Category: Tech Thoughts
Here We Go, Animoto!
I just signed up for a new educational Animoto account. When I was at the TCEA Convention in Austin a few weeks ago, I saw a presenter demonstrate a book review by a student using Animoto. The fourth ... Read More
Edmodo Rocks!
I came across this wonderful tutorial demonstrating how to use the social networking site for educators called Edmodo. I have been using Edmodo with the fifth graders for a few weeks now. The stud... Read More
Glogster Presentation at TATN in Austin
I will be in Austin the week of February 8 – 12, 2010 for the TCEA (Texas Computer Education Associaton) conference. On Tuesday, I have the priviledge of presenting the use of Glogster EDU in th... Read More
To Each His/Her Own
For the first time, each grade level is doing a something completely different in the computer lab. Here is what they are up to: 3rd Grade: These students have chosen a famous person to research on ... Read More
Internet Search Strategies
This week students will be learn strategies for searching the internet. A common misunderstanding I see with students in the computer lab is the confusion over the address field and the search field. ... Read More
Merry Christmas
Send your own ElfYourself eCards... Read More
Student Christmas Greetings
Make a Smilebox slideshow The Smilebox above is a slideshow of all the drawings students created using the drawing programs below. Merry Christmas to all!... Read More
Christmas Challenge
OK students, put on your thinking caps. The first student of mine to leave a comment answering this Christmas riddle correctly will receive a Christmas surprise from me. Don’t forget to follow t... Read More