U.S. Election Resources for Social Studies Teachers
http://www.fractuslearning.com/2012/08/27/us-election-resources-teachers/
As the election season gears up with more advertisements, signs posted in yards in your neighborhood, or billboards check out the link above with ideas for engaging your students in this opportunity to better understand civics in our country. There are resources at various grade levels. If you haven't checked out iCivics game (founded by Sandra Day O'Connor) and resources click on this link www.icivics.org
Check out the following link too for 10 ways to teach about election day.
http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/11/01/10-ways-to-teach-about-election-day/
Who Owns Your Digital Library?
http://www.fractuslearning.com/2012/09/06/owns-digital-content/
I think this is a fascinating question to consider. The link above to the this titled article can help answer this question. This is something to share and discuss with students in your classroom. If you polled the teachers in your building or the students in your class, more than likely the response to this question you would get is, "Me. I bought it." According to this article this is where reading the fine print in the terms of service for Apple or Amazon. The terms of service grants you "nontransferable" rights to use content on up to five devices. Read this article find out more.
Sunday, September 16, 2012
Sunday, September 9, 2012
District Wide Information
Minnesota Department of Education Reading Rocks Reading Rockoctober Program runs from October to April. This program promotes that with Reading Rocktober, students will be motivated to:
•Read for fun
•Read more often
•Improve their reading skills and overcome reading obstacles.
Check it out at http://readingrocksmn.com/index.html and register your school building at http://readingrocksmn.com/register.php. This program may easily piggy back with the daily reading many classes ask students to do for their daily reading, but students set goals and can earn reward from participating sponsors.
•Read for fun
•Read more often
•Improve their reading skills and overcome reading obstacles.
Check it out at http://readingrocksmn.com/index.html and register your school building at http://readingrocksmn.com/register.php. This program may easily piggy back with the daily reading many classes ask students to do for their daily reading, but students set goals and can earn reward from participating sponsors.
Monday, September 3, 2012
District Wide Information
Banned Websites Awareness Day http://www.ala.org/aasl/advocacy/bwad is Wednesday, October 3rd and Banned Book Week is Sept. 30th - Oct. 6th. http://www.ala.org/advocacy/banned/bannedbooksweek
Every year I post about Banned Book Week (this year celebrating 30 years). This year I encourage teachers to celebrate the freedom to read books that have been challenged and access websites that were once blocked (i.e. YouTube). If you are seeking books or resources that have been banned to help celebrate the freedom to read, be in touch with me. I have several resources. This is a great way to teach about First Amendment rights (http://www.ala.org/advocacy/intfreedom/censorshipfirstamendmentissues)
Every year I post about Banned Book Week (this year celebrating 30 years). This year I encourage teachers to celebrate the freedom to read books that have been challenged and access websites that were once blocked (i.e. YouTube). If you are seeking books or resources that have been banned to help celebrate the freedom to read, be in touch with me. I have several resources. This is a great way to teach about First Amendment rights (http://www.ala.org/advocacy/intfreedom/censorshipfirstamendmentissues)
Sunday, August 26, 2012
District Wide Information
Twitter for Education Technology
http://www.fractuslearning.com/2012/05/25/twitter-follow-education-technology/
The link above suggests 10 Twitter accounts to follow for education technology. I follow several of these and more including Fractus Learning.com which is where this link is from. Another is Lisa Nielsen, writer of The Innovative Educator blog, @InnovativeEdu The link following is about using Voki (Go to www.Voki.com and set up an account for free or an education account for $29.50/year.) to engage students in writing, speaking, and listening. http://innovativeedu.visibli.com/share/HrDXht
Twitter is great way to learn and share about education ideas!
http://www.fractuslearning.com/2012/05/25/twitter-follow-education-technology/
The link above suggests 10 Twitter accounts to follow for education technology. I follow several of these and more including Fractus Learning.com which is where this link is from. Another is Lisa Nielsen, writer of The Innovative Educator blog, @InnovativeEdu The link following is about using Voki (Go to www.Voki.com and set up an account for free or an education account for $29.50/year.) to engage students in writing, speaking, and listening. http://innovativeedu.visibli.com/share/HrDXht
Twitter is great way to learn and share about education ideas!
Sunday, August 19, 2012
District Wide Information
Welcome back!
Welcome to new teachers in the Marshall Public School District! I hope this post finds you ready for the first day of school. I do not have the most current email distribution lists, so please share this with new teachers in the district. I like to focus on library media and technology topics. This week I have learned about Connected Educators Month. If you are interested, you may also be interested in Podstock by Kevin Honeycutt. (He has presented at the SW/WC Technology Conference.)
