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anonymous

Walk in the Forest - 0 views

nationalzoo.si.edu/...walk2_broadband.html

forest games

shared by anonymous on 24 Jul 09 - Cached
  • anonymous on 24 Jul 09
     
    Not sure what grade level this is for, but it's elementary, certainly. A fun site to begin the discussions about the critters in the woods.
  • diane foose on 24 Jul 09
     
    probably 3-5th grade; vocab and concepts a little difficult for primary, but still a great visual representation of forest habitat. Other "walks" are available back at the zoo main page. Also some neat links to live web cams at the zoo.
anonymous

Cool Cat Teacher Blog: Your Professionalism as a Teacher: The Hope Diamond in Your Pocket - 0 views

coolcatteacher.blogspot.com/...sionalism-as-teacher-hope.html

professionalism encouragement reaffirmation

shared by anonymous on 24 Jul 09 - Cached
  • Teaching isn't like any other job I've had -- it is a life calling and all-consuming. 
  • You don't have the teaching profession - it definitely has you. 
  • And yet, every year, before it all starts, I count the cost.  I find myself asking myself, "How many more years can I do this?"  "Will I hold up?"  "Can I make it?"
    • Mrs Huber
      Mrs Huber on 24 Jul 09
       
      This really resonated with me!
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  • why is it that teachers say "I got out of the classroom" or "I got out of teaching?"
  • I dream of a day where society truly understands what it means to be a teacher and where every teacher remembers what it means to be a teacher!
  • teachers literally have a higher standard of behavior and if we do anything that detracts from the learning environment - no matter what it is, we can be  fired for it!
    • Mrs Huber
      Mrs Huber on 24 Jul 09
       
      I don' t necessarily think this is a bad thing!
    • anonymous
      anonymous on 24 Jul 09
       
      This always makes me think of the sub who was using a computer when inappropriate pop-up windows began to appear. She was sued. It cost her her health, a LOT of money. In the end it was determined that it was NOT her fault, but the damage was done. That would NEVER have happened anywhere else but in education.
  • But, pay a good teacher nothing, and you've still got royalty!  There is a nobility in teaching that truly transcends money. 
    • Mrs Huber
      Mrs Huber on 24 Jul 09
       
      Never thought of myelf as royalty!
  • There is a nobility in good teaching that I think I and my colleague teachers often forget.  There is something about knowing that the very course of a young life will change as a result of being in my classroom and I pray it will be for the positive.  That some granule of learning will be retained and go on to bless the world in future centuries as a result of who I was to a student (or to you, my readers for that matter) is something I hang on to.
    • Mrs Huber
      Mrs Huber on 24 Jul 09
       
      WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Well said! If we don't feel this way, maybe we need to find another profession!
    • anonymous
      anonymous on 24 Jul 09
       
      I agree. You should NEVER gt to the point where you're a poor teacher and yet very accepting of that fact. Good teachers do great good, but poor teachers can do just as much harm.
  • If you're a good teacher, you've got your professionalism as a teacher as part of who you are.  It is in you, around you, and exudes from every pore... if you are a good teacher.  You are rich.  Your calling is noble and you will remain rich as long as you rise above, and keep your treasure.
    • Mrs Huber
      Mrs Huber on 24 Jul 09
       
      Truly inspiring!
    • anonymous
      anonymous on 24 Jul 09
       
      This made me think of Raif Esquith, author of, "Teach like your hair's on fire." He has no children of his own, but he claims to have had hundreds in his lifetime. He describes himself as being very 'rich.'
  • Mrs Huber on 24 Jul 09
     
    WOW! A must read! Very inspiring!
  • anonymous on 24 Jul 09
     
    WOW! A must read! Very inspiring!
Mrs Huber

Cool Cat Teacher Blog: 122 For You: Cool Cat Teacher's Favorite Apps, Software, and Sites - 0 views

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web2.0 tools edtech

shared by Mrs Huber on 24 Jul 09 - Cached
  • Mrs Huber on 24 Jul 09
     
    Coolcatteacher has a great list of tools, aps with descriptions on how to use for those of us relatively new to Web 2.0. It looks very ehlpful!
N Butler

Lesson Plan, Lesson Plans For K-12 Teachers - 0 views

www.teach-nology.com/...lesson_plans

lessonplans resources technology teaching Lesson Lesson_plans Plans

shared by N Butler on 23 Jul 09 - Cached
  • N Butler on 23 Jul 09
     
    Great place for lesson plans, handouts etc
Mrs Huber

YouTube - Sir Ken Robinson: Do schools kill creativity? - 0 views

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creativity education schools YouTube

