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September 29, 2007 12:11 AM
What is the Cadre?
WE ARE:
Staff developers, educators or others who provide professional development and/or training to educators.
PurposeOur goal is to identify and disseminate best practices targeting technology integration into teaching and learning, by:
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Roles & Responsibilities
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Posted by jena on September 29, 2007 at 12:11 AM in Cadre (Who we are, What we are about) , Top Story | Comments (0)
September 28, 2007 02:22 PM
Voki describes NETS for Students
Go to our website to see how Mel and David use Voki to describe NETS for Students and 21st Century Skills.
Posted by david on September 28, 2007 at 02:22 PM in Instructional Integration | Comments (0)
Blue Stars Scavenger Hunt
Posted by stacybuglione on September 28, 2007 at 01:22 PM in Meeting Activity | Comments (0)
Communication and Collaboration
| ryan_ginny | Using digital media to communicate |
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Posted by ryan_ginny on September 28, 2007 at 12:52 PM in Meeting Activity | Comments (0)
Voki
Posted by jena on September 28, 2007 at 12:39 PM in Instructional Integration | Comments (0)
Google Docs Made Simple Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRqUE6IHTEA
Flat world:podcast
http://mefeedia.com/entry/1511318/
Posted by krisbower on September 28, 2007 at 12:04 PM in Resources & Gadgets | Comments (0)
Resources for Critical Thinking and Understanding
Lesson Plan Resources from Scavenger Hunt
Posted by joe on September 28, 2007 at 09:14 AM in Meeting Activity | Comments (0)
Creativity and Innovation Session (Fall)
8:00am Welcome and Video Teaser
Chocolate: the 2006 movie about child slave labor on the Ivory Coast (fast forward to 4:33)
- How can technology enable creativity and innovation?
- What support structures need to be in place to support creativity and innovation?
- When have you had a chance to be creative or innovative?
- [PD Strategies: Quiet Reflection & Talking Chips]
8:20am The Medici Effect (Website)
- What does it mean to be creative or innovative?
- How are the terms different?
- The Medici Effect examples
- [PD Strategies: Think-Pair-Share & Different Colored Cards]
8:50am Unveiling the NETS and Learning and Innovation Skills
[PD Strategies: Music/Sound Cues; How Many Fingers Time Check]
9:05am Creative and Innovative Projects
[PD Strategies: Four Corners]
Category #1: Podcasting - Radio WillowWeb and Our City
Structures for Success:
Category #2: Cross Cultural Collaboration - Rock Our World (ROW)
ROW Projects (year 3 has Music)
Structures for Success:
Category #3: Blog Projects
Voices of Success and Secret Life of Bees
Structures for Success:
- LHS Voices of the Sixties (see above link)
- Secret Life of Bees Assignment
Category #4: Digital Stories told through Movie Projects
Structures for Success:
- Associated lesson plans (see above link)
Creative and Innovative Projects (activity handout)
9:50am Four Corners Report Out
As a group, post a single comment summarizing the project, its value, and the connection to NETS and Learning and Innovation Skills.
10:00-11:40am Personal Connections
Create a presentation (the format is up to you) that you can use with your staff when you return to your district that will help them understand NETS 1 & 6 and the Learning and Innovation Skills.
The presentation should:
- clearly demonstrate what it looks like when students are achieving NETS #1 and 6.
- contain a commitment to "next steps" -- what you need in order to help your teachers create classroom activities for students that address NETS #1 and 6.
11:40-11:45am Gallery Walk
11:45-11:50am PD Strategies and Resources Recap
Posted by Todd on September 28, 2007 at 08:00 AM in Instructional Integration | Comments (0)
Two Oregon Grant Opportunities
ODE and OETC are working on providing two different grant opportunities for the cadre in 2007-08.
- Oregon EdTech Professional Development Cadre Incentive Grants,
For District/Regional Cadres. This is a draft of the application and requirements. A final copy will be replaced here in mid September. - Qwest Foundation for Education, Competitive Mini-Grant Application Package for Regional Cadre Teachers and Teams.
Posted by jena on September 28, 2007 at 04:09 AM in Ed Tech Grants | Comments (0)
September 27, 2007 11:01 PM
Purple Moons GeoShow
Posted by jgingerich on September 27, 2007 at 11:01 PM in | Comments (0)
Black Ovals
Posted by melissa on September 27, 2007 at 10:13 PM in Meeting Activity | Comments (0)
Silver Diamonds
Posted by m_thompson on September 27, 2007 at 10:09 PM in Cadre (Who we are, What we are about) | Comments (0)
Insomnia Film Festival
Calling all high school and college filmmakers. The Insomnia Film Festival is back—and while the world sleeps, you could be making film history.
On Saturday, October 13 at 9:00 a.m. (Eastern time), we’ll post a top-secret list of elements — special props, dialogue, settings — you get the idea. Choose any three to include in your movie. Then all you and your team have to do is write, cast, shoot, edit, score, and upload your 3-minute masterpiece within 24 hours. No problem, right?
Once the films are in, your friends, family, and adoring fans will be able to watch them online and rate their favorites. The 25 entries with the highest rating on November 9 at 12:00 a.m. EST will be screened by industry professionals, including Barry Sonnenfeld, James Mangold, and Nora Ephron.
If your film is the biggest hit with either the public or the pros, each member of your team will receive a MacBook Pro, Final Cut Studio 2, Logic Studio, and Shake so you can get started on that first sequel. How’s that for a Hollywood ending?
http://www.apple.com/education/insomnia/
Posted by virginiapetitt on September 27, 2007 at 07:55 PM in Top Story | Comments (0)
Making memories with strangers...
We had an amazing time together. We never knew it could be SO much fun learning.
Posted by brucekrieg on September 27, 2007 at 06:42 PM in | Comments (0)
Red Circle Team Rocks!
Posted by soffenhauser on September 27, 2007 at 06:27 PM in Meeting Activity | Comments (0)
Scavengers
Posted by timothywelch on September 27, 2007 at 06:19 PM in General | Comments (0)
Purple People Eaters
Posted by llary on September 27, 2007 at 06:09 PM in Meeting Activity | Comments (0)
The Winning Scavengers
Posted by david on September 27, 2007 at 06:06 PM in Instructional Integration | Comments (0)
Scavenger Hunt
Cyan Rectangle or Nancy, Diane, Tim & Scott
Posted by dianepeters on September 27, 2007 at 06:03 PM in | Comments (0)
Blue Stars!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by ryan_ginny on September 27, 2007 at 06:01 PM in Meeting Activity | Comments (0)
Yellow Squares Hunt
Posted by stacybuglione on September 27, 2007 at 06:01 PM in Meeting Activity | Comments (0)
Team Green Square
Teresa Myers, Steve Prull, Susan Taylor
Posted by teresamyers on September 27, 2007 at 06:00 PM in General | Comments (0)
GPS to Digital Scavenger - Pink Rectangles
Download file The Pink Rectangles humbly submit our video documenting 357 points.
