tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4074105217135338281.comments2017-01-24T11:27:08.040-06:00ranting haretekChrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04678296407435168114noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4074105217135338281.post-36156115452451145452015-12-12T09:17:00.070-06:002015-12-12T09:17:00.070-06:00I'm like you. I come back to twitter from TIME...I'm like you. I come back to twitter from TIME TO TIME just to see what's going on then leave again. It is just to much for an old geezer like me to handle. Even Facebook has gotten that way. I would rather just blog whenever I feel the need to.<br />latravelerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12778235953301173383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4074105217135338281.post-72632653102505544242011-02-03T18:41:24.069-06:002011-02-03T18:41:24.069-06:00Yes! I really like using answer garden to collect ...Yes! I really like using answer garden to collect answers and opinions from students. They are so fast and easy to create on-the-fly that it is perfect for the classroom.Mrs. Tenkelyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15943016358147486172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4074105217135338281.post-78808328260273952052010-10-13T12:29:53.294-05:002010-10-13T12:29:53.294-05:00This is definitely doable! We have iPod shuffles ...This is definitely doable! We have iPod shuffles that students can load up with digital content by visiting the virtual library. I love your idea of combining the listening activity with physical movement/exercise.Mrs. Tenkelyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15943016358147486172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4074105217135338281.post-78766577666938025252010-10-10T09:34:56.547-05:002010-10-10T09:34:56.547-05:00I've been thinking about this a lot lately. G...I've been thinking about this a lot lately. Giving students something slightly different might be the key to engaging them. <br /><br />In my room, I have a back room that isn't really mine. It is science storage and storage for an evening aerobics class. The class uses those giant balls and during the day they just sit there. <br /><br />I'm considering asking if I can pull them out and see if they work in the classroom.<br /><br />Also, a little tiny different thing: I have an XO laptop from OLPC. I pulled it for Fun Friday and it completely hooked in one young lady. It isn't nearly as powerful as the MacBooks but it was a great hook for that one student.<br /><br />Okay, let's mix up the classrooms a bit, knock tradition on it's butt and start changing education.BKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12880121067443145641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4074105217135338281.post-7209915324675276942010-07-02T09:21:04.961-05:002010-07-02T09:21:04.961-05:00Thanks, Book Chook! The last time I used a movie p...Thanks, Book Chook! The last time I used a movie program on a Mac it was AvidVideo, so it's been awhile. Thanks for the music link! My staff will appreciate another music resource, I am sure.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04678296407435168114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4074105217135338281.post-2172983470673510902010-07-02T01:35:03.362-05:002010-07-02T01:35:03.362-05:00I thought you did a great job! The timing was just...I thought you did a great job! The timing was just right - we had long enough to appreciate the stars, but not to long as to get bored. I haven't used Movie Maker, but I made a movie with iMovie which I believe is similar. Another music place you might like is Incompetech. http://incompetech.com/m/c/royalty-free/<br /><br />PS I never knew there was a yellow azalea - it's lovely!BookChookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06230711251425187241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4074105217135338281.post-54188952888958167832010-06-07T21:26:48.029-05:002010-06-07T21:26:48.029-05:00Thanks, Emily, for the heads up on the Candlelight...Thanks, Emily, for the heads up on the Candlelight Stories site. I did notice that some of the links ventured off into discussions of a more mature nature. The other potential downfall I saw with the site was that I couldn't figure out how to choose another grade level besides Grade 1.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04678296407435168114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4074105217135338281.post-11420260012824868472010-06-07T18:00:31.809-05:002010-06-07T18:00:31.809-05:00Hi Chris,
Thanks for the wonderful resources. I ...Hi Chris,<br /><br />Thanks for the wonderful resources. I love Spelling City, and I wasn't aware of Everglades Spelling--very cool!<br /><br />I wanted to let you know that I have run across the Candlelight Stories site before and have stopped recommending it and using it with kids because the blog linked on the site isn't appropriate for children. For example, if you click on the Opinions blog post tag on the right side of the page, you'll find that the first post uses inappropriate language. Just FYI!<br /><br />Thanks,<br />EmilyEmily Starr, CEO StarrMatica.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07737402980846358373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4074105217135338281.post-48487953203285205832010-04-18T23:11:04.211-05:002010-04-18T23:11:04.211-05:00Funny, I had the EXACT conversation with some 2nd ...Funny, I had the EXACT conversation with some 2nd grade teachers this week. :) I introduced her (visual learner) to Simply Box. I don't think she has ever been so excited about tech. It was fun!Mrs. Tenkelyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15943016358147486172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4074105217135338281.post-87135557674537180352010-04-16T05:56:12.040-05:002010-04-16T05:56:12.040-05:00It's that just in time learning again, isn'...It's that just in time learning again, isn't it?<br /><br />If teachers can't see an immediate use for a tool they will tune out, but will grasp it with both hands when the need arises.Pam Thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13158885021716416681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4074105217135338281.post-89463015111219662302010-02-27T20:34:19.182-06:002010-02-27T20:34:19.182-06:00Ghostlibrarian, actually that was my reply to him....Ghostlibrarian, actually that was my reply to him. We were discussing with @brasst whether teacher laptops should have CD/DVD drives. They thought no, that technology was nearly obsolete, but I argued some teachers would still want to be able to burn media.