Making Connections #4 5-1-07
Thanks to Kathy Shields from Creekview Elementary School in Alpharetta, GA
for sharing her experiences using technology in the classroom.
http://www.fultonschools.org/school/creekview/kinder_shields.htm
We gathered a couple of links to help us design podcasting lesson for
elementary kids
We found a great resource in Kathy's Blog http://ripplingpond.wordpress.com
We all agree that StarFall is a perfect site for K-1 calendar time
Kevin Honeycutt's - Building 21st Century Achievers
Rendy suggested Making Problems, Creating Solutions - using problem solving to teach and
learn math
Chat:
18:55:01 sendkathy -> EdTechTalk: Are we all here waiting for Cathy E by any chance?
18:55:31 randyn -> EdTechTalk: I believe that she will be a "little" late,she is at a high school meeting
18:55:42 sendkathy -> EdTechTalk: ahh
18:55:51 sendkathy -> EdTechTalk: so are you webcasting now?
18:55:56 sendkathy -> EdTechTalk: on edtech A?
18:56:08 randyn -> EdTechTalk: I don't think so...
18:56:54 randyn -> EdTechTalk: If you haven't signed up for Google Doc's, please do so
18:57:01 sendkathy -> EdTechTalk: I have
18:57:44 sendkathy -> EdTechTalk: Wow right on time!
18:57:47 randyn -> EdTechTalk: Hi Cathy!
18:57:56 CathyE -> EdTechTalk: Whew
18:58:03 sendkathy -> EdTechTalk: Good meeting?
18:59:27 CathyE -> EdTechTalk: Kathy what is your skype id?
18:59:32 sendkathy -> EdTechTalk: sendkathy
19:00:02 sendkathy -> EdTechTalk: will you be streaming?
19:00:47 CathyE -> EdTechTalk: The stream is running
19:00:58 CathyE -> EdTechTalk: let me know if I can skype you
19:02:53 nancyn -> EdTechTalk: Hey Cathy, I am on my computer alone! Randy is just an arm's length away in case I need him.
19:03:05 CathyE -> EdTechTalk: Nancy can we skype you
19:03:19 nancyn -> EdTechTalk: Yes, I'll be brave
19:04:12 CathyE -> EdTechTalk: Rendy, are you listening to the stream
19:07:29 randyn -> EdTechTalk: obxhokieclub.com
19:12:45 randyn -> EdTechTalk: hello Durff!
19:13:44 Durff -> EdTechTalk: hi!!
19:13:57 CathyE -> EdTechTalk: Lisa can we skype you?
19:14:15 Durff -> EdTechTalk: Digital Storytelling?
19:14:21 Durff -> EdTechTalk: Yes!
19:15:29 Durff -> EdTechTalk: Thank you, I always hear better on Skype
19:16:31 sendkathy -> EdTechTalk: http://ripplingpond.wordpress.com
19:16:51 Durff -> EdTechTalk: yes trailfire
19:18:44 Durff -> EdTechTalk: I put on my links on a wiki for training
19:20:04 Durff -> EdTechTalk: I AM JEALOUS!!
19:20:12 Durff -> EdTechTalk: We have zero
19:20:30 Durff -> EdTechTalk: I don't even have a projector screen
19:20:49 Durff -> EdTechTalk: I was using a window blind, but it fell down
19:21:14 CathyE -> EdTechTalk: I have used a shower curtin
19:21:44 Durff -> EdTechTalk: I'm praying our principal buys me a SMARTboard like he said he would next year
19:21:58 Durff -> EdTechTalk: I'm not
19:22:18 Durff -> EdTechTalk: the kids do?
19:22:22 Durff -> EdTechTalk: cool!
19:22:36 Durff -> EdTechTalk: what was that called?
19:22:45 Durff -> EdTechTalk: Star calendar?
19:22:56 CathyE -> EdTechTalk: www.starfall.com
19:23:18 Durff -> EdTechTalk: thanks
19:24:36 CathyE -> EdTechTalk: http://www.speedofcreativity.org/2007/04/26/podcast148-building-21st-century-achievers-kevin-honeycutt/
19:25:58 Durff -> EdTechTalk: hear about the teacher being fired for a myspace photo?
19:26:09 Durff -> EdTechTalk: she had a beer in her hand
19:26:14 nancyn -> EdTechTalk: where
19:26:21 Durff -> EdTechTalk: i think it is in litigation
19:26:27 Durff -> EdTechTalk: PA i think
19:27:02 Durff -> EdTechTalk: my friend at Shippensburg Uni heard it and that is in PA
19:27:47 Durff -> EdTechTalk: i told my 9-12 today to re-emphasize the online resume we talked about
19:27:57 Durff -> EdTechTalk: hi rendy
19:27:57 nancyn -> EdTechTalk: HI Rendy
19:28:16 rendy -> EdTechTalk: Hi..I'm finally here!
