Classroom 2.02024-03-29T11:23:01ZDoug Walkerhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/Doughttps://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1949945399?profile=RESIZE_48X48&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1https://www.classroom20.com/group/connectingcontentandtechnology/forum/topic/listForContributor?user=16yrpxc311mn7&feed=yes&xn_auth=noUsing the C-SPAN Video Archive to Teach Controversial Issuestag:www.classroom20.com,2017-11-29:649749:Topic:11615862017-11-29T03:12:14.777ZDoug Walkerhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/Doug
<p>C-SPAN provides all of their content available for streaming on their website in a video archive. You can search in a variety of ways, there are transcripts of most recording for reading along, and you can create short video clips of anything you find there. <a href="http://civiceducator.org/cspans-classroom-deliberations/" target="_blank">C-SPAN's Classroom Deliberations are lesson plans and resource sets that help narrow the massive amount of content down to a manageable amount</a>. Using…</p>
<p>C-SPAN provides all of their content available for streaming on their website in a video archive. You can search in a variety of ways, there are transcripts of most recording for reading along, and you can create short video clips of anything you find there. <a href="http://civiceducator.org/cspans-classroom-deliberations/" target="_blank">C-SPAN's Classroom Deliberations are lesson plans and resource sets that help narrow the massive amount of content down to a manageable amount</a>. Using these lesson plans or the video archive in general can be an interesting way to combine social studies, civics, and technology. It's content-rich stuff, but the delivery as a video is more appealing to some kids than a reading would be.</p> Help finding meaningful, real world tech applications for use in Algebra 1 class.tag:www.classroom20.com,2015-04-08:649749:Topic:10628092015-04-08T04:44:18.609ZDoug Walkerhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/Doug
<p>I currently teach both science and algebra 1 and really like to integrate technology into my lessons. I have found that it is pretty easy to do with the science classes due to the amount of material available online, as well and the content that is being taught. I would really like to integrate more technology into my algebra classes to make things more engaging for my students. However, I am looking for more of a real-world application of the technology instead of just a way to use…</p>
<p>I currently teach both science and algebra 1 and really like to integrate technology into my lessons. I have found that it is pretty easy to do with the science classes due to the amount of material available online, as well and the content that is being taught. I would really like to integrate more technology into my algebra classes to make things more engaging for my students. However, I am looking for more of a real-world application of the technology instead of just a way to use technology for a class project. I am hoping that someone can help me find some resources to use or come up with some new ideas. This new common core curriculum has really changed what I have to teach and the content is much different from what I had taught to meet the HSA needs. This has caused a need for new resources and I would love to have some help finding those that really push a need for technology and at the same time show how the math is actually applied to something instead of abstract concepts.</p> Funding opportunity/CFP: Announcing the Trust Challenge, the fifth HASTAC/MacArthur Foundation Digital Media and Learning Competitiontag:www.classroom20.com,2014-07-17:649749:Topic:10215872014-07-17T22:43:07.488ZDoug Walkerhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/Doug
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<div><b><span class="font-size-4">CFP: Announcing the Trust Challenge, the fifth HASTAC/MacArthur Foundation Digital Media and Learning Competition </span><span class="font-size-5"><br/></span></b></div>
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<p><font size="4"><b>Full information: <a href="http://dmlcompetition.net/">dmlcompetition.net</a> </b></font></p>
<p>Trust, privacy, and safety are critical to learning in an open online world. How can learners exercise control over who sees and uses their data? What tools do they need to navigate, collaborate, and learn online with confidence? What solutions will foster greater civility and respect in online learning environments? How can open technical standards create more opportunities to share and collaborate online in a spirit of trust?</p>
<p>The fifth open, international HASTAC/MacArthur Foundation Digital Media and Learning Competition, the Trust Challenge, will award $1.2 million to institutions and organizations that tackle these questions in real-life learning contexts. The Trust Challenge will fund successful collaborations or “laboratories” that create scalable, innovative, and transformative exemplars of connected learning that bridge technological solutions with complex social considerations of trust.</p>
