One of my TCEA 2005 session presentations was videotaped, and is now available via streaming video.
Archive for February, 2005:
Curriculum Resources for Intellectual Property / Copyright Issues
Some ideas for educators wanting curriculum relating to copyright for students.
Lessons of Christian Stewardship from the Life of the Steward of Gondor
(Lesson ideas using the LOTR-ROTK Extended DVD)
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Snow Days are the Best Days
Some sage wisdom and advice to put into practice from this morning’s men’s group meeting.
Thoughts on “What’s the Matter with Kansas” by Thomas Frank
A thought provoking read about political party allegiances in early twenty-first century America, the primacy of social issues, and the non-issue of economics and social class. I have just finished reading Thomas Frank’s 2004 book, “What’s the Matter with Kansas? How Conservatives Won the Heart of America.” I would commend the book to anyone, regardless
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“None of These Diseases” — Sounds like a good read
A book recommendation from Patrick Morley…
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Books I want to read after TCEA 2005
Several recommended books I plan to pick up and read in the next few months….
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Emory Austin: Keynote speaker and motivational speaker
Wonderful thoughts from Emory on lighting your own candle, focusing on what is important in life, etc.
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One to One Computing: Creating Self Directed Learners (Ysleta ISD – El Paso, TX)
The story so far of Ysleta’s 1:1 TIP implementation
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Extreme Presentation Makeover, Visual Literacy by Dr Lynell Burmark
Great preso on increasing visual effectiveness of your presentations…
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Presentation materials from my TCEA 2005 sessions
Presentation materials from my 3 TCEA 2005 sessions are available (Luddite Literacy: Digital Tools or Toys in the 21st Century Classroom?, Digital Dishonesty: Trends and Tools to Address Them, Digital Storytelling: New (and old) Literacies for a New Millenium) as well as my presentation for the Austin Area Macintosh User’s Group: Technology Integration in the
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Technology in the Year 2008: It’s Going to be Quite a Ride
Keynote by Dr. Williard Daggett, probably the best session of all TCEA 2005 (at least that I saw)
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But Wait, There’s More: Redefining Education in a Light-Speed World
Outstanding presentation (one of the best from TECEA 2005) by Dr David Thornburg
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EdTech Update from TEA by Anita Givens (9 Feb 2005)
Boy is it ever going to be an interesting legislative session in Texas…. changing the word “textbook” to “instructional materials” in the Texas Education code could change the face of public education BIG TIME….
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“There was a Time when all I needed was a textbook, Filmstrip and a Mimeographed Quiz” by Tony Brewer
An enthusiastic session about integrating technology, with multiple anecdotes of how teachers have successfully used problem based learning
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Garageband Preso for iLife05
Great new features in updated Garageband, esp enhancement tools to force vocals on key, change tempo, etc– makes sounds you import with instruments or mics act same as stock loops….
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Documentary Film Making: Stories Worth Telling
Apple booth preso, overview of iMovie 5 using veteran interview content
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TCEA 2005 Opening Session and Ron Clark Keynote
Ron Clark’s message: be passionate, provide kids with structure and rules (expectations)– expect great things! Very energetic and animated educator! Unfortunately I had to leave the preso early….
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