Working on a homework assignment tonight, I had the opportunity to view a short but thought-provoking video featuring Dr. Chris Dede, the Timothy E. Wirth Professor in Learning Technologies at Harvard University’s Graduate School of Education. In the video, Dr. Dede discussed the meanings of the terms educational technology, instructional technology, and learning technology. Dr. [...]
Much of my existence at work at the moment is preoccupied with the implementation of two new tools. The first is a subscription-based school website service, Schoolwires. The second is a new student email service from Microsoft, Live@Edu. Both tools hold a great deal of promise for facilitating and enhancing communication within the district and [...]
Session 1 (9:30-10:15): Twitter, Are You Serious?
Twitter: Are You Serious?
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Twitter
TweetDeck
Twitpic
Bit.ly
Twitter for Teachers
Twootles!
Learning Professionals on Twitter
Dial2Do
GroupTweet
Plodt
25 Interesting Ways to Use Twitter in the Classroom
Session 3 (12:45-1:30): Live, From Your School!
Live From Your School (v.2)
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Ustream
Glomera
Livestream (formerly Mogulus)
Qik
Moss-Free-TV
Session 4 (1:35-2:20): Not Another PowerPoint!
Presentation
iSpring
TeacherTube
Google Docs
Slideshare
Slideboom
SlideRocket
Animoto
VoiceThread
Prezi
GoAnimate
Glogster
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The 2008-2009 school year saw some exciting developments in the use of technology in Birdville schools, and there are increasing signs that many teachers and administrators here no longer view technology as an exciting addition, but as a critical necessity. Among other trends, the district witnessed explosive growth in the number of students enrolled in [...]
I am wrapping up a doctoral course on emerging technologies this week. I have to admit, this has been the most enjoyable course I’ve taken to date. The subject matter was right down my alley, and there was much more interaction in this course than in previous classes (I’m working on an online degree.). I [...]
This week’s 12 Second Tech Challenge is by far the easiest yet (The final one will make up for this, I promise!). It does require you to plan for the future, however.
BISD 12 Second Tech Challenge #12 on 12seconds.tv
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In 2007, the International Society for Technology [...]