August is Connected Educators Month.
http://connectededucators.org/
The U.S. Department of Education’s Connected Educators initiative has launched Connected Educator Month this month. Throughout August, there are coordinated opportunities to participate in events and activities in dozens of online locations to develop skills and enhance one’s personal learning network. One event is:
Connected Educators: Using Social Networks to Support Educators and Improve Teaching and Learning.
What I Learned at PodstockThis webinar occursThursday, August 30th - 1:30PM Eastern Time
What is Podstock?
It's a conference, started by Kevin Honeycutt. But it's more than a conference. It's conversation. It's family. It's inspirational educators getting together to share ideas about how to improve education. And using whatever it takes - technology, PBL, gaming, online tools... as long as it helps kids learn.
Podstock 2012 was in July in Kansas. Did you miss it? Here is a chance to hear about some of the new and creative ideas that came out of this year’s “unconference.” In true Podstock style, this webinar promises to be a good time. Be prepared to laugh and have fun as Kevin Honeycutt, Michael Campbell, and Jane Renner, share what they learned. This is an event you won’t want to miss!
“This was my second year attending PodStock. Podstock is the place to find like-minded educators who are really passionate about elevating learning, engaging children, and using technology effectively. I always leave this conference enthused about the future of education." –Michael Campbell
To Participate in the Live Session
- Login at
http://www.instantpresenter.com/AccountManager/RegEv.aspx?PIID=EB50D8888047
Kevin Honeycutt is the Technology Integration Specialist at ESSDACK in Hutchinson, Kansas. Kevin brings his personal life experience and a sense of humor to the mission of helping prepare 21st century learners. He spent 13 years teaching art in public school and 17 years leading creative and adventure summer camps for kids of all ages. Kevin works with schools to develop innovative, engaging curriculum to better prepare learners for the world they will face when they graduate. He is passionate about meeting the needs of at-risk learners. Kevin travels the world speaking at conferences and working with educators at the grassroots level.
Jane Renner is Director of Curriculum and Instruction at Reeds Spring School District, Missouri. She began her career as a high school English teacher at a small rural district just south of Marshfield. She stayed in the classroom 15 years before moving into the position of Curriculum Director. Jane has a Masters Degree in English from Missouri State University in Springfield and a Doctorate Degree in Educational Leadership from the University of Missouri, Columbia.
Michael Campbell is the Founder and Principal of Forward Thinking Educational Consulting. Michael has been actively involved in education marketing and sales positions spanning K-12 and higher education technology and publishing, and has held leadership positions at ETA hand2mind, Follett Software Company, Pearson Education, Cengage Learning, and McGraw-Hill Higher Education. Michael enjoys volunteering for his daughter's school PTO, and being an active member ASCD, ISTE, and SIIA.
This webinar is part of new series on edWeb.net, Inspiring Teachers - Changing Lives. http://edwebnet.blogspot.com/2012/05/inspiring-teachers-changing-lives.html
This series is dedicated to the power of one teacher - how just ONE teacher can change a life. We all wish every teacher had these powers to inspire and motivate our students and children. Their power comes from believing in their students as much as anything.
edWeb.net is a professional social network and learning community that makes it easy to connect with peers, share information and best practices, spread innovative ideas, and provide professional development.
- There is no pre-registration for this event.
- This webinar will be recorded and archived in this community for viewing at anytime.
Welcome to new teachers in the Marshall Public School District! I hope this post finds you ready for the first day of school. I do not have the most current email distribution lists, so please share this with new teachers in the district. I like to focus on library media and technology topics. This week I have learned about Connected Educators Month. If you are interested, you may also be interested in Podstock by Kevin Honeycutt. (He has presented at the SW/WC Technology Conference.)
August is Connected Educators Month.
http://connectededucators.org/
The U.S. Department of Education’s Connected Educators initiative has launched Connected Educator Month this month. Throughout August, there are coordinated opportunities to participate in events and activities in dozens of online locations to develop skills and enhance one’s personal learning network. One event is:
Connected Educators: Using Social Networks to Support Educators and Improve Teaching and Learning.
What I Learned at PodstockThis webinar occursThursday, August 30th - 1:30PM Eastern Time
What is Podstock?
It's a conference, started by Kevin Honeycutt. But it's more than a conference. It's conversation. It's family. It's inspirational educators getting together to share ideas about how to improve education. And using whatever it takes - technology, PBL, gaming, online tools... as long as it helps kids learn.