<p><b>Awards: $10,000 to $150,000 year-long development grants</b>; $1.2 million will be awarded in total.</p>
<p><b>Timeline: Applications accepted September 3 to November 3, 2014</b>. Final applications are due Monday, November 3, 2014 at 5pm PST/ 8pm EST.</p>
<p><b>Who can participate:</b></p>
<p>Successful proposals will include youth-serving organizations and institutions and institutions of higher learning anywhere in the world where challenges to trust in connected learning environments can be identified and addressed.</p>
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<li>technologists, web developers, app developers, badge system designers, etc. that can design, build and implement the proposed digital solution; and</li>
<li>researchers, educators, learning experts, policy advisors, legal counsel, etc. that can give careful consideration to complex social and institutional/organizational considerations around trust and learning.</li>
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<p><b>Connect with the Trust Challenge to get the latest news and notifications</b></p>
<p>Listserv: To receive notifications about the Trust Challenge, including reminders when the application opens, send a message to <a href="mailto:dmlcompnews-request@duke.edu">dmlcompnews-request@duke.edu</a> with “subscribe” in the subject line.</p>
<p>Web: <a href="http://www.dmlcompetition.net/">www.dmlcompetition.net</a></p>
<p>Twitter: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/dmlComp">www.twitter.com/dmlComp</a> and #dmltrust</p>
<p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DMLcomp">https://www.facebook.com/DMLcomp</a></p>
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<p><span class="font-size-4"><b><font size="5">Watch the Webinar Series “<a href="http://connectedlearning.tv/building-trust-connected-learning-environments">Building Trust in Connected Learning Environments</a>” (a HASTAC/ConnectedLearning.tv collaboration)</font></b></span></p>
<p><a href="http://connectedlearning.tv/why-trust-matters-connected-learning-environments"><b>Why Trust Matters in Connected Learning Environments</b></a></p>
<p><b>July 8, 11am PST/2pm EST </b>(archived recording available)</p>
<p>What do we mean by "trust" in relation to connected learning? Why we need to create connected learning environments that protect safety & privacy without compromising the ability to learn.</p>
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<p><a href="https://twitter.com/cathycasserly">Cathy</a><a href="https://twitter.com/cathycasserly"> Casserly</a> - Former CEO of Creative Commons, now a part-time Fellow at the Aspen Institute Communications & Society Program</p>
<p><a href="https://twitter.com/prestonlearning">David</a><a href="https://twitter.com/prestonlearning"> Preston</a> - English teacher at Righetti High School</p>
<p><a href="https://twitter.com/hastac">Sheryl</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hastac"> Grant</a> - Director of Social Networking, HASTAC</p>
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<p><b><a href="http://connectedlearning.tv/trust-challenges-across-connected-learning-environments">Trust Challenges Across Connected Learning Environments</a></b></p>
<p><b>July 15, 11am PST/2pm EST</b></p>
<p>How trust is modeled in collaborative connected learning environments, and how we tackle serious issues--such as digital literacy and equity--so that people can take full advantage of learning opportunities.</p>
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<p><a href="https://twitter.com/cathylewislong">Cathy</a><a href="https://twitter.com/cathylewislong"> Lewis-Long</a> - Founding Executive Director of The Sprout Fund in Pittsburgh</p>
<p>Nichole<a href="https://twitter.com/npinkard"> Pinkard</a> - Co-Founder of the Digital Youth Network, and Co-Founder of YOUmedia Chicago</p>
<p>Carla<a href="https://twitter.com/carlacasilli"> Casilli</a> - Director of Design + Practice at the Badge Alliance</p>
<p>Barry<a href="https://twitter.com/mmmooshme"> Joseph</a> - Associate Director for Digital Learning at the American Museum of Natural History</p>
<p>Doug<a href="https://twitter.com/dajbelshaw"> Belshaw</a> - Project lead for the Web Literacy Standard at the Mozilla Foundation</p>
<p>Sheryl<a href="https://twitter.com/hastac"> Grant</a> - Director of Social Networking, HASTAC</p>
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<p><a href="http://connectedlearning.tv/social-emotional-literacies-and-digital-citizenship-best-practices"><b>Social-Emotional Literacies and Digital Citizenship Best Practices</b></a></p>
<p><b>July 22, 11am PST/2pm EST</b></p>
<p>How to encourage multi-directional trust (from platforms to people) and empower learners of all ages to use learning resources confidently, effectively & safely.</p>
