Instructional Technology

Resources for Social Networking for Schools

2011-05-18T19:08:00.001-04:00

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ETLO PLN Reflections

2010-05-21T16:02:00.001-04:00

Reflect on how your personal learning network has changed and grown during the course of this workshop. Discuss your plans for how you plan to continue to grow your learning network and how you hope to contribute to the professional learning of your administrative colleagues.During this workshop, I improved my use of Twitter, reconnected with class members that I knew through other online

Animoto

2010-04-16T12:18:00.000-04:00

Create your own video slideshow at animoto.com.

iTunes Production hints

2010-02-27T22:46:00.002-05:00

iTunesU Production Hints Begin with the end in mindModels of Instructional DesignAdults Learn DifferentlyAdult Learners vs Youth LearnersProduction Team Develop conceptWrite the "Script" and develop a story boardProduce the contentChoosing the Right Medium For production Use video for demonstrations Use audio for concepts Use documents for reference

Minor Tune-Up for Windows XP

2008-05-29T23:43:00.003-04:00

Go to Start -> All Programs Find Programs that you no longer use and click to Uninstall if that option is availableRemove any Anti-Virus and Spyware removal programs. Go to Start -> Control Panel->Add or Remove ProgramsIn the list of programs that appears, locate any Programs that you no longer use Click on the Program to reveal the Remove buttonClick RemoveBe sure to remove any Anti-virus and

2008-04-17T17:01:00.000-04:00

How could a "web cell phone" help you in your work?A web cell phone (WCP) enables me to send and receive email even when I am in areas where I do not have access to a wired network. My cell phone also allows me to access my work calendar and contacts information. I can use my phone to call, email or text a contact in the address book that syncs with my work computer. I can use my WCP to

2008-04-17T16:59:00.000-04:00

Google Tools Step by Step http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dg9t7n42_0gj6bzzdhorhttp://tinyurl.com/3qhfv4These steps are only suggestions. It is fine to go "out of order."Step One You should either download this document by clicking on File, located just under the title of this document and opening it with your word processing program or keep this document open in a separate window or

Do I need an iPod?

2007-08-27T09:11:00.001-04:00

mp3ssaturation Originally uploaded by Weedah Many folks (mostly my age or older) think that you must have an iPod before enjoying podcasts. This is a picture of the many mobile devices that will play podcasts. Of course the computer is another way to listen to podcasts, it's just not mobile.

2007-02-19T17:42:00.000-05:00

Requirements for Web Site Excellence There are five components to web site excellence: Web sites must use valid code Web sites must be accessible Web sites must be easy to navigate Web sites must be visually pleasing Web sites must have meaningful content. Component 1- Valid Code Web sites should be written in XHTML or XML. Most non-commercial sites are created using XHTML.

2007-02-05T20:54:00.000-05:00

Why Web Standards? Web Standards Project www.webstandards.org W3C http://www.w3.org/ http://validator.w3.org/ - Doc Type required http://jigsaw.w3.org/css-validator/ Browser wars and Dot Com bubble Microsoft and Netscape People and projects Jeffery Zeldman Article 2002 Designing with Web Standards, New Riders 2003 Chris Casianno Daily CSS Fun www.placenamehere.com/neuralustmirror/2000202

From my home office

2007-02-01T12:35:00.001-05:00

P2011346 Originally uploaded by Weedah. With a winter storm visiting Raleigh, I am working from home today. This is the view from the window by my computer. I had to take a break and get a few shots to docuement the snow. This one occurred on Feb 1. I didn't think to make pictures of the snow we had last month. It was fluffier and provided more cover but was gone by the afternoon.

Using your iPod On a PC with iTunes

2007-01-07T01:59:00.000-05:00

Step 1 ~ Check to see if you have iTunesClick the “Start” at the bottom left corner of your computer screen. Next click “All Programs” and look for iTunes in the list of programs. If you find it, click to open. Skip to the next step if you already have have iTunes. If iTunes is not listed in your programs, go to http://www.apple.com/itunes/. Click Free Download located near the bottom right

Our Mentos Movie

2006-11-29T17:34:00.000-05:00

Give us some time and our creativity kicks in. We wanted to see if putting Mentos in Diet Coke would create a Coke fountain. The movie is our proof that it does.Wonder what will be our next experiment?

