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May 23, 2006 01:46 PM
Springfield School Distri3/27/
Technology Integration
Posted by nnguyen on May 23, 2006 at 01:46 PM in Technology Integration Success (TIS) | Comments (0)
May 16, 2006 09:21 AM
WOW! Great job!
 | Congratulations on all your hard work creating your Technology Integration Success Projects! Be sure to take a look at all we have accomplished in Oregon this year |
Posted by jena on May 16, 2006 at 09:21 AM in General | Comments (0)
May 15, 2006 03:04 PM
Debbie Breckner
Three Rivers School District AMAZING SUCCESS!
Posted by debbreck on May 15, 2006 at 03:04 PM in Technology Integration Success (TIS) | Comments (0)
May 12, 2006 01:16 PM
Web 2.0 Presentation
Here is the presentation I did for the cadre meeting. Download ppt if you want.
Posted by jena on May 12, 2006 at 01:16 PM in Resources & Gadgets | Comments (0)
Be Internet Safe Quiz
I found this quiz to be very useful in talking with kids about internet appropriate blogs and web 2.0 community spaces. Someone has to teach them...
Posted by jena on May 12, 2006 at 11:44 AM in Resources & Gadgets | Comments (0)
Kathy Helgeson
I am a TOSA for Southern Oregon ESD supporting integrated technoloyg in Klamath City and Klamath County, as well as Positive Behavior Support Coach for Klamath and the Rogue Valley. (No shortage of work!) I have been a long time teacher for Eagle Point School District in both elementary and middle school. I believe in the power of technology in the classroom and the doors it can open for teachers and students. I love my work, but have had a pretty steep learning curve. I am excited about the opportunity to work with this group. What a resource - and the people seem pretty nice, too!
Posted by kathyhelgeson on May 12, 2006 at 11:34 AM in Cadre (Who we are, What we are about) | Comments (0)
Cadre Survey
Click here to take the Cadre survey
Posted by jena on May 12, 2006 at 10:11 AM in Meeting Activity | Comments (0)
AP Biology Online
This 100% online course is the result of a collaboration between Linn Benton Lincoln ESD (COOLSchool), Portland State University Independent Study and ODE. ODE provided a grant using money from a federal Advanced Placement Incentive Program (APIP) grant. Both PSU and LBL/COOLSchool are making the course available through their respective programs (PSU Independent Study and LBL COOLSchool.)
Successes are that it was an excellent collaboration between higher ed, state government, and an ESD. The course was first offered as a pilot in the Greater Albany School District. It is also an example of using a textbook publisher E-Pack to build a robust online course.
I have created a guest access to the course which is good for about two weeks. Feel free to check the site out and see what you think about AP Biology online. Contact Tom Luba at LBL ESD if you have any questions or comments.
To get started looking at the course site, go to
Feel free to give me any feedback you might have about the course.
tom_luba@lblesd.k12.or.us
Posted by tomluba on May 12, 2006 at 10:05 AM in Technology Integration Success (TIS) | Comments (0)
Skype for Beginners
Two Central Oregon educators jump to the cutting edge of internet communication technology (cutting edge for the year 2004, that is . . .)
Skype me, baby!
[Tim Chase and Cindy Dix]
Posted by timchase on May 12, 2006 at 09:42 AM in Technology Integration Success (TIS) | Comments (0)
Digital Video in Lincoln 3/27/
The Methamphetamine Awareness Project (MAP) is a youth drug abuse prevention program that combines education with the art of film-making.
http://www.co.lincoln.or.us/meth/map.htm
Posted by ben on May 12, 2006 at 09:34 AM in Technology Integration Success (TIS) | Comments (0)
Student Learning Center 3/27/
One of the successes of the North Clackamas Ed Tech project was the creation of a K-6 Integrated activity based website for students. The website features activities in all content areas and across strands. It also has teacher resources including web safety activities, GLAD resources and Literature resources.
