Saturday, March 13, 2010
DocsPal - Free Document Converter - Does PDF also!
Zamzar is a great tool, but you may find DocPals is another solution. It is quick! Zamzar has always been too slow for me!
Friday, March 12, 2010
Something for Nerdy Teachers and Geographic Data and Maps
I found this on my Google Reader and could not resist sharing it!! Great resource for all techie/nerdy teachers and for Social Studies and History. It is a different look at maps and could be a great interactive white board tool.
Google Wave - A Guide Worth Reading
This "Complete Guide to Google Wave" by Gina Trapani can be read on line or purchased for $6.00!
Gina also provides many other useful tips on Google on her blog and articles she writes.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Google APPS is about being FAST!! This presentation by Dana from Google proves it!
While at the San Antonio, Texas Google Teacher Academy this presentation was shared with our group.
It may seem unbelievable , but this presentation shows the improvements made so far in 2010 and an opportunity to follow along with Google on future changes!
Over 100 improvements in the last twelve months.
Follow future updates in real-time.
http://tinyurl.com/apps-updates-email
http://tinyurl.com/apps-updates-rss
Open for Business: Google Market Place
Google Market Place was announced on the Official Google Blog.
This is a very exciting announcement for the Google Resellers and most important for the Google Businesses, whether they are a small business or a Fortune 500 business.
Going Google is now even a smarter and more seamless move! The Google Market Place Site is open for
business. Take a look!
This is a very exciting announcement for the Google Resellers and most important for the Google Businesses, whether they are a small business or a Fortune 500 business.
Going Google is now even a smarter and more seamless move! The Google Market Place Site is open for
business. Take a look!
Preceden - A Timeline Tool for School, Business or Home
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Google buys DocVerse - Something for Microsoft Office Users
Google purchased DocVerse a Web 2.0 Application to allow Microsoft Office Users to use their suite and have collaboration features. The video provided on the home page is very informative. I do not encourage anyone to use Microsoft Office, but if it is your preference, you may find this to be a very valuable productivity tool.
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Awesome Presentation with Graphs - GTA Recommendation
This is from TED and is the BEST presentation I have ever seen with graphs! Hans Rosling shows us how it should be done!!
Thanks Ron!!
http://www.ted.com/talks/hans_rosling_shows_the_best_stats_you_ve_ever_seen.html
Thanks Ron!!
http://www.ted.com/talks/hans_rosling_shows_the_best_stats_you_ve_ever_seen.html
Great Leadership Quotes from Frank Buck
I am not familiar with Frank Buck, but this is a great video.
The company promotes organization, time management and leadership. Something we can all use!
http://frankbuck.blogspot.com/2010/03/quotes-on-leadership.html
He notes : I found this presentation on the All Things Leadership blog authored by Kerry Palmer
The company promotes organization, time management and leadership. Something we can all use!
http://frankbuck.blogspot.com/2010/03/quotes-on-leadership.html
He notes : I found this presentation on the All Things Leadership blog authored by Kerry Palmer
Free Technology - Checks out Jeopordy Lab
I have watched the game show "Jeopardy" all my life (or at least since I was 12) and can not resist new ways to create "Jeopardy" games!! The blog "Free Technology" never disappoints me!! If you don't follow this blog....you should !!
This article previews "Jeopardy Labs" a free Web 2.0 Application for teachers to use to create Jeopardy Games for their classrooms.
It is NOT Powerpoint! For all of us using Open Office and Google that is GREAT!!
http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2010/03/jeopardy-labs-make-your-own-online.html
This article previews "Jeopardy Labs" a free Web 2.0 Application for teachers to use to create Jeopardy Games for their classrooms.
It is NOT Powerpoint! For all of us using Open Office and Google that is GREAT!!
http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2010/03/jeopardy-labs-make-your-own-online.html
50 Sites for Teachers - The Learning Lab
This is a great list with many different options for finding a blog with information you find valuable.
http://bestonlinemastersdegrees.com/2010/top-50-education-technology-blogs/
If you are looking for resource this is a great starting point.
http://bestonlinemastersdegrees.com/2010/top-50-education-technology-blogs/
If you are looking for resource this is a great starting point.
