Category: geography
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24-25 February 2011: Google Tools Workshops in Claremore, Oklahoma (Tulsa area)
I’m pleased to announce I’ll be repeating the two-day “Google Tools” BYOL (bring your own laptop) workshops I presented in December in Oklahoma City for educators in the Tulsa area on Thursday, February 24 and Friday, February 25th in Claremore, Oklahoma. You can attend either face-to-face or virtually. The Claremore campus of Northeast Technology Center…
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Fotopedia Heritage for iPad #edapps
Touch tablet computers like the iPad excel at showing off stunning photographs, and the free Fotopedia Heritage app provides a great demonstration of this capability. By clicking the “i” icon for more info on a photo, users can view a description of official UNESCO World Heritage sites as well as Wikipedia info for locations. Click…
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Mountains, Gandalf, Mountains! #mtvision
It’s wonderful to be here in Missoula, Montana, to spend a couple days with area school administrators discussing the need for educational leaders to create professional learning communities, to lead with “digitally informed” vision for blended learning, and support transformative models of professional development in our schools. I’ll be presenting and facilitating sessions here in…
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Free iPhone Turn by Turn Driving Directions with Waze
Thanks to James Deaton, this past week I learned about the free mobile app, Waze. Waze is “Real-time maps and traffic information based on the wisdom of the crowd.” The website explains: Waze is a social mobile application providing free turn-by-turn navigation based on the live conditions of the road. 100% powered by users, the more you drive, the better…
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Tweets and Photos from Astronauts in Space: Consider the Possibilities!
Someday I hope to see the Aurora Borealis in person. Until then, I’ll continue to settle for amazing photos of it. The following photo, taken by US astronaut Douglas Wheelock from space over Europe at night, was included in the November 22nd Triggerpit post, “Incredible Space Pics from ISS by NASA astronaut Wheelock.” The aurora…
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Milk Carton Recycling and Composting in Maine
As a third grade student in Maine, Sophie Towle became motivated to do something about our environment and recycling. As a result of her work with others in her community of South Berwick, the school district now recycles milk cartons and other organizations have taken notice. Sophie presented recently at a school cafeteria conference in…
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Location Change for December OKC Google Tools Workshops
The location has changed for my upcoming December 14th and 15th Google Tools Workshops in Oklahoma City. These BYOL (bring your own laptop) workshops will be held at the Oklahoma City Coworking Collaborative, located downtown across from the Federal Building at 723 N. Hudson Ave. View Larger Map Currently, just 5 seats are still available…
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Virtual Participation Options for Dec 14 and 15 Google Tools Workshops
I’m pleased to announce virtual attendance and participation options are now available for the December 14th workshop I’m offering in Oklahoma City on “Google Documents, Spreadsheets, Forms, Presentations and Drawing,” and the December 15th workshop on “Google Maps and Google Earth.” Discounted online registration is available for groups (including more than one person) as well…
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Learn About Google Apps and Geo-Apps Dec 14 & 15, 2010 in Oklahoma City
I’m pleased to announce two opportunities for educators as well as business professionals to learn more about Google Apps (Google Documents, Spreadsheets, Forms, Presentations and Drawing) as well as Google Geo-Apps (Google Maps and Google Earth) on December 14 and 15, 2010, in Oklahoma City. I will be leading both these full day, hands-on, BYOL…
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Google Lit Trips by Jerome Burg: Microsoft Education Award Laureate #gct
Congratulations to Jerome Burg, a phenomenal California educator, Google Certified Teacher, and Apple Distinguished Educator recently recognized as a 2010 “Microsoft Education Award Laureate” for his geo-app mashup, Google Literature Trips. This 2.5 minute video summarizes Google Lit Trips and shares a bit of Jerome’s passion for this kind of geographic, literature mashup. Last October…