CTAP Siskiyou Web 2.0

Here is a LiveBinder with resources used for a Virtual Summer Camp (technology camp for teachers). Again, using LiveBinders makes it a snap to organize resources you want to share.

Great collection of resources on Google Apps for educators. I've forwarded this to teachers so they can survey a wide variety of topics. Check it out! In addition, I'm going to look at using LiveBinders as a way of organizing different resources to share with others or just as a way or organizing them for quick access.

Glogster is a great tool for having students create collages of information they've found and or created. Students can combine videos, images, text, and audio into one online display that can stand alone or be embedded into a blog, website, or wiki. For example, Civics students can create Glogster "glogs" about the candidates running for political office this fall.

If you use primary source documents in your classroom, the Library of Congress Teacher's Page is a site you should check out. A part of the Teacher's Page is the primary source center. The primary source center walks teachers through the process of locating documents on the Library of Congress' site. The primary source center also provides guides for using various types of primary sources including political cartoons, photographs, and oral histories. Check it out!

I especially am interested in the sending group texts to parents. Our school doesn't have an auto-dialer yet for emergencies or group events, and this would be one way to get the information out quickly. For teachers, what a great way to notify parents of urgent matters or upcoming events or needs.

Daniel T. Willingham about "learning styles." - interesting teaching on learning styles in education. This is a very interesting video to consider the evidence. What do others say re: how the theory has been tested and the evidence for/against?

66 percent of the students surveyed said they are bored on at least a daily basis in school, with 17 percent reporting that they are bored in every class.35% of bored students indicated that the source of their boredom was a lack of interaction with their teacher

Tool to check text & URLs for plagiarism. Paste text into a box, click "Track Plagiarisims," and results include URLs of places text is found. It flat out works!

Some small changes that you should know :)

These are good tools for any admin. Haven't had any experience yet with Microsoft Live Writer, but will be looking into it.

"KidInfo.com is an educational web resource that saves teachers, students, and parents valuable time by providing - in ONE website directory - the BEST Pre K-12 curriculum links to educational resources, videos, and powerpoints. KID INFO is UNIQUELY different from other educational web directories, as it is easy to navigate, and is the ONLY educational web directory that organizes websites according to SPECIFIC, rather than general, curriculum studied in schools throughout the United States, and many other countries around the world."

"The Copyright Office deemed K-12 teachers and students ineligible for the exemption, and instead indicated that they should use only screen captures of a film, because K-12 education doesn't need access to visually high-quality clips, officials ruled."

A wide variety of curriculum ideas shared by a large number of teachers available to review here.

Critical Past is a collection of more than 57,000 historical videos and more than 7 million historical photos. All of the photos and videos are royalty free, archival stock footage. Most of the footage comes from U.S. Government Agency sources. All of the videos and photos can be viewed for free online and shared with others via url, Twitter, or Facebook. The videos and photos are also available to purchase for download.

Very clear video on what Twitter is and how to get started. It really is an awesome platform for connecting/sharing with others. You can find me as SISQITMAN.

This is a blog focused on the concepts of PLN's and Lateral Wisdom in Education that I enjoy reading.

Here is a high student's speech that calls for educ. reform. It's a straight up, in your face call for schools to change their approach and for us to see differently - with new eyes.

Produced by Sweetsearch & clear steps to research

What is a PLN? Why is it important? In module 1, I go over how to build a PLN and where to find teachers and people to connect with. PLNs can be built with people you meet at networking events, online, blogs, social networks, and microblogs like Twitter. This is the first module of a ten module series."

"Learning and being motivated by my PLN" - This video brings what PLNs are to life! Yeah! Created in Animoto