Teacher-Librarian Joyce Valenza teaches at Springfield Township High School in Erdenheim, Pa. In addition to her job there she also writes a blog for School Library Journal entitled The Neverending Search. Having met her her at this year's Edcamp Philly unconference, I am very impressed with her passion for her work and what she has done for all teacher-librarians. Here is a speech she made on September 5, 2011 at TEDxPhiladelphiaED.
Saturday, October 15, 2011
Friday, October 14, 2011
Guidance Counselors: Here Are 15 Web Sites Where Students Can Compare Colleges
College Board Matchmaker- over 3,900 colleges
College Finder-browse by location, major, degree; then compare
College Navigator- site maintained by the National Center for Education Statistics
College Prowler- compare colleges
College Results Online- compare colleges of your choice
College Search Engine-search by school directory, program directory or by state and compare
Get Recruited- search technical, vocational and traditional colleges
Kiplinger's Best Values in Public Colleges
Online Colleges- find and compare accredited online colleges
Peterson's- colleges & universities, online & continuing education
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Have You Tried Backchanneling in Your Classroom? Why Not Try These 33 Web Sites and Videos!
Backchanneling: using networked computers to maintain real-time online conversation alongside live spoken remarks- Wikipedia
Several of the junior high school language arts teachers in my building have been using Edmodo with great success. It's great to see seventh graders excited about sharing ideas and communicating online. It doesn't hurt, of course, that Edmodo reminds the kids of Facebook.
5 Ways to Use Twitter to Avoid a Backchannel Disaster- from Mashable.com
7 Things You Should Know About Backchannel Communication
Several of the junior high school language arts teachers in my building have been using Edmodo with great success. It's great to see seventh graders excited about sharing ideas and communicating online. It doesn't hurt, of course, that Edmodo reminds the kids of Facebook.
5 Ways to Use Twitter to Avoid a Backchannel Disaster- from Mashable.com
7 Things You Should Know About Backchannel Communication
9 Tips for Enriching Your Presentations with Social Media- from Mashable.com
10 Observations About Backchanneling- written by David Warlick, an educator with the popular blog, 2 Cents Worth.
10 Reasons to Try Backchannel Chat
Back Noise - works with web browsers and iPhone, iPod and iPad
Backchanneling Explained- this video explains what takes place in a classroom using backchanneling:
10 Observations About Backchanneling- written by David Warlick, an educator with the popular blog, 2 Cents Worth.
10 Reasons to Try Backchannel Chat
Back Noise - works with web browsers and iPhone, iPod and iPad
Backchanneling Explained- this video explains what takes place in a classroom using backchanneling:
Backchannel in Education-Nine Uses- written by Dr. Derek Bruff, who has an interest in teaching with clickers (his blog is all about this)
Backchannel Discussion- LiveBinder
Backchanneling in Grade 1- first grade teacher's blog post includes the video below:
Backchanneling in Middle School Social Studies
Backchannel Discussion- LiveBinder
Backchanneling in Grade 1- first grade teacher's blog post includes the video below:
Backchanneling in Middle School Social Studies
Backchanneling with Elementary School Students- written by educator Silvia Tolisano, whose Langwitches blog very popular
BackNoise- create conversations on the fly
Cacoo- collaborate on online diagrams
BackNoise- create conversations on the fly
Cacoo- collaborate on online diagrams
Edmodo- classes can have their own micro blogging network; students can communicate in real time, teachers can post assignments, questions for discussion
Google Wave-invite people into a conversation, post any links you might have, see text in real time and use many gadgets Google has.
HootCourse- take your class conversation online
Installing a Backchannel in My Classroom This Week- from Cool Cat Teacher Vicki Davis
Joint- group chat for Twitter (my school blocks Twitter, so this one is out for us..)
Kicking it Up a Notch: Back-channels in the Classroom- from K12 Online Conference
MeetingWords- real time collaborative text collaboration
HootCourse- take your class conversation online
Installing a Backchannel in My Classroom This Week- from Cool Cat Teacher Vicki Davis
Joint- group chat for Twitter (my school blocks Twitter, so this one is out for us..)
Kicking it Up a Notch: Back-channels in the Classroom- from K12 Online Conference
MeetingWords- real time collaborative text collaboration
MicroMobs- "name your mob" and "create your mob"; easily create your group discussion and share info, images, links etc.