March 5, 2010 - San Antonio , Texas Google Certified Teacher
A dream come true for me! Today I became a Google Certified Teacher and Administrator! What an awesome group of people gathered in one location! Over 700,000 students are touched by the people attending this Google Academy!
The networking possibilities are endless and awesome!!
West Ed, CUE and Google.....a winning trio! Google is all about sharing .....these guys are the BEST!!
Thank everyone that encouraged me and have been part of my Google journey!! It has only just begun!!
The networking possibilities are endless and awesome!!
West Ed, CUE and Google.....a winning trio! Google is all about sharing .....these guys are the BEST!!
Thank everyone that encouraged me and have been part of my Google journey!! It has only just begun!!
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Top 10 Technology Tips for New Teachers - TheApple.com
Whenever I see articles on Technology for New Teachers I always read them. Teachers must reNEW themselves constantly on many topics, but especially on technology. Utilizing technology for productivity and learning is not an option , it is a requirement for todays classrooms and businesses. Take a few minutes to review the suggestions provided via this link
21 Things for the 21st Century Educator
21...the magic number has became 21st Century for some of us.
Being 21 is something my grandson is looking forward to in just a few months in the 21st Century!
21st Century Learning.... 21st Century Students......21st Century Skill Sets....
and the 21st Century Educator.
This site is an excellent summary of topics for 21st Century Learning, Teachers and Parents.
Get Organized!: Organzing Your Students - A Continuous Challenge
Did you know that "being more organized" is one of the Top 10 New Year's Resolutions? By February, most of the time they are long forgotten words, but the need is still there.
Teachers have a bigger challenge! Not only must they be organized, but they must inspire and teach their students how to be organized. Teaching organization is not a single lesson, it is a continuous demonstration.
"Get Organized!: Organizing Your Students" offers some suggestions for new and more experienced teachers. It may be a great addition to your school libraries Teacher Resource Section.
Tagul - A Word Cloud with Links and Flair
Word Clouds are fun and attractive. They can also be a great tool for innovative teaching and learning. This is a new Word Cloud Web 2.0 application, Tagul, that allows you to make different shapes and link automatically to a website.
Ways to use Tagul:
I created this Tagul from the Even More options for Google.
Currently Tagul is in Beta and free, but later according to the site information there may be a fee. Try it now to determine the value for your classes or business.
Ways to use Tagul:
- Find an online story with vocabulary words for the students. Create the Tagul and link them to the story. The Tagul word cloud could be printed and placed in the classroom and on your blog!
- Link the list of and vocabulary words to an on line dictionary. The beauty of this, is you can update the words on the Tagul and it will automatically update the blog or site with the new words by selecting the option to update the Tagul! You could build on the list each week and at the end of the marking period have a Tagul with ALL the words for the entire marking period.
I created this Tagul from the Even More options for Google.
Currently Tagul is in Beta and free, but later according to the site information there may be a fee. Try it now to determine the value for your classes or business.
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Prezi Presentations on Google Apps and Google Education
I shared Prezi a few weeks ago. Revisiting Prezi I found Shawn Kleebaum had created several related to Google Applications that are fun and interesting!
Take a look! Using Prezi for the first time will take you a few minutes longer to create a presentation. The results are eye catching and attention getting. If you are looking for something to add some variation to your presentations, try Prezi.
Thank you Shawn Kleebaum for making these pubic and to use in education!
Take a look! Using Prezi for the first time will take you a few minutes longer to create a presentation. The results are eye catching and attention getting. If you are looking for something to add some variation to your presentations, try Prezi.
Thank you Shawn Kleebaum for making these pubic and to use in education!
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Structuring a Research Project Webinar Lead by MLTI - Jim Wells and Mr. Byrne
Yes, I have been holding sessions on Power Search 101 with students and teachers, but this is the finishing touch.
I plan to add this and some other tips to the presentation.
Great group of people in the webinar and a great learning experience. I hope to attend more sessions!
This is the Power Search 101 Session used for teachers and students.
Playing With Time
This site has shots buildings, nature and other subjects time lapsed.
It is great to look at, even if you decide not to create one yourself!