19:29:08 CathyE -> EdTechTalk: hello rendy
19:29:57 rendy -> EdTechTalk: Hello........what am I doing wrong? I can't hear you
19:30:16 randyn -> EdTechTalk: are you listening to the stream?
19:30:33 rendy -> EdTechTalk: no......
19:30:58 rendy -> EdTechTalk: Got it!
19:31:13 randyn -> EdTechTalk: ok
19:32:23 sharons -> EdTechTalk: i would like for you to do a parent night Cathy!!
19:32:52 CathyE -> EdTechTalk: http://www.mpsomaha.org/willow/radio/
19:33:23 Durff -> EdTechTalk: time to make the donuts....oh, wrong saying...time to stir the mac n' cheese...brb
19:35:54 CathyE -> EdTechTalk: Sharon- I would love to do a parent night- but I don't know if they will come
19:36:49 sharons -> EdTechTalk: what music did they download to keep it legal?
19:37:49 sharons -> EdTechTalk: i think they'll come - talk to me tomorrow
19:39:19 Durff -> EdTechTalk: peer reviewing
19:39:46 Durff -> EdTechTalk: do they then also do self-assssments?
19:40:17 Durff -> EdTechTalk: primary kids love podcasting
19:40:45 Durff -> EdTechTalk: I want to teach a class to kids this summer on podcasting
19:40:47 sendkathy -> EdTechTalk: http://kinderteacher.podomatic.com
19:40:58 Durff -> EdTechTalk: we'll see if any sign up
19:41:15 Durff -> EdTechTalk: I don't have an iPod
19:41:25 Durff -> EdTechTalk: I listen on the computer
19:41:30 Durff -> EdTechTalk: yeah
19:41:48 Durff -> EdTechTalk: I have an MP3 that a student has
19:41:56 Durff -> EdTechTalk: likes it too much
19:42:18 Durff -> EdTechTalk: it will help their reading
19:42:35 Durff -> EdTechTalk: absolutely!
19:42:56 Durff -> EdTechTalk: and 6-12 too
19:43:00 Durff -> EdTechTalk: and college
19:43:07 Durff -> EdTechTalk: and grad school
19:43:12 Durff -> EdTechTalk: and doctorates
19:43:19 Durff -> EdTechTalk: and on and on and...
19:43:20 CathyE -> EdTechTalk: yes durff
19:43:31 Durff -> EdTechTalk: ok, i'll be good
19:44:23 Durff -> EdTechTalk: why not record the test?
19:45:07 Durff -> EdTechTalk: I use it for HS English
19:45:24 Durff -> EdTechTalk: they think I'm weird
19:45:33 sendkathy -> EdTechTalk: you are weird
19:45:34 CathyE -> EdTechTalk: http://grammar.qdnow.com/
19:45:43 Durff -> EdTechTalk: I know :)
19:45:55 sharons -> EdTechTalk: can we link to grammer girl?
19:46:07 Durff -> EdTechTalk: link?
19:46:15 Durff -> EdTechTalk: in del.icio.us?
19:46:23 sharons -> EdTechTalk: from our websites? what frade level?
19:46:52 Durff -> EdTechTalk: oh, it's several grade levels
19:47:13 Durff -> EdTechTalk: yes, I subscribe from iTunes
19:47:20 Durff -> EdTechTalk: Do you have iTunes?
19:47:44 Durff -> EdTechTalk: hi danita
19:47:52 CathyE -> EdTechTalk: Yes- I use iTunes
19:47:55 DanitaR -> EdTechTalk: hey there!
19:48:01 Durff -> EdTechTalk: then just open it
19:48:06 sharons -> EdTechTalk: i am thinking about linking form our school websites in parent and student info
19:48:14 DanitaR -> EdTechTalk: thanks for the comments on my blog - I enjoy reading what you write
19:48:15 Durff -> EdTechTalk: then click on the store
19:48:21 Durff -> EdTechTalk: then podcats
19:48:29 Durff -> EdTechTalk: then choose grammar girl
19:48:51 Durff -> EdTechTalk: oh, probably you could do that link
19:48:55 CathyE -> EdTechTalk: http://www.lib.msu.edu/corby/reviews/posted/ostrow.htm
19:49:12 Durff -> EdTechTalk: I put badges on my website for parents
19:49:19 Durff -> EdTechTalk: like Kathy's
19:49:23 sharons -> EdTechTalk: thanks ! re grammar girl
19:49:41 Durff -> EdTechTalk: the badges for some reason are simpler than links for our parents
19:50:02 sharons -> EdTechTalk: i don;t know wht a badge is?