Posted by Todd on September 27, 2007 at 05:57 PM in Instructional Integration | Comments (0)
Treasure Hunt
This is our group's 351 Points!
Honest! ;-)
Posted by richardbursch on September 27, 2007 at 05:54 PM in Meeting Activity | Comments (0)
Scavenger hunt
Black Triangle Powerpoint for the scavenger hunt: Download file
Posted by michaelwitnauer on September 27, 2007 at 05:48 PM in | Comments (0)
ScrapBlog
Posted by scottmcdonald on September 27, 2007 at 03:36 PM in Emerging Technologies | Comments (0)
VYEW-check out this power point
Posted by cindydix on September 27, 2007 at 03:33 PM in Emerging Technologies | Comments (0)
VoiceThread!
Here is VoiceThread! Visit it here:
Here is our Voice Thread:
Visit the full size one here:
http://voicethread.com/view.php?b=8293
Posted by richardbursch on September 27, 2007 at 03:24 PM in Emerging Technologies | Comments (0)
www.slide.com
http://www.slide.com/r/gFhCnNtppj9VYTowOHI1CNiXCNNr3DN1?view=original
Posted by m_thompson on September 27, 2007 at 03:23 PM in Cadre (Who we are, What we are about) | Comments (0)
Ginny Ryan
I'm a fourth grade teacher at Scott Elementary in Salem-Keizer. Last January I became a member of the new Salem-Keizer Cadre. It's been exciting and fun! I already had a SMARTBoard in my room, and I've really appreciated the training I've had since joining the cadre. I'm learning to use my CPS system with Examview. I'm also testing a document camera, and I'll soon purchase one. What an exciting time to be in teaching!
Posted by ryan_ginny on September 27, 2007 at 03:17 PM in Cadre (Who we are, What we are about) | Comments (0)
Sitekreator NOT!!!
Janice, Shar, and I explored sitekreator.com. The free version allowed very little use of 21st Century skills. We chose to use instead.http://www.esnips.com/web/cubbymahoney-Web20
Posted by tracyanderson on September 27, 2007 at 03:15 PM in Meeting Activity | Comments (0)
www.slide.com
Emerging technologies are any tool that enable students to learn efficiently and effectively. This can be the newest of technologies or old technologies used in new ways. Our presentation highlights some of the way technology can impact student learning. our charge was to show effective instructional strategies using emerging technology.
by Pam Leland, Lynn Bird and Joyce Jennings
Posted by lynnbird on September 27, 2007 at 03:14 PM in Emerging Technologies | Comments (0)
Science Learaning Poll
Posted by nlapotin on September 27, 2007 at 03:14 PM in Meeting Activity | Comments (0)
OurStory? MyStory? NoStory?
Our group, Lynn Larry, Joe Buglione, Corin Richards and me (Melissa Garner) looked at OurStory. Find my initial review and comments here:
http://www.ourstory.com/thread.html?t=279578#277841
Posted by melissa on September 27, 2007 at 03:10 PM in Meeting Activity | Comments (0)
Modeling Effective Instructional Strategies Group Project
Click here to visit our site
Posted by melsmith on September 27, 2007 at 03:09 PM in Emerging Technologies | Comments (0)
Framework for 21st Century-Bubbl.us
This is a wonderful Web 2.0 Tool to be used by students within the same classrooms or across classrooms.It allows partnering with others at other locations.
Students could work on this at home, at school or with other students. It is not computer station dependent since it is web-based.
Bubbl.us
Posted by dianepeters on September 27, 2007 at 03:07 PM in Instructional Integration | Comments (0)
Rockin' 21st Century Skills with PhotoShow
Posted by amylundstrom on September 27, 2007 at 03:06 PM in Emerging Technologies | Comments (0)
OurStory.com
Meeting the NETS Standard of 21st Century Learning and Innovation Skills. A Web 2.0 site that creates timelines with collaboration with friends and family.
Start your own timeline at OurStory.com
Posted by nancywarrington on September 27, 2007 at 03:04 PM in Emerging Technologies | Comments (0)
Pictures for Success (Photoshow)
Posted by teresamyers on September 27, 2007 at 03:02 PM in Emerging Technologies | Comments (0)
Voki
Posted by garymcfarlane on September 27, 2007 at 03:00 PM in General | Comments (0)
Web 2.0 Useage
Posted by linda on September 27, 2007 at 02:59 PM in Meeting Activity | Comments (0)
Voicethread demo
http://voicethread.com/view.php?b=8281
Posted by rlagreid on September 27, 2007 at 02:56 PM in Effective Staff Development | Comments (0)
Exemplary Staff Development Skills
This was produced by Ginny, Darbie, Gale, Suzanne (AKA: Proud Penguins!)
Posted by ryan_ginny on September 27, 2007 at 02:54 PM in Emerging Technologies | Comments (0)
S_present - Staff Development
Posted by gbalaban on September 27, 2007 at 02:52 PM in Emerging Technologies | Comments (0)
kSolo & Web 2.0
What we learned:
Ksolo is a tool that could be used in varied curriculum areas. Social
studies and language arts are two curriculum areas where students could
compose songs relating to history or readings assigned in language arts.
Different areas of the lesson could be weighted for creativity, content,
collaborative efforts. This is a perfect tool for a project-based
learning activity.
We chose to "rewrite" the words to the Beattles classic, "Yesterday" to demonstrate our committment to professional collaboration.
Posted by debbreck on September 27, 2007 at 02:50 PM in Emerging Technologies | Comments (0)
Participation Poll
Posted by heathervanalstyne on September 27, 2007 at 02:43 PM in Meeting Activity | Comments (0)
GPS to Digital
Posted by jena on September 27, 2007 at 02:41 PM in Top Story | Comments (0)
What Do You Think?
Posted by carla on September 27, 2007 at 02:41 PM in Meeting Activity | Comments (0)
KSOLO Web 2.0 Tool - Roadrunner Trio
This is a fun tool that will let students collaborate and explore music history, genre, performance, and evaluation of performances.