I heard of it tonight for the first time on a webinar with teachers from Maine.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Have an Author Visit Your Classroom
Recently in an 8th Grade English class in our school district, a teacher arranged for an author to speak to her students. They were writing suspense stories and one of the stories she had written was one of their favorites.
Authors can be contacted to have a Skype meeting with your class FREE. This site provides a list of authors who will "visit" your classroom.
What a wonderful experience for young writers!
Is this how our country may stop the "innovation deficit"? You won't find this type of experience on a test.
Authors can be contacted to have a Skype meeting with your class FREE. This site provides a list of authors who will "visit" your classroom.
What a wonderful experience for young writers!
Is this how our country may stop the "innovation deficit"? You won't find this type of experience on a test.
The Buzz - Well done by Freetech4teachers
http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2010/02/will-google-make-classrooms-buzz.html
I really like the Buzz! I like the easy access and the easy use! Take a minute and watch the video in the link.
Let's Google and Buzz!
I really like the Buzz! I like the easy access and the easy use! Take a minute and watch the video in the link.
Let's Google and Buzz!
Diagrammr - Type a Sentence and Create a Diagram
This is a very neat tool for using in the classroom to show process flows for projects, experiments and more. It allows you to use your Google Account to sign in and share the diagram with others. A list of all your diagrams is maintained and can be selected from the main screen. .
Diagrammr could also a great introduction to Computational Thinking Skills.
Diagrammr could also a great introduction to Computational Thinking Skills.
This is an example. Simple and easy introduction to flow charts and diagrams.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Google Teacher Academy
MECKLENBURG COUNTY — The Google Teacher Academy for Administrators has selected Sheila Beck of Boydton to attend the next professional development program. The program is used to assist poor rural committees and school systems to use free tools offered by Google and only an elite few are accepted.
“I am very excited about receiving an invitation to the Google Teacher Academy for Administrators,” Beck, known to many teachers and students as Ms. Googlz, said. “It is a great opportunity for me, our schools and community.”
To be accepted into the program Beck was required to complete an application, which included a video of how she hoped to use the program to help Mecklenburg County, and her community; to view her video visit www.youtube.com/watch?v=BzX3Lb9s7NM. The Academy will take place in San Antonio, Texas in March.
“In my application, I shared with the panel that I was not a teacher by trade,” Beck said. “As a retired Global Project Manager for Tyco Electronic, for 35 years, I have begun a second career. After an 18-month retirement I was hired by Mecklenburg County Public Schools as a Google Implementation Specialist. The position was funded by a Productivity Improvement Fund Grant, which was submitted by (former school system Manager of Technology) Chad Wollenberg and school system Director of Technology Ernie Conner.
“She’s in an elite group,” Professional Development Coordinator Dr. Mark Wagner, for Computer Using Educators (CUE), the non-profit contracted by Google to produce the Google Teacher Academy in partnership with Google Apps: Education Edition Team, said. “Sheila is among a very select group of educators to become a Google Certified Teacher.” He said since the program for K-12 educators began in 2006 there are now approximately 550 Google Certified Teachers across the nation. “She is however, one of only four administrators selected for this new cohort, which is all administrators (or educational leaders).” Wagner noted WestEd, a national nonprofit research and service agency working with education and human development communities to promote excellence, is also a partner in the program.
“She’ll be able to use this program to assist the poor rural community (and the school system,” Wagner said. “Google’s tools are world class productivity and collaboration tools-offered to schools for free. Everything she learns at the Google Teacher Academy she’ll be able to return and implement with staff, students, and community completely free. What’s more, any other schools in the region, or anywhere else in the world, can benefit from her model and implement the same improvements, also for free.” He noted that the Academy focuses on innovation in education, so in addition to the tools themselves, Beck will return to Mecklenburg County having been exposed to a wide variety of innovative instructional and administrative methods and strategies and “more importantly, she’ll be connected to a powerful community of innovative educators who can support her efforts in the coming years. Who knows, she might even put the community school system ‘on the map’ as a model for innovative practices.”
As the Google Implementation Specialist Beck worked with Park View High School teacher Chrystal Harris for first pilot with Google Collaboration using it with a Oregon High School As the year progressed, Harris initiated “Create Your Small Business” and it was all done in Google Documents.