19:50:12 Durff -> EdTechTalk: Yackpack
19:50:25 Durff -> EdTechTalk: podacasts in spanish
19:50:40 Durff -> EdTechTalk: the one on one thing is working in our school
19:50:49 DanitaR -> EdTechTalk: good idea
19:51:20 Durff -> EdTechTalk: the free training tuesdays after school when we have to be there anyway are not attended
19:51:41 DanitaR -> EdTechTalk: I have the same problem - low involvement
19:51:49 Durff -> EdTechTalk: except one, who can't come now because she goes to the oncologist
19:52:03 Durff -> EdTechTalk: keep plugging Danita
19:52:17 DanitaR -> EdTechTalk: wish someone could think of the magic enticer :o)
19:52:35 Durff -> EdTechTalk: as they see us using the tech, the fear abates
19:52:42 Durff -> EdTechTalk: food
19:52:47 DanitaR -> EdTechTalk: that's true
19:52:51 Durff -> EdTechTalk: I tried that too
19:52:58 Durff -> EdTechTalk: no go here
19:52:59 DanitaR -> EdTechTalk: :D
19:53:07 Durff -> EdTechTalk: but i was happy
19:53:08 DanitaR -> EdTechTalk: chocolate has helped
19:53:16 Durff -> EdTechTalk: dark choc
19:53:20 DanitaR -> EdTechTalk: wikis are catching on at one of my middle schools
19:53:30 Durff -> EdTechTalk: more bioflavonoids
19:53:46 Durff -> EdTechTalk: how?
19:53:50 DanitaR -> EdTechTalk: one class did one and now all the kids want to make them
19:53:57 Durff -> EdTechTalk: :)
19:54:03 DanitaR -> EdTechTalk: nothing like kid pressure
19:54:11 Durff -> EdTechTalk: my catch-on is blogs
19:54:27 DanitaR -> EdTechTalk: what did you do to get people involved?
19:54:36 Durff -> EdTechTalk: I have had to add several "guest" bloggers to our 7thgrade blog
19:54:53 DanitaR -> EdTechTalk: I'm struggling a bit with the blogs
19:55:03 DanitaR -> EdTechTalk: but, baby steps
19:55:14 Durff -> EdTechTalk: I did a family internet night...going to do more with homeschoolers
19:55:24 Durff -> EdTechTalk: i do training tuesdays
19:55:26 DanitaR -> EdTechTalk: that's a great idea
19:55:33 DanitaR -> EdTechTalk: I do technology Thursdays
19:55:37 Durff -> EdTechTalk: i talk a lot (could you tell?)
19:55:50 Durff -> EdTechTalk: cool
19:55:56 DanitaR -> EdTechTalk: me, too
19:56:06 Durff -> EdTechTalk: I want to do thurs next year too
19:56:25 DanitaR -> EdTechTalk: what's the topic tonight?
19:56:26 Durff -> EdTechTalk: classblogmeister is really good
19:56:44 Durff -> EdTechTalk: i think it's a mash-up
19:57:05 DanitaR -> EdTechTalk: oh good, those are the most interesting
19:57:22 DanitaR -> EdTechTalk: you were moving weren't you?
19:57:45 Durff -> EdTechTalk: me? no
19:57:53 DanitaR -> EdTechTalk: oops, sorry wrong person
19:58:05 Durff -> EdTechTalk: I moved from PA to MD in 2005
19:58:35 Durff -> EdTechTalk: online convergence reminder, ladies?
19:58:49 DanitaR -> EdTechTalk: I move here to NC from KY in 2000
19:59:04 Durff -> EdTechTalk: classblogmeister!
19:59:11 Durff -> EdTechTalk: so safe
19:59:20 Durff -> EdTechTalk: it is warlick's
19:59:31 Durff -> EdTechTalk: and it is free
19:59:38 DanitaR -> EdTechTalk: I've met David and he does know his stuff
19:59:46 Durff -> EdTechTalk: :)
20:00:06 DanitaR -> EdTechTalk: I'm excited about going to the Atlanta conference in June
20:00:22 Durff -> EdTechTalk: I will attend virtually
20:00:29 DanitaR -> EdTechTalk: will be by myself though :(
20:00:35 Durff -> EdTechTalk: who is on?
20:00:39 DanitaR -> EdTechTalk: we'll keep you up to date
20:00:50 Durff -> EdTechTalk: Convergence
20:01:08 sendkathy -> EdTechTalk: see you all at 9
20:01:21 DanitaR -> EdTechTalk: I'll be here
20:02:00 DanitaR -> EdTechTalk: will they send us the link for the skype?
20:02:03 sharons -> EdTechTalk: lthanks cathy
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