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Andy Weatherhead

PhD Educational/Instructional Technology? 49 Replies

Sorry if this question has come up before, I'm new to the site. I've been contemplating the possibility of going back to school to get a PhD and would love to focus on instructional technology. I'd...

Started by Andy Weatherhead. Last reply by Myrna Kohlmeier 8 hours ago.

Dawn Shrum

ISTE Eduverse Talks Episode #7 Archive Now Available- Living in the (Virtual) Moment: A Case Study of Association Member Engagement in Second Life

If you weren't able to join us for the live taping, be sure to catch our archived episode now! Thanks to all of our guests for a great show! Living in the (Virtual) Moment: A Case Study of Associa...

Started by Dawn Shrum 16 hours ago.

Michelle Kuhns

Rubrics? Assessing tech literacy - internationally (PISA and NAEP) 6 Replies

I just heard some interesting news about assessment and the NETS - technology standards for students. A key group from around the world gathered this past weekend to determine how best to assess 21...

Started by Michelle Kuhns. Last reply by Blanca E. Duarte 1 day ago.

Tomislav Biscan

Will you attend online instructor led classes for Moodle Admin and Moodle Course Creator in July 2009?

Expert-led live online trainings for MOODLE in July! Moodle Admin and Course Creator classes! 2-day and 3-day online trainings! Starting NEXT WEEK! REGISTER SEAT and learn from professionals! htt...

Tagged: led, training, instructor, online, moodle

Started by Tomislav Biscan Jul 8.

Carolyn Sykora

National Educational Technology Plan: Chance to Give Feedback at NECC! 16 Replies

The U.S. Department of Education is calling on the education community to develop a National Educational Technology Plan as a tool for preparing students to become productive, connected global citi...

Tagged: education, national, plan, technology

Started by Carolyn Sykora. Last reply by Mila Fuller Jul 3.

Agent Rep

Help! 2 Replies

Apologies for the 'spamming' of the groups, but this is serious. They're targetting learning as the key to control the future. They plan on putting an end to interactive and engaging learning. I do...

Started by Agent Rep. Last reply by Agent Rep Jun 24.

Chris Bigenho

NECC: What will you be looking for this year?

As I was getting ready for this year's "show", I started a list of things I would be looking for. I wrote a blog post about it which you can read here. I was wondering about everyone else. What wil...

Tagged: necc2009

Started by Chris Bigenho Jun 24.

Jayme J.

Hotel Accommodations for NECC 2009

I have hotel accommodations reserved that I will not be using for Wed. 6/24-Wed 7/1. If anyone would like to use the reservation, please contact me ASAP at jjohnson@village-school.com

Tagged: accommodations, necc2009, necc09, hotel

Started by Jayme J. Jun 24.

Elena Jones

Term Paper Writing Help !!

Hi everybody, I know you have also been a victim of cruel term papers writing. So have most of us. Term papers are the evil which every school or college students has to face. I don’t know how I s...

Tagged: writing, papers, term

Started by Elena Jones Jun 23.

Dawn Shrum

NPR's Mario Armstrong To Host NECC Member Welcome

We're Rolling Out The Red Carpet For Our Members!! Come grab your seat and a bag of popcorn at this exciting Hollywood-themed kickoff to NECC. We'll be screening the Digital Storytelling Contest f...

Started by Dawn Shrum Jun 22.

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Margo Shirley

NECC is the Best when Shared!

I know that we all couldn't attend NECC, but don't be discouraged you can view NECC presentations and
happenings . . .
ISTEVision where you will find NECC presentations and happenings:
http://www.istevision.org/
Inspiring digital stories about technology integration:
http://www.istevision.org/channel.php?c=0da21a5a67f3f978b6c1Continue

Posted by Margo Shirley on July 1, 2009 at 9:45am

Margo Shirley

My Favorite NECC Presenter Resources

I always make sure I attend the following sessions at NECC each year of my favorite presenters. They always have very practical ideas for technology integration and tools to use with students and teachers.

