"Hello Heidi! I hope you're having a great start to the year. I'm just wondering if you've had a chance to use the "China Files" virtual field trip in your class yet? Also, I thought you would be interested in this short…"
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Our Augmented Reality app project is finishing up
Started Jun 25, 2011 0 Replies 0 Likes
Your class can design an app. It has been wonderful to participate in the development of the project. Our entire process is on blog and wiki shows how to do it. …Continue
Thank you to My PLN
Started May 4, 2011 0 Replies 0 Likes
I don't know if those in my PLN have seen this post and I just wanted to make sure that all those amazing educators who are blazing a new path, know that I am grateful…Continue
My Class is Designing an Augmented Reality App for their iphones
Started Apr 25, 2011 0 Replies 0 Likes
For anyone who is interested in following, my class is designing an augmented reality app for iphones. We are working with Ian Chia in Australia to do this. The entire process is being documented…Continue
Gaming in the Classroom
Started this discussion. Last reply by Heidi Siwak Apr 17, 2011. 14 Replies 0 Likes
In order to better understand how to using gaming as a launching point for learning, I have decided to become a gamer and share my insights as they relate to teaching with others. I hope this will…Continue
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Heidi Siwak posted a discussionOur Augmented Reality app project is finishing up
Your class can design an app. It has been wonderful to participate in the development of the project. Our entire process is on blog and wiki shows how to do it. http://heidisiwak.blogspot.com/ https://sites.google.com/a/flexapplications.com/where-i-live---a-diy-app/homeI'll be presenting this project at rscon3See More
Heidi Siwak posted a discussionThank you to My PLN
I don't know if those in my PLN have seen this post and I just wanted to make sure that all those amazing educators who are blazing a new path, know that I am grateful http://heidisiwak.blogspot.com/2011/04/thank-you.html
Heidi Siwak posted a discussionMy Class is Designing an Augmented Reality App for their iphones
For anyone who is interested in following, my class is designing an augmented reality app for iphones. We are working with Ian Chia in Australia to do this. The entire process is being documented and shared on my blog so all can learn. http://heidisiwak.blogspot.com/See More
Heidi Siwak replied to Heidi Siwak's discussion Gaming in the Classroom"Thanks for the suggestions and for choosing to follow. I'm finding the whole process very fascinating."
B L Ehrhardt replied to Heidi Siwak's discussion Gaming in the Classroom"It seems that the link between learning and gaming is being studied in many disciplines right now. You might want to check out this title for another look, "What Video Games Have to Teach Us about Learning and Literacy" by James Paul…"
Heidi Siwak replied to Heidi Siwak's discussion Gaming in the Classroom"Hi Briana,
How wonderful to have a course in creativity! "
Briana Hernandez replied to Heidi Siwak's discussion Gaming in the Classroom"I think that gaming is a great idea to use in the classroom. I am currently a student majoring in education and one of the classes that I am taking is based on becoming creative with many different activities and figuring out how to make them…"
Steve Ruddy replied to Heidi Siwak's discussion Gaming in the Classroom"Have you seen this video a student made using Minecraft to create a model of Saturn and the rest of the planets in our Solar System?
http://www.viduba.com/video:QZFbJVlaSpWTsZ0cjRkQTV1a0g3Vn1TP"
Heidi Siwak replied to Heidi Siwak's discussion Gaming in the Classroom"Thank you Paul. I went online to play pong! Now there's a game even I can figure out!"
Paul H. Strassner replied to Heidi Siwak's discussion Gaming in the Classroom"Loved you blog. Thanks. I have been a gamer since the days of pong. I would love to incorporate it into my room. There are a ton of educational games out there now."
Heidi Siwak replied to Mr Stu's discussion Google Earth Effective???"I agree this would be a fabulous global project."
Heidi Siwak replied to Eric Yatarola's discussion The first year of teaching"Toughest: every single day is unpredictable. Until you have actually tried something, you won't know how it will go.
Easiest - there is no easy in your first year. Accept that. "
Heidi Siwak replied to Mr Stu's discussion Google Earth Effective???"I absolutely loved this! Well done."
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- At 5:38pm on October 5, 2011,
Mr Stu said… - Hello Heidi! I hope you're having a great start to the year. I'm just wondering if you've had a chance to use the "China Files" virtual field trip in your class yet? Also, I thought you would be interested in this short video on how it was created. Cheers! Stuart
- At 2:03pm on February 5, 2011,
Jim Roberts said… - Check outed your blog...Keep up the good work! - I am a follower now...lol
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