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September 28, 2006 10:52 PM
Beverly Daggett
The Cadre meeting met my expectations. Good advice for PD, cool tools to leverage instruction, and some good strategies. Nice to meet you all. I look forward to continuing. Most of you seem way ahead of me, but I hope to contribute.
Posted by Beverly Daggett on September 28, 2006 at 10:52 PM in Cadre (Who we are, What we are about) | Comments (0)
September 27, 2006 06:17 PM
Federal Government Stuff 3/27/
can someone lead me in the right direction with the Fed Gov and what is going to happen next August with the middle schools? thanks Mel
Posted by melsmith on September 27, 2006 at 06:17 PM in | Comments (0)
September 26, 2006 02:04 PM
Cook Your Own
Based on your level of technical experience, you have the following tasks:
(1) Toast: Set up and use your Google Notebook.
(2) Appliance Savvy: above and?
visit Google Labs; learn something new, teach it to someone else and blog about it on the PDC blog.
(3) Iron Chef: both of the above and?
visit the MIT Media Lab and Extreme Tech sites; learn something new, teach it to someone else, and blog about it on the PDC blog.
Google Notebook
Will we be able to use Google Notebook in schools? This becomes an issue around email accounts, especially for districts that do not allow students to use email.
Notebook is very useful for personal use and research.
Also very useful for teacher-teacher and teacher teams. ex., If two professionals are collaborating on a project this is a useful tool. Can send information, URLs, etc.
A teacher could set up a notebook and allow access to students to use it.
Wondering about the need to pay for articles in the Google Labs section.
google Web Site creator looks interesting!
Posted by llary on September 26, 2006 at 02:04 PM in Emerging Technologies | Comments (0)
Cadre Evaluation
Thank you for joining us for the EdTech Cadre. Your feedback is valuable, please take a moment to complete the online evaluation. A random doorprize will be given for a gift certificate to one lucky winner who completed the survey.
Posted by jena on September 26, 2006 at 12:57 PM in Meeting Activity , Top Story | Comments (0)
Emerging Technologies: Ha3/27/
Please feel free to use the handout provided at the Cadre in your own staff development. Attached are both Word and PDF versions.
Posted by llary on September 26, 2006 at 12:00 PM in Emerging Technologies | Comments (0)
Lifelong Kindergarten
http://llk.media.mit.edu/projects.php
Some very interesting projects intended to inspire creativity.
Posted by timhaag on September 26, 2006 at 10:20 AM in Emerging Technologies | Comments (0)
Google Accessible Search 3/27/
Very cool option for our visually impared students! I was interested in how it works- what does Google use to identify or qualify sites as helpful for visually impared? Thus, I searched for some key terms and checked out the results.
I copied the text from teh FAQ page as well!
Here is the link as well: http://labs.google.com/accessible/
Eva
Accessible Search FAQ
What is Google Accessible Search?
Accessible Search is an early Google Labs product designed to identify and prioritize search results that are more easily usable by blind and visually impaired users. Regular Google search helps you find a set of documents that is most relevant to your tasks. Accessible Search goes one step further by helping you find the most accessible pages in that result set.
How does Accessible Search work?
In its current version, Google Accessible Search looks at a number of signals by examining the HTML markup found on a web page. It tends to favor pages that degrade gracefully --- pages with few visual distractions and pages that are likely to render well with images turned off. Google Accessible Search is built on Google Co-op's technology, which improves search results based on specialized interests.
Posted by eva.lamar on September 26, 2006 at 10:14 AM in Emerging Technologies | Comments (0)
All Google All the Time
Some of my favorite Google tools include Google Transit, which works in conjunction with TriMet so you can plan trips and get maps and Picasa, which is a fabulous photo management tool that is very similar to iPhoto. Viewing photos and slideshows is easy with Picasa.
Posted by melissalim on September 26, 2006 at 10:12 AM in Emerging Technologies | Comments (0)
SMART Board Resource
A very helpful resource supporting SMART Board users can be found at:
The 'pd' in the URL stands for 'professional development'. The site delivers podcasts featuring two Canadian teachers who review educational tools/websites and then demonstrate one or two SMART Board lessons (also provided on the site) they've created.
They're up to 40 casts so far.
