The Scavenger’s Hunt
Enjoy this taste of eclectic ideas.50+ Ways to Raise $$$ for Technology
From Educator’s eZine With thanks to Kylie Taylor,
Texas Instruments
“Educators from across the country have sent us hundreds of
great ideas for helping their students obtain the technology that will
help them succeed throughout their education.
They were asked to send in their best ideas for helping students obtain
their own technology - and the result is that fifty of them are here.
Some are tried-and-true and some unique.”
This article may just give you a new idea or trigger one that will work
for you!
How Teachers Evaluate VCs September 25, 2007
From Out on a Lim by Janine Lim
Learn how one person determines which videoconferencing programs will best fit the needs of their teachers. In addition to this great
information, www.cilc.org, offers Star and Thumbs up symbols. They are generated by the website based on teachers evaluations.
= Rated exceptional by educators
= Recommended by at least 75% of participating educators. For actual percentage, mouse over thumb next
to program title.
Globally Collaborative Project Ideas Inspired by Learning 2.0
“This Wikispace was inspired by the Learning 2.0 Conference in Shanghai on 14 - 16 September 2007 where conference participants, moderated by Kim Cofino, develloped 20 different ideas for connecting our classrooms. The resulting Wikispace allows teachers to cross-connect and further develop these ideas.
This might be a great place to work through the collaborations you begin at the collaboration center. If you have a need for a personalized, private space for your teachers to work together, contact Monica Cougan.
WAY cool professional development initiative: September 7, 2007
Videoconference Opportunities for KUDS by Joan Roehre.
“Desktop videoconferencing for mentors and their initial educators! iSights and webcams going in to the hands of new teachers so they can touch base regularly, seamlessly and anytime/anyplace with their mentors! “ Joan has some questions, so to be sure to check this out.
Don’t forget to visit the Professional Development Center Marketplace at CILC. It can help you find experts to provide instruction and strategies to teachers in areas such math, reading, visual literacy, bullying, writers, etc. Growing this marketplace is a major goal for CILC this year. If you or someone you know would be a good addition to this marketplace, please contact Linda Lentz.