January 9, 2008
November 1, 2007
EduWeb is Here!!!!
EduWeb is gaining popularity quickly around our great state of North Dakota. This free service makes putting content on a webpage quick and easy. What it comes down to is adding your content and not having to worry about html, color schemes, and learning complicated software applications.
United Streaming's Discovery Atlas Interactive Map
Many schools in North Dakota have United Streaming licenses. There is a feature that may not jump out at you right away. This feature is called the Discovery Atlas Interactive Map. For directions in how to begin using this tool please continue reading the Extended Entry below.
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September 20, 2007
Online Tools for K-12 Classroom
During this class we explore resources that will enable teachers to better utilize resources through the Internet to better communicate to their students. Teachers can save time by utilizing online bookmarks, locating lesson plans, webquests, virtual tours, videos and other online tools.
See extended entry for links to some of these resources.
September 11, 2007
Advanced Internet utilizing Web 2.0 Tools
Where do I begin? Marcy Schmidt, Southwest Information Technology Specialist, and I had a blast creating this class because so much of the content is made up of tools we were really excited to learn about. Google Maps, Google Earth, Blogging, and Wikis. Also, Paul Zettler, our Intern from Grand Forks Public Schools, contributed content in this class.
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August 29, 2007
iSafe
iSafe is a non-profit organization aimed at protecting youth during online experiences. There is a free curriculum for grades k-12.
Check out the iSafe website, or search in iTunes for iSafe videos under the podcasting section. There is one about predators on the internet that really gets through to students.
August 14, 2007
Blackboard Enhancements
ENHANCEMENTS IN BLACKBOARD 7.2
*Early Warning System- Automatically warns instructors when
students are performing below a set standard.
*E-Portfolio - More robust tools for greater flexibility and
expression, including portfolio templates, are provided.
*Announcements posted within Blackboard can also be delivered via
e-mail.
*E-mail - Instructors will have the option of sending group e-
mails to only the students in the course.
*Gradebook - Instructors can include comments when assigning grades.
*Folder Content - Instructors can share content at the folder
level, rather than sharing items individually.
*Discussion Board – Discussions can be viewed by thread or by date
range.
July 17, 2007
Digital Photos
Digital photography has become a useful tool for students and teachers in the classroom. There are classroom connections such as using photos to prompt descriptive writing, posting photos on school web sites, class books, field trip photos, creating class archives and dozens of others.
There are countless online photo companies and digital photo resources to help with anything from digital camera selection to classroom integration ideas. In the extended entry are some resources to consider.
July 5, 2007
Writing Activities
"Give your students the opportunity to write and do art every day!" This is what Linda Holcomb, professor at Valley City State University, use to tell us, as students and preservice teachers. This became something that proved to be of value in showing student progress as well as insight to students moods. Many times even understanding where they were coming from that particular day or period of time is reflected in their creations .
See the extended entry for links to various examples of writing activities for students.
Designing Classroom Newsletters
Giving students a purpose for writing by targeting an audience is a definite motivator for students. What better audience than a world wide one? In the extended entry are links that support this approach to learning.
May 21, 2007
Directions to quick slideshow in iLife '06
See extended entry for directions.
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May 8, 2007
Capturing Memories on DVD
During this class participants will learn basics of iPhoto, iMovie and iDvd as well as getting hands-on experience with digital cameras and video cameras. Each participant will develop a DVD product.
In the extended entry are links that will be helpful in making a iDVD project.
April 22, 2007
EduCasts
Click on the following link to listen to the podcasts that feature guests Darin King and Mike DeFoe with host John Gieser. These podcasts cover subjects such as podcasting, Skype and RSS feeds.
April 16, 2007
Interactive Slideshow
During this class students learn how to create non-linear presentations. Whichever presentation software one uses, the order of information dissemination is decided by choices the user makes.
Tutorials for using Keynote can be found at http://www.apple.com/iwork/tutorials.
