"Teachers are busy and don't have time to invent new ways of doing things. We know the cloud will ultimately make their lives easier, but it's hard to really convince folks who are up to their arse in alligators that it's time to drain…"
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Help: Need Online Math Resources!
Started this discussion. Last reply by Leonidas Evriviades Sep 15, 2010. 17 Replies 0 Likes
Over on my blog, I recently posted a series of seven free online resources for different subjects areas. I'd love to hear comments on those to see what other resources you guys are using in your…Continue
Cloud Computing
Started this discussion. Last reply by Derrick Waddell Jul 13, 2010. 1 Reply 0 Likes
I'm really excited about what cloud computing can mean for the future of education. With its low costs and collaborative elements, the cloud offers so many positives for educators. I recently wrote…Continue
Better Search Results
Started this discussion. Last reply by Teresa Harper Mar 2, 2010. 2 Replies 0 Likes
During an opening exercise during the first few days of a computer applications class, I noticed that my students (9-12 graders) had a hard time finding information online. Sure, they were all very…Continue
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Peter Knowles commented on Derrick Waddell's group Moving to the Cloud"Making a move to a Chromebook-centered class approach this year, which requires lots of cloud-friendly ideas and an in-the-cloud mindset. Looking for any and all ideas, applications, tips, suggestions, or other info. I'll be sharing my…"
Kelly Ryan commented on Derrick Waddell's group Moving to the Cloud"How have most of you contributed to "moving to the cloud"? Are most schools willing to adopt the notion of "the cloud"?"
Derrick Waddell replied to V G's discussion Help on starting Google Apps Ed in the group Google Apps for Education"First, let me correct a couple of misconceptions:
1. You need a domain for the setup, but you don't actually have to a website. You'll just need access to the DNS records where you will need to create a TXT…"
Garrison Daily replied to Derrick Waddell's discussion Backup to the Cloud in the group Moving to the Cloud"I ♥ Google"
Derrick Waddell added a discussion to the group Moving to the Cloud
Backup to the Cloud
March 31 was World Backup Day. I posted a blog outlining some of my favorite backup solutions including Dropbox and Amazon Cloud Drive. Are you backing up your data to the cloud? What are you using?
Derrick Waddell commented on Jerese Isaac's blog post Are Blogs an effective source of information?"Personally, I don't look to blogs to find information of the type of information that I would need to cite in formal research. Rather, blogs for me are a source of ideas. I follow blogs to hear what other educators are doing, where…"
Sal P commented on Derrick Waddell's blog post Seven FREE Cloud Tools Every Teacher Should Know"Nice list. I would add http://Enterthegroup.com, tons of features for group projects, virtual classrooms and productivity/social networking tools for students and teachers. It's also free."
Heidi Siwak commented on Derrick Waddell's blog post Seven FREE Cloud Tools Every Teacher Should Know"Thanks! Very useful."
Wan Fareed commented on Derrick Waddell's blog post Seven FREE Cloud Tools Every Teacher Should Know"Great list! thanks for sharing ;-)"
Derrick Waddell posted a blog postCr-48: A Teacher's Review
Last week, UPS showed up at my door with a box that held inside it a shiny (well, more of a matte-finished) new Cr-48. I've been using it as my sole computing device for over a week now, so I thought I'd offer my thoughts.http://www.teachthecloud.com/2011/02/cr-48-teachers-review.htmlSee More
Derrick Waddell commented on Devon Adams's group I heart Google."Looking for suggestions for Chrome extensions. If you have any, please add them to the comments here:http://goo.gl/1EPl7"
Derrick Waddell posted a blog postFrom the Labs: Google Tools You May Not Know
From Search to Maps to Docs, Google offers tons of free tools that have had a great impact on technology in the classroom. The best thing about Google, though, is that it is continually innovating. Here are some of my favorite educational applications from Google Labs, Google's test bed for new Internet technology.Find out what my favorite Google Labs tools are here:…See More
Kathy Lundstrom replied to Derrick Waddell's discussion Wave Lives! in the group Teachers in Google Wave"Love it! Thanks for sharing!"
Derrick Waddell added a discussion to the group Teachers in Google Wave
Wave Lives!
OK, so Google doesn't support Wave anymore, but it did start a Google Labs project with the remnants. Google Shared Spaces offers a way to create small, intimate spaces to share with others. Simply create the space, send out the URL, and in no time you have a space to collaborate with other users. In your classroom, you and/or your students can collaborate on a Yes/No/Maybe gadget, a shared map or drawing, or a mind map. Spaces is still very young, and I expect to see more uses soon.
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Cr-48: A Teacher's Review
Posted on February 6, 2011 at 9:53am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Last week, UPS showed up at my door with a box that held inside it a shiny (well, more of a matte-finished) new Cr-48. I've been using it as my sole computing device for over a week now, so I thought I'd offer my thoughts.
http://www.teachthecloud.com/2011/02/cr-48-teachers-review.html
From the Labs: Google Tools You May Not Know
Posted on January 13, 2011 at 5:38pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
From Search to Maps to Docs, Google offers tons of free tools that have had a great impact on technology in the classroom. The best thing about Google, though, is that it is continually innovating. Here are some of my favorite educational applications from Google Labs, Google's test bed for new Internet technology.
Find out what my favorite Google Labs tools are here:… Continue
Find out what my favorite Google Labs tools are here:… Continue
Four Words to Improve Your Search
Posted on August 18, 2010 at 6:40pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
I'm a huge fan of the free tools that Google offers, as they integrate perfectly into my classroom. Google's best offering, though, is its original--search. Even with some recent competition hot on its heels, Google Search is the best search on the web. Here are four modifiers that I use on a regular basis that make Google Search even more…
Continue Bridging the Digital Generation Gap
Posted on August 16, 2010 at 5:53pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
I often hear the term "digital native" when discussing the current and upcoming body of students. The implication is that technology is a must use tool in today's schools because these students have grown up with high tech tools and they see the world through a digital lens.
So, if today's students are "digital natives," then my parents' generation of students were "book natives." They grew up with books, and they learned through that medium. That said, were my…
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