Bluestone Middle School teacher Allison Van Dykes class took virtual field trips in Google Earth, published their 4-Way Test essay’s using Google Docs and Sites, built a classroom website with Google Sites and more. Many other projects were performed using Google throughout the county.
Nurse Data Collection for information for permanent records had been captured manually. The School System Nursing Supervisor Ann Switzer had a vision for a better solution to allow more visibility to the students needs. Working with Google Docs, Spreadsheets, Forms and Sites, every school nurse captures each student visit. Beck said the data is automatically graphed for each school and collected monthly at a division level. The software to produce similar results was $18,000.
The Google improvements featured in publications and blogs http://tinyurl.com/schoogle and http://tinyurl.com/MCPSNURSE. There are many more applications. For more details go thehttp://tinyurl.com/googlz.
Beck said a total savings for the school division using Google approached $30,000.00. A large portion of the savings can be captured yearly with the continuation of the process improvement.
As Sheila transitioned to her current position as Park View Middle School’s Guidance Counselor Secretary job, she continued to provide information on Web 2.0 technology and Google. Her blog can be found at CARE (Computers Are Really Easy).
“I am very excited about receiving an invitation to the Google Teacher Academy for Administrators,” Beck, known to many teachers and students as Ms. Googlz, said. “It is a great opportunity for me, our schools and community.”
To be accepted into the program Beck was required to complete an application, which included a video of how she hoped to use the program to help Mecklenburg County, and her community; to view her video visit www.youtube.com/watch?v=BzX3Lb9s7NM. The Academy will take place in San Antonio, Texas in March.
“In my application, I shared with the panel that I was not a teacher by trade,” Beck said. “As a retired Global Project Manager for Tyco Electronic, for 35 years, I have begun a second career. After an 18-month retirement I was hired by Mecklenburg County Public Schools as a Google Implementation Specialist. The position was funded by a Productivity Improvement Fund Grant, which was submitted by (former school system Manager of Technology) Chad Wollenberg and school system Director of Technology Ernie Conner.
“She’s in an elite group,” Professional Development Coordinator Dr. Mark Wagner, for Computer Using Educators (CUE), the non-profit contracted by Google to produce the Google Teacher Academy in partnership with Google Apps: Education Edition Team, said. “Sheila is among a very select group of educators to become a Google Certified Teacher.” He said since the program for K-12 educators began in 2006 there are now approximately 550 Google Certified Teachers across the nation. “She is however, one of only four administrators selected for this new cohort, which is all administrators (or educational leaders).” Wagner noted WestEd, a national nonprofit research and service agency working with education and human development communities to promote excellence, is also a partner in the program.
“She’ll be able to use this program to assist the poor rural community (and the school system,” Wagner said. “Google’s tools are world class productivity and collaboration tools-offered to schools for free. Everything she learns at the Google Teacher Academy she’ll be able to return and implement with staff, students, and community completely free. What’s more, any other schools in the region, or anywhere else in the world, can benefit from her model and implement the same improvements, also for free.” He noted that the Academy focuses on innovation in education, so in addition to the tools themselves, Beck will return to Mecklenburg County having been exposed to a wide variety of innovative instructional and administrative methods and strategies and “more importantly, she’ll be connected to a powerful community of innovative educators who can support her efforts in the coming years. Who knows, she might even put the community school system ‘on the map’ as a model for innovative practices.”
As the Google Implementation Specialist Beck worked with Park View High School teacher Chrystal Harris for first pilot with Google Collaboration using it with a Oregon High School As the year progressed, Harris initiated “Create Your Small Business” and it was all done in Google Documents.
Bluestone Middle School teacher Allison Van Dykes class took virtual field trips in Google Earth, published their 4-Way Test essay’s using Google Docs and Sites, built a classroom website with Google Sites and more. Many other projects were performed using Google throughout the county.
Nurse Data Collection for information for permanent records had been captured manually. The School System Nursing Supervisor Ann Switzer had a vision for a better solution to allow more visibility to the students needs. Working with Google Docs, Spreadsheets, Forms and Sites, every school nurse captures each student visit. Beck said the data is automatically graphed for each school and collected monthly at a division level. The software to produce similar results was $18,000.
