Google Earth Test
This post provides resources for our Google Earth class.
Here is a picture I'd like to insert into a placemarker.
Here is a picture I'd like to insert into a placemarker.
Tax Exempt form for Certified Teachers
As a certified teacher in Ohio, you are exempt from paying taxes on computers and computer equipment if it is used for academic work. I've attached the form that you need to provide to the vendor (and keep a copy for your records.)
Currently the District has agreements to provide Microsoft Office (Mac and PC) and Sophos Antivirus to staff members for no cost. Please stop by the Tech Department for agreement details.
Currently the District has agreements to provide Microsoft Office (Mac and PC) and Sophos Antivirus to staff members for no cost. Please stop by the Tech Department for agreement details.
Additional Technology PD Movies
eTech Ohio has created a category in the Ohio iTunes U server that focuses on free PD resources for teachers. These files can be viewed on any comptuer running iTunes and can be downloaded to your iPod (if it supports video - most do now.)
Ohio iTunes U - Free PD [off-site iTunes link]
Ohio iTunes U - Free PD [off-site iTunes link]
SmartBoard Resource: Interactive Clock
This page provides an interactive clock that can be manipulated by you and your students to help them learn to tell time.
TeacherLed.com > Interactive Clock [Off-Site Link]
TeacherLed.com > Interactive Clock [Off-Site Link]
Progress Book Training Videos
The State has made step-by-step training videos availble for Progress Book, for free.
These items are available in the State's iTunes U server via iTunes.
You can watch the videos on your computer via iTunes or download them onto your iPod as well.
Progress Book Training Videos [iTunes U Link]
These items are available in the State's iTunes U server via iTunes.
You can watch the videos on your computer via iTunes or download them onto your iPod as well.
Progress Book Training Videos [iTunes U Link]
ELMO Document Cameras
The District has purchased 3 document cameras for classroom use. They can be checked out via your building Media Center. Training will be offered throughout the year. Document Cameras (also called ELMOs) work like an updated version of your old overhead projector. Instead of using special makers or pre-prepared transparencies, you can use any object (2-d or 3-d) that will fit on the tray.
In order to take advantage of the Document Camera you will need at least a computer projector in your room. A computer and Smartboard are not required but can be integrated if available.
I've attached a lesson idea guide to this post.
Blog Class
Did you know that the school offers blogs to any staff member who wants one? Email me and we can set one up for you.
Click here to go to PBS Kids.org
This is a headline
- This is a list
- This is the second item
Click here to go to PBS Kids.org
SMARTBoard Jeopardy
SMARTBoard Jeopardy
Attached is an easy to customize Jeopardy Template for your SMARTBoard. The default file is geared to training teachers about SMARTBoards, but with a few modifications it can be customized to any subject.
The template is actually 56 slides that are inter-linked. The first slide contains the game board and the slides at the end contain the scoreboard and the Daily Double template slide.
Slides 2-6 represent the "Answers" of the first column from 100 to 500, Slides 7-11 contain the second column, etc.
The "Question" slides start at 21 and continue in the same manner.
Here's how to customize the game. Don't forget that the Jeopardy host provides the Answers, the contestants provide the Questions
- File > Save As > Your Subject-Jeopardy. This will keep your original file "clean"
- Rename the categories (1st row): Double-Click on the text of each box and overwrite the default text.
- Double click on the first 100 point question (This will jump you to slide 2)
- Double Click on the original Yellow Text and add your own Answer. Remember, each slide can contain, text, pictures, movies, and / or sound. There is a navigation bar at the bottom of each of these slides, please make sure that the navigation bar on each page remains visible.
- Click the Answer link on the bottom of the slide to jump to the slide that you can enter the correct question.
- Double Click on the original Yellow Text and add your own Question. Remember, each slide can contain, text, pictures, movies, and / or sound. There is a navigation bar at the bottom of each of these slides, please make sure that the navigation bar on each page remains visible.
- Click on the Back link to jump back to the Main Board.
- Click Save :-)
- Repeat steps 1-8 until all spaces have been modified.
Playing the Game:
Divide your class into teams. The default template is set up for 3 teams, but you can easily modify it to your needs. I would recommend keeping the total number of teams under 6. Give each team a bell or buzzer. Decide whether each group answers as team or as individuals. Have team members rotate the buzzer and bell after each question.
Remember, according to Jeopardy rules, the contestant must answer in the form of a question. Correct questions will earn you points, wrong questions will deduct points. (You can decide not penalize incorrect Questions.)
Daily Double (optional)
You can pick one of your squares to be a Daily Double. For those unfamiliar with the Daily Double, Teams can wager up to 100% of their points on a harder question. If they win, they gain the wagered amount, otherwise they lose that amount. To activate the Daily Double
- Right Click on the desired Square
- Choose Unlock from the popup menu
- Right Click on the desired Square
- Choose Link from the popup menu
- Make the Link point to Slide 53
- Make sure that the Link is set to Object and not Corner
- Edit the Daily Double Question
As always, if you have any questions, send me an email.(Original Template File found on http://smartboards.typepad.com/smartboard/)
Peter's Online Typing Course
Peter's Online Typing Course is a free web based typing tutor. If you have a student that needs to brush up on their typing skills, it offers a basic (but non distracting) environment. The only system requirement is the free Adobe Flash Player, which works on Windows, Mac, and Linux (and is usually installed by default.) There are 18 lessons and a handful of other activities.
Apple Learning Interchange (ALI)
This is placeholder text for your new blog entry. Replace it with your own.The Apple Learning Interchange (ALI) is a free online community that provides resources for teachers on a variety of topics. There is a strong focus on 21st Century Skills and integrating technology and multimedia into your classroom. The site can be a little overwhelming, but if you want to see best practices on managing a multimedia project from start to finish, it's a good place to explore. ALI also allows you to collaborate with other educators around the world, via message boards, groups, chat, and more. They have added a lot of podcasts in the past two years that highlight many of the national educational conferences, such as: NECC and FETC. If anyone is interested in exploring ALI, please stop by my office.
Join the Apple Learning Interchange
Join the Apple Learning Interchange
Lit2Go: Free Audio Books & Poems
Lit2Go provides free audio versions of many classic works of literature. These resources are presented in mp3 format, so they can be played on comptuers, ipods, mp3 players, some cell phones, and converted into audio cds. The content on Lit2Go is provided by the University of South Flordia and is completely free.Click here to access the iTunes Page, (content broken down by grade.)
Click here to visit the Lit2Go homepage (provides printable resources.)
Introducing iTunes U
This year eTech Ohio announced that they had partnered with Apple in order to create the Ohio iTunes U site. This is a collection of free audio and video resources that are available to anyone with internet access and iTunes on their computer (Mac or PC) These resources are gathered from various Government Agencies, Colleges, Public Groups, and K-12 schools and can be downloaded to your computer, ipod, or SmartBoard. Highlights include: The Ohio Historical Society, PBS, and The Columbus Museum of Art.
You can access the site via the iTunes Store: Store > iTunes U > Beyond Campus > Ohio
or via this Link [iTunes Required]
You can access the site via the iTunes Store: Store > iTunes U > Beyond Campus > Ohio
or via this Link [iTunes Required]