Podstock 2012 was in July in Kansas. Did you miss it? Here is a chance to hear about some of the new and creative ideas that came out of this year’s “unconference.” In true Podstock style, this webinar promises to be a good time. Be prepared to laugh and have fun as Kevin Honeycutt, Michael Campbell, and Jane Renner, share what they learned. This is an event you won’t want to miss!
“This was my second year attending PodStock. Podstock is the place to find like-minded educators who are really passionate about elevating learning, engaging children, and using technology effectively. I always leave this conference enthused about the future of education." –Michael Campbell
To Participate in the Live Session
- Login at
http://www.instantpresenter.com/AccountManager/RegEv.aspx?PIID=EB50D8888047
Kevin Honeycutt is the Technology Integration Specialist at ESSDACK in Hutchinson, Kansas. Kevin brings his personal life experience and a sense of humor to the mission of helping prepare 21st century learners. He spent 13 years teaching art in public school and 17 years leading creative and adventure summer camps for kids of all ages. Kevin works with schools to develop innovative, engaging curriculum to better prepare learners for the world they will face when they graduate. He is passionate about meeting the needs of at-risk learners. Kevin travels the world speaking at conferences and working with educators at the grassroots level.
Jane Renner is Director of Curriculum and Instruction at Reeds Spring School District, Missouri. She began her career as a high school English teacher at a small rural district just south of Marshfield. She stayed in the classroom 15 years before moving into the position of Curriculum Director. Jane has a Masters Degree in English from Missouri State University in Springfield and a Doctorate Degree in Educational Leadership from the University of Missouri, Columbia.
Michael Campbell is the Founder and Principal of Forward Thinking Educational Consulting. Michael has been actively involved in education marketing and sales positions spanning K-12 and higher education technology and publishing, and has held leadership positions at ETA hand2mind, Follett Software Company, Pearson Education, Cengage Learning, and McGraw-Hill Higher Education. Michael enjoys volunteering for his daughter's school PTO, and being an active member ASCD, ISTE, and SIIA.
This webinar is part of new series on edWeb.net, Inspiring Teachers - Changing Lives. http://edwebnet.blogspot.com/2012/05/inspiring-teachers-changing-lives.html
This series is dedicated to the power of one teacher - how just ONE teacher can change a life. We all wish every teacher had these powers to inspire and motivate our students and children. Their power comes from believing in their students as much as anything.
edWeb.net is a professional social network and learning community that makes it easy to connect with peers, share information and best practices, spread innovative ideas, and provide professional development.
- There is no pre-registration for this event.
- This webinar will be recorded and archived in this community for viewing at anytime.
Sunday, May 13, 2012
District Wide Information
As we move forward with technology in our schools I found this graphic regarding The Digital Classroom. It focuses on textbooks vs eBooks, rental eBooks, a comparison of the iPad vs the KindleFire, reinventing the textbook, and how classrooms are changing.
The Digital Classroom - http://www.onlineuniversities.com/digital-classroom
This is the last post for this school year. Postings on the Media Info Bits Blog will resume in August. Enjoy the summer!
The Digital Classroom - http://www.onlineuniversities.com/digital-classroom
This is the last post for this school year. Postings on the Media Info Bits Blog will resume in August. Enjoy the summer!
Sunday, May 6, 2012
District Wide Information
How Tech will Transform the Traditional Classroom -
http://mashable.com/2012/03/22/tech-traditional-education/?utm_source=pulsenews&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Mashable+%28Mashable%29#
As teachers across the district submitted grant applications last Friday to make a paradigm shift in teaching in their classrooms, subject areas or across grade levels with the hopes of new technology, the article title and link above addresses several area where technology will transform the traditional classroom.
Fortunately, here in the Marshall Public School District, we have a supportive school board, superintendent, administrative team, and many teachers ready to move forward with the idea of transformation in student learning. This article is well presented, and provides new ideas as we move forward with technology in our schools and classrooms.
http://mashable.com/2012/03/22/tech-traditional-education/?utm_source=pulsenews&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Mashable+%28Mashable%29#
As teachers across the district submitted grant applications last Friday to make a paradigm shift in teaching in their classrooms, subject areas or across grade levels with the hopes of new technology, the article title and link above addresses several area where technology will transform the traditional classroom.
Fortunately, here in the Marshall Public School District, we have a supportive school board, superintendent, administrative team, and many teachers ready to move forward with the idea of transformation in student learning. This article is well presented, and provides new ideas as we move forward with technology in our schools and classrooms.
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