The Google improvements featured in publications and blogs http://tinyurl.com/schoogle and http://tinyurl.com/MCPSNURSE. There are many more applications. For more details go thehttp://tinyurl.com/googlz.
Beck said a total savings for the school division using Google approached $30,000.00. A large portion of the savings can be captured yearly with the continuation of the process improvement.
As Sheila transitioned to her current position as Park View Middle School’s Guidance Counselor Secretary job, she continued to provide information on Web 2.0 technology and Google. Her blog can be found at CARE (Computers Are Really Easy).
Story Board Writing with Storybird
Timez Attack Update from the Innovative Educator
The Innovative Educator shares a personal story on the use of this wonderful multiplication tool!
Pass it on to others! Learning the basics in math builds confidence and success in the future!
The company creating this tool is offering this free version. I can only imagine what their paid versions would offer to students, teachers and parents as tools.
Pass it on to others! Learning the basics in math builds confidence and success in the future!
The company creating this tool is offering this free version. I can only imagine what their paid versions would offer to students, teachers and parents as tools.
Eco Safe
This is the header on the EcoSafe site. Just looking at this drawing makes me long for open spaces, fresh air and green plant life.
Are you interested in what other people, companies and organizations are doing for the environment?
Do you have a group of middle school or high school students working on a project on the environment? Would they like to see what others are doing with blogs and social media to make a difference?
Take a look at EcoSafe .
Googland: [G] WWII historical imagery in Google Earth
Googland: [G] WWII historical imagery in Google Earth
For History Teachers or for anyone interested in History you will like what you see on Google Earth from Google on WWII Historical Images.
For History Teachers or for anyone interested in History you will like what you see on Google Earth from Google on WWII Historical Images.
Saturday, February 6, 2010
A Very Special Word It Out -
This represents a VERY exciting and happy moment for me! Can you guess what it is?
It is NOT made with Wordle.net it is made with WordItOut.
Made with WordItOut
It is a dream come true! I am going to the Google Teacher Academy!!
It is NOT made with Wordle.net it is made with WordItOut.
It is a dream come true! I am going to the Google Teacher Academy!!
Let's Google!!
We at Google will bring books back to life | David Drummond | Comment is free | The Guardian
We at Google will bring books back to life | David Drummond |
Comment is free |
The Guardian
Comment is free |
The Guardian
This article presents Google Books in a very favorable way.
Personally, I use Google Books almost everyday. I have always loved reading and books, but back in 2007 I downsized everything in my life, because I took a trip across the USA in an RV!! Books are heavy and take up space....2 things not needed in an RV, especially if you are crossing the Rockies!
I was very distressed about giving up so many of my books. I started another collection as we crossed the country. I had to mail them back home to my daughter for safe keeping. Books are not cheap to mail!
Now....I have Google Books! I have all the shelf space I need. I can take my books with me everywhere! I can search all my books for a specific subject and find out exactly what page the information is on.
There are some books with limited views, which means all the information is not included in Google Books, Now I have a chance to review it. If I MUST have the hard copy, the best prices and locations for purchases are listed on my Google Books library page.
Another function I use my library to track who I have LOANED my hard copy books to! Have you ever loaned a book and lost track of it? Book$ are expen$ive! Now when I loan a book, I add the book to my Google Books Loaned Book Shelf and add a note about who I loaned it to. When it is returned I remove the check on my Loaned bookshelf.
Can you tell? I am passionate about books, Google and Google Books!!
Friday, February 5, 2010
Free Technology for Teachers: A Maths Dictionary for Kids - Updated for 2010
Free Technology for Teachers: A Maths Dictionary for Kids - Updated for 2010
Are you looking for an easy to use online tool to help students at school and at home? This may be your answer.
Thanks for taking a look at it!
Google Maps To Add “Google Store Views”
Google Maps To Add “Google Store Views”
Shopping on Google maps....WOW! What are the other possible things we might be able to do?
Thursday, February 4, 2010
The Best Sites To Learn About Valentine’s Day | Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day...
The Best Sites To Learn About Valentine’s Day | Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day...
Valentines Day! Dances, parties, cards, balloons.....lots of fun! Larry Ferlazzo has done it again!!
