Discovery Education Virtual Conference

Discovery Education is hosting a free virtual conference this weekend. Click on the links below to find a location that is close to you. They are going to be presenting some great information and tools on creating or expanding your PLN and integrating web 2.0 tools and other digital media into your classroom. Check it out if you have the chance.

General Information
http://blog.discoveryeducation.com/blog/tag/spring-virt-con-11/

Verona, WI location information
https://lrougeux.wufoo.com/forms/spring-2011-virtual-conference-wisconsin/

Register for the virtual sessions
https://discoveryedevents.webex.com/ec0605lc/eventcenter/enroll/join.do?siteurl=discoveryedevents&confId=279446643

Intel Teach Live Webinar on Project Based Learning

I attended a fantastic webinar last night! It was an Intel Teach Live webinar on project based learning. There were four project based learning projects that were presented that included technology integration, 21st century skills, and global initiatives. I was overwhelmingly impressed by these projects. It was great to see that the technology elements that were used in these projects were used as tools to achieve a greater outcome rather than just for the purpose of incorporating them. I am both inspired and motivated to create a project of my own and find some teachers that would want to be involved. Project based learning is a great direction for education to move towards. I hope that a lot more teachers can begin to include project based learning opportunities in their classrooms in the near future.

Check out more information on this webinar by clicking the link below.
http://engage.intel.com/message/24850#24850

Make-Up Workshops This Week

I am holding two make-up tech workshops this week. If you missed either of the workshops last week you can still attend. I hope to see you there.

Tuesday, April 26 from 3:45-4:15 @ KMS: Everyday Web 2.0 Tools for the Classroom
Wednesday, April 27 from 3:45-4:45 @ GCMS: Digital Classroom Communications

Inspiring Ted Talk for Educators

Today's Ted Talk was truly amazing. An educator named John Hunter talks about a project that he designed the World Peace Game that he uses with his 4th grade students. He put world problems into the game and has the students work together to solve them. Students had to work together and use critical thinking to solve complex problems. His students were engaged and innovative in their process and solutions. If you are an educator you should take some time to watch this video.

Great Web 2.0 Tools for your Classroom

Check out the page on my blog called Web 2.0 Tools for the Classroom. There are some great tools that you can use everyday in your lessons or for your students to use on their own. Check it out now!

Everyday Web 2.0 Tools for the Classroom

Tech Tuesday Workshop Today!

Today is a Tech Tuesday! Today's workshop topic is Classroom Digital Communications. Many teachers have told me this year that they are tired of sending home traditional "classroom newsletters." Many of them asked what a good alternative would be. With the trend to go paperless quickly catching on,  this workshop will provide a variety of web-based options for classroom communication. Whether you are interested in creating a website, wiki, blog, or using an online learning management site, there is something for you. Come check it out!

3:45-4:45 @ Glacier Creek
Room 112