Comments on: Did You Know?

By: Brian Lieberman

Brian Lieberman — Fri, 22 May 2009 00:20:42 +0000

Did you know that… grade level teams can post their lessons, plans, and smsrtboard activities on thier school sharepoint site and it is great for collaboration and utilizing their best practices.

By: Izzie B.

Izzie B. — Thu, 21 May 2009 21:59:06 +0000

Thanks Betsy. It has been wonderful to grow technologically as adults. The best part is that as our skills increase, our students comfort with technology pushes us to the next level. Way to go, students of the 21st century.

By: M Emblidge

M Emblidge — Thu, 21 May 2009 20:08:54 +0000

Did you know that there is a sight called http://www.onetruemedia.com where you can import pictures and videos to share with others (staff or parents). It is a very quick way to display work and it looks like you took hours on it!

By: frau4

frau4 — Thu, 21 May 2009 16:42:38 +0000

Instead of writing journal entries in a composition book, I have my German IV students submitting their entries via blogging. I post the question in German at the beginning of the week and start off the process by answering it myself. As I receive my students’ responses, I send them an email indicating that I have received their blog. I allow one week for the assignment in case someone does not have a computer at home. Not only do the students prefer using the computer for this assignment, but I find I am concentrating more on the content because I am reading the entry on my computer screen and not reading the entry on a sheet of paper with pen in hand!

By: Bonnie A.

Bonnie A. — Thu, 21 May 2009 16:16:55 +0000

Did you know that you can import all of your internet bookmarks to a Social Bookmarking site like “Delicious.com” (I know the name is ridiculous). This way you’ll never have to worry about which computer you saved that link on, or which browser you were using at the time- your bookmarks are on your online account, no matter what computer you’re on! Even better, when you tag a website that someone else has tagged, you can see how many other people have tagged that website, and what other websites they have tagged! Social Bookmarking at it’s finest- having others help you search the web for the information you need! If you want an example, you can check out my account at:
http://delicious.com/bonnie.adams

By: pyoung

pyoung — Thu, 21 May 2009 15:10:22 +0000

Did you know that if you scroll over the text you will find the hidden links to the sites that were mentioned in the blog? My favortie site for math is http://www.mathplayground.com. Students can enjoy games and videos that teach and review math concepts.

By: Paul Lawrence

Paul Lawrence — Thu, 21 May 2009 13:42:14 +0000

Thanks to Alice and Syd for your kind words. Did you know that you can connect with teachers from around the world and set up your own free video conferences at CAPSpace? Here is a link. http://projects.twice.cc/?

By: CEH

CEH — Thu, 21 May 2009 13:24:44 +0000

Did you know that PALS has an online wizard that eliminates almost all of the need for sonsumable materials, as well as the need to enter scores after testing? It gives you instant results for instruction and for grouping.

By: LSH

LSH — Thu, 21 May 2009 13:22:10 +0000

I’m a retired teacher, but I am thrilled about the National Zoo web cams just for my own personal enjoyment. I’ve just been to the site and bookmarked it for future reference. Thanks.

By: Syd Minter

Syd Minter — Thu, 21 May 2009 13:05:21 +0000

Thanks, Betsy, for all the tips in your blog! I agree with Alice about the expertise of Paul Lawrence, whom we at Achievable Dream share with Epps. He has set up a variety of teleconferences using the polycom. Our sixth grade students travel weekly to Canada and New York via these classroom conferences. This new technology makes teaching and learning exciting for both teachers and students.