Hello! I certainly hope that you find these "little" tips useful. It really helps me to kind of do a little research to find some resources that may work for you, whether you work with students or you work in the ESU/NCECBVI offices. I believe there are always resources that can help us learn.
So, with that, next week will mark the anniversary of 9/11. Do you remember where you were when the towers were struck? I certainly do and can remember watching that horrific event at a school where I was teaching. Nobody knew for sure the tragic events that would follow and the days and months of investigation that ensued after the attacks.
As I think about that day, there are tons of resources out there marking the anniversary of that event. Here are a few:
CybraryMan's Sept. 11 resource page:
http://www.cybraryman.com/september11.html
On Learn360, click the calendar and see what resources are offered for 9/11or enter that in the search field. There are approximately 100 resources on Learn360 for all age levels. Remember, every teacher in Nebraska can have an account to Learn 360. Speak with your Media specialist or contact me if you do not have an account.
Speaking of Learn360, I would also like to share some new content that was released.
The Magic School Bus Audio Books - Search for The Magic School Bus and you will get some results for audio books for kids to listen to.
The Fat Boy Chronicles - These videos follow a young boy as he struggles with a new school, his weight and bullying. Search for The Fat Boy Chronicles for more information.
SunBurst Visual Media - Sunburst Visual Media has partnered with Learn360 to bring over 3,000 titles to this platform. From "You Can Succeed in School" to "The ABC's of Hygeine", these videos can help teach a lot of different topics that students deal with on a daily basis.
Until next time,
Gregg
Thursday, September 5, 2013
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
Weekly Tech Tip - August 28, 2013
For this week, I thought I would share a couple of new web sites I found over the summer. There are tons of new websites created everyday, so these are just a couple that I thought could help teachers and staff.
1) Graphite.org - Graphite is a free service by Common Sense Media. It allows teachers to find apps, games, websites, and digital curriculum related to student learning. Check it out.
2) free.ed.gov - While this site is in beta mode, it too offers teachers the ability to search learning resources related to specific curricular areas.
That's it for this week. If you have a tech tip that you would like for me to share, please let me know and I will be happy to share.
Until next week,
Gregg
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| One of the apps reviewed on the graphite website! |
1) Graphite.org - Graphite is a free service by Common Sense Media. It allows teachers to find apps, games, websites, and digital curriculum related to student learning. Check it out.
2) free.ed.gov - While this site is in beta mode, it too offers teachers the ability to search learning resources related to specific curricular areas.
That's it for this week. If you have a tech tip that you would like for me to share, please let me know and I will be happy to share.
Until next week,
Gregg
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
Weekly Tech Tip - August 20, 2013
For this week - A Google Chrome Tip. Google Chrome is a browser that can be installed on any computer.
With it, comes a bunch of options. So, the question - What happens when I have a personal google account and school account with a google domain? Can you manage both?
The answer is, yes, you can. There is a multiple user option in Google Chrome. Here is a help screen that will allow you to set that up. With this option enabled, I can quickly switch between my personal google account and my school's google account. I have attached a screen shot of what that looks like when logged in. This only works for google chrome.
Here is the page to get you started:
Here is what my screen looks like when using this feature:
Monday, April 22, 2013
Weekly Tech Tip - April 22, 2013
This week, April 26, is Arbor Day! In preparation of this day, here are some resources you might find useful. These come from Cybraryman.com (Jerry Blumengarten). He has a ton of resources and the link below will take you to his page on Plants. If you scroll down, you will see Arbor Day resources listed on the right hand side.http://www.cybraryman.com/plants.html
Enjoy,
Happy Arbor Day!
Gregg
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Weekly Tech Tip - April 17, 2013
This weekly tech tip involves earth day resources. PBS (NET virtual library) sent some really neat resources to my email. I wanted to share these with you.
Taking Root - Grades 9-12 - Environmentalism in Africa
Waste Deep - Grades 7-12 - Human Impact on Environment
Where We've Been, Where We're Headed - Grades 6-12 - Environmental Stewardship
Water Conservation and Unit Conversion - Grades 5-8 - Math and Environment
Scientist Profile - Grades 4-6 - Renewable Energy Scientist
NoWhere to Hide - Grades K-8 - Effects on Pollution
Similarly, if you log into Learn360, you will get 200 hits on Earth Day resources. If you use the calendar, once you login, you can click it and find earth day resources that way as well.
Enjoy,
Gregg
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Weekly Tech Tip - April 11, 2013
I was reading through some previous emails and came across this gem today. 10 of the best virtual field trips from eschool news. Check out the "Artic Adventure" or walk through the "Museum of Natural History." If you are in the mood for chocolate, click on the "Hershey Factory" link to see how chocolate is made.http://www.eschoolnews.com/2013/04/07/ten-of-the-best-virtual-field-trips/
Enjoy,
Gregg
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Weekly Tech Tip - April 2, 2013
One of the things I try to do each day is follow some technology news. I try to read about new things, not only involving educational technology, but technology as a whole.
So, as I was reading yesterday, I came across some interesting articles - Google's Beta called "Google Nose", YouTube was shutting down it's servers, Twttr was only going to let you use consonants, and Nokia came out with a new microwave. As I started reading these stories, it dawned on me that these were simply April Fool's jokes. I mean, how could google create an engine that let's you smell through your device? And, how could twitter stop you from using only consonants?
As I read these, it reminds me that not all the information you receive is correct and accurate. We have to use reasoning skills as well as research skills to either agree or disagree with what we may find. And, we have to teach our children the same. So, the next time you hear you can smell something through your device, you might want to think twice.
Google Nose
Twitter Joke
Nokia Microwave
YouTube shutting down
Until next time,
Gregg
So, as I was reading yesterday, I came across some interesting articles - Google's Beta called "Google Nose", YouTube was shutting down it's servers, Twttr was only going to let you use consonants, and Nokia came out with a new microwave. As I started reading these stories, it dawned on me that these were simply April Fool's jokes. I mean, how could google create an engine that let's you smell through your device? And, how could twitter stop you from using only consonants?
As I read these, it reminds me that not all the information you receive is correct and accurate. We have to use reasoning skills as well as research skills to either agree or disagree with what we may find. And, we have to teach our children the same. So, the next time you hear you can smell something through your device, you might want to think twice.
Google Nose
Twitter Joke
Nokia Microwave
YouTube shutting down
Until next time,
Gregg
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