If you have been looking for a Valentines activity , Larry has done the work for us all!
Thank you and Happy Valentines to Larry Ferlazzo all of you from Blue Bird Orchard and CARE!!
The Best Sites To Introduce Environmental Issues Into The Classroom | Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day...
The Best Sites To Introduce Environmental Issues Into The Classroom | Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day...
Science Teachers ....Heads Up!! This is one post you MUST take a look at for teacher about Environmental Issues.
How does he do it??? Thank you again , Larry Ferlazzo!
Ebook Search - Pdf Search Engine
Ebook Search - Pdf Search Engine
Budgets are tight. Do you need a way for your class to have interesting stories to read? Does your class like reading on line? This site provides access via PDF to all types of books and stories that can be shared FREE as a PDF. It works for schools, churches, and book study groups at work.
Larry Ferlazzo, Teacher
Larry Ferlazzo, Teacher
I would be lost if I did not get something from Larry Ferlazzo's site everyday that "rocks"!!
This is a tremendous resource for anyone using ESL!!
You ROCK Larry!
I would be lost if I did not get something from Larry Ferlazzo's site everyday that "rocks"!!
This is a tremendous resource for anyone using ESL!!
You ROCK Larry!
Sketching Up Autism: Google Workshop Helps Parents and Teachers of Children with Autism - University of Utah News Release: January 28th, 2010
Sketching Up Autism: Google Workshop Helps Parents and Teachers of Children with Autism - University of Utah News Release: January 28th, 2010
If you use SketchUp (free from Google) this is an idea you may like. This year, I saw students in an Alternative Ed school use SketchUp for the first time and design their own race cars. It was amazing! Their teacher had the basics and the students took it to the next level.
Bonnie Roskes, 3D Vinci has a newsletter she publishes monthly with tips and ideas for SketchUp for free. There is a paid subscription with even MORE information and lesson plans. I look forward to getting the information from her monthly.
I have heard of teachers using SketchUp with 3rd graders! The younger you are, the less fear you have of new concepts!
Let's SketchUp!!
Bonnie Roskes, 3D Vinci has a newsletter she publishes monthly with tips and ideas for SketchUp for free. There is a paid subscription with even MORE information and lesson plans. I look forward to getting the information from her monthly.
I have heard of teachers using SketchUp with 3rd graders! The younger you are, the less fear you have of new concepts!
Let's SketchUp!!
The Innovative Educator: Fix Boring Schools, Not Kids Who Are Bored
The Innovative Educator: Fix Boring Schools, Not Kids Who Are Bored
Different perspective....and good read!
Different perspective....and good read!
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Good Tip: Get an e-mail when your students take a quiz in Moodle | Learning is Change.
Good Tip: Get an e-mail when your students take a quiz in Moodle | Learning is Change.
If you use Moodle and want to find out an easy way to follow what teachers and students are working on this suggestion in this post will help.
How Google Saved A School
I like the story, but teachers working hard and applying Google is what really makes the difference. Google gives us the tools. How we use them for success is up to the individual teacher and school.
This is part of the PBS Series Digital Nation. There are more videos and many resources for anyone interested in classroom technology and the Digital Nations in our schools today.
Watch the video.
This is part of the PBS Series Digital Nation. There are more videos and many resources for anyone interested in classroom technology and the Digital Nations in our schools today.
Watch the video.
Free Technology for Teachers: Memonic - Capture and Organize Your Web Findings
Free Technology for Teachers: Memonic - Capture and Organize Your Web Findings
Do you need more organization in your websites?
All of have more sites than we can manage. Bookmarks are fine for people with a few sites to manage, but when you have hundreds, this may be a great option for you. Another option is PortaPortal.
Do you need more organization in your websites?
All of have more sites than we can manage. Bookmarks are fine for people with a few sites to manage, but when you have hundreds, this may be a great option for you. Another option is PortaPortal.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Google breaks into college email � Urbin Technology
Google breaks into college email � Urbin Technology
If your student is headed to college....they may be using Google !
K-12 schools can help prepare them by using Google in the classroom.
Official Google Blog: Five million students going back to school are "going Google"
Official Google Blog: Five million students going back to school are "going Google"
Yes....5 MILLION Students started this school year off with Google!