Please take a look!
http://www.nclack.k12.or.us/Instructional.Technology/studentlearningcenter/index.htm
Posted by tricia on May 12, 2006 at 09:33 AM in Technology Integration Success (TIS) | Comments (0)
Google SketchUp
Google SketchUp (free) is an easy-to-learn 3D modeling program that enables you to explore the world in 3D. With just a few simple tools, you can create 3D models of houses, sheds, decks, home additions, woodworking projects - even space ships. And once you've built your models, you can place them in Google Earth, post them to the 3D Warehouse, or print hard copies. Sorry, Mac version coming soon.
Posted by psalmon on May 12, 2006 at 09:31 AM in Resources & Gadgets | Comments (0)
Technology Integration in3/27/
How technology is learned, shared and integrated in our district.
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Parkrose SD Planning & Re3/27/
Attached is a PowerPoint I have created to do 3 things. I wanted to 1.) Document what we have been doing for Tech Integration in the District, 2.) Share what plans and resources we currently have, and 3.) Share a NEW resource with Cadre Members (ISTE "Tech Coordinator's Handbook").
I'm especially interested in Cadre members opinions about the Tech Coordinator Issues Model used in the Handbook. It is an excellent resource for the topics it covers, but I'd like to know what others think should be included. In other words, what topics are missing?
Posted by danwells on May 12, 2006 at 08:40 AM in Technology Integration Success (TIS) | Comments (0)
HIPCast #1
We're excited to offer our first HIPcast. Today, project directors Todd Hamilton (Eugene SD), Colt Gill (South Lane SD) and Lynn Lary (Lane ESD) gathered around Todd's computer to reflect on the past three years working with the NW Handheld Integration Project.
We would like to think this will be a regular event, but this HIPcast is actually part of a learning activity for the Oregon Ed Tech Professional Development Cadre. In any case, we hope you enjoy our thoughts and reflections.
Program (Total Time 16:47)
HIPCast #1
00:31 - HIP Challenges
Along the way we faced many challenges.
? Misconceptions of handhelds
? Overcoming technology anxiety
? After the trailblazers
? Evaluating impact on student achievement
04:09 - HIP Successes
We shared our successes implementing handhelds into the teaching of reading, math, writing, and science.
12:14 - HIP Applications (our personal favorites)
We shared a few of our personal favorites:
?Cribbage
?Fish Tycoon
?Tide Tool
?Plucker
16:12 - Final Thoughts
This HIPcast provided us with a means for reflecting on our successes and using those reflections as a springboard for paving the future direction of our projects.
Posted by llary on May 12, 2006 at 08:27 AM in Ed Tech Grants , Technology Integration Success (TIS) | Comments (0)
Classroom Performance Sys3/27/
Greater Albany Public Schools' movie shows a 4-5 classroom teacher using eInstruction's Classroom Performance System to weave technology into her everyday curriculum. She and over 50 others in the district use this tool to preassess knowledge, check for understanding, take anonymous surveys, and incite a higher level of active participation through Jeopardy-style competitions and group review sessions.
Posted by timhaag on May 12, 2006 at 08:20 AM in Technology Integration Success (TIS) | Comments (0)
Students making music tra3/27/
For all of you using PC's that are bemoaning the fact that GargageBand which comes free with new Macs is not available for windows check out Sony Media's music creation software: Super Duper Music Looper and Acid products
Older versions of Super Duper Music Looper are available for download free elsewhere on web.
Sony has a free version of Acid as well that has some free loops
ACIDŽ XPress 5.0
Posted by psalmon on May 12, 2006 at 08:20 AM in Resources & Gadgets | Comments (0)
Hype about Skype
Tim and I learned about and successfully used Skype. It is a great, free, communication tool. My girlfriend in Culver uses Skype to talk to her son in Thailand on a daily basis. It is free as long as it is computer to computer.
Posted by cindydix on May 12, 2006 at 07:59 AM in Technology Integration Success (TIS) | Comments (0)
May 11, 2006 08:00 PM
UMESD Blogging
This year we have been focusing on learning and getting others involved with using Web 2.0 in the classroom. One way we are encouraging this is through the use of Blogs. This short video is a recap with some examples from techers blogs in the Umatilla-Morrow ESD's service area. Teachers are using their blogs for agendas, book clubs, writing prompts, as feed readers, podcasting distributors, scrapbooks, classroom links, and much more.