Disadvantages:
PC Only
No file portablility
Does not allow for instructor based filtering
Advantages:
Fun
Engaging
Content based
Collabrative
A rich, interactive, user-friendly interface
And now The RoadRunners sing the Alphabet song.
http://www.ksolo.com/Heehaw67
Posted by yanceyfall on September 27, 2007 at 02:39 PM in Emerging Technologies | Comments (0)
SiteKreator
After having explored SiteKreator, our group of Roadrunners experienced marginal success with the program. The interface is clunky and not always intuitive. An example is when you click on Edit, you do not get to edit already created text - instead, you have to click on the T or Properties to view and edit the existing text. You are not able to change font type or color of text either.
Those of us with Windows machines were able to upload pictures while those with Macs were unable to do so. After much trial and error, it was discovered that MACs can upload pictures by inserting a image rather than media. This program allowed the uploading of a SWF file, but the file would not run in the page. After some research, we discovered that SiteKreator does not allow mp3 files to be uploaded.
An interview of the exploration team can be found at the follwing URL can be found by clicking on the following link interview.
Here is the same audio interview with our thoughts about SiteKreator that has been embedded into the blog. This embedded file acts like an mp3 player.
- Artist: EdTech RoadRunners
- Title: sitekreator_review
- Length: 0:50 minutes (786.98 KB)
- Format: MP3 Mono 22kHz 128Kbps (CBR)
Here is an example of a site that was created by the Roadrunner group.
In our opinion, the communication and collaboration that we want to foster through SiteKreator can be accomplished more easily using Google docs and Spreadsheets, Google web or Blogger.
Posted by bhawkins on September 27, 2007 at 02:38 PM in Emerging Technologies | Comments (0)
Creativity & Tech Poll
Posted by williamgreenleaf on September 27, 2007 at 02:27 PM in Meeting Activity | Comments (0)
GREENleaf
Posted by williamgreenleaf on September 27, 2007 at 01:49 PM in Photo Gallery | Comments (0)
Will Greenleaf
Greetings!
I teach technology classes at Ackerman Middle School in Canby, Oregon.
I use projects to teach my students, with very little handouts or tests.
I do have a blog that I keep current activites posted, which you can find at:
http://blogs.canby.k12.or.us/greenlew/blog
One school-wide project I am overseeing is a Virtual Museum of our community.
We are building a television studio adjoining my classroom for video casts and local access programming.
I'm also doing my third year of Lego Robotics.
Lots of fun!
Posted by williamgreenleaf on September 27, 2007 at 01:47 PM in Cadre (Who we are, What we are about) | Comments (0)
Mouseposé and MouseLight
Several folks have expressed interest in Mouseposé - the tool Jennifer uses to generate a spotlight on her computer screen and focus your attention. Mouseposé ($15) is a tool for Mac users. Not to be left out, MouseLight ($20) is available for Windows users.
Posted by Todd on September 27, 2007 at 01:45 PM in Resources & Gadgets | Comments (0)
Skip Offenhauser
About Me Professionally - I am the Instructional Technologies Coordinator for the Redmond School District. This is a newly created position in our district so I am very excited to take on this challenge. Prior to this I was the principal of Tumalo Community School. Tumalo is a k-8 school that is part of the 1:1 computing intiative sponsored by Intel and ODE.
About Me Personally - I am married with two kids and a golden retriever. We live in Bend the absolute best city in Oregon. My favorite TV show is the Amazing Race and my favorite baseball team is the San Diego Padres.
Website - http://soffenhauser.edublogs.org
Posted by soffenhauser on September 27, 2007 at 01:45 PM in Cadre (Who we are, What we are about) | Comments (0)
Bella and Me
Posted by nlapotin on September 27, 2007 at 01:44 PM in Photo Gallery | Comments (0)
Steve Prull
Greetings from Sunny Central Oregon! We're busting at the seams -growing, changing, and never bored!
Posted by steveprull on September 27, 2007 at 01:43 PM in Cadre (Who we are, What we are about) | Comments (0)
Leslie Golden EESC Tech Director
I am well into my second year as the Education Technology Director for the EESC, which is a statewide partnership between ODE, the association of ESDs, K12, Higher Ed, CC, and the Governor's office.
I work on a range of technology programs and projects geared to support and advance effective uses of technology in education. The continuum includes last mile connectivity solutions, improving data quality to improve teaching and learning, building public/private relationships to leverage support for instructional tech opportunities, and exploring content and models for Web-based professional development.
By working with the expertise in the Cadre and other groups/agencies across Oregon and the U.S., I hope to be able to bring vehicles to create true education equity to teachers and students across Oregon.
Posted by lesliegolden on September 27, 2007 at 01:41 PM in | Comments (0)
Back for third year
I'm Tim Haag from Greater Albany Public Schools. I've already been impressed with the level of discourse at our table and it's good to hear other teachers concerned about how our students need to REALLY connect on a more productive and creative level.
Posted by timhaag on September 27, 2007 at 01:40 PM in Cadre (Who we are, What we are about) | Comments (0)
Posted by soffenhauser on September 27, 2007 at 01:38 PM in Photo Gallery | Comments (0)
Micah Baker
Posted by micahbaker on September 27, 2007 at 01:37 PM in Photo Gallery | Comments (0)
Marilyn Williams
I'm new to the tech cadre and excited to be here. I'm working in Eugene helping implement our EdTech grant as well as supporting the technology pieces of our new language arts adoption. In a nutshell... I've got 2 teenage boys, a husband, 3 big bullmastiffs and I'm a Canadian. Looking forward to getting to know many of you!
Posted by marilynwilliams on September 27, 2007 at 01:37 PM in Cadre (Who we are, What we are about) | Comments (0)
Trout About
I am exploring how to upload an image of myself. A few weekends ago we took my son to the fish hatchery up the McKenzie. He was delighted with the trout pond and feeding fish. The metal fish was also where we spent quite a bit of time pretending to be fish.
Posted by eva.lamar on September 27, 2007 at 01:36 PM in Cadre (Who we are, What we are about) | Comments (0)
Newbie
New here....sounds fun and educational so far!!!!!
Posted by karenmckenzie on September 27, 2007 at 01:36 PM in Cadre (Who we are, What we are about) | Comments (0)
Vyew
Collaboration
http://www.vyew.com
Posted by timothywelch on September 27, 2007 at 01:35 PM in | Comments (0)
Debbie
It has been ten years that Siuslaw School District has endured my presence. The 7th grade has been my home for all of that time. We are on the beautiful coast in Florence.
