http://apscms.net/staffpages/ijduran Brilliant Ideas for Learning Wed, 01 Apr 2009 05:02:20 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I was at Peoria Elementary School last week for the 100 Mini Trial Kick-off (another post).  We had our meeting in the library where they have an interactive white board and a projector.  The area in the library is set up like a classroom and this is ... http://apscms.net/staffpages/ijduran/2009/03/31/technology-as-common-as-crayons-and-scissors/ In recent Tech Bucks sessions we have discussed how important it is to monitor the use of technology in our classrooms.  Technology can easily become really cool stuff that has superficial impact in a classroom or it can be viewed and used as dynamic tool to transform a classroom.  I ... http://apscms.net/staffpages/ijduran/2009/01/16/january-tech-bucks-monitoring-technology/ This month's Tech Bucks has focused on some ways you can monitor the use of technology in your schools.  As we continue to acquire more technology it is essential that we have a clear purpose for how it will be used in classrooms and beyond.  Administrators must be willing to ... http://apscms.net/staffpages/ijduran/2008/12/04/monitoring-technology-at-your-school-site/ I was in D.C. last week where I had the privilege of attending the “Summit on Education Reform and Hispanic Education Attainment.”  The purpose of the summit was to increase awareness and share information focusing on the “promising” practices being implemented nationwide and the positive outcomes they are producing for ... http://apscms.net/staffpages/ijduran/2008/09/16/hispanic%e2%80%a6his-%e2%80%93-panic%e2%80%a6a-nation%e2%80%99s-panic/ I recently came across a great site from Mesquite, Texas.  There is a dynamic video that states the expectations that students have for their own learning.  I will add the link at the end of this blog.  What really stood out for me was the training requirements they have for ... http://apscms.net/staffpages/ijduran/2008/09/09/technology-training-at-the-school-level/ First off I have to say thanks to Randy and Jay.  I had to hold them captive to help me go through all of the steps to create a podcast on a PC.  I have to start this by saying creating a podcast on a PC is doable, however, it ... http://apscms.net/staffpages/ijduran/2008/08/26/podcasting-on-a-pc/ So one of the challenges we have been facing is to purchase Apple computers to create podcasts, video work, and other key areas.  Three high school music programs utilize Apple computers to create content for their musical performances.  One of our high schools just made a big switch over to ... http://apscms.net/staffpages/ijduran/2008/08/20/podcasting-on-a-mac-and-then-pc/ I have had some great conversations with some other educators here at the Learning Communities Conference.  One of they threads that I have noticed is the success or failure of different projects.  In preparing for a presenation next week at CASE a colleague of mine, Mike Porter, shared with me a ... http://apscms.net/staffpages/ijduran/2008/07/17/managing-complex-change/ I am out in Boston right now and one of my goals for this week is keep track of my learning.  I am attending the November Learning Conference.  Some of our staff attended last year and learned a lot.  If you are reading this now it is because I sent ... http://apscms.net/staffpages/ijduran/2008/07/14/summer-learning/