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Rick West

Computational Thinking for Educators - Course - 0 views

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    how to integrate computational thinking across the curriculum
Rick West

Finding the Cheese:Technology in Teaching - 1 views

  • It's quite clear the overarching things I've learned this semester about technology. I mean, just look at my first entry about how embarrassing it is to accidentally tweet and then read the rest of this--how I'm actually sizing up different types of technology based on their usefulness in the classroom based on my understanding of them. Part of me feels like being on a commercial just to help sponsor the idea of Technology. Zoom in on a college student up to her neck in twisted computer chords, her face lit by a blinking computer screen. Announcer: "Are you tired of spending endless hours trying to figure out what all those buttons and keys do?" College student looks up pathetically and nods. "Are you tired of looking like a fool by a little box that can't think for itself?" College student starts to weep. "Now, with just a little assistance, you can conquer a moderate amount of your technology anxieties!" College student beams with joy. Different shot of that same student walking down the stairs of a powerful looking building--possibly a university or corporation. Student: "I used to freak out about all things computer, but now I'm telling my superiors how to do things that can better their lives. Thanks, Technology!"
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    Great and funny final blog reflection!
Nataliejane

Technology in the English Language Learner Classroom? - National Writing Project - 1 views

shared by Nataliejane on 14 Sep 09 - Cached
  • They saw how Google Docs could be used for peer revision
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      Some students may be more comfortable using computers. They could peer review in Google Docs or even learn how to do that in Microsoft Word. I feel like students are becoming more efficient on computers and at times are more willing to work on computers.
  • it isn't so much what technology can do for classroom instruction; what is central is what it can do for the learner as a citizen of the digital age. 
  • English language learners who, without the requisite experiences and opportunities to engage with technologies, may turn out to be the least empowered when it comes to gathering, analyzing, and synthesizing digitized information."
Rick West

Goodbye, Google Voice: I'm breaking up with you | ITworld - 0 views

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    I still use Google Voice because I love texting from my computer. But it is a pain sometimes to use.
David Wetzel

Why Interactive White Boards are Used Ineffectively in Classrooms | Teaching Science an... - 2 views

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    An interactive White Board (IWB) or SMART Board has the potential to deliver content better than traditional methods of teaching. Why? Because it provides multi-media functional interaction across audio, video, and computer media. It is also ideal for visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learners. These qualities of an IWB also promote the dynamic delivery of content (if used to its full potential) in an engaging manner, which allows students to interact with science or math content their self. Examples include: * data manipulation * responding to data * even creating data So with all these attributes - "How are interactive white boards unsuccessfully used in science and math classrooms?" For the most part - not effectively!
David Wetzel

5 Creative Ways to Use Flip Cameras in Science and Math - 0 views

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    The Flip camera is great for all types of projects in science and math - at any grade level. Flip cameras are small handheld video cameras that can record 30 or 60 minutes worth of video. They connect to a computer with a USB plug that "flips" out from the side of the camera. The benefits of these cameras include another means for assessing students understanding of concepts beyond worksheets and tests. Besides a teacher's record, the videos provide a digital record for parents and administrators to show a student's successes or areas which need improvement.
David Wetzel

How to Integrate Wolfram Alpha into Science and Math Classes - 0 views

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    What is Wolfram Alpha? It is a supercomputing brain. It provides calculates and provides comprehensive answers to most any science or math question. Unlike other search sources, you and your students can ask questions in plain language or various forms of abbreviated notation. Contrary to popular belief, Wolfram Alpha is not a search engine. Unlike popular search engines, which simply retrieve documents based on keyword searches, Wolfram computes answers based on known models of human knowledge. It provides answers which are complete with data and algorithms, representing real-world knowledge.
David Wetzel

10 Personal Response Systems Teaching Strategies: Best Practices for Using Clickers to ... - 0 views

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    The use of this interactive wireless technology is ideal for stimulating student involvement using both interactive whiteboards and for one computer classrooms.
David Wetzel

20 Google Doc Templates for use in Science and Math Classrooms - 0 views

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    Google Docs is an easy-to-use online word processor that enables you to create, store, share, and collaborate on documents with your science and math students. You can even import any existing document from Word and Simple Text. You can work from anywhere and with any computer platform to access your documents.
David Wetzel

Web Based Science Inquiry Learning Centers: Combining Online Resources with Classroom S... - 0 views

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    For a web-based learning to be truly effective it must be interactive. This means that it is not just a reformatted canned lesson of printed worksheets placed on the web. The web-based activity is inquiry-based and incorporates the full features available on the web - interactivity between computer and student. The learning activity must engage student critical thinking skills by using the scientific inquiry process.
David Wetzel

How to Integrate Podcasting into Science and Math Classes - 0 views

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    Most of today's students either own or use iPods, iPod Touches, MP3 Players, and computers everyday. These digital tools provide a natural strategy to support student learning - Podcasts!
David Wetzel

Wiki or Blog: Which is Better? - 0 views

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    Both wikis and blogs provide teachers with a a dynamic process for integrating Web 2.0 technology in their science and math classes. These two types of online tools offer students a more engaging process for learning. Both are relatively easy tools which do not require teachers or students to learn any special program tools or computer skills. Their uses and applications are only limited by the vision and purpose for helping students learn.
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