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Bloom's Taxonomy Blooms Digitally

2010-01-03T23:31:00.001-05:00

By Andrew Churches, April 1, 2008
Article from Tech & Learning

Bloom's Taxonomy Blooms Digitally

Halleluia

2009-12-23T15:23:00.000-05:00

December 8th-The Feast of the Immaculate Conception

2009-12-07T15:03:00.012-05:00

Click on the Full Screen icon, bottom right.

Skipped on Skype, Forgone on Facebook-Susan Reimer

2009-11-16T18:55:00.000-05:00

Oh, I can sooo relate to this!

Skipped on Skype, forgone on Facebook

Delayed Gratification & Success

2009-11-04T19:59:00.000-05:00

Don't eat the marshmallow-yet.
Is there a connection between delayed gratification and future success? Watch this short talk by Joachim de Posada about an experiment on delayed gratification. Interesting and cute how the kids try so hard not to eat the marshmallow.
From TED U

Acapela.tv

2009-10-27T22:42:00.000-04:00

Try it!
acapela.tv

Hamster

2009-10-19T23:12:00.002-04:00

Mr. Bailey shouldn't have all the fun! This lively pet hamster will keep you company throughout the day. Watch him run on his wheel, drink water, and eat the food you feed him by clicking your mouse. Click the center of the wheel to make him get back on it.

Glogster

2009-10-18T22:04:00.001-04:00

I am excited to try out this 2.0 tool I just discovered called Glogster. Glogster is a way to create interactive posters using text, images, video, and music. Here is an example of a Glogster poster: Web 2.0 Glogster

Doesn't it spark a lot of ideas to use with your students?
Click here to go to the Glogster site: Glogster

Look around the site at all the Glogster creations.

There is also a Glogster Edu for educators. Glogster Edu
It looks like so much fun. I can't wait to make one of my own and try it out with my students.

Google Earth

2009-10-13T19:26:00.000-04:00

I've been using Google Earth with my computer classes and we are having lots of fun with it! The students have been telling their brothers and sisters about it and they come to class wanting to explore Google Earth. Give it a try! I think it would be great to use with an Interactive White Board. Here are some resources to get you started:
Google Earth Tip Sheet
Google Earth Lessons
Twenty-Four Interesting Ways to Use Google Earth

The Fear of Change-It's Nothing New

2009-10-03T13:34:00.004-04:00

IMing is ruining the English language? FaceBook is making us antisocial? It's all been said before. Read this article from ISTE about why technology is not as evil as some people think.

The Fear of Change-It's Nothing New by Megan Dolman

More John Medina

2009-09-30T18:39:00.004-04:00

Brain astrology? When John Medina explains it, it makes sense! Watch part 1 of this interview with John Medina, Brain Rules: 7 Observations About the next Generation--And What You Can Do About Them.

More on Multi-Tasking

2009-09-26T19:42:00.001-04:00

Watch this clip by Dr. John Medina, The Brain Cannot Multi-Task.
According to Medina, multi-tasking is a myth. His research suggests that multitaskers will take twice as long to accomplish certain tasks and they’ll have twice the error rate of single taskers.

The Myth of Multitasking

2009-09-21T10:07:00.001-04:00

Are you a multi-tasker? I used to think I was effective at doing many things at once, and I was quite proud of it. Then I realized that I wasn't really accomplishing much. I started looking around and noticing that I wasn't the only proud multi-tasker. Here is an interesting article that discusses this myth and the research that supports the idea that the brain cannot handle multiple tasks at the same time.

The Myth of Multitasking

Are We Ready to Educate our Children in a World With a Sixth Sense?

2009-09-19T12:25:00.003-04:00

Wow! Take a glimpse into the not too far future...

Just Released: Did You Know 4.0

2009-09-14T17:53:00.000-04:00

Did you know that the average American teenager texts about 2,272 text messages a month? I'm glad I pay for unlimited text messaging at my house!
I'm sure most of you have seen Did You Know, or as it is sometimes referred to, Shift Happens. This latest version was created by Economist Magazine for their conference in October. Although it has more of a business emphasis, the statistics are fascinating.

Ideas for Technology Integration

2009-09-13T19:46:00.000-04:00

Ready to try something new? I bet you could think of good activities with your students using these tools:

Twelve Essentials for Technology Integration

All About Me Scavenger Hunts

2009-09-08T22:56:00.000-04:00

Here is a fun beginning of the year activity from Tammy Worcester:

All About Me Scavenger Hunt

Understanding Digital Kids

2009-09-05T23:53:00.000-04:00

Are you a Digital Immigrant? Trying to figure out the Digital Native? Watch this brief section of the Understanding Digital Kids presentation by Ian Jukes.

How to Use Facebook: Video Series

2009-09-04T15:44:00.000-04:00

Finally took the plunge to join Facebook? Welcome to the 21st Century! Here is a video series for you...Learn how to use Facebook with instructions such as how to join, how to establish your profile and how to add friends in this free online video series.
There are 15 videos in this series... How to Use Facebook: Video Series

An Interactive WhiteBoard Idea

2009-09-02T10:39:00.000-04:00

This auto calculator seems to be a great tool for interactive whiteboards offered by Swansea University's CompSci Dept in South Wales. Try it! Let me know how it went.

Calculators for Math Instruction

Internet Safety Links

2009-08-30T21:25:00.000-04:00

Explore the links below. See what works for your grade level.

Thinkfinity Thinkfinity offers resources and lesson plans...this link will take you to a list.

Thinkfinity - Main Page -

Bullying
Resources through Thinkfinity

Look up the word Bullying in Thinkfinity. You will find 47 lesson plans for K-12 students. Browse and find a plan that could work for you and your students. Please report on the plan you found, the website address and any modification you might make.

Other Resources to consider:

NetSmartz (NetSmartz presentations are downloaded on the SUS server for the SUS Faculty)

NetSmartz Internet Safety Pledges:
K-2 Grades 3-6 Middle & High School

Internet Safety Related Resources for Schools - This is a PDF file of useful web addresses

Resources from the Archdiocese of Baltimore

Making MySpace Your Space, Too Article from Scholastic

FaceBook: see previous posts on using FaceBook

Tammy Worcester's Interactive Whiteboard Resources

2009-08-28T16:47:00.000-04:00

Tammy Worcester has wonderful tips on her blog. This entry includes a list of resources for using the whiteboard. Join her blog while you're there!

Tip 71 Interactive Whiteboard Resources