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Jan 08 2009

Applying Technology in the K-5 Classroom for Beginning to Advanced Promethean Users

Posted by: cjearthtree in activStudio, Instruction, Crawford, Whiteboard Tech

Jenny Killion and Meaghan Whitney (AKA the Dynamic Duo), the amazing teacher-leaders at Crawford Elementary have developed a great course for any one with Promethean interactive whiteboard. This is guaranteed to be worth your while. They’ve developed tech savy strategies for increasing student acheivement.

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Learn how to use and apply technology in all instructional areas of the K-5 classroom. Classes will begin with basic skills and incrementally increase in complexity. Teachers will be given time to immediately apply new learning in order to plan for future instruction.

6 classes = 1.0 credit

Mondays from 4:00-6:30pm
January 26th, February 2nd, February 9th, February 23rd, March 2nd, and March 9th
- Classes will be held at Crawford Elementary in Room 41

To register, complete the course registration form and fax it in by January 9th.

http://www.aps.k12.co.us/instruct/pl/forms.html

Here’s the flyer to invite your friends.

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Oct 14 2008

Show your work!

Posted by: cjearthtree in Blogging, activStudio, Freeware, Boston, Mathematics, Whiteboard Tech

”Show your work.” That’s what Mr. Clevenger, my sixth grade teacher used to always tell me after I solved a math problem.

Well here’s an example of using technology to enable students to show their work and share their ideas with others. These 6th grade Bostonians use activstudio to show their work and Jing Project to capture themselves explaining it. They used the built in microphone in the laptop rather than an attacheable mic.

What I love about this, is that although all three students explain .83 using the same method. They each had their own unique way of explaining. After her explanation, Minni asks, “Why?” Are there any students out there that would like to explain? Use the “comments” hyperlink below to get started.

NETS: 2. Communication and CollaborationStudents use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others. Students:a. interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital environments and media.

b. communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats.

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Sep 21 2008

How would your students like their learning?

Posted by: cjearthtree in Projectors, Blogging, Instruction, Video, Whiteboard Tech, Visualizer, Palmtops

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Sep 08 2008

Spectacular Classes & Workshops!

Posted by: cjearthtree in Blogging, Technology, Whiteboard Tech, Dept. of Instruct. Tech

Professional Development Courses and Workshops

sponsored by the DoIT Technology Trainers

Here is a list of spectacular classes coming soon by the Technology Trainers!

REGISTER HERE!!!

ET-IL Course:

My ActivClassroom (Basics): September 16, 18, 23, 25, 30 - 4:30 PM-7:30 PM
My ActivClassroom (Advanced): October 6, 8, 13, 15, 20 - 4:30 PM-7:30 PM Note:
(Prerequisite - Must have taken My ActivClassroom Basics course or completed the Online basics and faxed certificate before registering.)
My ActivClassroom (Basics): January 12, 14, 21, 26, 28 4:30 PM-7:30 PM.
My ActivClassroom (Advanced): February 10, 12, 17, 19, 24 - 4:30 PM-7:30 PM Note: (Prerequisite - Must have taken My ActivClassroom Basics course or completed the Online basics and faxed certificate before registering.)

Workshops:

Word 2007: The basics - October 2, 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
PowerPoint 2007: The basics January 15, 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
OnePlace- Using United/Discovery Streaming - January 29, 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Excel 2007: The basics - October 7, 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
GroupWise: Saving Time with GroupWise - September 25, 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
WordPress (Staff Pages & Teacher Web Site Basics) - October 9, 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM

To Register or read a full description click the link below.

REGISTER HERE!!!

Questions? Contact DoIT at x28328) Fax 303-326-1896

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Aug 06 2008

Activstudio Resources at Atomic Learning

Posted by: cjearthtree in Projectors, activStudio, Instruction, Technology, Whiteboard Tech, Dept. of Instruct. Tech

Have you ever looked at your Promethean whiteboard and wondered, “This is pretty cool… but what else can I do?”

If so (or if not), Atomic Learning is a phenomenal resource for you to use. You can access it through One Place. Check out this great Atomic Learning Tutorial that Kevin created.