Good stuff!
Posted by timhaag on September 26, 2006 at 10:10 AM in Instructional Integration | Comments (0)
I like PortaPortal as a U3/27/
www.portaportal.com is also a helpful tool for organizing favorite ed. websites.
Here's a sample of what it looks like:
http://guest.portaportal.com/haagtm
Posted by timhaag on September 26, 2006 at 09:39 AM in Emerging Technologies | Comments (0)
Effective Staff Developme3/27/
Hi all and welcome to our Effective Staff Development session. Here's where we usually write some pithy commentary to set the stage. But it's early and we haven't had our coffee yet, so let's cut to the chase.
Activity Link: Principles of Adult Learning
Strategies List:
- Like Me (Warm-up)
- Charting Strategies (Visual Organizer)
- Background Knowledge Probe (Assessment/Reflection)
- 1-2-3-4 Fingers (Assessment)
- Eye Contact Buddies (Move/Group Management)
- Paired Reading (Process/Collaboration)
- Lazy Eights (Energizer)
- Focused Reading (Process)
- Talking Chips (Collaboration)
- Key Learning & Muddiest Point (Assessment/Reflection)
- Different Colored Cards (Move/Group Management)
- 13 Principals Wrap Up Activity (Wrap-up/Reflection)
Posted by Todd on September 26, 2006 at 08:45 AM in Effective Staff Development
Joe Augsburger
I'm with a small district near Crater Lake NP (Days Creek SD) where I teach middle school math and science as well as high school computer science, Aplus certification, and network/pc maintenance. Enjoying the tech conference! The picture I uploaded is from a lecture I gave two years ago at a large university in mainland China. I really noticed some differences in availability of technology between my district and even this 20,000 plus student university!
Posted by joeaugsburger on September 26, 2006 at 08:35 AM in Cadre (Who we are, What we are about) | Comments (0)
Sharing resources
If we could share our staff development resources, such as handouts, movie files, and other media used to explain how to use an application or integrate an element of technology into the classroom, we could focus on the Best Practices part of staff development, not the skills-based parts.
It seems that a lot of us are spending time creating tutorials and other materials pertaining to new programs and forms of integration. If we share out our own resources and can pull from the resources created by others, we could use our time more effectively. I am game to help create a basic page where we can categorize our tutorials, organize them and make the materials downloadable.
Ideas? Thoughts?
Eva
Posted by eva.lamar on September 26, 2006 at 08:32 AM in Effective Staff Development | Comments (0)
Unique Scientific Resourc3/27/
Check out these web based tools for scientific exporation:
Chickscope
Bugscope
They both are great tools for viewing and analyzing scientific images. There are also standalone versions of this type of microscope at:
EggMath
The Virtual Microscope
Posted by stacybuglione on September 26, 2006 at 08:31 AM in Emerging Technologies | Comments (0)
REAL: Exporting Standards3/27/
Here are some resources you could use to show Exporting Standards:
1.) A step by step of how to Export Standards Powerpoint,
2.) A PDF of the Powerpoint to use as a handout.
Posted by jena on September 26, 2006 at 08:06 AM in REAL | Comments (0)
September 25, 2006 10:59 PM
Technology Integration (F3/27/
For the Integrating Technology session there are several resources at your disposal. First of all, here are downloadable documents of the handouts we are using today (and links for additional resources):
nicenet
science probes & blog post
and spreadsheets & links
Also, you might go take a look the wiki page at http://edtechpdc.wikispaces.com/. Just choose "Edit This Page" and add your tech success story. We look forward to seeing your great ideas there!
~Joe, Pam, and Tim
Posted by timchase on September 25, 2006 at 10:59 PM in Instructional Integration | Comments (0)
Lynn Lary
Lynn Lary, llary@lane.k12.or.us
Instructional Technology Specialist, Springfield Public Schools
Let's see...I have worked as an instructional technology specialist since October of 1994(!) and have really enjoyed the challenges that I face in my job. Prior to this, I taught high school math.
The part of my job that I enjoy the most is the opportunity to constantly learn new ways to use technology and to see the creative ways in which teachers are using technology with their students.
Posted by llary on September 25, 2006 at 08:58 PM in Cadre (Who we are, What we are about) | Comments (0)
THE REAL MEL...
