE Music Video: Say Hey (I Love School)

"So cute! I can think of a few classrooms in my building that need this kind of a pick me up! My kids would love this video. I enjoyed watching the kids get excited about using technology. I saw it in my classroom the…"

Dec 4, 2011

Jennifer Overstreet commented on Kate Morrone's video

Apple Education iTunes U - The Wisconsin Idea: Borderless learning

"Podcasting is such a great idea. So many of my students go on random vacations throughout the year outside of normal vacation time. Parents always want me to prepare work for them. It is not a requirement for me to do that but…"

Dec 4, 2011

Christine Yandow commented on Judy Arzt's video

How to sit correctly in front of the computer

"As I sit here hunched forward at my kitchen table watching this video... I am suddenly searching for a more ergonomically friendly place to go! Just as many of you commented, I am a horrible offender too! I tend to sit in bed or other places that…"

Dec 4, 2011

Christine Yandow commented on Kate Morrone's video

Apple Education iTunes U - The Wisconsin Idea: Borderless learning

"I could definitely see podcasting not only my lessons but also including the children in podcasts. If we kept our podcasting with certain restrictions, the kids could go to town sharing their knowledge on topics. I think that the ability to share…"

Dec 4, 2011

Judy Arzt commented on Judy Arzt's video

How to sit correctly in front of the computer

"Nancy, my mother said the same thing and that was before she saw my horrible posture while on the laptop. Just the other night, I felt pain in my upper back, for the first time. Was definitely related to sitting hunched over on the couch tapping…"

Dec 1, 2011

Nancy Dulz commented on Judy Arzt's video

How to sit correctly in front of the computer

"I guess this is why my mother was always telling me "You need to sit up straight!!""

Dec 1, 2011

Nancy Dulz commented on Kate Morrone's video

Apple Education iTunes U - The Wisconsin Idea: Borderless learning

"As a middle school math teacher it would be great to be able to podcast my lessons and have students be able to watch the class they took earlier in the day at home. Sometimes during class students may not understand the content being…"

Dec 1, 2011

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Cell Phones in the Classroom - Friend or Foe

Started by Kate Morrone. Last reply by Beth Manke Nov 30, 2011. 6 Replies 0 Likes

Recently I started having the students use their phones to input their assignments andcreate reminder chimes so they will not forget. There really is no clear policyon the use of cell phones in the…Continue

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Publishing Student Work

Started by Chandler Paradis. Last reply by Jennifer Fariello Nov 15, 2011. 7 Replies 0 Likes

One of the advantages of…Continue

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Virtual Schools

Started by Jennifer Overstreet. Last reply by Jennifer Fariello Nov 14, 2011. 10 Replies 0 Likes

Distance Learning has been around for many years primarily in higher education and in High School. As technology…Continue

Copyright and Fair Use in Age of Technology

Started by Judy Arzt. Last reply by Annica Jarrett Nov 9, 2011. 4 Replies 0 Likes

In that we have discussed copyright in class and what is considered fair use for educational purposes, I am adding a link to:…Continue

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New Testing Coming to a Town Near Yoy by 2014

Posted by Beth Manke on November 30, 2011 at 12:26pm 1 Comment 0 Likes

In my district we were recently told that we will be piloting a new type of CMT test. This is a test that is taken 100% on the computer and shows what skills a student has masters as well as the skills that have yet to be learned. This test is different for each student that takes it...the questions change based on how the student aswered the previous question. In other words, the test is designed to be at the level of each particular student. We were told in a professional development…

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New Way of Thinking about Assesments

Posted by Beth Manke on November 16, 2011 at 4:30pm 0 Comments 0 Likes

http://http://www.ncte.org/topics/assessment

This is an article that talks about looking at assessments in a different way. Its time to move away from the paper and pen tests and think about how to truley give students a way to show their ability level. After reading the article what ideas do you have? Is this doable or does you school/curriculum not allow you to think out of the box like…

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MasteryConnect

Posted by Jennifer Overstreet on November 6, 2011 at 8:49pm 2 Comments 0 Likes

I found this great private social networking site for teachers. MasteryConnect is a site designed for teachers to share formative assessments that are linked to the Common Core. You can connect with and follow teachers in all grade…

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Identity Day

Posted by Jennifer Fariello on October 31, 2011 at 3:29pm 1 Comment 0 Likes

I read this article about Identity Day and thought it would be a good idea to share. So often people go through life without really knowing their neighbor. I thought the creation of Identity Day that this school established was quite honorable. Each student, teacher, and staff member of the K-6 school participated in the assignment. I hope you enjoy it like it did. http://georgecouros.ca/blog/archives/791

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