Posted by debbieolson on September 27, 2007 at 01:35 PM in Cadre (Who we are, What we are about) | Comments (0)
Southern Oregon, Almost California Techie
I'm Marie Chinander and I'm a computer techie from Klamath Falls. I work in our technology department and where many hats. I was hired as the database manager and it's evolved over the years to webmaster, network administrator backup, and working with staff teaching technology. Most importantly, I love my husky doggies and my grandson. What a cool world that I play with computers, kids, dogs and a BEAUTIFUL grandson!
Posted by mariechinander on September 27, 2007 at 01:35 PM in Cadre (Who we are, What we are about) | Comments (0)
Susan Taylor
Instructional Technologist-TOSA for the Jefferson County School District.
I've been teaching upper elementary grades for 18 years in Central Oregon. I am very excited to be here!
Posted by susantaylor on September 27, 2007 at 01:35 PM in Cadre (Who we are, What we are about) | Comments (0)
Gale Hipp
I am the Technology teacher at Baker Prairie Middle School. I help teachers to integrate technology into their content area.
Posted by galehipp on September 27, 2007 at 01:34 PM in Instructional Integration | Comments (0)
My time came.....and went.
I was feeling old and alone,
I stopped my heart and fell to the ground to die,
The angles and those around me did not like what they saw.
Some special people touched my heart,
I felt their message,
Life returned, I start anew....
Gerry
Posted by gbalaban on September 27, 2007 at 01:34 PM in | Comments (0)
Drivin' the world crazzzzyy!!
My name is Bruce Krieg. I work as an elementary music specialist and a TOSA in technology. The TOSA assignment is brand new to me this year and I know I am going to love it. It's thrilling to work with all ages. Sounds wierd, but I am very passionate about sharing...with the young and....us. I'm curious about this Cadre and excited to see where it takes me professionally and what I can give also.
Posted by brucekrieg on September 27, 2007 at 01:33 PM in Cadre (Who we are, What we are about) | Comments (0)
Colette Cassinelli
Hello cadre. My name is Colette Cassinelli and I am a high school computer teacher at Valley Catholic high school in Beaverton, Oregon. I am part of a technology committee for the Archdiocese of Portland. Most of us are technology teachers and we provide professional development for our faculty.
I am looking forward to meeting cadre members, network and share ideas.
A little bit about me ... I have over 20 years of teaching experiences in grades K-12. I just completed by Master’s of Arts in Educational Technology at Pepperdine University. It was a great program - I highly recommend it.
I am always on the lookout for great web resources and teaching ideas to use in my high school computers class. I teach Computer Applications, Newspaper/Web Design, Graphic Design, and Digital Video Production. Please drop me a line at colette (dot) cassinelli (at) gmail (dot) com or colette (at) edtechvision (dot) org.
My blog is http://www.edtechvision.org
Twitter: ccassinelli
Skype: colette.cassinelli
AIM: ccass06
Posted by colettecassinelli on September 27, 2007 at 01:31 PM in Cadre (Who we are, What we are about) | Comments (0)
Jenny Corey
This is my first year with the cadre. I teach first grade at Echo Schools. This year I am very lucky to have only 11 students in my room, which makes it nice to integrate new technology. All teachers (k-6) have new Promethean boards in their room, any ideas would be greatly appreciated.jenny.corey@echo.k12.or.us
Posted by jennycorey on September 27, 2007 at 01:31 PM in Cadre (Who we are, What we are about) | Comments (0)
Rod Humphrey
I am the Technology Director at Umatilla School District. This is my third year attending the cadre. I love "cool technology" tools to help engage young minds. Examples include a seismometer, a weather station, a wiki server and most recently we are in the process of transitioning to drupal for our web server. One of my favorite Web 2.0 tools is Gubb.net.
Posted by rodhumphrey on September 27, 2007 at 01:30 PM in Cadre (Who we are, What we are about) | Comments (0)
Get off that dead horse!
This horse was a great "Tool", but it's DEAD. I need to get new "Tools" but the object is still the same, to get someplace.
I am really looking forward to learning some new tools and sharing them with a lot of teachers
Posted by rlagreid on September 27, 2007 at 01:30 PM in Photo Gallery | Comments (0)
Debra Fleming
Hi - I'm Debra Fleming. I've been with the Mapleton School District for 13 years as the Speech and Language Specialist, Special Ed Teacher, and TAG coordinator. I've been excited to participate with our district's tech team and now the Ed Tech Cadre. I love working technology into everything I do with students. This summer I had the great pleasure of learning to geocache with Lynn Lary as we traveled through Georgia with Jennifer Arns and Connie Eastburn. Needless to say using the gps is my latest favorite thing!
Posted by debrafleming on September 27, 2007 at 01:29 PM in Cadre (Who we are, What we are about) | Comments (0)
Attending Oregon Cadre Makes Me Strong!
My name is Mel and I teach Social Studies and Video Production at Eagle Point High School. I also assist David Christmas and Mrs. Snow with Integrating Technology in JCSD #9.
Posted by melsmith on September 27, 2007 at 01:29 PM in Cadre (Who we are, What we are about) | Comments (0)
Diane Peters 2007
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 27, 2007 at 01:28 PM in Cadre (Who we are, What we are about) | Comments (0)
Leslie Golden - EESC Partnership Tech Director
I am well into my second year as the Education Technology Director for the EESC, which is a statewide partnership between ODE, the association of ESDs, K12, Higher Ed, CC, and the Governor's office.
I work on a range of technology programs and projects geared to
Posted by lesliegolden on September 27, 2007 at 01:27 PM in Cadre (Who we are, What we are about) | Comments (0)
Jeremi Reed
I teach 4th and 5th grade at Triangle Lake, a very rural school, where technology has been limited. I am excited to change that. With the help of Lynn Lary, a fellow teacher and I have acquired SMARTBoards and are using them on a daily basis. I am excited to learn more and help my students be well prepared for the future.
Posted by jreed on September 27, 2007 at 01:27 PM in Cadre (Who we are, What we are about) | Comments (0)
Paul Nelson - Linux guy - NWRESD
I was a teacher and tech coordinator for the Riverdale School District for a long time but now I'm a tech specialist at the NWRESD and I'm loving it out here. It's great to meet all the folks in the schools we serve and see the good things they are doing for their students.
I spent many years showing schools cool things they can do with Linux, but now I'm having fun learning to use a new Mac and introducing schools to blogging and Moodle. In my spare time I'm developing digital photography courses and working on taking great sailboat racing photos at PhotoBoat.us.