My Name is Mel Smith and I teach Social Studies and Video Production at Eagle Point High School. I also help teach Technology Integration in JCSD 9.
DID YOU KNOW THAT ASDFG IS THE LONGEST SET OF LETTERS YOU CAN TYPE IN THE MIDDLE COLUMN WITH YOUR LEFT HAND?
O.K. Year number two and i am still peachy ;) i always look forward to these meetings and learning at least 5 new things to share with JCSD #9.
Posted by melsmith on September 25, 2006 at 06:52 PM in Cadre (Who we are, What we are about) | Comments (0)
EdTech Mini Grants
Here is the Mini-Grant Grant Application for the EdTech Cadre participants. Only school districts, and ESD Regions that are going to host regional cadres are eligible. In addition, you have to commit to the 2006-07 year of Oregon EdTech Professional Development Cadre meetings. We will talk more about the details of the mini-grants at 6:30pm, September 25, 2006.
In addition there will be teacher grants available from Qwest. Download the application packet here.
Posted by jena on September 25, 2006 at 06:36 PM in Ed Tech Grants , Ed Tech Grants | Comments (0)
Rhonda Boles
Hi, I'm Rhonda Boles and I teach middle school math at Chehalem Valley Middle School in Newberg, Oregon. I am also a technology specialist at the school. I help teachers trouble-shoot problems they are having with technology in the classroom. I recently gained a document camera and projector to use for teaching and love them!
Posted by rhondaboles on September 25, 2006 at 04:52 PM in Cadre (Who we are, What we are about) | Comments (0)
Jen Schneider
I am a 5th grade teacher at Dundee Elementary School in the Newberg school District. I also am the Tech Coordinator for my building. I help trouble shoot hardware and software issues before the IT guys are brought in for help. I have been teaching for 13 years and am amazed at the new technologies we see in the educactional world today. Students have the opprotunity to experience the real world while investigating the world through technological means. What a combination to have! I also have the opportunity to share new technologies with the teachers in my building and offer support with lessons, integration, and applications.
The picture is of my cat, not me. What a rough life!
Posted by jenschneider on September 25, 2006 at 04:24 PM in Cadre (Who we are, What we are about) | Comments (0)
Jane Sandau
I am a fifth grade teacher in the Newberg school district. I am a new member of the cadre and new to using technology in the classroom. I share the position of tech director in our school. We are looking to add new technology in our building and also deal with teachers who are still a bit scared to turn on a computer. We look forward to some exciting years ahead.
Posted by janesandau on September 25, 2006 at 04:12 PM in Cadre (Who we are, What we are about) | Comments (0)
Kris Bower
I am still a 2nd grade teacher a Mabel Rush Elementary School in Newberg, Oregon. (first time I have taught in a grade-level for more then two years) I am a co-tech coordinator for Mabel Rush with the Fabulous Jane Sandau. I am excited about my second year with the cadre. I think we have started a huge ball rolling. Where it stops, no-one knows. We are going to be able to share some great tech integration with our staff.
Posted by krisbower on September 25, 2006 at 04:02 PM in Cadre (Who we are, What we are about) | Comments (0)
New tools and uses for th3/27/
1. Google Notepad: Use for saving online references, including the originating site.
Then publish as a web page to use for directed instruction.
2. FURL: Keep track of URLs. Publish on Blogs. Get to saved web sites from
any computer with internet access.
3. 4teachers.org: Hook teachers/users into using technology.
4. Hyperscore from MIT Media Labs: Music composition without formal training. A lot
like GrageBand for those of you without a Mac.
5. Online Karaoke: ok, i just made that up...
Posted by maw@wallowaesd.k12.or.us on September 25, 2006 at 04:00 PM in Cadre (Who we are, What we are about) | Comments (0)
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Achieve3000
Please thank our dinner sponsors Achieve3000. We appreciate your support.
Posted by jena on September 25, 2006 at 03:40 PM in General | Comments (0)
Dan Wells
4th Year as the District Tech Coordinator.
Contact info: 503-408-2644
dan_wells@parkrose.k12.or.us
You can always see me for CHOCOLATE ! ! !
