Tag: oklahoma
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Comments to the Oklahoma City Board of Education: Oct 20, 2014
This evening I spoke during the “public comment” time at the board meeting of Oklahoma City Public Schools. I specifically addressed the need for more technology funding at Classen School of Advanced Studies. (ClassenSAS) In many ways, ClassenSAS is the leading academic high school in our district, but that is NOT the case when it comes to…
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OTA – EncycloMedia 2014 Participant Reflections
I recorded some quick video interviews with Andy Boatman (@aboatman) and Vanessa Perez (@vperezy) today at the end of our annual Oklahoma Technology Association / EncycloMedia Conference in Oklahoma City, reflecting on takeaways from the event. I shared a few post-conference reflections too. The video is 6.5 minutes long. I recorded this on my iPhone…
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Start of School Reflections (Fall 2014)
Yesterday I recorded a 25 minute reflection about my initial 5 STEM lessons for my students as we’ve gotten back to school this fall. I recorded this on my morning commute using the free iOS app AudioCopy, and then uploaded it to SoundCloud. Access referenced resources on stem.wesfryer.com, including the referenced “Maker Studio” resources. …
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Four Upcoming iPad Digital Storytelling Workshops in Oklahoma
Storychasers is delighted to announce FOUR upcoming iPad-based digital storytelling workshops in Oklahoma, in October, November and December 2013. Each full-day workshop is BYOD (bring your own iPad) and runs from 9 am to 3:30 pm. The cost is $99, but for an additional $20 participants can stay for an additional hour of training and…
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STEM and Scratch Resources (May 2013)
I shared the following websites and resources with an Oklahoma City suburban school administrator recently who is helping start a STEM program at one of their elementary schools next fall. If you’re a STEM educator or involved with a K-12 STEM program these might be helpful. Both Chris Simon and Amy Luffelhotz are grade 4-5…
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Unplugging from the Commercial Software Grid: Open Source is not Three Guys in a Shed Anymore.
Since Wes called me Oklahoma’s “Open Source Yoda turned Wyoming Cowboy”in a recent post and has given me the opportunity to write while he is away I thought I would hit on one of my favorite topics for my final post, Open Source Software (OSS). Please let it be noted that Yoda probably has more…
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iPad Media Camp July 11-13, 2012: 50% Discounts for ISTE, OTA, ODLA, OK A+, CCOSA, TCEA & MACE
Several registration discounts are available for iPad Media Camp in Oklahoma City July 11, 12 and 13, 2012. This is a BYOI (bring your own iPad) training event. A 25% early bird discount is available to anyone registering through June 15, 2012. An alternative (not additional) 50% discount is available to current members of: the…
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Rise Up Oklahoma City: Support Our Public Schools!
The eight minute YouTube video, “Rise Up Oklahoma City,” is a stirring call from youth as well as adults in Oklahoma City to come together and support BY ALL MEANS AVAILABLE our Oklahoma City Public Schools. As the speakers highlight, community schools of which we are all proud and are willing to SEND OUR OWN…