November 2010 Blog Posts (94)

Ten Reasons to Attend the Global Education Conference 2010

As I write this post, there are 10 days to the start of this amazing and almost incredulous event. The number ten in English is more commonly written as 10 and some significance could be read into this. The number 10 is made up of two digits, and could be interpreted as :- the 0 represents our globe and the number 1 represents our membership of one global community. As…

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Added by Anne Mirtschin on November 11, 2010 at 1:34pm — No Comments

Digital Portfolios

Have you used digital portfolios in your classrooms? I am a Spanish teacher and I started using them this year. So far, so good. My students love them! So, I would like to share experiences with these tools.

Added by Andrea Lopez Olatunji on November 10, 2010 at 4:21pm — No Comments

Peace Education Program for Teacher Professional Development

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Added by Stephanie Knox Cubbon on November 10, 2010 at 3:26pm — No Comments

Streaming Video/Audio

I'm looking for the best and easiest way to set up internet based broadcasting of games, events, concerts. Livestream, Ustream, Vimeo? What equipment? Any guides out there?

Added by Brandt Schneider on November 10, 2010 at 6:08am — No Comments

International Schools IT Meeting - AIS - Thu Nov 4th 4-6pm

Last week I had a chance to chat with some IT Teachers from other international schools in Singapore.

The main highlights were:

Google Apps…

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Added by Juan O'Shea on November 10, 2010 at 12:00am — No Comments

5 ways to spread the power of Twitter as a PD tool...

This past weekend I had the opportunity to attend the EdcampKC technology conference in Kansas City, MO. This was my first

"unconference," which basically means the entire conference was

participant-driven and each session was presented by someone who was

actually attending the conference. There was a big board set up in the

main room, and before the conference officially started any person

interested in presenting was able to… Continue

Added by Justin Tarte on November 9, 2010 at 7:13pm — No Comments

Esl video and listening websites!!!

Hey!Today was one of the busiest and tiring days in my life.But you

know, the most important thing is that you shouldn't make your students

realize your situation.I did the same.Actually, when I start teaching ,I

forget all about my problems as I focus on my job.Anyway,I will

introduce you a few listening and esl video websites.I am so impatient

to share them with you:) Whatever.Let's start.Here is the first one… Continue

Added by Azize Besik on November 9, 2010 at 2:00pm — No Comments

Student to Student writing

I teach a Senior Writing course in CT. The curriculum focuses on Business Writing styles (letters, emails, report writing, resumes, etc...), Academic writing, expository, persuasive, narratives, etc... but recently I am having a harded time than usual inspiring my students, has enyone got some new "hot topics" that my conservative school district won't mind and that my student may actually enjoy doing research as they write.

Added by Jennifer L. Jorgensen on November 9, 2010 at 11:26am — No Comments

I finally relize why students today are so prone to wanting to use the computer. Watching a one year old watching a movie on an ipod helped me come ot that conclusion. Students today spend out side o…

I finally relize why students today are so prone to wanting to use the computer. Watching a one year old watching a movie on an ipod helped me come ot that conclusion. Students today spend out side of school time using a computer, playing a video game and watching tv. They are introduced to it at a young age. Going up where the computer was just getting known it was a dig deal if we got to go to the computer lab. Sometimes the student will know more about how to the computer then the teacher…

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Added by Jennifer on November 9, 2010 at 7:08am — No Comments

Jocks Vs Cheerleaders: Who’s Rights are Right?

40 years ago the Supreme Court declared that neither students nor teachers lose their free speech rights on a public school campus, ruling that students could wear armbands in protest of

the Viet Nam war. The ruling was in marked contrast to the…

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Added by Michael Dunn on November 8, 2010 at 4:00pm — No Comments

TLT Meeting #2 November 8

Welcome back!

AGENDA
1) Tech Talk: "nuggets"
2) Tech Talk: Study Tools
3) Massone TSAT

HW
1) Schedule in your Tech Talks at team meetings
- Kinder: ask your leads
- Primary: ask your leads
- Elementary: ask Ms. Robinson-Franck

Resources:
1) Today's Meet at http://todaysmeet.com/tlt
2) Log into Massone at http://massone.mass.edu/

Added by MsLisaKate on November 8, 2010 at 11:25am — No Comments

Posting from China

I've had trouble finding social networking sites for my students to use while they are studying abroad in China. I've recently used "Grou.ps" to some success. However, I've had trouble today posting on those sites. Wonder if they're being censored by China's firewall.

Added by Brian Marana on November 8, 2010 at 5:43am — No Comments

Moodle 2.0 versus Blackboard 9.1 – a Brief Comparison

Taking a look at some of the similarities and differences between the newest versions of these two popular LMS’s.

Thanks to contributor Olivia Coleman (olivia.coleman33 @gmail.com) for collaboratively developing this guest post.

Moodle and…

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Added by Kelly Walsh on November 8, 2010 at 5:39am — No Comments

Skype 5.0

About Skype

Talk anywhere with Skype on your mobile

Skype is software that enables the world's conversations.…

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Added by Ian Hall on November 7, 2010 at 9:37pm — No Comments

Games in Education

I have just started a wiki - Games in Education - http://gamesined.wikispaces.com/

The aim is to create a compelling resource for the use of games as vehicles for learning.

Would love your contributions!

Added by Adrian Camm on November 6, 2010 at 9:47pm — No Comments

TRAVELLING TO AMERICA

Dear Friends

i am a 22 student teacher in Accra, GHANA.

I know your country America is a very nice place. It has numerous places of cultural interest and scenic beauty, great country , nice people , good food , lots of liberty and nice sights. i also know that the have very good schools and jobs.

Due to my great interest in your country i will like to relocate there to stay find a job and also go to school. but i have no family there. So i am hoping some one… Continue

Added by king attrams on November 6, 2010 at 1:14am — No Comments

The Divided Stories of Education Reform, Personal Cognitive Revolutions, and New Superheroes

A few months ago I interviewed John Taylor Gatto for my “Future of Education” interview series. From 1989-1991 Mr. Gatto was recognized as the New York City teacher of the year, as well in 1991 as the New York State teacher of the year. In the summer of 1991 he retired abrubptly, and in a very public way: in an op-ed piece published… Continue

Added by Steve Hargadon on November 5, 2010 at 1:59pm — No Comments

Learning As I Go...

As a student, I constantly feel I am learning as I go. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday I go to class and something new is shown to me whether it be a way of testing students, a new form of technology, or the best way to decide what device is right for what student. Information is thrown at me constantly and while at the time I feel overwhelmed and as if I cannot comprehend it all, in the end I am able to hold onto part of some type of new information and the learning process…

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Added by Carolyn Mahan on November 5, 2010 at 10:19am — No Comments

VOCABULARY VIDEOS!!

Hello! You know most students find learning words difficult.So I am

trying to find different sources for my students to help them learn the

words more easily.I have found a very useful one again.Videos of the

words!! It is an amazing idea and I celebrate the owner of the

website.The long and the short of it , here is the address:… Continue

Added by Azize Besik on November 5, 2010 at 4:11am — No Comments

New Book about Seniors (50 Plus) becoming Entrepreneurs

Today is Thursday, November 04, 2010. The last time I checked the economy has not improved and yet the first Baby Boomer in the USA is about to turn 65 years on January 01, 2011. For me this is the symbolic first cannery in the coal mine where we will require a NEW paradigm for Seniors (50 Plus) to make the transition from the corporate life to a productive, creative retirement life.

The urgency is upon us to select a subject, product or service that you can use yourself to become a… Continue

Added by Joe Wasylyk on November 4, 2010 at 10:30pm — No Comments