Posted by kbeebee on September 25, 2006 at 02:04 PM in Cadre (Who we are, What we are about) | Comments (0)
Multiple Hats in Rural Oregon
Hello, my name is Connie Eastburn. I have been part of this incredible profession for the past 32 years. I have spent the past 30 years in Mapleton School District and have had the privilege of teaching all grades K-12 (except 5th grade). This is the first year I have not had my own classroom. In now serve as Elementary Principal, Title Coordinator, and Project Director of our second EdTech Competitive Grant project. It is an exciting time to be an educator in a small, rural district that is attempting to level the playing field for attending students and providing them experiences that will lead to success in the ever-changing world.
Posted by ceastbur on September 25, 2006 at 02:03 PM in Cadre (Who we are, What we are about) | Comments (0)
Teresa Myers
First and foremost, I have a wonderful 3 year old little girl who I adore and a 3 month old who is coming in to her own. In addition, I am a middle school mathematics teacher and a K-12 district math coach. Our district is focusing on using technology as a springboard in the math classroom to increase student discourse.
tmyers@lane.k12.or.us
Posted by teresamyers on September 25, 2006 at 01:54 PM in Cadre (Who we are, What we are about) | Comments (0)
Linda Vanderford
vanderfl@clackesd.k12.or.us I work as a consultant for Clackamas ESD in the Curriculum, Instruction, and Evaluation Services Department. I am excited to participate in the cadre again this year. After every meeting I walk away with new ideas and am reenergized to try new technologies. What I seem to need most is the time to practice and then implement new learning.
Posted by linda on September 25, 2006 at 01:52 PM in Cadre (Who we are, What we are about) | Comments (0)
Daniel Jamsa
jamsa_daniel@salkeiz.k12.or.us
(503) 399 - 3151
Grant Community School
725 Market St NE
Salem, OR 97301
I teach middle school science, social studies and drama at this dual-language K-8 school.
Posted by daniel on September 25, 2006 at 01:52 PM in Cadre (Who we are, What we are about) | Comments (0)
Tim Haag Greater Albany P3/27/
Who am I? I'm the guy on his knees in the lobby posting to the blog.
How many of you find yourselves more efficient when you're in prayer position? That's the deal with me. Pain shooting through my knees also make me much more focused...
And back to the prayer thing...come on, admit it, doesn't technology reduce us to our knees most of the time anyway?
Posted by timhaag on September 25, 2006 at 01:52 PM in Cadre (Who we are, What we are about) | Comments (0)
Cheryl Ogburn
My name is Cheryl Ogburn and I have been working as a TOSA supporting elementary mathematics distric wide for the past nine years. I am involved in district prof development in mathematics for teachers and principals. As well as supporting schools in building stronger connections with families and community stakeholders.
Posted by cherylogburn on September 25, 2006 at 01:50 PM in Cadre (Who we are, What we are about) | Comments (0)
Penny Grotting
Penny.Grotting@malesd.k12.or.us
Director of Curriculum & Instruction, Malheur ESD
I have been a member of the cadre since the beginning and always look forward to learning new things and meeting new people at our meetings.
Posted by pennygrotting on September 25, 2006 at 01:50 PM in Cadre (Who we are, What we are about) | Comments (0)
Cindy Parker and her Dad,3/27/
cparker@lane.k12.or.us Math teacher at Elmira High School
Posted by cparker on September 25, 2006 at 01:49 PM in Cadre (Who we are, What we are about) | Comments (0)
Kat Beebee
Hi, I am the Director of Information Technology for Jefferson County Schools which is located in beautiful, sunny Central Oregon. I'm adding to my blog entry from last year. I loved the Cadre last year and thrilled to be participating this year. The members appear to be some of the best educators ever! Kat
Posted by kbeebee on September 25, 2006 at 01:49 PM in Cadre (Who we are, What we are about) | Comments (0)
Rod Humphrey
I'm the Technology Director for Umatilla School District.
Posted by rodhumphrey on September 25, 2006 at 01:47 PM in Cadre (Who we are, What we are about) | Comments (0)
Staff development
i am looking for information on best practices to work on staff development with no budget support from the district.
