October+15th,+2011

=October 15th, 2011 =

Agenda
 * Coffee and doughnuts
 * Welcome to John Murphy, who, like Erin C., is "returning to the fold"
 * Site Sharing
 * Discoveryeducation.com
 * Information getting out at your site?
 * Khan Academy
 * Student
 * Skype - time for some fun
 * Practice skyping, both audio and video
 * Discuss uses in the classroom, both for teachers (collaboration) and students
 * Using Skype in the Classroom
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 * 50 Awesome Ways to Use Skype in the Classroom. You will need to decide if all 50 are really "awesome". :)
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 * From the WOW Virtual Conference. Two local teachers (Glendale Elementary) participated with 2 others for this information presentation on Skype.
 * https://sites.google.com/site/moreseedstosuccesswithskype/
 * Sue Waters is an incredible resource for using Skype in the classroom
 * http://theedublogger.com/want-to-connect-with-other-classrooms/#MST
 * Vicki Davis, like Sue Waters, is another one to look to for helpful information on Skype.
 * http://coolcatteacher.blogspot.com/2006/10/using-skype-in-classroom-or-just.html
 * Your ideas..... :)
 * Office 2010 Overview - bits and pieces from CATNIP class
 * Office 2010 Overview - bits and pieces from CATNIP class

**Resources to share...**.
[] From the website... Everyone has a story about a remarkable teacher. At Teaching Channel we believe what makes teachers inspiring is //how// they became experts -- the hours and years they've dedicated to improving their craft to benefit their students And because we know teaching is not one-size-fits-all, we tailored our technology so you can find what works best for you.
 * Teaching Channel **

Our mission is to capture their technique on video so that all teachers -- new or seasoned -- have a place to find inspiration. Of course you //could just// learn back and admire great stories, but we also provide tools to take a few notes, trade ideas and even build your own personal workspace.

// Over 5900 teachers have contributed to this site! covering all subject areas grades k-12. //

[] From the website.... What is Toy Theater? Toy Theater is a collection of early learning activities. An eclectic "Theater" of learning toys, it is a safe place to play and learn. Who is Toy Theater aimed at? Toy Theater is aimed at both preschool and primary school age children but is open to people of all ages, even you. Does Toy Theater cost anything? No! Toy Theater is free for everyone. We display ads supplied by Google to generate revenue to support the site. // $10 per year fee to use site without ads - such a deal! //
 * Toy Theater **

[] Cautionary note....this website is addictive! Mrs. Gerbauer has put together an incredible treasure chest of resources primary (focus is 2nd grade) resources. The link provided above is for the Word Work/Spelling area. Though there is much to explore, I limited myself to the first 2 sections of Making Words. This brought up a Harcourt interactive site. This is another site you are going to want to bookmark!
 * Mrs. Bebauer **

[] From the website... "Interactives" provides educators and students with strategies, content, and activities that can enhance and improve students' skills in a variety of curricular areas.
 * Interactives **

[|http://amazing-space.stsci.edu/eds] Bill Nye eCards - seriously? Yes, seriously. "Consider the following" - do you remember this from his TV show? Home Demos Episode Guides Video Segments Articles Archives And more...
 * Bill Nye **

Baby Girl Kensington Scott Jenks- Yeah for Leah and Mike!

Shelley is performing with DEF Project (Desert Echoes Flute Project) at the MIM on October 30th! The MIM

**www.lexile.com**
Finding “Good Fit” Books 1. Go to www.lexile.com 2. On the home page, click the link that says “Search for books now” 3. Follow step 1 on the page and enter your child’s Lexile Range scores and press submit. 4. Follow step 2 on the page and narrow down your search by choosing book topics your child might be interested in reading. 5. A book list will load. There are further search options to the right of this page. You can narrow the age range to be more appropriate for your child. It is automatically set for age 0 to adult.