NCetc Interactive Websites K-8 by Laurene Johnson

2006-11-29T12:02:00.000-05:00

Objective: to integrate (mostly free) interactive website into learningLanguage Arts: Yellowstone Alphabet is a book with audio that reads the book with links to the next page. Students could create a class alphabet book. Science application: Features and characteristics chart with printed pictures Doodle Splash (from Read Write Think website of NCTE)Make a presentation from the book. Summarize,

Social Networking Panel Discussion at T+L '06

2006-11-16T22:59:00.001-05:00

Speaker from MySpace provided an overview of safety measures and addressed the following questions:How is social networking viewed in your neighborhood? Has it been a problem?If it is a problem how have you handled it?Speaker from the Dallas Police Department said that when parents do not do their job it falls to the schools.The speaker representing Students said that the school district has a

Universal Design for Learning at T+L '06

2006-11-16T22:59:00.000-05:00

Does minimizing barriers, improve learning, and benefit all? 1:1 technology is not just computers, laptops, or palms. It is not too formulaic, not a production model but what works for students.NIMAS (National Instructional materials accessibility standards) and IDEA 2004 are sources for Universal Design. Books translated to xml which can be translated to formats for those who are print

Video Games, iKids, and Education in the 21st Century at T+L '06

2006-11-16T22:58:00.001-05:00

Video games and how they can be used in the classroom: problems and solutionsResources:Don't Bother me I'm learningGame StopGaming HistoryPong 1976Galagra 1986Sim City 1996Second Life 2006 - designed by virtual usersInfoisland.org bought an Island on Second LifeGames haven't gotten simpler over time. They've gotten more complex over time. Because the brain demands it and the technology allows

Resources for Handhelds in the Classroom

2006-11-16T22:58:00.000-05:00

Leading Step Lisa Burnett 4225 Settlement Drive Durham, NC 27713 Geometry, math, spelling, grammar ImagiMath--ImagiGraph, ImagiCalc, ImagiSolveJeffrey Arrigotti My World GIS Pasco Probeware Wireless Sensing Sets for Earth and Environmental Sciences Personal Training Consortium personal response system edtechlabs.org Tango Classroom

NSBA 2006 T+L Conference Thursday

2006-11-10T05:16:00.000-05:00

Universal Design for Learning (UDL)I started the day with Including Everyone: Technology Options and a Universal Design for Learning. Here I learned about NIMAS, the National Instructional materials Accessibility Standards, a part of IDEA 2004. A companion to NIMAS is a compact depository for digital text translated to XML which can be translated to any formatted needed to make it accessible

Wednesday at T+L

2006-11-08T22:01:00.000-05:00

This morning I left my hotel at 7:15 for the short ride over to the Dallas Convention Center. My goal was to arrive in time to check in an pick up my registration packet and head on down to a podcast session scheduled for 7:30. I got to the Convention Center with plenty of time, picked up my convention bag and pinned on my name tag. I hiked the block long hallway to the podcast session only to

2006 T+L Conference

2006-11-07T20:26:00.000-05:00

I am in Dallas, Texas for the National School Boards' Technology+Learning Conference. It's been several years since I attended this conference and I am excited about being here.Sessions that I plan to attend are on 21st Century Skills, podcasting and other Web 2.0 topics, handhelds and other 1-1 solutions. I will record my notes here each evening and hopefully share a few pictures.Ouida

Build web site: How to install Drupal CMS in 3 simple steps

2006-04-02T00:52:00.000-05:00

Build web site: How to install Drupal CMS in 3 simple stepsDrupal is a W3C standards-based, open source, content management application. After installation and set up, novice users update and add content. Since it is used in many local government sites, the coding is accessible as well.

Build web site: How to install Drupal CMS in 3 simple steps

2006-04-02T00:51:00.000-05:00

OuidaBlogger @ blogger meetup in Raleigh

2006-02-19T23:55:00.000-05:00

OuidaBlogger @ blogger meetuo in Raleigh Originally uploaded by David Warlick. A Blogg2gether meeting in Cameron Villiage (Raleigh). My first Podcast was recorded here with my new G4 PowerBook.

Let the Good Times Roll by Guy Kawasaki

2006-01-24T13:47:00.000-05:00

Let the Good Times Roll by Guy Kawasaki has a link to a player for creating scrolling pictures across your monitor and sharing them with others.

Jacob In The Hat (for a short time)

2005-12-28T19:24:00.000-05:00

DSC00275 Originally uploaded by Blue Celica. Going, Going, almost gone!

Jacob In The Hat

2005-12-28T19:22:00.000-05:00

DSC00274 Originally uploaded by Blue Celica. Take it quick cause it's comin' off.

Jacob, future movie star

2005-12-28T19:19:00.000-05:00

DSC00273 Originally uploaded by Blue Celica. I wish I could say the future is so bright that he had to wear shades.

Tim & Tim

2005-11-15T21:27:00.000-05:00

Tim & Tim Originally uploaded by Blue Celica. When not "doing technology", I "do church." Here's picture of Tim, our fearless leader and the pumpkin a group of kids carved using Tim as their model. Aren't these kids fabulous!

Juicy Studio: Readability Test

2005-09-28T17:59:00.000-04:00

Did you know that there is a readabilty test for web sites? I just tested our division home page!

