http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2011/02/plagiarisma-plagiarism-checker.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+freetech4teachers%2FcGEY+%28Free+Technology+for+Teachers%29&utm_content=Google+Reader
This article talks about a site that is free that can be used to check papers for plagerism. This would be an awesome resource for a Language Arts teacher.
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Saturday, February 26, 2011
Pilot Pen
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Check this out. You can now have your own personal handwriting as your font on your computer. Watch the video. Technology never ceases to amaze me.
Check this out. You can now have your own personal handwriting as your font on your computer. Watch the video. Technology never ceases to amaze me.
Sunday, February 20, 2011
CMOEGGE'S Blog!: Motivating Students to Write
CMOEGGE'S Blog!: Motivating Students to Write: "I am always looking for new ways to motivate writers. Some of the strategies in this article I have tried. Writing to an audience makes th..."
RMatthews - Tech: Is it fair?
RMatthews - Tech: Is it fair?: "All of the stories related to Jeopardy's Man vs. Machine (Supercomputer) are really concerning. Is it really fair seeing that a comput..."
Ten inventions that changed the World
http://science.howstuffworks.com/innovation/inventions/10-inventions-that-changed-the-world9.htm
Very interesting article on how 10 inventions have changed the world. After reading the article and thinking about the 10 things, I can't imagine life without any one thing mentioned in the article.
Very interesting article on how 10 inventions have changed the world. After reading the article and thinking about the 10 things, I can't imagine life without any one thing mentioned in the article.
What is the friendliest destination on the planet/
http://adventure.howstuffworks.com/friendliest-destination1.htm
This talks about different reasons why Denmark is considered to be one of the friendliest places on the planet. I can't imagine this when they have the highest taxes in the world. Sixty to Seventy percent of their wages go to taxes. So basically, everyone makes the same amount of money. I don't know how this could make you friendly. I know you probably are thinking, money isn't everything. True, but to those who have worked hard to get the positions they have, there should be some type of higher compensation for all their hard work. I guess if you have never been anywhere but Denmark and this is all you know, then maybe it doesn't make a difference to them. There is no way I would work there.
This talks about different reasons why Denmark is considered to be one of the friendliest places on the planet. I can't imagine this when they have the highest taxes in the world. Sixty to Seventy percent of their wages go to taxes. So basically, everyone makes the same amount of money. I don't know how this could make you friendly. I know you probably are thinking, money isn't everything. True, but to those who have worked hard to get the positions they have, there should be some type of higher compensation for all their hard work. I guess if you have never been anywhere but Denmark and this is all you know, then maybe it doesn't make a difference to them. There is no way I would work there.
Do violent video games create real violence?
http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/video-game-violence.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+DailyStuff+%28DailyStuff+from+HowStuffWorks%29&utm_content=Google+Reader#mkcpgn=rss1
This article discusses how violent video games may cause violent behaviors. I personally think if a person has any violent tendencies then, of course, it would cause more violent behaviors. Some people who are already violent do not need to be involved or play violent games. It just gives them more reasons to have violent tendencies. What do you think?
This article discusses how violent video games may cause violent behaviors. I personally think if a person has any violent tendencies then, of course, it would cause more violent behaviors. Some people who are already violent do not need to be involved or play violent games. It just gives them more reasons to have violent tendencies. What do you think?
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Should Parents have access to students grades?
http://www.edutopia.org/parent-access-student-grades#comment-89633
What do you think of this question? I say of course they should have access to their children's grades. How else are they to know how they are doing gradewise besides having to call and bother the teachers on a daily basis.
What do you think of this question? I say of course they should have access to their children's grades. How else are they to know how they are doing gradewise besides having to call and bother the teachers on a daily basis.
classroom management strategies for Elementary Teachers
http://www.edutopia.org/blog/classroom-management-strategies-elementary-teacher#comment-89849
This was not only a comical article, but also so true. Shares ideas on those last minute hard to decide how to answer questions that can occur before, during, or after lessons. It has some very good advice in it. It's funny because all the sample scenarios that are targeted in this article, I think almost all of us have encountered.
This was not only a comical article, but also so true. Shares ideas on those last minute hard to decide how to answer questions that can occur before, during, or after lessons. It has some very good advice in it. It's funny because all the sample scenarios that are targeted in this article, I think almost all of us have encountered.
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Jill's Blog: Alternative Ways to Standard Multiplication
Jill's Blog: Alternative Ways to Standard Multiplication: "Just checking out some new videos on Teachertube. Came across this one on multiplication. I’m always looking for new methods to teach fourth..."
Teaching multiplication is so difficult. You can see the frustration in the students faces when trying to master it. I say the more ways we have to teach it, the more successful students will be at mastering it because of all the different learning styles.
Teaching multiplication is so difficult. You can see the frustration in the students faces when trying to master it. I say the more ways we have to teach it, the more successful students will be at mastering it because of all the different learning styles.