Why? Google is the perfect 21st Century Learning Tool for the Classroom.
Google is FREE and frees up resources for the IT department to improve productivity.
Let's ALL Google!!
100 Google Tricks That Will Save You Time in School | Online Colleges
100 Google Tricks That Will Save You Time in School | Online Colleges
Productivity with Google is a definite reason to use it in schools!
Google shows off Chrome OS tablet ideas | Deep Tech - CNET News
Google shows off Chrome OS tablet ideas | Deep Tech - CNET News
If you have not tried Google Chrome....I can only ask why not??
Penn State Live - Google Maps' Street View captures University Park, including stadium
Penn State Live - Google Maps' Street View captures University Park, including stadium
For all my Penn State pals...take a look at this!! You can visit Penn State whenever you wish!! What will Google Maps do next? The sky (cloud) is the limit for Google Maps!
Monday, February 1, 2010
Computers Are Really Easy
Welcome!
I will be posting the best of the many blogs that I follow and information on Web 2.0 and Google in the classroom, home and small businesses! Innovative classrooms for 21st Century Learning ideas will also be a focus. The blogs are from Google Certified Teachers and Google Heads!
I am new at blogging, but I will do my best to make every visit to this blog worth your time!
Lets ROCK with Google and Web 2.0!
Thank You For visiting!
Googlz
Google Workshop for Educators Network - Gem of the Day
I subscribe to the Google Workshop for Educators Network. In our school system we have a Technical Resource Teachers Newsletter (they do a GREAT job too), so when I saw this post for this newsletter, I had to take a look!
WOW!! I was not disappointed! There is something for everyone, but I especially like the site shared sponsored by the Center for Disease Control to analyze advertising messages and determine fact from fiction. The PDF version is below with the contact for more information.
WOW!! I was not disappointed! There is something for everyone, but I especially like the site shared sponsored by the Center for Disease Control to analyze advertising messages and determine fact from fiction. The PDF version is below with the contact for more information.
Congrats to Barbara De Santis on a great newsletter!
Blio eReader
Text Book Cost and Inventory
Should school systems be taking a look at how they will survive budget cuts in books? Blio
Blio will be available in February. It provides eBooks like you have never seen them before.
Students like having on line books. Is this a savings that will not take something away but enhance learning?
Blio eReader
Should school systems be taking a look at how they will survive budget cuts in books? Blio
Blio will be available in February. It provides eBooks like you have never seen them before.
Students like having on line books. Is this a savings that will not take something away but enhance learning?
Blio eReader
Myths and Opportunities in Technology Perspective
I found this on The Educator's PLN .
It is a very thought provoking video. It is put together by November Learning.
It is a very thought provoking video. It is put together by November Learning.
Myths and Opportunities: Technology in the Classroom by Alan November from Brian Mull on Vimeo.
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Prezi....A New and Fabulous Presentation Web2.0 Application
www.Prezi.com has a NEW way of creating presentations that is very cool! They offer a free education version. Take a look at a presentation that is featured on their site on Google Search. A new look....and a great eye catching presentation for the classroom when starting a research project or sharing search options.
Read It Later: Save Your One Read Wonders
Read It Later: Save Your One Read Wonders
Do you find websites you just do NOT have time to read at that moment? Later, you can not remember exactly what site it was? Read It Later offers you an option to save the site to your browser or phone.
Great productivity tool!
Beyond Current Horizons from the UK
This was put together by Beyond Current Horizons and is really good. Doug Brashaw posted this and now I must take a look at all the options on the site to learn about their findings.
Action! Get the Cameras Rolling with Digital Storytelling
Action! Get the Cameras Rolling with Digital Storytelling
Digital Storytelling presents an opportunity for students to be creative, learn about historic documentation and more!
These are great links and information.
Google Presentations offers an opportunity to create stories with different endings in a collaborative environment.
This is a template you can try. Google Docs>Create New>From Template Search Copy of Template Digital Collaborative Story Creation
This is a fun writing exercise and it is truly amazing to see the different endings for each story. Middle School students really seem to enjoy this.
