Clif's Noteshttp://clifmims.com/blog...on Education and TechnologyenSat, 11 Feb 2012 06:30:35 PSThourly1Review the Copyright Statement at http://clifmims.com/ccleducation,educational,technology,technology,instructional,technology,instructional,designer,elementary,k,12,teaching,learning,clif,s,notes,clif,mims,technology,integration,curriculum,integrationEducation/Educational TechnologyTechnologyEducation/TrainingEducation/K-12Education/Higher EducationClif Mimsnoeducation,educational,technology,technology,instructional,technology,instructional,designer,elementary,k,12,teaching,learning,clif,s,notes,clif,mims,technology,integration,curriculum,integration...on Education and Technology35.112929-89.903894http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/http://clifmims.com/bloghttp://clifmims.com/images/avatar-clifmims-100x100.jpgClif's Notesclifsnoteshttp://feedburner.google.comSubscribe with My Yahoo!Subscribe with NewsGatorSubscribe with My AOLSubscribe with BloglinesSubscribe with NetvibesSubscribe with GoogleSubscribe with PageflakesAdd to Any Feed ReaderThanks for being part of this online educational community. Please take a few moments and browse my educational resources and online identities and join My PLN and let's learn together! (http://clifmims.com/pln)Bookmarks for 02/11/2012http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/clifsnotes/~3/ecUbD9bP5eY/47172.0Clif MimsSat, 11 Feb 2012 06:30:35 PSThttp://clifmims.com/blog/?p=4717

  • PhET – Interactive Physics Simulations

    Fun, interactive, research-based simulations of physical phenomena for free

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  • Brinkpad

    A web application that brings a desktop experience to the web. The application allows you to create presentations / slide shows / drawings with easy to use web delivered software.

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      ]]>Engineering is Elementary Engineering and technology lessons for children! tags: Science Technology Engineering Math PBL Literacy Literature Reading Language-Arts littleBits Open-source library of electronic modules that snap together with tiny magnets for prototyping and play. tags: Open-Source Science Engineering Math Technology PBL Design Development Posted from Diigo. The rest of my favorite links are here. Related PostsBookmarks [...]http://clifmims.com/blog/archives/4715/feed0http://clifmims.com/blog/archives/4715Online Geography Gaming Tips and Resources from @tonycassidy #edtech #sschat #geographyteacherhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/clifsnotes/~3/xsokXF_NQ7U/4710EdTechEducational TechnologyElementaryFreeGamesIDT7078Instructional TechnologyLesson Plans/Activities/IdeasMiddle SchoolPresentationsSecondarySocial NetworkingTeachingTechnology IntegrationBrowser BasedBrowser gameclifmimscurriculumEducationhistoryideasOnline gameplurksimulationssocial studiesTeachertonycassidy #edtech #sschat #geographyteachervideo gamesClif MimsWed, 21 Dec 2011 08:30:40 PSThttp://clifmims.com/blog/?p=4710I ran across an interesting set of slides via @skipz on Plurk. The slides seem to be the ongoing work of Tony Cassidy. I encourage you to browse through the presentation and consider the ideas for integrating technology with geography.

      Online Geography Gaming – Tony Cassidy
      A compilation of more than 100 online games and simulations for use in the geography classroom.

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        ]]>I ran across an interesting set of slides via @skipz on Plurk. The slides seem to be the ongoing work of Tony Cassidy. I encourage you to browse through the presentation and consider the ideas for integrating technology with geography. Online Geography Gaming – Tony Cassidy A compilation of more than 100 online games and [...]http://clifmims.com/blog/archives/4710/feed0http://clifmims.com/blog/archives/4710Suggested Reading: Literacy and Mobile Learning #edtech #mlearninghttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/clifsnotes/~3/e3-cOc2mccc/4652EdTechEducational TechnologyInstructional TechnologyiPhone, iPad, iPodMobile Technology/LearningSuggested ReadingTech ReviewTechnologyTechnology Integration#mlearning. #edtechappleappsBeatrix Potterbooksclif mimsEducationiosIPadiphoneipodkindlelanguage artsLearningliteracyLoud CrowMargaret AtwoodmobilenookPeter RabbitreadingTale of Tom KittenTeachingTwitterClif MimsTue, 20 Dec 2011 08:30:52 PSThttp://clifmims.com/blog/?p=4652Image representing iPad as depicted in CrunchBase

        Image via CrunchBase

        Book Apps: A Reading Revolution, or the End of Reading?
        “Even if high-quality apps do manage to change the way we read, though, it’s unclear how many current readers will respond. The mere fact that something is possible does not automatically make it desirable.”

        Books vs. Screens: Which Should Your Kids Be Reading?
        “Canadian author Margaret Atwood thrilled her 285,000-plus Twitter followers by defending their kind as “dedicated readers” who are boldly exploring new frontiers in literacy. Calling the Internet in general “a great literacy driver,” she defended even the most minimal form of screen-based reading as an unalloyed good – “because reading is in fact extremely interactive from a neurological point of view,” she said. “Your brain lights up a lot.””