Neat Chat- very easy site to use; simply enter the nickname and click "start group"; then email URL to people you want to invite.
Notaland- online collaboration
Notaland- online collaboration
Present.ly- allows you to create a private micro-blogging network if you have the same email domain; collaborate in real time
Scribblar- Multi-user whiteboard, live audio,image collaboration, text-chat and more:
Scribblar- Multi-user whiteboard, live audio,image collaboration, text-chat and more:
Skrbl- interactive whiteboard allows you to chat, draw, write text in one spot
Today's Meet- create your room and collaborate in real time
Twiddla- online meetings; some accounts $$, one is free with limitations
Today's Meet- create your room and collaborate in real time
Twiddla- online meetings; some accounts $$, one is free with limitations
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Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Why You Should Get to Know LiveBinders: Here Are 33 Examples For School Librarians (and Other Tech Geeks)
If you've never seen a LiveBinder, let me introduce you to them. LiveBinders are your 3-ring binders for the web. Think of them as resource links in a virtual binder. LiveBinders is offered for free and allows you to add as many tabs as you like to your binder. The following are mainly for my fellow teacher-librarians and media specialists, but there are several that many of you tech geeks should love. NOTE: This post will also be added to the page for Teacher-Librarians and Media Specialists.
All About Creative Commons and Copyright
Apps for Teachers and Students
Digital Citizenship Resources- all ages covered
Digital Curation for School Librarians and Other Tech Types
Digital Storytelling
Do You Read Me? - resources for elementary/middle school teachers
eBooks and Libraries
Edcamp: Do it Yourself Professional Development
Edmodo- Extending Learning Beyond the Classroom
An Educator's Guide to Twitter
Evaluating a Web Site
Focus on the Future-Connecting Books and the 20th Century Reader
Free Stock Images
Google+ For Educators
Google Forms-More Than Just Multiple Choice
GoogleDocs
Infographics for Librarians, Educators and Other Cool Geeks
iPads in Content Areas
iPads in Schools
Just Say No to PowerPoint
Library Toolkit- everything for the school librarian
Professional Organizations for School Librarians and Media Specialists
QR Codes in Education
Reference
Research Skills for History and Science Fair Projects
School Librarians and the Common Core Standards
Staying Safe Online
Technology Integration and 21st Century Learning
Technology Integration Resources
A "Top Ten" Teacher's Guide to Being a Cyber Hero- Web 2.0 tools
Web 2.0 Elementary Resource Kit
Web Quest Information
Write On! for Kids
All About Creative Commons and Copyright
Apps for Teachers and Students
Digital Citizenship Resources- all ages covered
Digital Curation for School Librarians and Other Tech Types
Digital Storytelling
Do You Read Me? - resources for elementary/middle school teachers
eBooks and Libraries
Edcamp: Do it Yourself Professional Development
Edmodo- Extending Learning Beyond the Classroom
An Educator's Guide to Twitter
Evaluating a Web Site
Focus on the Future-Connecting Books and the 20th Century Reader
Free Stock Images
Google+ For Educators
Google Forms-More Than Just Multiple Choice
GoogleDocs
Infographics for Librarians, Educators and Other Cool Geeks
iPads in Content Areas
iPads in Schools
Just Say No to PowerPoint
Library Toolkit- everything for the school librarian
Professional Organizations for School Librarians and Media Specialists
QR Codes in Education
Reference
Research Skills for History and Science Fair Projects
School Librarians and the Common Core Standards
Staying Safe Online
Technology Integration and 21st Century Learning
Technology Integration Resources
A "Top Ten" Teacher's Guide to Being a Cyber Hero- Web 2.0 tools
Web 2.0 Elementary Resource Kit
Web Quest Information
Write On! for Kids
Games Add Fun To Any Classroom: Try These 14 Sites For Game Templates
Game Templates- editing required and add your own content
Game Templates for Teachers- includes Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?, Weakest Link and Twenty Questions
Games for the Classroom- many different PowerPoint games
Games for the Science Curriculum- includes Science Jeopardy, Science Bingo, Science Baseball, Science Pictionary
Jeopardy Games- long list covers elementary, middle school and high school and includes many curriculum areas
Jeopardy Labs- thousands of Jeopardy templates for various school subjects- browse or make your own
Math Jeopardy Games- covers grades 1-7
Parade of Games in PowerPoint- Bingo, what's the Truth, Scavenger Hunt and more
PowerPoint Activities- templates, games in subject areas, lessons
PowerPoint Games Templates- listing includes blank templates and games created with content
PowerPoint Games- nice listing includes Password, Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, Twenty Questions.
