Liz Sherr has a morning broadcast show that Noah Sanders produces daily in Homeroom 111 (Ms. Agnew). The broadcasts last approximately 1-3 minutes, depending on how long the SHS intercom announcements take. Liz goes live after that, and the productions are really droll. Originally, the broadcasts were scripted, but now they are all improvs, high creative and lots of fun. You can watch all of them on YouTube by searching Liz 101 (name from Mr. Cerco).
Extra Credit for the Romanticism Test: Watch the following video about Red Robin.
Okay, now that you’ve watched the video, write a short paragraph (+1) or create your own video (+3-4) about the kinds of characters you meet in the literature during 1800-1840. Have fun! And YES, you can add these points to your Romanticism test. If it’s a really great video, you can negotiate with me for a percentage point (or maybe 2?).
Remember: you do not need a camcorder to make a movie. Think Mac, digital camera, or camera in your phone–or Animoto (not xtranormal).
Note: Copied from the Discovery Education Newsletter. This is a challenge teachers and students might want to consider entering.
Now’s the time for students to enter the nation’s premier science competition for grades 5 through 8. The deadline for the Discovery Education/3M Young Scientist Challenge is May 20, 2009.
Over the summer, judges will choose up to 51 semifinalists: one from each state and the District of Columbia. Ten finalists will be selected to receive an all-expenses-paid trip to New York City to compete in the final challenge in October. The winner will receive $50,000 in U.S. Savings Bonds ($25,000 cash value) and the title of “America’s Top Young Scientist.” All finalists receive amazing once-in-a-lifetime trips.
Also, one teacher will be selected to win an all-expenses-paid trip to NYC to participate in the final competition as an honorary judge or host.For more information on the Discovery Education/3M Young Scientist Challenge go to www.youngscientistchallenge.com.
Animoto videos–music videos for your images and pictures. With high production value motion graphics synchronized to every beat of your music, Animoto videos blow the doors off traditional slideshows; it is time to move past the slideshow and embrace Animoto–free, easy, beautiful. Email Animoto for a free full-length version for students. From IU 21 CFF Showcase.
Smarttech is the educational resource site for the SmartBoard. There are a variety of interactive lesson plans for most content areas. The lessons can only be used in conjunction with the SmartBoard. From IU 21 CFF Showcase.
Our friends at Tech4Learning are sponsoring a timely contest–Dear Mr. President.
With today’s struggling economies and natural resource questions, the government needs your help. President Obama has named you as his chief student adviser. What issue would you like him to address in the near future? Why? What should he consider?
Create a 21st-century position paper to share your issue.
Deadline: Thursday, May 14th, 2009
Judging
Entries will be judged by a panel of artists and computer experts for creativity, originality, and style!
Entries could include:
* issues web sites
* print advertisments
* documentaries and docudramas
* and more!
Prizes
Prizes will be announced and awarded on Monday, May 18th, 2009!
1st place – Ages 4-8
iPod Shuffle for you & a pizza party for your class 1st place – Ages 9 and up
iPod Shuffle for you & a pizza party for your class 2nd place – Pizza party for your class 3rd place – 2 gallon specialty popcorn tin for your class Honorable Mention (2) – Tech4Learning mug of candy
Submissions and Requirements
This contest is open to K-12 students around the world. Submit your entry as a single file or combination of files in the following formats:
Please send your entries to: contest@tech4learning.com
Your submitted file should include your first name and school in the file name and must include a text box or text layer with the following information:
* Your first name and last initial
* Your age
* Your full school name
* Your city and state
Don’t have these Tech4Learning tools?
You can download a 30-day evaluation for: Frames, ImageBlender, MediaBlender, Pixie, Twist, or WebBlender
Under the creative guidance of Heather Morningstar, Principal, and Michele Honochick, CFF Coach, the achievements of students and teachers in different phases of their learning with technology integration in the classrooms were presented by students. Presented on March 30, 2009 at Salisbury High School, district administrators, school board members, and parents had the opportunity to view 2 of the 6 presentations that represented all the core content areas.
The selections included: Get Smart with Poetry: Junior Tommy Philhower highlighted Reading Apprenticeship strategies by utilizing the SMARTBoard as a medium to engage active reading. He facilitated particapation by asking guests to employ RA strategies to analyze the poem presented. Teachers: Jennifer Piagesi and Michael Frederick.
We Stream–Ustream?: Juniors Mark Attilio and Megan Heverly showed guests how they could create and use their own television channel to broadcast live or capture audio only. In a few short steps, participants became producers who understood ways in which this Web 2.0 tool could be used in the classroom, board room, or home. Teacher: RJ Stangherlin.
Google Earth: After sharing their Google Earth projects on Imperialism, juniors Veronica Cofre’, Brianna Lembach, and Bryana Williams helped guests create their own Google Earth tour of Salisbury Township. Teacher: Mary Kate Agnew.
Google Docs Rock: Juniors Meagan Walsh, Brandon Aversano, and Erin Lobach demonstrated how they utilize Google Docs, Google Calendar, and Google Pages to collaborate, stay on task, and set up websites. They helped guests create a Google account and practice with the tools. Teacher: Jennifer Brinson.
Global Footprint: Seniors Matthew Mattiuz and Samantha Foulke demonstrate how the Global Footprint Network website directly relates to the Enviroonmental Science curriculum. Guests will use Ecological Footprint, a tool that measures how much nature we have, how much we use, and who uses what. Teacher: Laura Dos Santos.
Dynamic Mathematics: Using Geometer’s Sketchpad, senior Thora Hatzis demonstrated how to measure angles within a triangle, while sophomores Ashley Marie Labdik and Taylor Cressman assist guests as they learn how to discover visually facscinating concepts in Geometry. Teacher: Cathie Meholic.
Senteo Survey: Junior Todd Anderson used Senteo clickers to collect guests’ impressions of the evening’s format.
Judging from the comments of the guests, the evening was wery well received.
* “This was awesome! I had no idea that I could do that w/ Google Docs! I’m thinking about using it to . . . ”
* “I took a tour right to my house. Incredible!”
* “I didn’t even know that Ustream existed. I’m thinking about using it to have elementary students ‘broadcast’ morning announcements.”
* “I actually got to use a SmartBoard for the first time [from a central office administrator] in a neat lesson that blended RA and technology. Now I see why the kids like to use them.”
* “If I had had this [Geometer Sketchpad] when I was growing up, I might have done better in math.”
* “Hey [to me, take the bottle cap off that water bottle before you recycle it. If you don't it will end up in a landfill. I learned that in my second session." ustream.tv google docs google earth ecological footprint geometer sketchpad technology integration Turbo Tagger
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