Middle School Technology Syllabus
I believe that computer studies at the K-12 level should have two strands – computer science and technology integration. I believe that all students should have experience in both strands…. Read more »
Technology Use in Schools
I had a colleague tell me today that I am not a typical tech person. I have a minor in computer science and have taught with computers for the past… Read more »
Web Design Tools for Under 13’s
I came across this list of web2.0 tools for creating a web site the other day when trying to find a tool to use with 8 – 12 year old’s…. Read more »
Processing ISTE 2010
It’s been a few days since ISTE 2010 and I’ve had time to step back and reflect on my experiences there. I was inspired by the educational philosophies and successes… Read more »
Critical Thinking
Presenter: Betsy Aoki, David McGavock, Howard Reingold Bing background is an image map with links to a variety of links (default focus is water) instant answers from Bing share the source… Read more »
Gaming Across the Curriculum
Gaming Across the Curriculum BYOL session – Finding and Evaluating Educational Games Marjee Chmiel, National Geographic Society, @mchmiel, http://marjee.org Trevor Owens, Center for History and New Media @tjowens, http://trevorowens.org Game… Read more »
21 Things about 21 Things
http://iste2010pps.pbworks.com/ Purpose/Goal Have teachers to: Experiment and learn about web2.0 tech with online activities of a manageable size build a PLN use the tools in the classroom reflect on use… Read more »
ISTE 2010 Keynote
Opening keynote by Jean-Francois Rischard Sylvia Martinez’s post about the keynote – http://blog.genyes.com/index.php/2010/06/28/the-iste-opening-keynote-what-i-wish-had-been-said/ I was volunteering behind the blogger’s cafe during the keynote and saw that the message was being… Read more »
Stop Staring At My Chest
Oh wait, he’s just checking out my name tag. Maybe he follows me, or maybe I follow him. “Hi I’m Damianne. I know you from twitter. How are you (insert… Read more »
Constructing Modern Knowledge at ISTE 2010
Constructing Modern Knowledge Gary’s Intro/Keynote Why do we need to invent digital storytelling? There’s film-making and writing. Digital storytelling is a school invention to fit into our class periods. Having… Read more »