BBC NEWS | Technology | Blog censorship handbook released

2005-09-22T10:37:00.000-04:00

Interesting article about Blog censorship included in the announcement of a blog censorship handbook. BBC NEWS | Technology | Blog censorship handbook released Ouida

RSS vs Atom: Do we have to choose sides?

2005-09-15T21:09:00.000-04:00

When we set up the Director's blog we used the Google supplied syndication tool, Atom. A coworker notified me that he had changed the feed to a real RSS feed. Until then I thought RSS was RSS and that Atom was an RSS aggregator. WRONG. I use FireFox and have the extention infoRSS, one of the newsreaders that reads both RSS & Atom so I didn't know there was a problem. So after some research, here

A Whole Blog About Geocaching

2005-09-15T20:02:00.000-04:00

Can you believe it? A whole blog about Geocaching! Check it out!OuidaVisit my home page

2005-09-04T11:22:00.000-04:00

Jacob visits the Raleigh's Museum of Natural Sciences

Your PowerPoint question: Dual monitors and PowerPoint (by Paul Iordanides) (and others)

2005-08-13T09:26:00.000-04:00

Your PowerPoint question: Dual monitors and PowerPoint (by Paul Iordanides) (and others): "How can I display slides on a PC connected to a projector but still view my notes (and control the slide show)? " Click this link to find out!

Google Goes Mobile

2005-08-12T21:13:00.000-04:00

Do you know about Google Mobile? I just found out about it in a Tourbus email.Ouida

NETS for Teachers: Achievement Rubric Draft (March 18, 2005)

2005-08-12T17:26:00.000-04:00

Learning Points Associates at the North Central Regional Education Lab provides a rubric aligned to the NETS-T. Ouida

Dr. Alice Christie's CUE 2002: Technology Integration

2005-08-12T15:30:00.000-04:00

Somewhere along the way I ran across Dr. Christie's site and thought it was worth sharing. Dr. Alice Christie's CUE 2002: Technology Integration What do you think of her page?Ouida

The Search for a Good Web-based Calendar Application

2005-07-27T23:37:00.000-04:00

CSS design by Valleywebdesigns. Cost: $39.00.CSS Calendar Know of any other calendar extensions?Have you seen the GroupWise web calenar? Check it out and view the examples. Here's a link for more information.Ouida

2005-07-26T23:55:00.000-04:00

A Weeda hello!

"The Fundraising Guru"

2005-06-17T16:59:00.000-04:00

A blog for non-profits who seek funding:"The Fundraising Guru"

NCETC -- Blogger

2004-11-15T18:58:00.000-05:00

NCETC -- Blogger Check out the NC ETC conference and sign up for the conference BLOG!!! Ouida

Where's George? ? 2.0 Report

2004-08-30T22:30:00.000-04:00

Where's George? ? 2.0 Report Here's a web page that with instructions for using US currency with Geocaching. Have you ever participated in a geocach using currency? 8-}

Texas Geocaching Discussion Forum - Unabridged Geocaching Dictionary

2004-08-30T09:01:00.000-04:00

Texas Geocaching Discussion Forum - Unabridged Geocaching Dictionary Did you ever wonder what bison tube means? The answer to that question and other geocaching terms are found here. 8-) Ouida

One-Trick CyberPony

2004-08-29T16:41:00.000-04:00

Visit Bernie Dodge at One-Trick CyberPony.

IMPACT Homepage

2004-08-29T16:17:00.000-04:00

IMPACT Homepage NC State website for Impact

Schools Win IMPACT Model School Grants

2004-08-29T16:16:00.000-04:00

Schools Win IMPACT Model School Grants Another version of announcement on DPI site.

Schools Win IMPACT Model School Grants

2004-08-29T16:14:00.000-04:00

Schools Win IMPACT Model School Grants File located on dpi site announcing winners of Impact funding.

IMPACT Model Schools

2004-08-29T16:13:00.000-04:00

IMPACT Model Schools File located in wiseowl folder

IMPACT Model Schools

2004-08-29T16:12:00.000-04:00

IMPACT Model Schools File located in kscope file

2004-05-15T09:11:00.000-04:00

Techlearning > > It's About T.I.M.E.! (Technology Improving the Methods of Education) > May 1, 2004

2003-10-22T15:49:00.000-04:00

Balancing the Learning Equation - Exploring Effective Mixtures of Technology, Teaching, and Learning

2003-07-31T02:24:00.000-04:00

BellSouth Digital Storyteller The Digital Storyteller

2003-07-31T02:18:00.000-04:00

digital video editing, dv training tutorial, desktop editing Beginners Guide to Video Production "How-To" video for Mini-DV Camcorders & Digital Video Editing on Desktop Computers

