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Interactive Virtual Field Trips

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    Wolfram Alpha launches free portal with tools for math instruction

    Wolfram|Alpha computational knowledge engine:  Answer questions, do math, instantly get facts, create plots, calculators, unit conversions, scientific data and statistics, help with homework—and much more.Search Engine: http://www.wolframalpha.com/ eSchool News Article: …See More
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    Building Digital Portfolios - this is why!

    Will Richardson posted a perfect example in his blog today of what the difference is between the resume of yesteryear and what should be happening now.  Not only could you - the educator - be presenting yourself digitally, but you could be helping your students learn how to communicate digitally now. http://willrichardson.com/post/16814897694/the-new-resume I am teaching Building Digital Portfolios (not your mother's…See More
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    National Digital Learning Day - Feb 1st - What do you have planned?

    The first annual Digital Learning Day is on February 1, 2012. Edutopia has compiled some useful resources on digital learning to help you celebrate the day with your class.http://www.edutopia.org/digital-learning-technology-resourcesHave fun! Lee Anne See More
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    Travis Carlson replied to Travis Carlson's discussion 'Is it right? You make the call'
    I guess my link didn't post.  (probably forgot to hit post)  Lee Anne you are right in what you said.  This is the article that mad me think. Now the restriction are going to me worse with sites like drop box and paying for…
    Jan 26
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    Lee Anne Morris replied to Travis Carlson's discussion 'Is it right? You make the call'
    Hi Travis,  You actually ask an interesting question.  Most schools don't want to participate or invest in any situation or tool that they can't control. The cloud, by nature, is not within a school's control.  It is…
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    Is it right? You make the call

    This post is purely for discussion.  Just curious what you think.  Are cloud services in jeopardy because of a few.    See More
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    The Online Learning Series

    ARE YOU INTERESTED IN LEARNING TO TEACH ONLINE?The Eighth Floor's Online Learning Series helps educators make the transition from face-to-face instruction to the world of teaching and learning online. Participants will explore blended and fully online instruction from both the student's and instructor's perspective. We will focus on building authentic learning communities, creating successful interaction, and delivering engaging content. The series starts as a fully online class and then…See More
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    Oh!  Of Course.  We have been looking at doing some booths, so I want to do that in October.  too late for us for Feb.  We decided not to present or attend this year.  We are just soooo busy.  Hopefully things will calm…
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    Here is the Infomation http://www.oktech.org/site/default.aspx?PageID=1
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    Hi Travis,  no, not at the moment.  We didn't know about it, but we are very interested in putting ourselves out there at just such events.  Do you happen to have an more specific information? Name of it, dates, website or…
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    Lee Anne is the Eighth floor setting up at the tech conference in OKC.  just curious  
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    Interactive Virtual Field Trips

    Most of us in our schools have a distance learning lab, but what can we do with it when classes are not in use.  The Answer: Virtual Field Trips!!There are many place pre-k through 12 grade can go.  Just the ones we have taken at Cyril Elementary are to MOTE Marine Laboratory, WWII Museum in Louisiana, Hays Zoo in Hays, Kansas and the Puppetry Museum.  Those all cost money but place like the National Football Hall of Fame, NASA, and others are free.  I will be putting a link in for a place i…See More
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    Lee Anne Morris replied to Travis Carlson's discussion 'Learning 2.0'
    Hi Travis! It was great having you at The Eighth Floor yesterday.  I agree, the message here is still valid - actually, I think it becomes more valid every day.  Giving students a voice, an opportunity to make a difference in their…
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    Learning 2.0

    This was an article that was written about a school in New York City.  The school was put basically on a plan of improvement and it was time for a paradigm shift in the way they taught.  This was sent to me by the tech coordinator for this school.  I am posting the link tell me what you think.  The aritcle was written in 2008, but the points are still valid. …See More
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    21st Century Skills: An Educator's Guide

    A conversation with Cisco's Richard Halkett on 21st-century skills: What are they, and how do they impact student achievement? How do school districts incorporate skills into the curriculum and assess them on a regular basis? Watch to learn how schools can begin to address this important new area.

    It's about 25 mins long and you can't see the charts he is talking about - but this…

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