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<p><a href="https://twitter.com/annecollier">Anne</a><a href="https://twitter.com/annecollier"> Collier</a> - Youth/tech news blogger, and Editor of <a href="http://netfamilynews.org/">NetFamilyNews.org</a></p>
<p><a href="https://twitter.com/janelle">Janelle</a><a href="https://twitter.com/janelle"> Bence</a> - Educator at New Tech High @ Coppell in Dallas</p>
<p>Jessie<a href="https://twitter.com/JessieNYC"> Daniels</a> - Professor at the City University of New York (CUNY), and FemTechNet supporter</p>
<p>Anna<a href="https://twitter.com/anna_phd"> Smith</a> - Educational researcher, teacher educator & teacher; founder of #literacies chat on Twitter</p>
<p>Sheryl<a href="https://twitter.com/hastac"> Grant</a> - Director of Social Networking, HASTAC</p>
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<p><a href="http://connectedlearning.tv/higher-education-trusted-environment-learning"><b>Higher Education as a Trusted Environment for Learning</b></a></p>
<p>July 29, 11am PST/2pm EST</p>
<p>Trust in research, public scholarship, pedagogy and distributed learning environments. How are higher education institutions already embracing principles for creating safe, optimized and rewarding learning?</p>
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<p><a href="https://twitter.com/Jonathan_Worth">Jonathan</a><a href="https://twitter.com/Jonathan_Worth"> Worth</a> - Creator of the massive, open Photography & Narrative (#Phonar) course, and a renowned British portrait photographer</p>
<p><a href="https://twitter.com/audreywatters">Audrey</a><a href="https://twitter.com/audreywatters"> Watters</a> - Technology and education journalist, and self-described "rabble-rouser & recovering academic"</p>
<p><a href="https://twitter.com/hrheingold">Howard</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hrheingold"> Rheingold</a> - Author, virtual community expert, and self-described "online instigator & expert learner"</p>
<p><a href="https://twitter.com/hastac">Sheryl</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hastac"> Grant</a> - Director of Social Networking, HASTAC</p>
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<p>Hi,</p>
<p>I've launched a KickStarter Project to build ‘Nonsense Words’, a research-based app to help early readers. In order to reach the funding target by March 20th, backers receive a variety of rewards- many of which include giving teachers free copies of the app.</p>
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<p>That’s where I'd like your help- to find teachers and schools that would like free copies of the Nonsense Words app for iPads. Please forward me their contact information or have them email me at …</p>
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<p>I've launched a KickStarter Project to build ‘Nonsense Words’, a research-based app to help early readers. In order to reach the funding target by March 20th, backers receive a variety of rewards- many of which include giving teachers free copies of the app.</p>
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<p>That’s where I'd like your help- to find teachers and schools that would like free copies of the Nonsense Words app for iPads. Please forward me their contact information or have them email me at <a href="mailto:johnny@johnnyhamilton.com">johnny@johnnyhamilton.com</a>.</p>
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<p>To watch a short video and learn more about this KickStarter project, click <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/johnnyhamilton/nonsense-words-a-research-based-app-for-early-read" target="_blank">https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/johnnyhamilton/nonsense-words-a-research-based-app-for-early-read</a>.</p>
<p>Thanks,</p>
<p>Johnny Hamilton</p> Simple questions lead to complex learningtag:www.classroom20.com,2012-12-20:649749:Topic:8984672012-12-20T19:32:10.166ZDoug Walkerhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/Doug
<p>I have gathered some <a href="http://http://scan-werecriticaltothinking.blogspot.com/2012/12/simple-question-lead-to-complex-learning.html" target="_blank">resources and links</a> for student research into the question of whether zoos should exist. This is a great topic for Common Core aligned research and argumentative writing. Lots of tech infused topics and resources in this <a href="http://scan-werecriticaltothinking.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">blog</a> for critical thinking,…</p>
<p>I have gathered some <a href="http://http://scan-werecriticaltothinking.blogspot.com/2012/12/simple-question-lead-to-complex-learning.html" target="_blank">resources and links</a> for student research into the question of whether zoos should exist. This is a great topic for Common Core aligned research and argumentative writing. Lots of tech infused topics and resources in this <a href="http://scan-werecriticaltothinking.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">blog</a> for critical thinking, understanding perspective and using research to support arguments. Do you have any hot topics that you use as prompts for argumentative or persuasive writing?</p>
