I teach a 6th Grade Computer & Technology Integration class. I have 150 6th Graders every semester. The last 4 weeks, we have a huge class project I call the "Rap It Up Project" This is a cumulative project covering…
Shakespeak definitely :) Make your PowerPoint interactive: check www.shakespeak.com
It takes a free [<20 people] download and you can add open or closed questions. During the actual presentation you ask your students to react by mobile phone…
Do you have the software to use the pen?
Did you make your own pen?
I use the smart tools, same as the interactive board. I struggled to calibrate the wii at first. I would rate the success in comparison to the real touch board approximately…
There's a fine line between keener and weiner and I tend to walk that line frequently. I've experimented with a lot of technologies and have learned a great deal from other teachers. Thankfully the folks at the Centre for Teaching and…
I would unconditionally introduce them to Google Apps, particualrly the Google Docs. I can't tell you how much this has changed the way I think about theaching, and how amazed co-workers are with what it can do, and the relative ease of use.
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Wow. I am impressed!
I am just starting out at a teacher credential program and our EDU422 class (Tech for Teaching) has used quite a few online tools, it is amazing what we can do now to enhance teaching and not have students falling a sleep…
Hmm...both sound interesting, but mainly I'm wondering what tools you have used when you are instructing teachers. Hope all is well and happy new year!
Hey Josh--hope you're doing well. I'm wondering if you have ever used Web 2.0 tools in some of the professional development that you do (defined broadly as teacher in-service PD, and also the teaching that you do on behalf of the Ultimate Coaching Corps). For my real (i.e. non-coaching) job I develop online professional development workshops for teachers, and am trying to identify new/best ways to integrate web 2.0 tools...you seem like someone who would have some good ideas about this. Stay warm and enjoy your break!
Hi Josh. Hope you're enjoying the winter break. I was wondering if you, your educator contacts or students would be interested in participating in a Vocab Video Contest @ MIT university. Please let me know. Thanks!