Posted by timothywelch on September 25, 2006 at 01:46 PM in Effective Staff Development | Comments (0)
Lee Hutchens
I am the Title Coordinator and teach reading ,building testing coordinator and building tech person for Riddle Elementary School. This is my 34th year of teaching. Our students are using handheld computers to do a variety of activities K-6. We were able to purchase handhelds for each grade level and a smartboard for every classroom teacher this year with the District's award of the new Ed Tech Grant for year 2006-07.
Posted by lee on September 25, 2006 at 01:45 PM in Cadre (Who we are, What we are about) | Comments (0)
Rose Palmer
I am currently a teacher on special assignment for elementary math for Portland Public School.
Posted by rosepalmer on September 25, 2006 at 01:44 PM in Cadre (Who we are, What we are about) | Comments (0)
Looking for $$$
I'm Sandie Price, Yoncalla Elementary and Middle School Principal, K-12 Curriculum Director and Middle School Athletic Director. I am excited to be participating in the Ed Tech Cadre this year as I am hoping to develop a vision around Education Technology for our district in hopes of successfully writing an innovative technology grant...or two! I'm hoping that I'll get some great ideas for ways to provide staff development to the wonderful teachers in our district who are very willing to break new ground in educational technology.
Posted by sandraprice on September 25, 2006 at 01:44 PM in Cadre (Who we are, What we are about) | Comments (0)
Gary McFarlane
Instructional Technology Coordinator
Roseburg Public Schools
gmcfarlane@roseburg.k12.or.us
http://www.roseburg.k12.or.us
I have been a classroom teacher, ESD instructional technology specialist and now work as the technology coordinator for a school district.
I enjoy working with technology and helping others to use technology for classroom instruction and for personal satisfaction.
Posted by garymcfarlane on September 25, 2006 at 01:43 PM in Cadre (Who we are, What we are about) | Comments (0)
Nice to meet you...again.3/27/
Not much has changed in the past year. I continue to work for Salem-Keizer Public Schools as a member of the Onsite team from TIS. My passion is still the use of technology as a tool to make learning more relevant and I still believe that the use of technology in the classroom is a means to an end - not the end itself. The people who participate in the EdTech Cadre encourage my vision and live my dream for the purpose of technology in education. Thanks.
Posted by Kathi Etchemendy on September 25, 2006 at 01:43 PM in Cadre (Who we are, What we are about) | Comments (0)
I'm Mr. Bragg
I live in a small town. I'm known as Mr. Bragg by the kids, of course, and their parents. It's funny when friends or relatives from out of town come and the hear people address me as, or even yell out "Mr. Bragg." Then they look at me weird like and say, "Ooooh, Mister Bragg."
Posted by kbragg on September 25, 2006 at 01:43 PM in Cadre (Who we are, What we are about)
iWeb in the Classroom
Anyone want to learn about iWeb, Apple's new web page creation tool? I have created some QT movies explaining each step to creating a basic page.
Eva
IWeb is Apple's new web page creation tool. It is easy to use and pretty straight forward for publishing. You can publish your Garageband created Podcast, iMovie created movies and other media directly into iWeb. It comes out looking quite professional.
I have created some videos explaining the basic steps.
Posted by eva.lamar on September 25, 2006 at 01:43 PM in | Comments (0)
Brian Hawkins
I am a TOSA for Curriculum and Instruction in Technology for the Forest Grove School District. The job is still in the process of being defined, but I have been doing training in the use of eSIS among our K-4 teachers, GradeQuick for our 5-12 teachers, Edline for our 9-12 teachers, and SuccessMaker for our K-4 teachers. It is my hope that I can begin to visit classrooms to demonstrate effective use of our technolog including the new latop carts at each of the K-4 schools.
Currently, I provide training in eSIS and Moodle to all of the teachers in our district as well as administrators and office personnel. This training and support is both in-person as well as virtual. The staff make use of the documents that I have created to perform various tasks. In addition, they use the FAQ web page that I have posted. Another method of providing training is through the use of training videos that are posted on the web in the form of Flash files. These allow teachers to listen to directions and then perform the task before the training video moves on to the next set of directions.