Posted by paulnelson on September 27, 2007 at 01:26 PM in Cadre (Who we are, What we are about) | Comments (0)
Alex Allen
I am the Technology Coordinator for the Harrisburg School District. This is my 8th year in this position, the last two have been full time. Prior to Harrisburg, I taught Business Education at Mohawk High School for 10 years and Powers High School for 1 year.
Posted by alexallen on September 27, 2007 at 01:24 PM in Cadre (Who we are, What we are about) | Comments (0)
Eva LaMar
Hi everyone. I facilitate Springfield Middle School's laptop initiative. Technically my job title is: "One-to-One Program Development Specialist". I am a site-based SD specialist as well the first line of defence with tech support, server support and everything in between.
The cadre is an opportunity unlike anything I have ever attended before. I look forward to these meeting- I love meeting and collaborating with others!
Posted by eva.lamar on September 27, 2007 at 01:22 PM in Cadre (Who we are, What we are about) | Comments (0)
Michael Witnauer
I am originally from Buffalo, NY and followed a winding, scenic route thathas brought me to Prineville and the Crook county School District. I used to be an geologist in the environmental consulting industry, but needed a change. After moving to Prineville I took a job with the technology department at the school district in 2000. Recently I completed my masters of teacher education degree from EOU, just in time to take a job coordinating a new 1:1 laptop program at the middle school. IT will be a challenging next few years to bring our staff and students the technology and skills they will need for the 21st century. Someday I hope to teach science, but for now I have a skill set that is much needed for this program.
On a personal level, I love the outdoors. Rafting, camping, and snowbarding are just a few of the ways I spend my time communing with nature. My wife and I live on 50 acres just outside of Prineville and enjoy beutiful sunsets over the Cascade Mountains. For a look at what we look at, this is my personal website www.rock-n-rose.net. I haven't updated the site recently bu there are still many pictures.
Posted by michaelwitnauer on September 27, 2007 at 01:19 PM in Cadre (Who we are, What we are about) | Comments (0)
Anne-Marie Presley
HI there! My name is Anne-Marie Presley and this is my very first Cadre experience and indeed--what an experience!! It is assuring to know so many people are out there for ideas, support and inspiration and exhilirating to be part of a progressive, positive group of educators. My school and my students will be more prepared for life and learning in the 21st century due in great part to events like thisi
Posted by annemariepresley on September 27, 2007 at 01:18 PM in Cadre (Who we are, What we are about) | Comments (0)
The End of the Day
After another long trip from Baker City and a full day of fun and learning at another Ed Tech Cadre meeting.
Posted by mfreeman46 on September 27, 2007 at 01:16 PM in Cadre (Who we are, What we are about) | Comments (0)
Yancey Fall
I am TOSA for the Crook County SD. My resposibilites include both currirulmn and technolgy components. The current "Hat" Array includes: District Test Coordinator, Elementary Technology Coordination, Staff Development, and Student data management system coordinator.
I am a converted Elementary classroom teacher. Assignments have included grades 3 - 5 regular ed, k-6 Music, and MS Band & Choir.
Posted by yanceyfall on September 27, 2007 at 01:15 PM in Cadre (Who we are, What we are about) | Comments (0)
Lynn Bird
I am the lone participant from the Tigard-Tualatin School District this year. I have been in TTSD for seven years as an elementary Instructional Technology Specialist in the schools in various fractional FTE. This year I have moved to the district office, and am the District Instructional Tech Specialist. That means I get to go all around the district, working with many teachers teaching, training, collaborating, brainstorming and inspiring them as they work towards technology integration in their curriculum. I absolutely love what I am doing and am looking forward to learning many more techniques from the EdTech Cadre.
Posted by lynnbird on September 27, 2007 at 01:12 PM in Cadre (Who we are, What we are about) | Comments (0)
Rachelle Krause-Campbell
Hi! I am new to the cadre this year (2007-8) and am looking forward to being a member of a terrific team in the Siuslaw School District, striving to bring technology and all it benefits into the classroom. It will be exciting to create our district's platform and plan, and then later helping others learn and incorporate those.
I teach mathematics at the high school, teaching a range from Algebra I to Algebra II. I love encouraging and challenging students to extend themselves - push themselves to new accomplishments. I coach middle school cross-country and will also coach middle school track & field this year. Hobbies - outdoor "stuff", crafts, reading...photos
Posted by rachellecampbell on September 27, 2007 at 01:11 PM in Cadre (Who we are, What we are about) | Comments (0)
Hello EdTech Cadre World!
This is Kepa Francisco, TOSA: Technology Integration from the Canby School District. I am very excited about the ideas, applications and skills I will be obtaining from this wonderful network. I'm looking forward to meeting each of you over the year.
Posted by techtraining on September 27, 2007 at 01:02 PM in Cadre (Who we are, What we are about) | Comments (0)
Pam Leland
Pam is a member of the Beaverton School District Teaching With Instructional Technology Support Team (lovingly called the TWITS). She is responsible for working with teachers to help them integrate technology into the classroom. She coordinates the district's Summer Tech Camp for teachers. She is also involved with all of the textbook adoptions (to make sure that electronic resources are investigated and will work with the district enterprise systems). Outside of working hours she and her husband are avid Geocachers and ballroom dancers.
Posted by pamleland on September 27, 2007 at 12:57 PM in Cadre (Who we are, What we are about) | Comments (0)
Todd Hamilton
Todd Hamilton is Director of Technology and Literacy for the innovative South Lane School District (Cottage Grove, Oregon). Todd’s unique position supports his belief that the tightly woven elements of curriculum, technology, and leadership are essential to the success of each student.
Todd’s initial curiosity in education began nearly two decades ago, at a purely emotional level. “I was working as a camp counselor in Vermont, primarily because of my love for backpacking and other outdoor pursuits. I’d never been to camp as a kid, and I’d never really encountered a teacher who was truly inspiring,” he remembers. “So when I saw what leadership and innovative teaching could do for each kid, it really made an impression.”
After completing his studies at the University of Oregon, receiving his MAT at Pacific University, and teaching in elementary schools in Hermiston, Oregon and Eugene, Oregon, Todd looked to have greater impact. “What I found was that I was really having more influence on kids by teaching teachers.”
Since, Todd has shared his passions in the Eugene School District as Curriculum and Staff Development Specialist, Instructional Technology Specialist, and Project Director for the 4J Handheld Integration Project. He has presented at local and national conferences on assorted topics related to curriculum, instructional technology, and leadership.