Google Features That Make Teachers' Lives Easier Part 2 - Wonder Wheel and Timeline
Google Features That Make Teachers' Lives Easier Part 2 - Wonder Wheel and Timeline
This blog is from someone that was a Technology Resource Teacher and due to cuts went back to the classroom. Instead of whining...she reinvented the classroom!! You rock girl!! The tool she presents here is one of my favorites for students, especially students that may be overwhelmed by all the words on a a Google Search! Wonder Wheel is visual and it simplifies the search for all ages.
The Timeline disappear as an option a few months ago, but due to popular demand it was returned. I love the timeline for statistics and for history.
Making Teachers Nerdy.....in my opinion is Making Classrooms Super Learning Environments!
Googlz Today | NewsCred - Create and Discover Newspapers About the Things You Love
Googlz Today | NewsCred - Create and Discover Newspapers About the Things You Love
News created daily on selected topics :
Google
Technology in the classroom
Web 2.o
and more....
Saturday, January 30, 2010
CC & OER 2010 - Creative Commons
CC & OER 2010 - Creative Commons
Understand Creative Commons? Want to keep up with what is happening there? This site will keep you up to date!
Free Technology for Teachers: MOOM - Museum of Online Museums
Free Technology for Teachers: MOOM - Museum of Online Museums
Love museums??? Try these online museums!! Great virtual fieldtrips!
Breaking News English - 1,000 Ideas & Activities For Language Teachers
Breaking News English - 1,000 Ideas & Activities For Language Teachers
Wow..take a look at the sample! If the book is as good it would be worth buying!
Friday, January 29, 2010
Free Technology for Teachers: How to Publish a Quiz Using Google Docs
Larry from the blog Freetech4teachers is correct-Using Google Forms for a Quiz is easy and productive!
I have used this template for a while and it works great. Instructions are included on a separate tab!
Using Google Forms for a Quiz works great and gives great instant feedback. I have a template shared on Google with the instructions. I make a short url (TinyURL.com) and provide it in the class for the quiz . If you are giving the same in several classes, I copy the original, mix up or change a few questions.
Thank you again for such a great and informative site!
Link to Google Template
Template Self Graded Test NO Waiting SSB
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Free Technology for Teachers: Create an RSS Feed for Any Website
Free Technology for Teachers: Create an RSS Feed for Any Website
Another one of my favorite blogs has made a very valuable tool for adding feeds to your Google Reader! This week Google announced you can now add any URL to your Google Reader, but this site demonstrates the steps for new users!! Way to go!!
Chow Chat - Family Dinner Conversation Starter
Chow Chat - Family Dinner Conversation Starter
If you believe the family that eats together ....stays together...take a peek at this!! There is an APP for everything!
Save paper & ink printing only what you want � PrintWhatYouLike.com
Save paper & ink printing only what you want � PrintWhatYouLike.com
The Tech Chick's are rockin' tonight and they are GREEN!! A great tip for printing what you want from a website and NO MORE!! Save paper!!
It has a button to add it to your tool bar and I used it with my Do6PDF (free PDF printer www.dopdf.com) and it worked GREAT!!
Create free online surveys and polls with PollDaddy.com - Use our award winning survey software to conduct your research.
Create free online surveys and polls with PollDaddy.com - Use our award winning survey software to conduct your research.
I think all the folks I have emailed sites to in the past because I could not bear to let them go without sharing them will be glad I have this blog! This one came from TechChicks! I love my Google forms and survey tools, but we can all learn new tricks....even some of us older Tech Chicks, like me!
Photos: Auschwitz After 65 Years - Photo Essays - TIME
Photos: Auschwitz After 65 Years - Photo Essays - TIME
Got this from Larry Feralazzo (one of my hero's) . All of you that know me have heard me tell about living in The Netherlands and following in person Anne Frank's path before and after "The Hiding Place". Thank you Larry!
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Welcome to CARE - Computers Are Really Easy
Having a blog is not something I have done in the past. I do send many emails with information to people that I find interesting, however, I have been inspired by several people that I follow on their blogs!!
Tom Barrett and Larry Ferrazio have been great resources for many topics!!
I will be developing this blog based on what I have learned about Google as a Google Application Specialist in a local public school system.
I hope you will check back often!! I am just getting started but I hope to add post and items quickly!
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