shared by Mrs Huber on 23 Jul 09 - Cached
  • Mrs Huber on 23 Jul 09
     
    Do we squelch creativity in schools?
Mrs Huber

A GeekyMomma's Blog: Back To Teaching for Me - 0 views

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blog teaching

shared by Mrs Huber on 23 Jul 09 - Cached
  • I'm sure it couldn't have been an easy decision, but we became teachers because it is a part of who we are, who we were meant to be. I always tell people "The heart wants what it wants." Obviously, your heart wanted to be back with the kids. How fortunate for them to have such an amazing educator to work with. As for being a classroom teacher with an amazing PLN, I can assure you...nothing beats it!! I know if I'm struggling or having a horrible day, I can hop on Twitter or Plurk at ANY time - day or night - and someone, somewhere in the world will be there to listen and offer support. The same holds true when I have something amazing to share, because those will happen too.I can't imagine just relying on the people I work with at school for support, we don't really seem to make time for each other like we should. But I can always find strength and support from one thousand other people willing to make time for someone they may not even know. How amazing is that!The long and the short of it....Congratulations, Lee! Welcome back...we're right behind you!!
  • Mrs Huber on 23 Jul 09
     
    Read the highlighted part....Isn't this a part of what using Web 2.0 is all about?
anonymous

27 Free Must-have Online Collaboration Tools : Crazeegeekchick.com - 0 views

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webtools

shared by anonymous on 23 Jul 09 - Cached
  • anonymous on 23 Jul 09
     
    Nice list of sites in various categories
anonymous

McCourt Goes Back to School in 'Teacher Man' : NPR - 0 views

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mccourt NPR Interview

shared by anonymous on 22 Jul 09 - Cached
  • anonymous on 22 Jul 09
     
    A nice interview with Frank McCourt, "Teacher Man."
diane foose

Educational Technology Podcasting Resources by Brian C. Dvorak (EdTech 101 Podcast) - 0 views

www.edtech101.com

podcast tutorials web2.0 techtips

shared by diane foose on 22 Jul 09 - Cached
  • diane foose on 22 Jul 09
     
    Great site for podcasts about web 2.0 tools. Also, there is a podcast link in the left sidebar that includes great podcasting tutorials
N Butler

Detroit Schools on the Brink - WSJ.com - 0 views

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bankrupt schools detroit

shared by N Butler on 22 Jul 09 - Cached
  • charter schools have siphoned off tens of thousands of students.
    • N Butler
      N Butler on 22 Jul 09
       
      I know of a school in Western Pa that was having the same problem. They decided to create their own "Cyber School" to keep money in the district. As far as I know, it has worked well.
  • only about one-quarter of students who start high school in the district graduate from it in four years,
  • Wide-scale corruption has depleted district coffers, which held a $103.6 million surplus as recently as 2002. In June, Mr. Bobb's new team of forensic accountants found DPS paychecks going to 257 "ghost" employees who have yet to be accounted for.
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  • they recently hired private companies to take over 17 of the district's 22 high schools. Last week, the district received $149 million in federal stimulus grants to upgrade classrooms and instruction districtwide. Only $11 million of that can be applied to the deficit, however.
N Butler

ED Teacher's Guide to International Collaboration on the Internet-- Pg 2 - 0 views

www.ed.gov/...guide_pg2.html

shared by N Butler on 22 Jul 09 - Cached
  • ePALS Classroom Exchange - Connects users from around the globe, providing the tools and meeting places to create a worldwide community of learners. The tools include ePALS SchoolMail™ and SafeBrowser™ as well as built-in language translation designed for schools. Whether you want project ideas for your class-to-class partnership, or discussion areas where you can contribute your views on a matter, ePALS strives to make it easy for members to make meaningful connections with each other. http://www.epals.com
    • N Butler
      N Butler on 22 Jul 09
       
      I can not wait to try this. I signed up for epals, but I do not exactly how to use
  • anonymous on 22 Jul 09
     
    A great resource for finding global partners. We'll be looking at this more closely in class.
  • anonymous on 22 Jul 09
     
    A great resource for finding global partners
  • N Butler on 22 Jul 09
     
    Great to know. Thank you
Vicki Barr

Education Technology Tips from Joe Wood - 0 views

www.joewoodonline.com

blog edtech technology Blogs joewood

shared by Vicki Barr on 21 Jul 09 - Cached
  • Vicki Barr on 21 Jul 09
     
    Another teacher sharing his thoughts on technology and the classroom. Emphasis on math.
Vicki Barr

Just Crosswords: Free Crossword Puzzles to Play or Make Your Own - 0 views

www.justcrosswords.com

web2.0 games crossword

shared by Vicki Barr on 21 Jul 09 - Cached
  • Vicki Barr on 21 Jul 09
     
    An easy way to make crosswords. Students can make them here. No account required. You can embed in a wiki, you can email, print and you can fill out the crosswords online.
anonymous

Audacity Tutorial for Podcasters - 0 views

www.how-to-podcast-tutorial.com/17-audacity-tutorial.htm

podcasting audacity tutorial

shared by anonymous on 21 Jul 09 - Cached
  • anonymous on 21 Jul 09
     
    Another excellent tutorial for Audacity - especially for Podcasters
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