BigUniverse.com

I first posted about BigUniverse in January and I’ve really come to appreciate what this site offers. The site includes the opportunity to create a virtual bookshelf, rate books, and recommend them to others. There is also an authoring tool built in so subscribers can create and publish their own books. With school budget cuts across the country, this is a wonderful way to increase access to books in our K-6 schools. Older students would welcome the authoring tool.

Google Certified Teacher

What a fabulous experience being at Google in Boulder, CO. I learned so many things and previous learning was reinforced. I am ecstatic to be part of this closed community.

Web 2.0

Check out this SlideShare Presentation:

Web 2.0

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Teacher Toolbox

The following site is made with Google Docs and is a nice collection of teacher tools for use during the school year. https://docs.google.com/View?id=d9vcd73_70dw2bgjgr

Another collection of tools can be found at this wiki.

How to Set Up a Blog Using Blogger

How to Set Up a Blog Using Blogger

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Google Invitation Received and Accepted!!

http://www.google.com/educators/gta.html

The GTA is in Boulder, CO this year and I am going!! Wow, I am soooo excited. It is a fabulous opportunity and one I will take full advantage of. I plan on sharing what I learn with colleagues.

Sunny Sunday in Tampa

Okay, so it rained last night while we were at Tia's Tex Mex. Today it is sunny and we are already working on Audio...using Audacity, since it is cross platformed.

Remember with Audacity you need the Lame Encoder. Check here.

Software install CD will be included for participants.
Using a script for recording- use digitally...reduces paper noise and simulates a tele prompter. Place it beside or above the Audacity program right on the desktop.

Moodle course will be designed and will be used to prepare the asset reviewers. MDE's will serve as asset reviewers again this year.

Video Karen Seddon is doing a demo on iMovie08 and iMovie09. We created a movie with audio...practicing editing tools.

Action research was discussed and Kate Kemker spoke about iTunes U.

Portfolios and Assessments
Reflect on what they learn and how they learned it.

Survey Monkey about summer availability only showed that people's plans change...so...read your emails, check the MDE Moodle, and stay in touch with fellow MDE's.