Top 10 Web 2.0 Tools for K-3 Learning / Gail Lovely
http://glovely09.wetpaint.com/

Cool Web Tools for Teaching and Learning / Tammy Worcester
http://twcoolwebtools.blogsContinue

Posted by Margo Shirley on July 1, 2009 at 9:30am

Margo Shirley

NECC Ideas to Share

Collette Cassinelli from edtechvision, thank you for sharing great ideas for us to . . . ..

Using VoiceThread in Interactive Projects
edtechvision.wikispaces.com/voicethread

Integrating Google Tools for Teachers
http://sites.google.com/site/colettecassinelli/Home

I don't believe in reinventing the wheel (resources), but I am glad to share.

Posted by Margo Shirley on June 30, 2009 at 12:30pm

Brad Rathgeber

The Online School for Girls

DATE: June 22, 2009
Brad Rathgeber
301.365.6114 (o); 860.202.8828 (c)
brad.rathgeber@onlineschoolforgirls.org

ONLINE SCHOOL FOR GIRLS LAUNCHING THIS FALL
Nationwide Consortium of independent all-girls’ schools to launch first online school for girls

June 22, 2009… A nationwide consortium of independent, all-girls’ schools announced the creation of the first ever online school dedicated to secondary education for girls, The Online School for Girls. Developed by a consortium of independent, all-… Continue

Posted by Brad Rathgeber on June 29, 2009 at 10:29am — 1 Comment

Greg Limperis

Join my PLN on Linkedin

I would like to introduce myself to the group. My name is Greg Limperis and I am the creator of the group Technology Integration in Education on Linkedin.com the URL for the group is http://www.linkedin.com/groups?about=&gid=108447&trk=anet_ug_grppro and we would love it if everyone here joined. We number over 100 members and growing. We also have a sister site where the group shares addtional discussions, blogs, videos, audio fuiles, lesson plans, pictures and anything else worth sharin… Continue

Posted by Greg Limperis on June 28, 2009 at 8:37pm

Margo Shirley

Sites I will be using in the 2009-10 School Year for ITC

Thanks to my Twiitter friends that I follow:
Jan Hart (c4lpt) and Peter Reynolds (peterhreynolds) and Pete MacKay (theteacherlist)
I have found great resources to recommend to teachers to integrate technology in their classrooms.

Ideas to inspire
http://www.ideastoinspire.co.uk/

Inspiring YouTube Videos
http://www.ideastoinspire.co.uk/youtube.htm

Especially… Continue

Posted by Margo Shirley on June 28, 2009 at 6:00am

John Thompson

Announcing Spring 2009 issue of Journal for Computing Teachers

The spring 2009 issue of JCT is now available at http://tinyurl.com/ma2wf9.

JCT is a K-12 oriented online periodical where the emphasis is teaching about computing. JCT is published under the auspices of the Special Interest Group for Computing Teachers (SIGCT) in the International Society for Technology in
Education (ISTE). The primary mission of SIGCT is to enhance precollege computing instruction.

For your planning, the submission deadline for the fall 2009 issue is September 1, 2009. Infor… Continue

Posted by John Thompson on June 23, 2009 at 1:36pm

hilary goldmann

Don't Miss the NECC Concurrent Session on Stimulus Implementation

We've got a great line-up of speakers focusing on the implmentation of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) at the federal, state and local levels. The session will be held on Monday June 29, at 12:30, room 202 at the Washington Convention Center during NECC.

Moderator: David Byer, of Apple Inc and Chair of ISTE's Public Policy and Advocacy Committee

Panelists:
Jenelle Leonard, Director, School Support and Technology Programs, U.S. Department of Education

Sheryl Abshire, Chief Te… Continue

Posted by hilary goldmann on June 23, 2009 at 6:49am

Patricia Aigner

Looking for Presenters for the VTASCD Fall Conference

Call for presenters for VTASCD fall conference. Our subject "The Transformation of Education in Vermont" http://www.education.vermont.gov/new/html/dept/transformation.html
If you have recommendations for presenters we would love to hear from you.

Thanks,

Patricia

Posted by Patricia Aigner on June 20, 2009 at 5:29am — 1 Comment

Cary Fields

Just Located

I am so excited that I stumbled upon this Ning. I am looking forward to learning a lot and gathering a ton of ideas!

Posted by Cary Fields on June 18, 2009 at 3:59pm — 1 Comment

 
 

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