Todd lives in Eugene with his wife and their 5-year-old daughter. Todd loves to spend time outdoors with his family, an unruly Pomapoo named Pip, and a magnificent mutt named Maggie. He declines to comment on the latest pet rat.
Posted by Todd on September 27, 2007 at 12:51 PM in Cadre (Who we are, What we are about) | Comments (0)
Dennis King
I teach 3rd grade at Siuslaw Elementary School in Florence, Oregon on the beautiful central Oregon coast. Prior to Siuslaw, I taught at a two-room school called Ash Valley about 15 miles from Reedsport, Or. This is my second year with the Cadre.
Posted by dennisking on September 27, 2007 at 12:45 PM in Cadre (Who we are, What we are about) | Comments (0)
Nancy Warrington
I am the first full-time Literacy Coach in Klamath Falls, Oregon. Our district is committed to integrating technology into our Literacy Plan, so I am here. I was a Technology Teacher and Mentor in the San Francisco Bay Area for 16 years. My husband and I also owned and ran a summer school business which used technology at every level.
I have a 15 year old son and an eight year old daughter. One lives in the left and the other lives in the right brain. Our lives are full of swim and track meets, skiing trips, evenings at Lake of the Woods, dance presentations, concerts, etc. My husband is the IT Manager at a local structural engineering firm, which has opened three new offices since he started with them. We met sailing on the San Francisco Bay.
Posted by nancywarrington on September 27, 2007 at 12:44 PM in Cadre (Who we are, What we are about) | Comments (0)
Too much technology?
I often wonder if we sacrifice 'real' experiential relationships for these virtual worlds of modern technology. Yet students are living in their techno world and we must adapt and provide adequate ethical foundations for emerging social networks.
Posted by timothywelch on September 27, 2007 at 12:44 PM in Cadre (Who we are, What we are about) | Comments (0)
Jeff Linman ...Waaaaazzzzzzup?
Hey There!
Jeff Linman from Milwaukie High School here. This is my first year in the Ed Tech Cadre and I am REALLY looking forward to it.
I am a Science Teacher (Chemistry and Physics)along with the Advisor for MHS Tech Cadre (www.techcadre.com) a Student-run Enterprise focusing on Web Design AND Pulse Media Productions (www.puslemediaproductions.com) a Student-run Enterprise focusing on Video Production.
For me, moving into the 21st century is SIMPLE....just GO! It is all about kids having a purpose. They can figure out how to use the technology to meet someone's needs (they always do :-)). It is Philisophical in nature.....don't hold students back, continually encourage them to use what they know to meet someone's need and HELP THEM!
I am blessed to work with kids that live this model daily........
Looking forward to working with all of you..........
J
Getting this out to staff is a huge barrier. How can we develop a list of proven, slick, easy ways to use all these amazing tools in a one stop shopping center?
Posted by jefflinman on September 27, 2007 at 12:40 PM in Cadre (Who we are, What we are about) | Comments (0)
Meredith White
Hello!! My name is Meredith White and I am a first grade teacher at OLE Charter School at Forest Ridge Elementary. I love teaching first graders how to use technology and the different things they discover and try. I am a memember of a technology cadre in my own school district and have learned so much from there that I can't wait to see what I learn as part of this cadre.
Posted by meredithwhite on September 27, 2007 at 12:37 PM in Cadre (Who we are, What we are about) | Comments (0)
Tim Young
Hello...I am a 5th grade teacher in Umatilla, Oregon. I just started my sixth year, and I love it! I'm originally from Montana and graduated from Montana State Universtiy. I'm currently getting my Master's in Educational Technology.
Posted by timyoung on September 27, 2007 at 12:37 PM in Cadre (Who we are, What we are about) | Comments (0)
Lucinda M. Van Natta
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Hello. My name is Lucinda, and I teach mathematics and computer science at Mapleton High School and Middle School. I am a new member of the cadre as of 2007. Cheers! |
Posted by lucindavannatta on September 27, 2007 at 12:36 PM in Cadre (Who we are, What we are about) | Comments (0)
Heather VanAlstyne
This is grandpa and two of my children, Joie and Jordan. I am the K-8 ESL teacher and casemanager for Culer School District in Central Oregon. I started the program when I came to Culver four years ago. I love my job because of the ever wonderous variety of students I get to work with. I joined the tech cadre because, as the ESL teacher, I understand how disadvantages can influence your success in a society. I believe all children need to be able to use technology to become successful in our society today.
Posted by heathervanalstyne on September 27, 2007 at 12:35 PM in Cadre (Who we are, What we are about) | Comments (0)
Becky Brouillard
I am a 5th grade teacher in Culver. I received my masters in Technology in Education and I enjoy integrating technology into the curriculum.
Posted by rebeccabrouillard on September 27, 2007 at 12:34 PM in Cadre (Who we are, What we are about) | Comments (0)
Do you know who I am?
I love technology! Give me a new technology, and I will play with it until I'm bored. Then, I want another new technology--a new toy. :-D
I am a technology teacher at North Marion Middle School in Aurora, Oregon. I work with sixth through eighth graders. Some say I'm crazy for working with this age group, but I disagree. I have worked with kindergarten through junior college levels. Give me the middle schoolers. They are challenging, but fun!
Posted by tracyanderson on September 27, 2007 at 12:33 PM in Cadre (Who we are, What we are about) | Comments (0)
Did You Know?
What do we think it means to prepare students for the 21st century?-We need to teach them more than how to use technology devices, but how to use them with problem solving skills.
-Have all students learn at least one other language beside English.
-They need to know how to use technical devices for a variety of occupations, not just computers.
-Come up with a way to teach students that’s safe, but not restrictive.
What skills do our students need to survive and thrive in the 21st Century?
Collaboration/Teamwork – bring back that group work and provide students with strategies for group work. Make it okay for kids to state what their needs are during different situations. Help them realize what they need to work on and give them strategies for compensating.
Second, third, fourth languages!
Posted by m_thompson on September 27, 2007 at 12:30 PM in Cadre (Who we are, What we are about) | Comments (0)
Skills for 21st Century Students
Prepare them for the unknown
Work with groups,leadership skills
Teach them to adapt, thinking critically and creatively.
Emphasize critical thinking skills.
How to do this?
Change the perspective of the way we think about "things."
Make students aware of what a diverse world we live in.
What is still being taught? Facts
Using the technology appropriately.
Grading the process instead of the final result?
Examples of different projects ... wiki ...