Brian Hawkins
bhawkins@fgsd.k12.or.us
Posted by bhawkins on September 25, 2006 at 01:43 PM in Cadre (Who we are, What we are about) | Comments (0)
Foxtrot
Big Band music lover and ballroom dancer has announced her "slow, quick, quick, slow," teaching position as the McKenzie Middle School Writing, Technology, and Health teacher. You will often see her trotting around the classroom as she calls upon her students to "beam" her another short story. She is currently attending the Tech Cadre in Keizer, Oregon. Don't be surprised if you see her dancing to another tune!
http://staverdancesport.com/dance_news/photos/3916/
Posted by rhondafox on September 25, 2006 at 01:42 PM in Cadre (Who we are, What we are about) | Comments (0)
Greetings
My name is Miriam Mann. I am the technology coordinator for Oregon Trail School District which encompasses Boring, Sandy and Welches. I've been with the district since 1980 and have also been a classroom teacher and a library media specialist. It is fun to do Instructional Technology, this the part of the job I enjoy the most. It's what all the other techie stuff is all about.
Posted by miriammann on September 25, 2006 at 01:41 PM in Cadre (Who we are, What we are about) | Comments (0)
Elaine Bryson
Hello,
My name is Elaine Bryson, I am the grants coordinator for McKenzie School District. I live in the beautiful McKenzie Valley. I have one son, 15, two stepchildren and 5 grandchildren. My husband and I love to sail on our Hunter 41 boat. I also love to read, garden and watch our local team sports.
Posted by elainebryson on September 25, 2006 at 01:40 PM in Cadre (Who we are, What we are about) | Comments (0)
Suzanne Robbins
Greetings! I teach fantastic 6th graders math & science at Shasta Middle School in the Bethel School District in Eugene, Oregon. Have you ever taught middle school? Had a desire too? Have a middle schooler in your home? Or been a middle schooler yourself? Send me your (appropriate, as always) comments.
Posted by suzannerobbins on September 25, 2006 at 01:40 PM in Cadre (Who we are, What we are about) | Comments (0)
Tech Gopher
I love being the tech gopher at our school district.
I have been in the community for 36 years and have 1 graduated student and 3 more to go. I have several football studs in my family my second son ran for 330 yards and 8 touchdowns on Friday night. I am not proud at all LOL I graduated from McKenzie along with most of my family. It is a nice valley to live in as well. My job is very demanding at times but I really do love it. I wish everyone could experience small town schools. We ROCK!!
Posted by cindyrux on September 25, 2006 at 01:40 PM in Cadre (Who we are, What we are about) | Comments (0)
Great website for element3/27/
http://www.redmond.k12.or.us/mccall/renz/studentsites.htm
This is a detailed website of a fourth grade classroom in Redmond, Oregon. It has numerous links and the energy of 10 teachers!
Posted by susanmccracken on September 25, 2006 at 01:39 PM in | Comments (0)
All ABOUT MEL
I LOVE LONG WALKS ON THE BEACH AND MOON LIT EVENINGS. MY DAY JOB IS TEACHING STUDENTS VIDEO PODUCTION AND TEACHING TEACHERS HOW TO INTEGRATE TECHNOLOGY INTO THEIR CURRICULUM DISTRICT WIDE. AT EAGLE POINT HIGH SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY IS SOMETHING WE (ALL STAFF) ARE STIVING TOWARD. I AM ALSO A DIE HARD CHOCOLATE FAN...
TECH COMIC RELIEF: -TEACHER SAYS "I CAN'T BELIEVE THEY HOOKED UP A TELEVISION TO MY TYPEWRITER!" STUDENT REPLIES "WOW, I CAN'T BELIEVE I SIGNED UP FOR THIS CLASS"
Posted by melsmith on September 25, 2006 at 01:39 PM in | Comments (0)
Lisa Jacobs
5'11" that's 5' of legs and 11" of body, yes I play volleyball, no I do NOT play basketball.
