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Spring and Summer Classes

2012-04-13T13:46:00.002-07:00

Well, we worked this week on getting our next series of classes ready. It's going to be a busy time. We've changed some things up a bit so that one session will offer 2-4 different sites or areas of technology. For example, one session we will do Glogster, Wallwisher, Stixy, and Livebinders. We want to offer more of a variety to help our teachers prepare for the upcoming year when they will have to incorporate the ITES.

Catching Up

2012-02-24T12:34:00.004-08:00

This is the first week I've really had a chance to "breathe"....shhh...dont' share that until 5pm this Friday afternoon! I've had a change to catch up on some things but mostly look over my Wiki and update it, check out my links, move some things around, research some apps, and all that other fun stuff you only get a chance to do about once every few months.

I have found some very interesting apps that I want to look into a bit more this weekend and read an article about some websites, 50 Sites in 60 Minutes, Volume 3, that look like they would be good as well. See the link below:
http://www.techlearning.com/Default.aspx?tabid=67&EntryId=3837

I also found a nice little tutorial video on the quick and easy use of QR Codes (love these!!):
http://www.techlearning.com/article/video-tutorial-how-to-read-a-qr-code-/52245

My boss shared this link with us on "The Best Educational Apps at FETC":
http://thejournal.com/Articles/2012/02/06/The-Best-Education-Apps-at-FETC.aspx?Page=1

My co-worker, Amy, shared this link on 40+ Super Secret iPad Features and Shortcuts...some really great ideas here:
http://ipad.appstorm.net/roundups/utilities-roundups/40-super-secret-ipad-features-and-shortcuts/

I think that's enough for today...hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

Blogging to Learn

2012-01-09T07:41:00.000-08:00

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