Monday, January 25, 2010

Language Arts and Thinkfinity.org

At thinkfinity.org there are a plethora of tools and resources for educators. We all know that there are times when we need an idea or spark of inspiration to help us reach our students and help them understand important and sometimes difficult topics. At thinkfinity.org you can find resources that are specifically related to Language Arts. The three main resources are: EDSITEment, Literacy Network and ReadWriteThink. You could click on the links to explore those thinkfinity.org partners or you could just do a keyword search to find any of the hundreds of resources that tie to a Language Arts topic no matter what area they are listed in.

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Blooms Revised Taxonomy


As an Engaged Classroom Teacher, I hope you are remembering to use technology tools and higher learning activities in your student learning activities. The following website shares Bloom’s Technology Resources that use the Web 2.0 tools and technologies for processes and products.

http://edorigami.wikispaces.com/Bloom%27s+Digital+Taxonomy

I really found the Bloom’s Digital Taxonomy Quick Sheets in pdf form a valuable resource for new learning ideas that use Web 2.0 tools and technologies.

My best wishes to you for a great 2010 year with continued higher level learning for you and your students.

Monday, January 11, 2010

Outstanding Technology Educator Awards at UCET

Nomination are now open for UCET awards!
Each year at UCET one teacher, leader and network administrator are honored with a plaque and a check for $500.

Do you know a deserving teacher or administrator who you want to nominate? The deadline for these nominations is Feb. 10, 2010.
2010 UCET Nominations for Outstanding Technology Educator
Do you have a teacher that you would like to recommend for Outstanding Technology Teacher of the Year? Someone who’s made a big difference in how successful your school has been integrating technology into education. Here’s your chance! Please take a moment and nominate your technology educator of the year! Click here.

2010 UCET Nominations for Outstanding Technology Leader
OK, the person you wish to nominate is not a teacher, but an administrator, director, or school leader? No problem! Please nominate your choice of Outstanding Technology Leader of the Year by clicking here.

2010 UCET Nominations for the Jack Erickson Excellence in Technology Services Award
Do you have a school or district technology person who regularly performs above and beyond the call of duty? One who tirelessly solves problems, trains teachers, and keeps things running flawlessly? This form is to be used to nominate a network technician, administrator, engineer, or systems operations specialist whose primary duties may include: network maintenance, monitoring, troubleshooting, and network reconfiguration as needed. Click here.

We look forward to seeing you at UCET. Great classes, free wi-fi, teacher grants for technology equipment, and super breakfasts and lunch! Murrary High School, Feb 26, 27th. Sign up at www.ucet.org