Posted by lisajacobs on September 25, 2006 at 01:38 PM in General | Comments (0)
Monica Thompson
I am an I.T./Technology Instructor for a school district in southern Oregon. I was a teacher prior to joining the Technical Department, so understand both sides of the issue of "Safety vs Restricting". And, no, I don't have the answer, but we're working on it! :]
Posted by m_thompson on September 25, 2006 at 01:38 PM in Cadre (Who we are, What we are about) | Comments (0)
Camtasia Studio
For an application that you can use to create audio/video instructions, create video from a PowerPoint presentation, etc., and then save them in multiple formats try Camtasia Studio. For a 30 day trial go to http://www.techsmith.com/download/camtasiatrial.asp
For more details and How-To's go to: http://www.techsmith.com/learn/camtasia/default.asp
Posted by cheryle on September 25, 2006 at 01:38 PM in Resources & Gadgets | Comments (0)
Making Music
"Kids can learn the basics in fifteen minutes and quickly start making their own music. Hyperscore supports a range of tasks from simple melody- or rhythm-making to composing complex pieces. Activities can be designed as a one-hour workshop, multiple-session workshops or classes, or even as an entire semester or year plan."
This Windows program was developed by the folks at the MIT Media Lab. Today, you can download the program from the H-Lounge. This is one of three tools developed as a part of the Toy Symphony project. Toy Symphony was featured on Scientific American (there are a variety of resources at this site, including the original broadcast).
A case study on the use of this program is available online in several for-pay databases. Or download from the author for free. :-)
Hyperscore; A Case Study in Computer Mediated Music Composition
NOTE: See the comments for information about the school vs free version.
Posted by llary on September 25, 2006 at 01:28 PM in Emerging Technologies | Comments (0)
Learning
Tell me what you plan to get out of the next two days.
Posted by jena on September 25, 2006 at 01:00 PM in Meeting Activity | Comments (0)
Chad Tollefson
Sixth Grade Teacher
Yamhill Grade School
TollefsonC@ycsd.k12.or.us
Posted by chadtollefson on September 25, 2006 at 12:35 PM in Cadre (Who we are, What we are about) | Comments (0)
Did You Know powerpoint
Karl Fisch created this powerpoint for his school inservice.
"I put together a PowerPoint presentation with some (hopefully) thought-provoking ideas. I was hoping by telling some of these "stories" to our faculty, I could get them thinking about - and discussing with each other - the world our students are entering. To get them to really think about what our students are going to need to be successful in the 21st century, and then how that might impact what they do in their classrooms. It would also help the faculty that are not currently participating in my staff development join the conversation.
http://thefischbowl.blogspot.com/2006/08/did-you-know.html
Posted by dianepeters on September 25, 2006 at 12:04 PM in Cadre (Who we are, What we are about) | Comments (0)
Brenda Longton
longtonb@ycsd.k12.or.us
Yamhill-Carlton High School & Carlton Elementary School
1-5 General Music; 7-8 Electives (anything from Murals to Drama and Technology); 9-12 Drama & Video Production
Posted by brendalongton on September 25, 2006 at 11:38 AM in Cadre (Who we are, What we are about) | Comments (0)
Andy Marohl
7th-8th grade
marohla@ycsd.k12.or.us
Carlton Elementary School
Yamhill-Carlton School District
503.852.7161 ext.1285
Posted by andymarohl on September 25, 2006 at 11:36 AM in Cadre (Who we are, What we are about) | Comments (0)
Diane Peters
petersd@newberg.k12.or.us
I am a 7th grade Language arts/social studies teacher at Chehalem Valley Middle School in Newberg. My goals last year with my students were to: have a classroom blog, create a wiki, and do some podcasting this spring.My students were very successful at all of the projects, but podcasting was their favorite project.
Our district offered our teachers a tech integration class last Spring to continue our Summer Institute class. We will do the same again this year.
My goal this year is to have my students get involved in an International project. We will be working on the Chris Craft PBwiki project.My students will create an Imovie about their life round here.
http://chriscraft.pbwiki.com/
Posted by dianepeters on September 25, 2006 at 11:01 AM in Cadre (Who we are, What we are about) | Comments (0)
Web 2.0
A short description of Web 2.0.
Posted by llary on September 25, 2006 at 10:52 AM in Emerging Technologies | Comments (0)
September 24, 2006 02:53 PM
How to Login and Post to 3/27/
If you cannot remember how to login or post to the blog here is a quick cheatsheet, Login Directions. 
This handout also will tell you how to post your bio to the blog.