Links to some teacher's Blogs:
Gary Briggs
Sheridan Zita
Stacy Buglione
Jan Nichols
Heidi Paullus
Dana Hill
One of the tools we have been using and encouraging teachers to use is LookSmart's Furl. Furl is an online bookmarking tool that allows you to archive, access, and share bookmarks all online. Categories allow you to sort your links easily. Furl also generates HTML code for you to embed into a blog or web page that will automatically update when you add a link. I created one large video and several small videos to demonstrate this process.
Step 1: Go to LookSmart's Furl and create an account.
Step 2: Create a button on your browser's link bar.
Step 3: Start Archiving
Step 4: Share URL
Step 5: Generate HTML code for web page or blog
Step 6: Embed code into web page or blog
How To Files
Furl How To
Podcasting How To
UMESD Blog How To
Posted by stacybuglione on May 11, 2006 at 08:00 PM in Technology Integration Success (TIS) | Comments (0)
DOPA
Deleting Online Predators Act. This is scary to me....
The definition of what will be banned is ...If you?re wondering what would qualify as an ?online social network,? the bill defines it as ?a commercially operated Internet website that allows users to create web pages or profiles that provide information about themselves and are available to other users and offers a mechanism for communication with other users, such as a forum, chat room, email, or instant messenger.? More on this topic...
Posted by jena on May 11, 2006 at 07:17 PM in General | Comments (0)
The cadre is not safe...
Posted by jena on May 11, 2006 at 07:00 PM in General | Comments (0)
Reynolds EdTech 05-06
The link posted below will take you to a PowerPoint with embedded links. Please take the time to check them out by stopping the ppt and clicking on the link. Many of them will lead you to a discussion board where you can see examples of student work - not just text, but PowerPoints and iMovies. All are from 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders in our district. Enjoy!
PC Users try this link: EdTechPowerPoint2
For Macs, clicking a link "hides" the pps. Clicking on the PowerPoint icon on the dock returns you to the show.
Posted by lenotto on May 11, 2006 at 06:21 PM in Technology Integration Success (TIS) | Comments (0)
Toys to Tools - Echo Ed T3/27/
Staff at Echo School District have taken great strides during the past two years implementing technologies which support content curriculum. In the beginning, these teachers were learning the basics of how to run a windows based laptop to obtaining experimental data with a science probe. Students were just as new to technologies displaying the "make hand shadows in under a document camera" behavior.
Over the years these technologies have grown from the exciting new toys to tools expected to be used everyday in the classroom. Earlier this year teachers from Echo presented at NCCE on effective lessons with science probes in the elementary classrooms. Copy and paste no longer become lessons for upper elementary students, but embedded practice.
What we would like for you to do is visit our video blog and see technology with our students. You will also notice other links from this video blog if you are interested in seeing our grant moodle site, our individual class blogs, and our district website.
Click to see the Toystotools video blog
Posted by joe on May 11, 2006 at 06:20 PM in Technology Integration Success (TIS) | Comments (0)
Literature Circle bloggin3/27/
 | Will Richardson's website |
I wanted to find a way to start my 7th grade students blogging in a safe enviroment.Since I teach reading I thought that I could use Literature Circles and have the students do a weekly blog.I wanted to give my students real life opportunities for writing and reading. I read Will Richardson's Book and found it very helpful to clarify my thinking and setting up my integrated project.If I believe that blogging is important then I need to do it myself, so I have started a blog. I chose to use that as the medium to present this integrated project.
I searched various websites to find a blogging website that parents and students would feel comfortable using and it would met the needs I was looking for. Nicenet.org met that need. Our tag students needed the opportunity to chose their own books rather than read the grade level novels, so I felt that Literature Circles would accomplish that. But I also wanted the students to have the opportunity to blog online about their books. This is my evalutation of the project. My blog. For those interested, here are the Literature Circle entries that I wanted my students to answer.Download file
Posted by dianepeters on May 11, 2006 at 05:48 PM in Technology Integration Success (TIS) | Comments (0)
Cadre 2006-07
This is our proposal for the cadre of the future.
