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TimeMachiner is a new mini-app that lets you email people in the future. Use it to remind yourself to do something that you'll more than likely forget, keep your future self on the straight and narrow, even wish your friends happy birthday...

Replaces the old send-a-letter-to-your-future-self project, so no money is wasted on postage, paper, or envelopes.

Really simple: write an e-mail, and then have it sent to yourself at the specified date in the future. Use it for time capsule projects, or just for reminders. You can set it private or public, and you can even read the public ones.

Nice online scheduling software. VERY easy to use, too. Schedule for a day or for the week or the month. It sends reminder emails, too.

This was shared on the listserv today by Kathe Santillo

Message your class! A safe way for teachers to text message students and stay in touch with parents. FREE. Usual text messaging rates apply, so let your subscribers know that you are not responsible for their text messaging plans or any overages before you invite them to sign up to receive your alerts.

" A safe way for teachers to text message students and stay in touch with parents. Free. "

Shared today in #edcampHBG

Stop Disasters is a collection of disaster simulation games created by the ISDR (International Strategy for Disaster Reduction). As students play the games, they learn about natural disasters and actions that people can take to help protect themselves and others. The student's job is to plan and construct a safer environment for their population. Students must assess the disaster risk and try to limit damage when natural disasters strike. Some advice that students are given within the game will be good and some of it will be bad, it is up to them to discern which is which. Students can choose from 5 different scenarios, Tsunami, Earthquake, Hurricane, Wild Fire, and Flood. Each scenario has 3 levels: easy, medium, and hard. When students enter the simulation, they are greeted by a local who briefs them on the situation. Students are given a budget and time limit to complete the necessary precautions. After 20 min., the natural disaster occurs and tests their solutions. Students develop the land and learn about their choices each step of the way. During the game students can keep track of their budget, the population they are working to keep safe, a map and risk management map, and their remaining time. The game is very engaging, it reminds me of the SIM City games that I played as a kid. This game will put those critical thinking muscles to the test!

"In remembrance of a day that changed our world forever, SnagFilms proudly present six extraordinary films below, each offering unique perspectives on the tragic events of September 11, 2001 and their aftermath. These documentaries remind us how powerfully the medium of film can capture our darkest days while also exalting the perseverance of the human spirit and our collective ability to endure and to heal. We are especially honored to bring the critically acclaimed 7 Days in September to an online audience for the first time. "

The Pancake Principle by Elizabeth Helfant The school year is rapidly winding down. As I reflect on the successes and failures of our first year with a 1:1 tablet program, I am reminded of something my division head adheres to. Let's call it the Pancake Principle.

The BBC News Globe is a continuously rotating globe that displays news from two popular RSS feeds published by the BBC. As the globe rotates a new placemarker appears for each new story in the RSS feed. The concept reminds me of the concept behind the Google Earth News layer.

This is so cool.

" A safe way for teachers to text message students and stay in touch with parents. Free. "

Shared today on the listserv.

Students of the past spent most of their academic time in the library, pouring over encyclopedias, and sifting through pages of data. It's easy to get lost in a text-heavy reference book, amidst numbers and figures; this is especially true for science majors, whose art and skill revolves around specific numbers and very precise information. Fortunately for today's scientist, much of the information that was once found only inside the walls of a library is now available online. These awesome science search engines will help you find what exactly what you're looking for, as well as remind you how much fun research can really be.

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It's certainly a challenge to engage today's students. Learning theory shows that one of the keys to successful learning is engagement. Using Philip Schlechty's "Qualities the Affect Engagement" as a framework, Tony Vincent outlines 21 technology tools, strategies, and tips educators can use to increase authentic engagement. Learn ways to motivate learners using online tools that are freely available. Examples include polling students, illustrating concepts with crazy cartoons, creating jazzy slide shows, and touring some of the newest coolest sites the web has to offer.

Just adding some tags. Thanks, Cheryl - I like the reminder about Schlechty's Working On The Work and tech integration links to it!

Using Philip Schlechty's "Qualities the Affect Engagement" as a framework, Tony Vincent outlines 21 technology tools, strategies, and tips educators can use to increase authentic engagement. Learn ways to motivate learners using online tools that are freely available.

Good reminders for staff about laptop care over the summer. Weather is getting nice and high temps in the car become a concern.

Easy way for teachers to manage parent volunteer groups for events, etc. Great, efficient system for teachers.

"While I am not really tech deprived, I'm also not on any list to get a 1:1 classroom, a set of handhelds or any type of interactive anything. ... So in defiance of the creed that tech is here to stay, I offer 8 indispensible tools that every classroom needs."

Simple reminder of the purposes and alternatives to some of our tech tools. Upbeat reality- check.