Posted by jena on September 24, 2006 at 02:53 PM in Meeting Activity | Comments (0)
Dessert: Google Earth
What's new in Google Earth 4
Posted by llary on September 24, 2006 at 02:04 PM in Emerging Technologies | Comments (0)
September 22, 2006 02:22 PM
Scratch
Not the solution to an itch, but rather an innovative way to help children learn about programming. Scratch "is a new programmable toolkit that enables kids to create their own games, animated stories, and interactive art -- and share their creations with one another over the Net" and has been funded by NSF. You can learn more about Scratch by reading some of the publications that have been written about it.
Posted by llary on September 22, 2006 at 02:22 PM in Emerging Technologies | Comments (0)
MIT Media Lab
Ever wonder who is creating all of these amazing new technologies? One great place to learn about what you will see in the coming years is the MIT Media Lab. Be sure to check out the Sample Research Project link.
Posted by llary on September 22, 2006 at 02:20 PM in Emerging Technologies | Comments (0)
Blogger
Create your free Blogger account. To learn more about blogging in education, visit Will Richardson's Blog Site.
Posted by llary on September 22, 2006 at 01:54 PM in Emerging Technologies | Comments (0)
Furl
Create your free Furl account.
Posted by llary on September 22, 2006 at 01:51 PM in Emerging Technologies | Comments (0)
September 20, 2006 09:47 AM
Qwest Regional Cadre Teac3/27/
ODE and OETC are working with Qwest to offer your regional cadre teachers an opportunity to be eligible for classroom grants. If you are having a cadre and would like any of your teahers to apply, give them this application. Qwest Regional Cadre Teacher Grant Application. Apps are due November 15, 2006. More details will be given at 6:30pm on September 25th.
Posted by jena on September 20, 2006 at 09:47 AM in Ed Tech Grants | Comments (0)
September 18, 2006 09:12 AM
NASA Podcast Competition
Thought one of you may be interested in this podcast competition for students 11-18 years of age. Take a look. http://www.explorationpodcast.com/
Posted by llary on September 18, 2006 at 09:12 AM in Instructional Integration | Comments (0)
September 14, 2006 11:46 AM
Prof Dev Opportunity
Charolette Danielson will lead a two-day workshop on October 10-11 called, "Creating a Culture for Learning and Framework for Teaching to Enhance Professional Practices." She'll follow that with a one-day session on Oct. 12 entitled, "Teacher Leadership that Strengthens Professional Practice."
For more information and to sign up, visit: http://www.becpdx.org/teachinginitiative.htm
Posted by jena on September 14, 2006 at 11:46 AM in General | Comments (0)
September 4, 2006 04:04 PM
Online EdTech Conference
Have you heard about the upcoming EdTech conference?
It's a ?K12 Online 2006" convention for teachers, administrators and educators around the world interested in the use of Web 2.0 tools in classrooms and professional practice. This year?s conference is scheduled to be held over two weeks, Oct. 23-27 and Oct. 30- Nov. 3 with the theme ?Unleashing the Potential.?
More info at http://weblogg-ed.com/2006/k12-online-2006-conference/
If I understand it right, they'll reimburse mileage and lodging expenses for all Oregon participants!
~Tim
Posted by timchase on September 4, 2006 at 04:04 PM in General | Comments (0)
Parking Lot Strategy
Overview
This activity is designed to deal with questions that pop up during meetings/trainings that need to be put "on hold" to be discussed at the end of the session.
Goal
To ensure questions aren't forgotten and can be put on hold to be dealt with later. To help focus the participant to the task at hand.
Procedure
- Get a clean sheet of flip chart paper or whiteboard and label it "Parking Lot".
- If there are any questions asked by participants that are relevant, or almost relevant, to the topic but which may take too long to answer, or derail the conversation, ask the questioner to put their question on the Parking Lot. (another strategy is to provide post it notes for the participants to write on at anytime they have a question, and stick it to the Parking Lot.) This will ensure that it won't be forgotten and can be addressed at the end.
- Have participants post questions to the Parking Lot.
- If questions are put on the Parking Lot, try to ensure there is enough time to deal with them at the end of the session, or that participants are directed to where answers can be found. (Ofton the question is answered later in the session).
Materials Required
Flip chart or whiteboard
Pens
Post-It Notes
Posted by jena on September 4, 2006 at 12:25 PM in Effective Staff Development | Comments (0)
