Here is where you can access vokis.
http://www.voki.com/
Better late that never.
On Saturday, March 6, 2010, I attended the ActivVirginia Promethean Educators Conference. It was a well prepared conference.
I also had the opportunity to present with my B.A.D. Team partner Brian at the conference. The name of our session was Lowing the Teacher’s Stress Level.
Click on the link to access the flipchart that we used for our presentation: http://www.prometheanplanet.com/forum/showthread.php?t=12358&page=3
Also visit Brian’s blog for more information. http://ppsblogs.net/brianmckee
While Plurking one night, I had some of my Plurk friends share the two videos below:
Below is one of the videos that Lee Bond has shared on the PPS Learning Community (Ning)
Celebrate Black History Month
Here are some Websites:
http://www.teachervision.fen.com/black-history-month/teacher-resources/6602.html
http://fun.familyeducation.com/black-history-month/holidays/32871.html
http://www.theteacherscorner.net/seasonal/black-history-month/
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/BHM/index.html
http://www.educationworld.com/a_special/black_history.shtml
http://resources.kaboose.com/kidslinks/social-studies/black-history/Black_History.html
http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/bhistory/
http://www.picadome.fcps.net/lab/currl/blhistory/online.htm
http://kids-educational-activities.suite101.com/article.cfm/celebrate_black_history_month
http://puzzles.about.com/od/familyfun/qt/KidsBlackHist.htm
http://www.nvo.com/ecnewletter/blackhistorymonth/
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Portsmouth has an Autism Team. More information is coming your way.
Thanks to New York Zoos and Aquarium (Wildlife Conservation Society) and my supervisor for sharing this activity: http://www.buildyourwildself.com/ , I created a Wild Self. It was easy and fun. Take the time to build your wild self.
The Virginia Educational Technology Conference (VETC) is a combination of the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) and Virginia Tech (VT). I enjoyed presenting two different sessions and visiting several other sessions. Below is an outline of the sessions I visited:
Wednesday:
Online Content That Engages, Inspires, ang Excites Learners
Presented by Deborah Gray
(SAS Curiculum Pathways)
Tech Cadet Boot Camp (Our Presentation)
Presented by Deloris Eure-Nutt and Ruth Okoye
(Portsmouth Public Schools)
http://ppsblogs.net/Tech_Cadet_Boot_Camp/
Video Conferencing
Presented by Gerald Powell
(Electronic Systems, Inc.)
Spotlight Session: Five Trends in Technology That Will Change Education
Presented by Robin Raskin
(Founder: Living in Digital Times, a CEA patrner program)
Web Calendar Software and Hosting: Interactive Calendars Keep Us Connected
Presented by Grace Kelly
(Norfolk Public Schools)
Online Calendar: http://www.brownbearsw.com/freecal/freehome.html
In/Out Board: http://www.brownbearsw.com/inoutboard/
Thursday:
The Total Package: The Media Specialist, the ITRT, and the Teacher
Presented by Sharon T. McGlone
(Norfolk Public Schools)
It’s All in the iPod
Presented by Cindy C. Rudy
(York County School Division)
http://learninginhandwithipods.pbworks.com/
Women Wild about Science and Technology
Presented by Brenda Conway and Dianne Clowes
(Spotsylvania County Public Schools)
How Technology Can Lower a Teacher’s Stress Level (Our Presentation)
Presented by Deloris Eure-Nutt and Brian McKee
(Portsmouth Public Schools)
Deloris’ Blog: http://ppsblogs.net/nutt
Brian’s Blog: http://ppsblogs.net/brianmckee
Teacher In-Service for Technology Integration-We Prefer Carrots, Not Sticks
Presented by Paul Lancaster
(Bath County Public Schools)
What’s the Digital Culture in Your School(s)?
Presented by John G. Hendron
(Goochland County Public Schools)
John G. Hendron’s Website: www.johnhendron.net
Friday:
Dynamic Teaching: How to Design, Develop, and Deliver Digital Lessons
Presented by Eric P. Miller
(Daniel Morgan Middle School)
Dynamic Classroom L.L.C. www.dynamicclassroom.com
A Perfect Fit: Online Resources + Web 2.0 Tools = 24/7 Learning
Presented by Peter Zicari, Shannon Moore and Lisa Quinton (Spotsylvania County Public Schools)
Other Resources:
http://udltechtoolkit.wikispaces.com/
Brian shared these links:
By breaking into the mind of the unmotivated student, technology integration can lower the teacher’s stress level. Our students have been raised in a media-rich world. Effective technology projects with small group collaboration have enhanced learning by decreasing discipline incidents in unmotivated students and consistently raised the level of thinking skills. Because technology integration allows the students to be more actively engaged in the lesson, they are more attentive and least likely to be restless and/or behavior-challenged in the classroom. With a foundation in current research, we will share the movie, PhotoStory, and Publisher projects successfully implemented in a K-6 elementary school. Learn how to avoid the pitfalls and discover the benefits of effective technology integration.
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In these times of high stakes accountability testing, students AND teachers are getting stressed. Subsequently, the pressure is causing everyone to focus more on preparing for Test Day and lose focus on how learning can be fun. An engaged learner who owns his own learning (we know this, but do we DO it?) results in an atmosphere of engaged and focused learning. We will show simple and engaging activities that have been used in our schools as ITRTs that resulted in positive benefits!
Questions? Feedback? Please leave a comment below! Thanks for attending!
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Links:
UDL
–>NECC 09 handout
–>UDL Project Wiki
–>Sample UDL lessons
WEB 2.0
Blogging:
–>Example One Example Two Example Three
Podcasting:
–>Deloris’ blog
MICROSOFT OFFICE
–>Links for inserting sound in Word
–>Interactive PPT
–>Interactive Excel tutorial example
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