Posted by rodhumphrey on September 27, 2007 at 12:25 PM in General | Comments (0)
Preparing for the 21st Century
Community is key. We need to teach students to understand how communities work and how they can contribute.
Working with teachers to really understand what is important about a lesson and what they want the students to walk away with. It's not about the technology.
Need to be asking students to work as a community to come up with solutions and generating questions rather that it all coming from the teacher.
Communication is key. Students need to be able to communicate with each other and be problem solvers. Communities can change, and students need to understand that.
I am glad I teach first grade and we use technology. People say they are too young and they don't get it. I teach what I teach and I'm glad.
Urgency!!!!
The community trust isn't there yet. You got the computers. The parents resist. I don't want my kids on the Internet. Many applications are blocked. People don't trust or embrace the technology.
Need to do more faster - rather - we need to do more better. It's not about the teaching, it's about the learning. Teachers need to be using the tools better with their learners.
When I look upon my own learning - I need to be ready for it. Ask teachers what their goal for their students might be. Then, demonstrate how the technology might help them meet their goals.
It's not just seeing the need, it is seeing how it is used. Get the teachers past their fears.
Want to increase the excitement about technology while still meeting our goals.
Kids learning how to communicate.
Posted by linda on September 27, 2007 at 12:18 PM in General | Comments (0)
Prepare Students
1. We need to convince our communities to support education. Community Resources are imperative to keep up with technology.
2. Time - we need to dedicate time to allow students and teachers to learn how to use technology to develop critical thinking skills
3. As educators, we need to encourage our students to think outside the box and use cutting edge rather than insisting on right answers using archaic technology
4. Use of technology should be seamless, so attention is placed on problem solving and higher level thinking
5. We need to eliminate the disparity in access to technology across the country
6. Students need to know how to find information and to apply it. They need skills that apply to everything we do. We need to teach our kids to evaluate information and use it in any situation.
Posted by nancywarrington on September 27, 2007 at 12:05 PM in General | Comments (0)
Group in the Center of the Room
Our responsibility is to be sure that teachers and students have the resources,(or know how to find them) and know how to use them ethically.
Ethical appropriateness needs to be taught from a very young age and needs to be taught not just assumed.
Should we be going clockwise at this table?
To prepare the kids, are we teaching them how to accomplish a task and for what purpose? We need to help them learn the question, which is so more important then just "using" the technology.
Are we really serving children by just giving them a computer. What about the hierarchy of needs that comes before technology? Addressing poverty and social emotional needs.
We and our students think inside a box. We need to teach them how to think differently and creatively not just the standard responses to assignments.
A lot of the research is pointing to the fact that if it can be done by a computer it will be done by a computer. So we need to embrace the net standards. Creativity cannot be programmed into a computer. So we must look at creativity and innovation or a computer will be doing their job.
Students need to know the purpose of an activity or lesson and not just look at the tools available.
PURPOSE seems to be the key to growth.
Students need to learn how to sift through the volumes of information but they need to be filtered by purpose and relevance. They need to be taught how to be their own media source through effective critical thinking skills.
We are back to ground one - "we are below ground one."
How do teach ethics and remove the barriers so that students can access what they need for a purpose and not just waste critical teaching and learning time.
Posted by ceastbur on September 27, 2007 at 12:04 PM in General | Comments (0)
How to Prepare Students for the 21st Century
Teach students how to learn and quickly. Use long distance ed.
Need to create in students an attitude that the knowlegde and skills they need will be continually changing.
Also teach them confidence to learn and do new things.
Students need to be able to connect what they know to new information coming out.
Students need to know how to learn, not just do. And learn what they to know what they don't know. And not be afraid of it.
Skills:
Students need to think outside the box.
Collaboration
The need to see the whole picture and not just one solution.
Creativity
Flexibility
Posted by joyce on September 27, 2007 at 12:04 PM in Cadre (Who we are, What we are about) | Comments (0)
Preparing students for the 21st century
In order for our students to be ready for the 21st century we need to:
Develope their sense of collaboration, adaptability,
Teach students to learn how to learn, evaluation skills, critical thinking skills
Communicate, create, collaborate, connect
How to filter out
Thomas Friedman- Lexus & the Olive Tree, Globalization, The World is Flat
Collaborate- things we learn on the web can be good or not.
Learn to be socially responsible, ethics
Shift Happens
Teacher tube video-collaborators(with other countries) & competitors (with self)
Learn technology quickly, adapt it quickly-innovate
Innovators-how to critically think, build that capacity
Teaching kids to develop their creativity-use what they are doing outside the classroom -mash-ups
Promote kids with great creativity skills
Knowledge Base
What does it take to be a literate human in the 21st century?
Building pathways to learning
Meaningful education-go more into depth
Internal mapping for the brain.
Brain research.
Posted by dianepeters on September 27, 2007 at 12:04 PM in Meeting Activity | Comments (0)
Front and Center
Students need to be problem solvers, be able to use a variety of technological devices to communicate, outside of the box thinking, using their personal devices at home and in the school/work environment. Using technology beyond entertainment purposes. Teach cross-platform uses so students are ready for what ever platform they are confronted with. Have core base of students with great work ethics, perseverance, flexible so they're able to adapt.
Teaching employability skills, how to interview, can you communicate with others?, with or without tech., making sure they have strong work ethic. Students must be adaptable. Help students see and be aware of the possibilities for future endeavors.
Posted by dennisking on September 27, 2007 at 12:04 PM in Meeting Activity | Comments (0)
Did You Know Discussion
Preparing students for the 21st Century means helping them think creatively and openly using technology.
Literacy with technology? How are they using technology to communicate with other schools and the world?
70% of all 4 year olds have actually used a computer.
We are training students for jobs that don't exist and we don't even know what problems there will be to solve. The number of students graduating from China and India exceeds that of the US. How are we to remain competitive?
I think we need to be teaching students broader skills instead of a set of information. Learning and communication skills are more important. Need to also remember to teach kids "real" skills in addition to the virtual skills. Are the virtual world skills valid and "real." Questioning, from a cultural standpoint, the validity of the virtual world.
How are we teaching responsible use of these new technologies if we are banning the use from our schools?
Are we providing college courses for those students who have these technology interests. Are we preparing teachers? Should we re-instate classes in ethics?
How are we teaching students to deal with the permanence of the internet? Ethics...
Interesting that India's graduates all speak English. Surprised at reaction to the students getting laptops before even getting textbooks. What will they do with this knowledge?