        For Some Kids, a Book Is Just an iPad That Doesn’t Work
        “[Calvin] Wang designs interactive storybooks for the iPad. He was inspired, he says, by watching his daughter interact with a movable cardboard book. Since then, Loud Crow, his Vancouver-based firm, has turned an array of children’s picture books that take the pop-up concept into the digital age. Books such as Beatrix Potter’s Peter Rabbit now respond to touch by moving, twirling, speaking and noise-making.”

        Digital Lit: How New Ways to Read Mean New Ways to Write
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          ]]>Book Apps: A Reading Revolution, or the End of Reading? “Even if high-quality apps do manage to change the way we read, though, it’s unclear how many current readers will respond. The mere fact that something is possible does not automatically make it desirable.” Books vs. Screens: Which Should Your Kids Be Reading? “Canadian author [...]http://clifmims.com/blog/archives/4652/feed0http://clifmims.com/blog/archives/4652We Can Learn So Much from Kidshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/clifsnotes/~3/riLzamUR0Z4/4647ChristianParentingVideoBiblebrotherlybrothersChrischurchclif mimse60ESPNfamilyGodgoodHolyHoly SpiritJesuskindnessloveSportssweetvimeoYouTubeClif MimsSun, 20 Nov 2011 11:09:18 PSThttp://clifmims.com/blog/?p=4647I saw this on the season finale of E60. It’s one of the most meaningful videos I’ve seen in a long time.

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            ]]>I saw this on the season finale of E60. It’s one of the most meaningful videos I’ve seen in a long time. Related PostsTHE CHALLENGE to All Educators 2009 THE CHALLENGE to All Educators 2010 THE CHALLENGE to All Educators 2011 Vimeo’s Online Video Serviceshttp://clifmims.com/blog/archives/4647/feed0http://clifmims.com/blog/archives/4647THE CHALLENGE to All Educators 2011http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/clifsnotes/~3/FRzDqUjFCcg/3108ChristianMoral EducationServiceThe ChallengeblessingsChristmasclass projectsclif mimsGivinghelping othersLesson Plans/Activities/Ideasmake a wishpublic serviceResourcesservice projectservice projectsthanksgivingClif MimsSun, 06 Nov 2011 11:00:08 PSThttp://clifmims.com/blog/?p=3108I admire and appreciate everyone that has participated in The Challenge the past 4 years (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010). I look forward to doing more good together this holiday season, too.

            —————

            (Repost from 11/08/2009)

            I’ve written posts encouraging educators to get students actively involved in service education. I’ve shared the rationale for implementing service activities in the classroom and suggested some resources to help us get started.

            Your feedback and encouragement back in 2007 prompted me to take this a step further. Rather than simply encouraging teachers (in general) to do this I’m now challenging you (specifically you) to start a service activity in your classroom. :)

            The holiday season is upon us, so I think it’s a great time to talk about service and initiate a project with your students.

            Here’s THE CHALLENGE.

            1. Kick-off a service activity in your classroom.
            2. Make us aware of your project.
              • I’ve dedicated a new section of the blog to this activity and added a permanent link titled The Challenge to the main menu. This allows us to to share information, photos, videos, and provide links to personal/ class blogs, wikis, websites, etc. where we can learn about each other’s projects and share resources and ideas. You can post your information by:
                • Leaving it in the comments in The Challenge area.
                • Emailing me a link to your project blog, wiki, site, etc. that I’ll add to The Challenge area.
            3. Keep working on your project and enjoy all the wonderful things that will surely come from it.
            4. Share. Share. Share.
              • Let’s use The Challenge area, Twitter, Plurk, Skype, etc. to provide updates by which we (including our students) can all follow each other’s progress.
              • Please tag all related materials and resources with thechallenge

            Let’s make the world a better place. I CHALLENGE YOU!!! :)

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            Here are some great resources to help you get started.

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              ]]>SlimeKids – School Library Media Kids Free website for elementary/middle school-age kids with book trailers, educational games and literacy-related resources. tags: Free Games Literature Literacy Reading Posted from Diigo. The rest of my favorite links are here. Related PostsBookmarks for 01/25/2012 Bookmarks for 09/02/2011 Bookmarks for 09/13/2011 Bookmarks for 06/18/2011http://clifmims.com/blog/archives/4644/feed0http://clifmims.com/blog/archives/4644Bookmarks for 10/06/2011http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/clifsnotes/~3/kOhGSyCnafw/46432.0Clif MimsThu, 06 Oct 2011 07:30:22 PDThttp://clifmims.com/blog/archives/4643

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              ]]>Math Magician Games Practice math facts with these games. tags: Math Games Skills-Practice Posted from Diigo. The rest of my favorite links are here. Related PostsBookmarks for 09/02/2011 Bookmarks for 10/14/2011 Bookmarks for 02/11/2012 Bookmarks for 01/25/2012http://clifmims.com/blog/archives/4643/feed1http://clifmims.com/blog/archives/4643Review the Copyright Statement at http://clifmims.com/cclClif Mimsnonadult