WEEK 3 DB2

WEEK 3 DB2

I think a lot of the technological divide may have something to do with the motivation of the teachers, do they feel responsible enough to learn about their culture as they have to learn about yours everyday. I really hope that more teachers will get off of their butt and adapt to the new generation.

Any business where I have been employed had the same outlook on technology. Train-train-train. Now, was it always the best way to handle a whole new software package, no, but it certainly did help. The web based training that I have had, which is a ton, has been decent, but definitely not engaging. As I left the company, they finally got the point. The last training that I received was very similar to a comic book, and had ways to interact with the characters. Adaption to the audience is the key, we all need to be entertained….

WEEK 3 DB1

WEEK- 3 – DB1
My first school had just gotten enough mimio boards for the each and every classroom. But noone knew how to use them, and of course they didn’t schedule a trainer for about 3 months after receiving the shipment. The classrooms were not fitted with projectors, though they did manage to buy enough of those to be in every room as well. So I stepped up to design a mounting bracket that was up to fire code, as well as super cheap. Long story short, it took me a few weeks before I had the installation process down to a science. I assembled a rag tag group of 5 other teachers to help me cover all 39 rooms. We did it, and it passed code!! It certainly was a triumph.

WEEK 3 PUBLISH PROJECT 2

So..... still no time to look into where I can present..... Gotta finish ARP...... GOTTA FINISH ARP!

WEEK 3 - WOW!!!

WOW.... I need a break..... my head is running wayyyyy too fast.....

I need to slow down, take a breath.

Just a few more weeks and it's finally over.

Can't wait until summer..... I actually need the break.....

Back to it!!!

WEEK 2 - PUBLISH PROJECT 1

So I am trying to find a conference to present my paper.... this is a very hard task. I am still looking, but to be honest, I am really trying to focus on finishing my ARP and website. So this has to be my focus, and keep chugging along.

WEEK 2 - COMMENT RESPONSE 1

WK 2 Publish Project Part 1 of 3- The search is on

Is this the one? That's what I keep asking myself. I was pretty sure that this conference would be the perfect one to submit my proposal to, but somehow I got cold feet when Joe mentioned, ever so casually, that whatever conference we submitted to, we should be ready to do it, because they would probably accept the proposal. Hmm...I guess this means the conference is definitely outside of my comfort zone! So, as usual when I have to make a decision like this, I am thinking in terms of up-side and down-side to making the presentation at this conference. On the + side ( and this is huge) my partner in crime, Coleen Elmers, said she is willing to co-present with me at this conference. + The date is far enough off that I would have the luxury of time to prepare. + The location is great; I love seeing new places, and I hear SF is a very interesting town. + My presentation would meet the "e-Learning case study" criteria. On the minus side, I would feel more at home among nurses. - Even though I think what we did was really cool, people attending a tech conference are probably way ahead of me on this.

Has anyone been to this conference? I'd love to know what it is like, how the people are, etc.

benwalther said...

I think it would be awesome for you and Coleen to co present at the conference. It would be a great experience for the both of you, and not to mention the exposure. Conventions are always good to network and meet new people, you never know who it may be, and how they can help and influence your path.

WEEK 2 - DB3

Science Friday Podcast by NPR. Always very informative news from around the world with regards to science.

http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/npr-science-friday-podcast/id73329284

I had to post the TED Talks link, some of the most powerful video/audio talks you can hear in the world. If you haven't had seen any yet, don't wait any longer!!!

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A great podcast devoted to sustainable energy and making our lives a little bit greener.

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Not that educational, but I love me some Tony Kornheiser and Mike Wilbon.

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