Authenticity of what we are creating on the web. Are people being authentic with themselves, is information authentic existing on the net.
The economic future of our country
A harder shift in not just the infusion of technology, it's more the project based, collaborative way to process content. It's not regurgitation anymore, you have to ask the right questions. Students need to understand problem solving process, the procedure, to be able to solve those unknown problems of the future.
3 people sitting at out table have been at their current jobs for less than years.
Posted by stacybuglione on September 27, 2007 at 12:03 PM in Meeting Activity | Comments (0)
Did You Know Table Reflections
What do we think it means to prepare students for the 21ts century?
- If students are going to have 10-14 careers by the time they are 38, then we have go to start teaching skills and not just content.
- We still need some content, but we have to integrate those skills and strategies.
- We need to provide opportunities by teaching concepts that can apply to other areas.
- We need to shift away form hardwae/software. We know it will change. We need to teach these kids to be able to pick up new things and use them. Global competition will be a major factor.
- We need to be critical consumers and think why would we use this, what is our goal, is this just cool or is it useful.
- Helping students to realize there are a variety of methods and paths to create a finished product. Let them and teach them to make those choices.
- They need to learn to work collaboratively.
- They need to know how to plan, set a goal, find resources and support, take necessary steps.
- They need effective communication skills. They should be indentifying their audience. It could be the world.
- Web 2.0 and social networking allow students to communicate and collaborate regardless of location.
- We need to teach communication skills beyond text -- visual literacy and auditory literacy are equally important in the digital age.
- Purpose
- How to Cadre Blog Directions. This is step by step directions for logging in to the blog, uploading pictures and creating entries.
- Web2.0 Activity handouts
- NETS OR NETS
- 21st Century Framework or the 21st Century Partnership Framework website
- Learning and Innovation
- Staff Development Strategy Cards
- Lesson Plan Template OR Editable version
- By popular demand Scavenger Hunt Template
Posted by jgingerich on September 27, 2007 at 12:03 PM in General | Comments (0)
Table Discussion from Back
What do we think it means to prepare students for the 21st century? What skills do students need to survive and thrive in this new era?
We can't teach children nuggets of information, we need to be teaching them how to find information.
The problems that we have are motivational in nature. We ignore that children are collaborating and using technology tools. We block the very things that are a part of their life. We don't provide them with learning environments that give them the opportunities that they use all the time in their "real" lives.
Our mindset of teaching needs to change so that we become facilitators of information rather than the imparters of information. They need to have the opportunity to learn from each other. Educators tend to be scared of change. Our students embrace change.
Change is difficult for those who did not grow up with all of the technological resources. It is hard to pick up all the new technologies when we have so many other things to do. We tend to be resistant to change. New staff who have grown up with technology are closer to students and their needs.
Sometimes we just as educators need to get out of our students way. We have to get away from telling to helping them become classroom facilitators. We need to let our students help us learn what will create effective learning environments for them.
It is easy to pick out the symptoms of our problems, but the answers to how to meet the needs of our teachers is a very much bigger problem. The system on a larger scale (ODE) needs to provide more flexibility into the training of our teachers. Teachers have a requirement that they will integrate technology, but many do not know that this requirement exists. They would probably run screaming if they new what the expectations are.
Is there a Myspace issue or is it a general social networking problem. Do we need to block or do we need to teach students how to use these tools appropriately. Students don't have judgement...we need to teach them how to develop the skills to use these tools in the correct way. They do it without understanding the consequences of using them incorrectly (firing, not getting hired, losing scholarships). We need to help them develop these skills.
Posted by pamleland on September 27, 2007 at 12:03 PM in General | Comments (0)
21st century skills
*Students need to internalize the SHIFT.
*Kids are creating to demonstrate the SHIFT.
*Students are starving for technology integration, opportunities are not as rich and they are doing it on their own.
*Teachers have to change the way that we're teaching to try to stay abreast with students.
*Students and teachers need to internalize the message.
*SHIFT happens, but struggle happens too. Students still need to learn how to think and problem solve, even though things comes so easily.
*Less interested in teaching them discrete skills and more interested in teaching them essential skills.
*Teaching technology skills is not important as teaching kids connections between themselves and their community and world.
*In an age where people are so connected, there is an increase in isolation. Not communicatively, but emotionally.
*We need to teach them how to communicate on an emotional level.
*Somehow we need to address the issue of lack of emotional connection, through collaboration using technology.
*Service learning has a lot of value that involves them in the community, where the focus is not on the technology.
*Students are not isolated, technology has opened up a different type of connection; A different avenue for communicating that removes social pressures and status issues.
Posted by teresamyers on September 27, 2007 at 12:02 PM in General | Comments (0)
21st Century Skills
What do we think it means to prepare students for the 21st century? What skills do students need?
Lynn, Skip, Steve, Dan, Tracy, Melissa
*Big 6 skills: have students access, process, and present information
*Need to be flexible and be able to adapt to constant change
*Hard to predict the future and flexibility is key
*Writing and reading are the most important skills for students to communicate in a written format
*Trying to get students to understand what life is like in the workforce
*Critical thinking, problem-solving
*Should there be standards for communication, writing, reading? Formal writing skills vs. IM texting abbreviations
*Must give students real-life applications to use so they understand why it's important to have formal skills
*Teachers need to adapt their teaching skills to the 21st century
Posted by melissalim on September 27, 2007 at 12:01 PM in General | Comments (0)
Hi, I'm Melissa
My name is Melissa Lim and I work in Instructional Technology for Portland Public Schools. This is my second year in the Cadre and I am excited to learn from this amazing group of colleagues. I have worked in this capacity for the last eight years and prior to that I was an elementary school teacher. I offer professional development to teachers and students. I would love to see more teachers using and integrating technology in their classrooms.
Posted by melissalim on September 27, 2007 at 11:40 AM in Cadre (Who we are, What we are about) | Comments (0)
September 15, 2007 06:39 PM
Leadership Planning 2007
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September 14, 2007 08:18 AM
Interwrite Makeover Video Contest
If you know a teacher that might like to win $15,000 of Interwrite products, here is a fun opportunity. Teachers and students will have a great time working together to make a short music video that demonstrates how they use (or would like to use) technology in the classroom. Learn more.
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September 13, 2007 01:38 PM
Leadership Team
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September 12, 2007 01:18 PM
Geocaching Leaders
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September 10, 2007 03:10 PM
September Handouts
Here are the handouts printed for your notebooks in an electronic format.
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Leadership Planning
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Leadership Planning
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