PowerPoint Jeopardy Games- created by 5th grade students
Templates and Pre-Made Games- nice listing includes Who Wants to be a Millionaire and Microsoft Word game boards
Vicki Blackwell's PowerPoint Templates for Teachers- loads of web site resources
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
30 Websites Which Show the Pros and Cons of Social Networking and Students
Last year, one of our administrators asked me to compile a list of sites on pros and cons of social networking and students. The more information I gathered, the more I realized what an important post this would be for teachers. All of the infographics can also be found on the page I made for infographics. Here are sites with information on the topic:
7 Ways to Fix Rude Tween Behavior
Anti-Bullying Programs- speakers for assemblies; online bullying surveys and more
The Benefits of Social Media for Teachers- from Richard Byrne, Free Technology For Teachers
Dr. Kowalski on Social Media- Professor in the Department of Psychology at Clemson University in South Carolina, and the author of Cyberbullying: Bullying in the Digital Ages.
Education 2.0: Social Networking and Education- infographic
How College Professors Use Social Media- infographic
How Does the World of Social Networking Compare to High School?- infographic
How Social Media is Reshaping College Admissions-infographic
How Texting Changes the Way Kids Communicate
How to Get Better Grades Using Social Media- infographic
How to Protect Your Teens From Dangers Posed by Social Media Sites
Is Social Media Ruing Students?- infographic
Kids and Social Networking: Pros and Cons- CNN Health
The New Risks for Teens in Social Networking Sites
An Open Letter to Teens: re Social Media
ProCon.org- about social networking
Problems With Social Networking and Teens
The Pros and Cons of Texting and IM- written by Kelley Loftis for TechLearning Magazine
Responsible Social Networking For Teens
Rules 'n Tools for Social Networking Sites- from Protectkids.com
The Secret Life of Kids Online- CNN
Social Media Finds a Place in the Classroom-USA Today report about New Milford H.S. Principal Eric Sheninger
The Social Media Stars of 2011
Social Networking and Bullying
Social Networking: Good For Children? - from the Cyberhood Watch web site
Social Networking Sites: Safety Tips for Tweens and Teens- from the Federal Trade Commission
Study Links Too Much Texting, Social Networking to Health Risks- from CNN
Why Social Media is Actually Good for Teens
Why Social Media is Good and Bad For Kids
Why Social Networks are Good for the Kids
7 Ways to Fix Rude Tween Behavior
Anti-Bullying Programs- speakers for assemblies; online bullying surveys and more
The Benefits of Social Media for Teachers- from Richard Byrne, Free Technology For Teachers
Dr. Kowalski on Social Media- Professor in the Department of Psychology at Clemson University in South Carolina, and the author of Cyberbullying: Bullying in the Digital Ages.
Education 2.0: Social Networking and Education- infographic
How College Professors Use Social Media- infographic
How Does the World of Social Networking Compare to High School?- infographic
How Social Media is Reshaping College Admissions-infographic
How Texting Changes the Way Kids Communicate
How to Get Better Grades Using Social Media- infographic
How to Protect Your Teens From Dangers Posed by Social Media Sites
Is Social Media Ruing Students?- infographic
Kids and Social Networking: Pros and Cons- CNN Health
The New Risks for Teens in Social Networking Sites
An Open Letter to Teens: re Social Media
ProCon.org- about social networking
Problems With Social Networking and Teens
The Pros and Cons of Texting and IM- written by Kelley Loftis for TechLearning Magazine
Responsible Social Networking For Teens
Rules 'n Tools for Social Networking Sites- from Protectkids.com
The Secret Life of Kids Online- CNN
Social Media Finds a Place in the Classroom-USA Today report about New Milford H.S. Principal Eric Sheninger
The Social Media Stars of 2011
Social Networking and Bullying
Social Networking: Good For Children? - from the Cyberhood Watch web site
Social Networking Sites: Safety Tips for Tweens and Teens- from the Federal Trade Commission
Study Links Too Much Texting, Social Networking to Health Risks- from CNN
Why Social Media is Actually Good for Teens
Why Social Media is Good and Bad For Kids
Why Social Networks are Good for the Kids
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online safety,
social networking,
teens,
texting,
tweens
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