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Facebook 4 Education
Started this discussion. Last reply by Michael Zimmer Feb 26, 2010. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Recent blog post about ways to improve and document positive uses of Facebook in Education with all the negativity recently in the Media. Please share and comment. …Continue
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Cell Phones in School? yes or No
Started this discussion. Last reply by Dorethia(Dotty) Myers Dec 31, 2009. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Recently I was wondering about a web 2.0 software that would allow students to text message thoughts to a website that would insert them into a Chat box. This got me researching the use of cell…Continue
FLIP Camera
Started this discussion. Last reply by Dorethia(Dotty) Myers Dec 20, 2009. 11 Replies 0 Likes
I am getting one as part of my job to use with students. What experiences do you all have with them? How have you used them in your classroom and with your students? Please share.I posted a Blog Post…Continue
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"I have seen facebook add another dimension to the classroom. Our students are very open to use of technology and by using facebook, it is like speaking their language. Now I can communicate with them online in the evenings when they have questions…"
Michael Zimmer posted a discussionFacebook 4 Education
Recent blog post about ways to improve and document positive uses of Facebook in Education with all the negativity recently in the Media. Please share and comment. http://edutechintegration.blogspot.com/2010/02/thursday-friday-combo-post-facebook-4.htmlSee More
Michael Zimmer replied to Jonathan Wylie's discussion Document Cameras"Here is my Blog post about the Document Cameras we are using in my district. Cost about $430
http://edutechintegration.blogspot.com/2009/11/document-camera.html"
Dorethia(Dotty) Myers replied to Michael Zimmer's discussion Cell Phones in School? yes or No"I say no to cell phones in the classroom unless teachers let parents know and they can check to see what charges they will incur. http://newsone.com/nation/teen-gets-20000-cell-phone-bill/
I for one donot want to be liable because I am encouraging…"
Michael Zimmer posted a discussionCell Phones in School? yes or No
Recently I was wondering about a web 2.0 software that would allow students to text message thoughts to a website that would insert them into a Chat box. This got me researching the use of cell phones in the classroom. I wanted to get some of your thoughts...Please share your thoughts and impressions on my blog. I linked to some articles that are some interesting reads as well.…See More
Michael Zimmer replied to Benjamin Worrell's discussion A life or death question for ART TEACHERS!!!"Try http://thisissand.com or http://www.jacksonpollock.org/ for some computer based art websites that students could use as part of an art project."
Michael Zimmer posted a discussionVirsona
I created a blog post about this website. Has anyone used Virsona at their school or in their personal life? If you have not heard about it, you can get more information and a link on my blog.http://edutechintegration.blogspot.comSee More
Dorethia(Dotty) Myers replied to Michael Zimmer's discussion FLIP Camera"I have a flip, but have not used it with students. I plan to take advantage of the 2:1 special. i teach special ed and hope to do projects."
Michael Zimmer replied to Michael Zimmer's discussion FLIP Camera"Thanks for all the tips and information. I am sure I and the teachers will love it.....It is way better than the Mini DV's we were trying to use...that is for sure, and you can get two for the same price.....and never buy any tapes."
"I'm really interested in this as I've just ordered myself a flip camera for Christmas with a view to seeing its use with children. I was wondering though what file formats it makes - I thought it was mp4 which doesn't work in…"
Caren Kimbarovsky replied to Michael Zimmer's discussion FLIP Camera"The flip camera is great to use. Students can create PSA (public service announcements), showing what a concept means or creating vocabulary videos like BrainyFlix. Just remember that connecting the flip camera takes up space in the way the usb…"
Sally Smith replied to Michael Zimmer's discussion FLIP Camera"Just purchased the JVC.... heard it was better than the flip. So far seems to be confusing for the kids to operate?? Anyone have any thoughts???"
Donna Murdoch replied to Michael Zimmer's discussion FLIP Camera"Love the Flip, but agree with Eric about using clips for Animoto. Although you can use individual frames as photos if necessary (which works best with the HD edition), Animoto will not integrate 30 second video clips, which really ads a great…"
Janine replied to Michael Zimmer's discussion FLIP Camera"I have almost always had kids act things out to form better understanding of language, words, historical moments and math word/story problems. So, now that I have some access to a Flip camera, I filmed some kids acting out their solutions to a word…"
"I have one. Very easy to use. Check out Digital Wish. They are selling them 2/1 for school use. I use the Flipshare software and Animoto to create videos.
digitalwish.com
animoto.com/education/
Hope this helps."
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- Hopkins County Central High School
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- Born in Louisville, Kentucky. Graduated from WKU and started teaching Social Studies before being hired as a Technology Integration Specialist
Michael Zimmer's Blog
Here is my Blog
Posted on November 23, 2009 at 1:00pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
I created a Blog with Web 2.0 stuff and other interesting things I find. Feel free to share and comment.
http://edutechintegration.blogspot.com
http://edutechintegration.blogspot.com
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- At 7:48pm on November 28, 2009,
Renee Nicole Vinci said… - Hi, how are you? My name is Renee and I am a student at st john fiser college in New York. I am trying to learn about new technologies that are being you used in the classroom by educators. What kind of tech do you use in your classroom and some basic infromation on them?What are your likes and dislikes? Thanks, hope to hear from you.
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