2003-07-31T02:13:00.000-04:00

Student Projects Multimedia Seeds Exploring Audio & Video Production

2003-07-31T02:10:00.000-04:00

Ideas for Video Projects Video Project Ideas

2003-07-31T02:02:00.000-04:00

ED Quest Eating Disorders: A Public Service Announcement A WebQuest for 7th and 8th Grade (Health/Adolescent Skills) Designed by Sara Turansky

2003-07-31T01:48:00.000-04:00

Jay's Streaming Video Examples Page Streaming Video Research Site University of Montevallo

2003-07-31T01:45:00.000-04:00

Birmingham International Educational Film Festival Birmingham International Educational Film Festival Student Video Expo The Birmingham International Educational Film Festival is a non-profit organization with a history of providing educational opportunities to students in Alabama and across the nation. Each year BIEFF sponsors the Student Video Expo. BIEFF Student Video Expo has two

2003-07-31T01:42:00.000-04:00

AFS Student Video Competition/Film Festival Movie Gallery Student Video Competition 2004 Hosted by The Auburn Film Society and Auburn University’s Department of Communication and Journalism AFS is a nonprofit organization. Tentative Deadline: Received by February 4, 2004 Entry Fee: $20.00 per entry Competition Categories 1. College Videomaker 2. High School Videomaker Genres accepted

2003-03-10T03:11:00.000-05:00

techLEARNING.com | Technology & Learning - The Resource for Education Technology Leaders

2003-02-19T23:17:00.000-05:00

http://www.alfamilyties.org Alabama Family Ties is my advocacy website

2003-02-06T00:04:00.000-05:00

The current issue of Education Leadership is worth checking out. Go to the ASCD website to view articles and abstracts.

2003-02-03T19:57:00.000-05:00

One-Trick CyberPony

2003-02-03T19:56:00.000-05:00

Download.com

2003-02-03T19:55:00.001-05:00

Task

2003-02-03T19:55:00.000-05:00

WebQuest Training Materials

2003-02-03T19:54:00.000-05:00

ozline - WebQuest Rubric

2003-02-02T20:43:00.000-05:00

Exploratory Learning Through Educational Simulation and Games This is a course taught by Bernie Dodge. Bernie will be at AETC this summer.

2003-02-02T20:31:00.000-05:00

Reading is Technological CUE | Journal

2003-02-02T19:54:00.000-05:00

Professional Development Survey

2003-02-02T16:15:00.000-05:00

NCRTEC Lesson Planner

2003-02-02T16:13:00.000-05:00

IDEA

2003-02-02T16:10:00.000-05:00

CEO School Technology and Readiness Report

2003-02-02T16:08:00.000-05:00

Pew Internet & American Life Project

2003-02-02T15:59:00.000-05:00

IFT Index

2003-02-02T15:58:00.000-05:00

About Virtual Field Trips

2003-02-02T15:55:00.000-05:00

Technology: Friend or Foe?

2003-02-02T15:48:00.000-05:00

Discover and Create Your Own Field Trips

2003-02-02T15:47:00.000-05:00

Teaching History with Technology, Vol.1, No. 1

2003-02-02T15:46:00.000-05:00

Virtual Field Trips

2003-02-02T15:45:00.000-05:00

Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators - Evaluation of Virtual Tours

2003-02-02T15:44:00.000-05:00

Guidelines for Virtual Field Trips

2003-02-02T15:37:00.001-05:00

Virtual Field Trip

2003-02-02T15:37:00.000-05:00

Field Trip Archive - HomeworkSpot.com

2003-02-02T15:36:00.000-05:00

Virtual Fieldtrips by Subject

2003-02-02T15:35:00.000-05:00

Education World® : Technology in the Classroom : Get Outta Class With Virtual Field Trips

2003-02-02T15:34:00.000-05:00

Massachusettes Recommended PK-12 Instructional Technology Standards

2003-02-02T15:14:00.000-05:00

Framework for Curriculum Development

2003-02-02T15:12:00.000-05:00

E-Examples Index

2003-02-02T15:11:00.000-05:00

Literacy Development

2003-02-02T15:09:00.000-05:00

A Marriage Waiting to Happen: Computers and Process Writing

2003-02-02T15:08:00.000-05:00

International Telementor Program www.telementor.org 888-453-0635

2003-02-02T15:06:00.000-05:00

Technology Works Best (Nov/Dec 1997)

2003-02-02T15:04:00.000-05:00

Rubricsgrading.html

2003-02-02T15:02:00.000-05:00

Rubric

2003-02-02T15:00:00.000-05:00

Rubrics

2003-02-02T14:59:00.000-05:00

Findings from the Teaching, Learning, and Computing Survey: Is Larry Cuban Right?

2003-02-02T14:57:00.000-05:00

The Future is in the Margins: The Role of Technology and Disability in Educational Reform

2003-02-02T14:56:00.000-05:00

Indicator: Range of Use