Atomic Learning link that contains tutorials on Powerpoint and Keynote. All public K-12 schools in North Dakota have access to this site. If your school does not have their username login please contact me.
www.atomiclearning.com
Other helpful links can be found in the extended entry.
April 12, 2007
Blackboard
This link contains directions for creating a Blackboard account for K-12 teachers and a form for requesting a Blackboard coarse.
http://www.edutech.nodak.edu/services/blackboard/
This link allows you to log into Blackboard.
An article announcing the new wikiKB for blackboard users.
http://www.blackboard.com/company/newsletters/ASApril2007f.htm
This link to Atomic Learning contains Blackboard atoms to facilitate useage.
April 4, 2007
Whiteboard Interactive Links
These links are not just for whiteboard use, but work well with them because of the interactive factors each contains.
- EdHeads is a science site containing interactiveness with simple machines, virtual knee surgery, and weather. http://www.edheads.org
- K-3 math sites http://www.juliethompson.com/SMART.html
- K-12 math sites http://www.d131.kane.k12.il.us/Bardwell/smartboard.html
- Learning Planet http://www.learningplanet.comPreK-8th Grade Math & Science
- Set Game http://www.setgame.com/index.html
- eFieldTrips http://www.efieldtrips.org
- National Library of Virtual Manipulatives http://matti.usu.edu/nlvm/nav/vlibrary.html
- Various Science Sites for High School Students http://jc-schools.net/tutorials/tools/science-hs.html
- Various tools to enhance Math education for Elementary and Middle School students http://www.arcytech.org/java
- Various engaging math games for students grades preK-7+ http://www.learningplanet.com
- Interactive lessons to boost a child’s success in school. http://www.dositey.com
- A multitude of web sites aimed at assisting foreign language teachers. http://www.internet4classrooms.com/flang.htm
- Another site that contains foreign language resources. http://www.csun.edu/~hcedu013/eslsp.html
- Comprehension and phonics site for pre-school to 2nd graders. http://starfall.com
Interactive Research Sites
- The National Student Research Center recommends these science sites for high school students. http://www.youth.net/nsrc/webs.html
- Locate historical pictures, maps, music and more at The National Geographic site. http://www.nationalgeographic.com
Streaming Video Sites
- Brainpop contains K-8 math, science, social studies, technology, math, English, and health video clips and quizzes that are tied to standards. http://www.brainpop.com Many videos are targeted toward 3rd Grade and up, but Brainpop junior is found at http://www.brainpopjr.com and is targeted for the lower grades.
- United Streaming is a digital video-based web site featuring more than 5,000 full-length videos divided into 50,000 content-specific segments. This site contains lesson plans tied to standards, quiz builders, writing prompts and more. http://www.unitedstreaming.com
- KidsHealth contains an abundance of health information pertaining to kids, parents, and teens. Phy-ed and health teachers will find this site useful as it has streaming videos, an interactive treasure hunt, healthy recipes and more. http://www.kidshealth.org
- Google Video contains free and for pay videos for educators. http://video.google.com
Smartboard and Activboard resources
- K-12 whiteboard templates http://www.center.k12.mo.us/edtech/SB/templates.htm#K2
- SMART Technologies web site http://www.smarttech.com
- SMART Technologies education site http://www.smarttech.com/education/
- EdCompass http://edcompass.smarttech.com/ec/en-us/
- Promethean World site http://prometheanworld.com
March 24, 2007
Kidspiration and Inspiration links
February 7, 2007
Webquest comments
Tonights class went very well as teachers became familiar with webquests, how to search for them and how to evaluate them. There were requests for a Webquest 2 class with more searching, extended time to create a webquest and then help posting onto their classroom websites. Lots of learning, laughter, excellent food and fun people made this an enjoyable night! Thanks to all of the Leeds teachers and administration for making me feel welcome!
WebQuest
http://webquest.sdsu.edu/webquestwebquest-es.html
http://webquest.sdsu.edu/taskonomy.html
http://webquest.sdsu.edu/searching/fournets.htm
Click on link below "Continue..."to see webquests Leeds teachers picked as their favorites during a recent Webquest class!