Posted by jena on May 11, 2006 at 04:57 PM in General | Comments (0)
Creswell Handheld Movie
Pat and June made a movie about our exciting adventures in the Northwest Handheld project. We had the great opportunity of using Palms in our classrooms. I hope you enjoy our show!!
Posted by june on May 11, 2006 at 04:31 PM in Technology Integration Success (TIS) | Comments (0)
Pat Bettencourt's story
I am an old-new teacher. Many years ago in my youth, I taught for a three years but took a side trip in life and left teaching, getting married and having a family. After a stint as a school board member, my teaching bug resurfaced. I quit my job of 19 years and became a middle school teacher. Dealing with the public is excellent training for dealing with teens. I am now in my 9th year teaching language arts to 8th graders. And now, I am learning new technology! Who says you can't teach old dogs new tricks?
Posted by patbettencourt on May 11, 2006 at 04:30 PM in Cadre (Who we are, What we are about) | Comments (0)
June Colley
My name is June Colley. I am a second grade teacher in Creswell, Oregon. I have been part of the Northwest Handheld Project for two years. I love technology!!!
Posted by june on May 11, 2006 at 04:25 PM in Cadre (Who we are, What we are about) | Comments (0)
Showcasing and Sharing ou3/27/
The following web page helps to demonstrate and explain how Umatilla School District uses RSS feeds from various sources. The web page also explains the process of how to create feeds from your district's website pages that can be shared by others.
Possible educational applications of the technology is suggested.
Showcasing and Sharing our Website's Resources
Posted by rodhumphrey on May 11, 2006 at 04:01 PM in Technology Integration Success (TIS) | Comments (0)
Using Writely in a Writi3/27/
I think Writely offers many opportunities for use in both staff development sessions and with students in the classroom. The immediacy of the feedback/postings is a huge plus. A few ideas...
1. In a workshop on assessing writing, participants would be asked to read samples of student writing and then provide responses as to the strengths of the writing and then ideas for further improvement. Students could also rewrite a portion of a sample to further demonstrate their idea(s) for improving the writing. Check out my Writely site.
2. Students could post portions of a piece of writing to gain revision ideas from others. Revision could be done either by individuals or small groups.
3. Teacher or presenter posts questions/topics/prompts to the group. Participants respond.
4. In a lesson on writing good beginnings or endings, students might go on a scavenger hunt looking through various resources (magazines, newspapers, books, on-line, etc.) to find rich examples of each. The compilation of this work would then serve as a resource for students to use during the year. Ideally, a resource that improves over time.
5. Images could be used as story starters.
6. Students could create a ?progressive? story. One student begins the story writing a sentence (or paragraph) and then other students add to the piece one at a time until the writing is complete.
7. Using Writely as a means of recording ideas at brainstorming or planning sessions. Note: Jennifer modeled this idea at the ITSC conference 2007 planning session this morning.
Posted by linda on May 11, 2006 at 02:36 PM in Technology Integration Success (TIS) | Comments (0)
Help with my project?
Got something that's working in your world of ed tech that you think would benefit a district the size of Salem-Keizer? I'd like to capture little video snippets of what you're doing to imbed in my presentation...about what needs to change in our district. If you're game, please come find me, my laptop, and my camera sometime before we leave. My name's Melissa. I'm wearing an orange shirt today and a white one tomorrow.
The more, the richer! Thanks!!
