September+24th,+2011

=September 2011 =

>> The contest has two strands, one for students, and one for teachers, so we’re hoping to get plenty of videos creatively explaining something a student might encounter in school. For the full details, go here: >> [|http://www.nextvista.org/contests/creativecompositions] > media type="custom" key="10585766" > http://mindshift.kqed.org/2011/09/youtube-launches-site-specifically-for-teachers/
 * Agenda **
 * **Coffee and doughnuts **
 * **Student stories **
 * Think about a cute or humorous student story....best one gets a prize
 * **More Google Forms from Amanda D. **
 * Self-grading quizzes...cool stuff!
 * Google Forms Google Site (Professional Development)
 * Self Grading Quiz Example
 * ** Discovery Education Videos ---they're back! :) **
 * 5 year subscription
 * Asking MICE to disperse info at each site
 * Teachers will need new accounts
 * PD webinars available
 * Will get this info out after I work with sales rep
 * [[file:DEstreamingPasscodeFlyer.doc]]
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;"> New Video Contest for Students and Teachers-NextVista.org (Rushton Hurley) **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 130%;">NextVista.org is partnering the Tennessee Educational Technology Conference to launch Creative Compositions. The conference is Nov. 30th to Dec 2nd in Nashville, a town know for its music, hence the theme and logo.
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;">Diigo - do you? **
 * Type in Diigo, click and information comes up on "educator accounts"...looks interesting
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 130%;">Lists and groups - time to get organized (or at least look like you are!)
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;">Core Curriculum Vendor FairMary K....You Tube for Teachers **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Thought you might enjoy this article. Let’s talk about this at MICE, can we.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Key note
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Breakouts
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;">http://mindshift.kqed.org/2011/09/youtube-launches-site-specifically-for-teachers/ **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;">http://mindshift.kqed.org/2011/09/youtube-launches-site-specifically-for-teachers/ **

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<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 130%;">Links to share....

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 140%;">Merriam-Webster's Word Central Games [] **Merriam-Webster's Word Central Games-Alpha-Bot** [] **Merriam-Webster's Word Central Games-Robo-Bee** [] **Merriam-Webster's Word Central Games-Robo-BIGbot** [] **Merriam-Webster's Word Central Games-Jumble Kids** []

Wes Fryer: Playing with Media/Images
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**Flisti: Free, online polling tool** []

From Lindze: Check out this amazing book by my favorite author Lane Smith: [] Caution: it says "jackass" twice, but in reference to a donkey. The gist is that while our computers are phenomenal, a book is irreplaceable.

From Rae: Great interactive stuff in lots of different areas: http://www.sascurriculumpathways.com Once a teacher joins, kids have access too

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