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It has been a while since I have posted on my blog. I have been very busy assisting my teachers at both of my buildings. TSIP Online Course, PBS Teacherline Courses, VT Courses and much much more have filled up my calendar before, during and/or after school.
Now it is time to get ready for TEACH Academy. Thank you to all of my teachers that have signed up for sessions. You will have a wonderful time!
I am assisting with the GPS session on Monday, June 22, 2009. I will be presenting “A Day of Discovery” session on Tuesday, June 23, 2009. I am assisting with the ”IBlog, You Blog” session on Wednesday, June 24, 2009.
Looking forward to seeing everyone at Wilson High School.
The Office of Instructional Technology and Media Services is planning a training session for the Art teachers on KID PIX and MS Paint. The training will take place on Friday, March 6, 2009 at John Tyler Elementary School in the computer lab.
Below you will find resources for the training:
PowerPoints for KID PIX:
Examples created using KID PIX:
Managing a Kid Pix Classroom: 51 Tips and Tricks
I don’t know where to begin. On February 22-24, 2009, I went to the Virginia Society For Technology In Education (VSTE) Conference 2009 which was held at the Virginia Beach Conference Center. I partcipated in some awesome sessions. Below is a list of sessions that I attended.
SECOND LIFE AVATAR INTERVIEW
A LANDLUBBER’S GET STARTED IN SECOND LIFE
READY, SET, INTEGRATE!
READ:OUTLOUD UNIVERSAL-UTILIZING YOUR RESOURCES
ARE YOU READY TO SUBMIT AN ELECTRONIC VGLA
GEOCACHING IN EDUCATION-HIGH TECH TREASURE HUNT
REPRESENT! USING VISUALS TO SUPPORT LITERACY
UNVIRSLE DISEGN FOR LREANING: THE PHAONMEAL PWEOR OF THE HMUAN MNID!
PARLEZ-VOUS TECHNOLOGY? ENHANCING SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION WITH TECHNOLOGY
FREE SOCIAL NETWORKING TOOLS TO INCREASE STUDENT ENGAGEMENT
I ON THE VAAP & ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
CHEW THE P.H.A.T: POLICIES AND HOW-TO’S IN ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
IF YOU BUILD IT, THEY WILL READ: REACHING EVERY CHILD IN THE DIGITAL AGE THROUGH CUSTOMIZED LITERACY EXPERIENCES WITH CAST BOOK BUILDER
I will be presenting a session called: Technology Integration Made Easy Using MS Word.
Participants will learn to use cloze activities for building vocabulary, teaching about context clues and focusing on comprehension.
Participants will be introuduced to how cloze activities are created by using Microsoft Word.
Hand-outs and other resources:
How to Prepare Texts for a Cloze Procedure
Directions for Creating Cloze Activities Using Microsoft Word
Examples of Cloze Activities:
Comprehension of Narrative Text
Create Your Own Cloze Activity:
The Inauguration will take place on Tuesday, January 20, 2009. The TSS and I have worked very hard to make sure that teachers and students are able to see this Historical Event. There are TVs in the building that have been set up to view the Inauguration. We have also set up some of the MCPS/Promethean rooms to view this historical event.
If anyone is looking for lesson plans or other activities for the Inauguration, please see the following links below:
Obama’s Inauguration - January 20th, 2009
Inauguration as Teaching Moment, by Political Intelligence
Schools make historical inaugural a teachable moment, by Associated Press
Inaugural Committee, Teachers Union Create Lesson Plans, by The Oval’s Blog, dated Jan 12, 2009
Inauguration Lesson Plan, by the Car Family
Lesson on Obama Inauguration: Teaching Students about the Presidential Inauguration, by Jennifer Wagaman
QUIZ - How Well Do You Know Your Inaugural Trivia? by U.S. News
QUIZ - Inauguration Day Quiz… a Quiz to Get you Prepared for Inauguration Day, by The Tribune
QUIZ - Baraka Obama’s Inauguration, January 20th, 2009, by ProProfs Quiz School
QUIZ - Inauguration Quiz, by Political News
Thank you Andree Carten (TRT at CHMS) for finding the websites.
This is a training design for teachers that have students who qualify to take the Virginia Grade Level Alternative Assessment.
At this training, the teachers will discover how to use digital cameras to take photographs, how to insert the photographs into MS PowerPoint or MS Word and how to add a captioned statement showing student’s performance of SOLs knowledge and skills.
Blogging, Emails, DE Streaming, and more.
Kidspiration, Movie Maker, Podcasting and so much more.
I am so excited. Tech Tuesdays are coming soon.
October is Computer Learning Month. According to the Computer Learning Foundation, “Computer Learning Month is a time to try new ways of using technology, to learn new technology products, and to share knowledge with others in your local community about how to use technology.” Take time this month to learn something new and complete those computer-related tasks you have been putting off.
http://sbinformation.about.com/b/2007/10/01/computer-learning-month-2.htm
MCPS/Promethean Update:
The teachers at Hodges Manor and Lakeview are off to a “GREAT” start. The MCPS and Promethean equipment are constantly being used to integrate technology in some ”AWESOME” lessons. I have teachers sharing ideas with each other and I have teachers who have asked to observe each other.
We have began our MCPS/Promethean User groups. The teachers enjoyed learning new ways to use the equipment/tools in their lessons.
Way to go!
The new school year has begun. I am looking forward to working with you as your TRT (Technology Resource Teacher).
We have more fun and exciting technology resources (hardware, software, websites, etc… ) available.
For example, we have a new document camera. It’s red!
They can be checked out through the Library. Training is coming soon!
Remember: You can find me in the Library or you can send me an email : deloris.eure-nutt@pps.k12.va.us
I am here to help you integrate the available technology in your lessons.
I would like to say “Thank You” to all of the teachers and other staff members who signed up for sessions at the TEACH Academy that are scheduled for Tuesday, June 17, 2008, Wednesday, June 18, 2008 and Thursday, June 19, 2008. I know everyone is exhausted.
I am looking forward to seeing you at Victory Elementary (Starbase Victory).
TEACH Academy Overview Information
I would like to also say “Thank You” to the teachers that have completed the Internet Safety Survey that was sent to via email.
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