Posted by melissa on May 11, 2006 at 02:19 PM in Meeting Activity | Comments (0)
Comic
Posted by kathyhelgeson on May 11, 2006 at 02:09 PM in Photo Gallery | Comments (0)
Do You Remember Blooms Ta3/27/
Here are three websites that showcase Blooms:
* Great Questioning and Activities Ideas
* Good Sample Behaviors
* Visually Presented
Posted by jena on May 11, 2006 at 01:45 PM in Meeting Activity | Comments (0)
Bubblr Comic Strips
Posted by jena on May 11, 2006 at 01:41 PM in Resources & Gadgets | Comments (0)
Handouts
If you want any of the handouts we have used for the cadre activities, you can download them here. Just click the image. They are all created in 
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| M&M GTKYA(Get To Know Ya Activity) | Scavenger GTKYA |
Posted by jena on May 11, 2006 at 09:19 AM in Meeting Activity | Comments (0)
Technology Integration Su3/27/
 | Our goal is to communicate the success of technology integration into our classrooms and jobs, to a wide audience (our bosses, legislators, parents, colleagues...). This project will be posted on our blog.
Click the image (to the left) to download the |
Posted by jena on May 11, 2006 at 09:13 AM in Meeting Activity | Comments (0)
What We Should Be Teachin3/27/
Students instead of banning social communication tools (furl, flickr, myspace....). Take the quiz and pass it on.
Posted by jena on May 11, 2006 at 08:00 AM in General | Comments (0)
May 9, 2006 02:36 PM
To Block or Not To Block
I can hardly contain my aggitation at our solution to tools like Myspace... just block them and schools will be safer. Instead of understanding the tools and thinking of productive uses of engagement, we bury our heads and roll our eyes.
Here are some great opinions in educating us about the concept of online tools such at MySpace.
"Many of you may have heard about MySpace, most likely due to moral panic brought on by the media's coverage of the potential predators and bullying There is no doubt that the potential is there, but there are more articles on predators on MySpace than there have been reported predators online.Furthermore, bullying is a practice that capitalizes on any available medium. Moral panics are a common reaction to teenagers when they engage in practices not understood by adult culture. There were moral panics over rock&roll, television, jazz and even reading novels in the early 1800s [1]. The media, typically run by the parent generation, capitalizes on and spreads the fear with little regard for data or actual implications. Examples are made out of delinquent youth, showing how the object of fear ruined them in some way or other. The message is clear - if you don't protect your kids from this evil, they too will suffer great harm to their minds, bodies or morals." Check out the whole article.
Our own neighbor toured MySpace. My visit to MySpace, by Nancy Willard
Friendster lost steam. Is MySpace just a fad?
Posted by jena on May 9, 2006 at 02:36 PM in General | Comments (0)
May 8, 2006 11:01 AM
Unitedstreaming Accounts
Hello Cadre members. I will be sharing with you all, at our upcoming meeting, about the Discovery Educator Network. Discovery Education (aka Discovery Channel) is the parent company for unitedstreaming.
I want to make sure that all of you have access to this product and the videos, images, and resources available to you. Your district or ESD probably provides this service to all of you, even if you are not aware of it.
Please let me know, by email, if you need to know how to access your unitedstreaming account. I can provide you with your user name and password or with a passcode to set up your own account. I'd be glad to help you out!
Posted by jgingerich on May 8, 2006 at 11:01 AM in Resources & Gadgets | Comments (0)
May 1, 2006 09:23 AM
Chalkboard Project Survey.
"Chalkboard Project exists to inspire Oregonians to do what it takes to make our K-12 public schools among the nation?s best. Chalkboard aims to help create a more informed and engaged public who understands and addresses the tough choices and trade-offs required to build strong schools. The independent and non-partisan group offers all Oregonians a voice and a role in making key decisions for their schools."
Posted by jena on May 1, 2006 at 09:23 AM in General | Comments (0)
101 Ideas for Innovative 3/27/
A book on ideas and resources for implementing technology into the curriculum using differentiated, constructivist pedagogy. Download 101 Ideas for Innovative Teachers. 
Posted by jena on May 1, 2006 at 09:12 AM in Resources & Gadgets | Comments (0)
Moodle Book
For those who need the book, Moodle has created one on how to set up, and use. It is a really good resource in zipped format. Download Moodle Book.
Posted by jena on May 1, 2006 at 07:10 AM in Resources & Gadgets | Comments (0)