Nigerian man jailed for cursing on Facebook
http://www.google.com/reader/view/#stream/feed%2Fhttp%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2Fallfacebook
Another person, along with the student who insulted the teacher on facebook, who could claim freedom of speech. But again, it does not work that way. It never ceases to amaze me how people go on social networks and post things that end up getting them in trouble.
Another person, along with the student who insulted the teacher on facebook, who could claim freedom of speech. But again, it does not work that way. It never ceases to amaze me how people go on social networks and post things that end up getting them in trouble.
Sunday, January 30, 2011
http://gizmodo.com/5745977/remembering-the-challenger
I realize that most of you do not remember this and were probably not even born yet, but the images of the challenger blowing up are still very vivid in my head. I remember watching as the Challenger took off, and feeling the excitement for the first teacher to ever enter space. I remember thinking about all the school children who were watching, especially Christa McAuliffe's first grade class. As everyone watched in awe, then the Challenger exploded right in front of our eyes. It was horrifying, to think of the lives that were lost and the trauma of all the children who were watching that day in their classrooms. The diverse group of astronauts will always be remembered. Read and watch this heart wrenching video.
I realize that most of you do not remember this and were probably not even born yet, but the images of the challenger blowing up are still very vivid in my head. I remember watching as the Challenger took off, and feeling the excitement for the first teacher to ever enter space. I remember thinking about all the school children who were watching, especially Christa McAuliffe's first grade class. As everyone watched in awe, then the Challenger exploded right in front of our eyes. It was horrifying, to think of the lives that were lost and the trauma of all the children who were watching that day in their classrooms. The diverse group of astronauts will always be remembered. Read and watch this heart wrenching video.
Blind Man Drives at the Daytona International Speedway
http://gizmodo.com/5746750/a-blind-man-drove-a-car-at-daytona-international-speedway?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+gizmodo%2Ffull+%28Gizmodo%29&utm_content=Google+Reader
Amazing story on how technology helped a blind man drive at the Daytona International Speedway using a glove using tactile feedback for him to read his surroundings. He not only drove around the tracks a couple times but also avoided obstacles while driving. It is amazing how technology is changing all facets of society.
Amazing story on how technology helped a blind man drive at the Daytona International Speedway using a glove using tactile feedback for him to read his surroundings. He not only drove around the tracks a couple times but also avoided obstacles while driving. It is amazing how technology is changing all facets of society.
Computer History Museum
http://www.google.com/reader/view/#stream/user%2F03046234782051631792%2Fstate%2Fcom.google%2Fbroadcast
This is a very interesting article. It is on the opening of a Computer History Museum that has many interesting historical items that have been used in the past that have paved our way to where we are now. The videos are very interesting, but make sure you have a good hour on your hands. Believe me once you start taking the tour and watching the video you will be hooked and it will be worth your while.
This is a very interesting article. It is on the opening of a Computer History Museum that has many interesting historical items that have been used in the past that have paved our way to where we are now. The videos are very interesting, but make sure you have a good hour on your hands. Believe me once you start taking the tour and watching the video you will be hooked and it will be worth your while.
How Egypt switched off the internet
http://www.google.com/reader/view/#stream/user%2F03046234782051631792%2Fstate%2Fcom.google%2Fbroadcast
Very interesting article how Egypt shut off all communications via internet in a matter of minutes. Shows us just how much we depend on technology and how much control governments have on an entire country.
Very interesting article how Egypt shut off all communications via internet in a matter of minutes. Shows us just how much we depend on technology and how much control governments have on an entire country.
The new Generation
Do you sometimes feel that when it comes to technology the kids seem to know more than you do? I sometimes feel intimidated when a child says "Mrs. Lapham can you help me I can't figure out how to .....?" So I then go to help, and I troubleshoot different things, then another student will come up behind me and say, "Oh, I know how to do that." I look at that student and think of their age, then look back at my childhood when I was that age, when manual typewriters were in. I think to myself, do these children know how lucky they are?
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Markey's Blog: Trying to manage a bunch of wikis, blogs, readers,...
Markey's Blog: Trying to manage a bunch of wikis, blogs, readers,...: "Trying to manage a bunch of wikis, blogs, readers, etc for the course I'm taking... Technology can be very overwhelming at times. I ho..."
I am with you. Sometimes I feel very overwhelmed, but then it comes to me and I think why was I getting so frustrated. I think that is what technology is all about....frustration and learning.
I am with you. Sometimes I feel very overwhelmed, but then it comes to me and I think why was I getting so frustrated. I think that is what technology is all about....frustration and learning.
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Technology in the Elementary School
Does everyone have a technology teacher in their school or do you have to teach technology yourself? Our school does not have a technology teacher, therefore, all classroom teachers are responsible to incorporate technology in their classroom themselves. For some it is not an issue, for the older teachers who do not like change, they really struggle with it. What is your input
Sunday, January 16, 2011
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