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<p> </p> Technology in the Science Classroomtag:www.classroom20.com,2012-12-04:649749:Topic:8958292012-12-04T16:16:39.644ZDoug Walkerhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/Doug
<p>Hello!</p>
<p>I am a secondary science education student and was curious to learn about some of the best ways to integrate technology into a middle or high school level science classroom. From your experiences, what methods have been the most successful and engaging for students?</p>
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<p>I am a secondary science education student and was curious to learn about some of the best ways to integrate technology into a middle or high school level science classroom. From your experiences, what methods have been the most successful and engaging for students?</p> Edmodo Trainingtag:www.classroom20.com,2012-10-02:649749:Topic:8803642012-10-02T16:44:35.946ZDoug Walkerhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/Doug
<p>Is there anyone who provides training to teachers in the use of Edmodo? I want to find someone who can do training on site in our district. We don't have any Ed Tech staff development trainers. Anyone do this or know of someone who does?</p>
<p>Is there anyone who provides training to teachers in the use of Edmodo? I want to find someone who can do training on site in our district. We don't have any Ed Tech staff development trainers. Anyone do this or know of someone who does?</p> Social learning networkstag:www.classroom20.com,2012-05-19:649749:Topic:8381522012-05-19T19:36:36.616ZDoug Walkerhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/Doug
<p>I am interested in knowing about various social learning networks (apart from Edmodo) that are secure and are used successfully in K-12 classrooms.</p>
<p>I am interested in knowing about various social learning networks (apart from Edmodo) that are secure and are used successfully in K-12 classrooms.</p> Virtual Field Trips for Use in Classroomtag:www.classroom20.com,2012-04-09:649749:Topic:8260022012-04-09T19:29:23.436ZDoug Walkerhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/Doug
<p><strong>How Everyday Things are Made</strong>- This is a virtual website where the user can see how things are manufactured - planes, motorcycles, clothes, and even jelly beans. It is run by Stanford University:</p>
<p><a href="http://manufacturing.stanford.edu/hetm.html">http://manufacturing.stanford.edu/hetm.html</a></p>
<p><strong>Smithsonian National Zoological Park</strong> - This site grants the user the ability to view animals at the park.…</p>
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<p><strong>How Everyday Things are Made</strong>- This is a virtual website where the user can see how things are manufactured - planes, motorcycles, clothes, and even jelly beans. It is run by Stanford University:</p>
<p><a href="http://manufacturing.stanford.edu/hetm.html">http://manufacturing.stanford.edu/hetm.html</a></p>
<p><strong>Smithsonian National Zoological Park</strong> - This site grants the user the ability to view animals at the park.</p>
<p><a href="http://nationalzoo.si.edu/Animals/WebCams/default.cfm?hpout=webcam_link&xtr">http://nationalzoo.si.edu/Animals/WebCams/default.cfm?hpout=webcam_link&xtr</a></p>
<p><strong>Statue of Liberty</strong> - virtual tour provided by the National Park Service</p>
<p><a href="http://www.nps.gov/featurecontent/stli/eTour.htm">http://www.nps.gov/featurecontent/stli/eTour.htm</a></p>
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<p>The one that is of particular interest to me is the "How Everyday Things are Made". It is extremely interesting to see and understand how certain products are manufactured.</p>
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<p>Ibby</p> Want to get students thinking historically? Go to the source.tag:www.classroom20.com,2011-12-06:649749:Topic:7817872011-12-06T01:50:58.848ZDoug Walkerhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/Doug
<p>Picked up lots of <a href="http://scan-werecriticaltothinking.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">ideas</a> on using online primary sources and critical thinking strategies at NCSS. Great way to reach the common core curriculum goals of increasing the reading of challenging informational texts across all subject areas. </p>
<p>Picked up lots of <a href="http://scan-werecriticaltothinking.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">ideas</a> on using online primary sources and critical thinking strategies at NCSS. Great way to reach the common core curriculum goals of increasing the reading of challenging informational texts across all subject areas. </p>