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04678296407435168114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4074105217135338281.post-62845053667904674142010-02-27T15:24:45.426-06:002010-02-27T15:24:45.426-06:00I can't wait to work with Carl. Just reading h...I can't wait to work with Carl. Just reading his most recent tweet makes me hope that he can help bring more of our teachers up to speed. "anderscj: I hear you but mainstream teachers are about 5 years behind the tech leaders" That says something about our schools, the leaders, and those who are trying to get technology integrated into the classroom.Ghostlibrarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18220336259885642112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4074105217135338281.post-7910631064847829362010-02-22T10:21:03.859-06:002010-02-22T10:21:03.859-06:00Wow, between the two of you there is now a power h...Wow, between the two of you there is now a power house! What an exciting new direction, I wish all the best in this new step. Keep us posted every step of the way. Schools everywhere could use a successful model.Mrs. Tenkelyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15943016358147486172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4074105217135338281.post-59826804979495552702010-02-05T08:14:19.707-06:002010-02-05T08:14:19.707-06:00What a great idea! Having the teachers actually do...What a great idea! Having the teachers actually do something is so much better than just having them listen to or read instructions about how to do it. Providing the time for them to do something really helps too! I think the question about when can we do this again shows how much was gained from this experience!Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18149460205665593307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4074105217135338281.post-90156492323359886812010-02-04T10:10:26.940-06:002010-02-04T10:10:26.940-06:00Now this is how all staff meetings should be held....Now this is how all staff meetings should be held. It sounds like so much fun! I would think that it would also provide insight into how creating a classroom activity like this for students would be more beneficial to learning than lecturing about it. Great idea...looks like another one I will be "blog lifting" :)Mrs. Tenkelyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15943016358147486172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4074105217135338281.post-52124797590197755712010-01-25T22:09:56.000-06:002010-01-25T22:09:56.000-06:00This comment has been hidden from the blog.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04678296407435168114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4074105217135338281.post-73732938550922308682010-01-25T20:03:29.757-06:002010-01-25T20:03:29.757-06:00This comment has been hidden from the blog.Ann M. Carnevalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14307447707269102078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4074105217135338281.post-13064795057519173102010-01-25T16:13:03.644-06:002010-01-25T16:13:03.644-06:00This comment has been hidden from the blog.Mrs. Tenkelyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15943016358147486172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4074105217135338281.post-37455283219335737712010-01-23T19:05:18.737-06:002010-01-23T19:05:18.737-06:00Uff-da! The pressure is on. Thank you both for you...Uff-da! The pressure is on. Thank you both for your encouragement.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04678296407435168114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4074105217135338281.post-4679588900735132402010-01-21T10:33:45.236-06:002010-01-21T10:33:45.236-06:00I absolutely agree that Twitter was the best thing...I absolutely agree that Twitter was the best thing I came across last year too. Through Twitter I have read so many inspiring blog posts and made contact with some amazing teachers who have been so helpful. I love your goals for next year and good luck in achieving them.Maggie Hos-McGranehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06906722339671067160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4074105217135338281.post-22922279425381454812010-01-12T20:32:26.032-06:002010-01-12T20:32:26.032-06:00I refuse to look at my Twitter score for fear of w...I refuse to look at my Twitter score for fear of what I will learn. What I do know is that Twitter has become an indispensable resource for learning. I am glad to have you in my PLN and look forward to hearing about the progress in supporting your teachers, the higher level of engagement with teaching and strengthening these connections.Mrs. Tenkelyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15943016358147486172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4074105217135338281.post-67683676551591450652009-11-14T14:13:27.452-06:002009-11-14T14:13:27.452-06:00I hope to explore the ActivInspire options at Atom...I hope to explore the ActivInspire options at Atomic learning over the break. I've been looking at Promethean Planet for flipcharts I can use in the library and have met with limited success. I think I probably have to start being more active in making my own. I also have questions about some of the hardware. As usual the issue is time.Ghostlibrarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18220336259885642112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4074105217135338281.post-43552542775465766302009-09-13T17:23:40.236-05:002009-09-13T17:23:40.236-05:00I really like slide 25 on the slide show. We can ...I really like slide 25 on the slide show. We can do it, we just have to rethink some things.Ghostlibrarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18220336259885642112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4074105217135338281.post-55566799319933252232009-07-09T20:54:29.887-05:002009-07-09T20:54:29.887-05:00I'm a digital collaborator. Sounds about righ...I'm a digital collaborator. Sounds about right to me, although as you say, it doesn't really tell the entire story.Ghostlibrarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18220336259885642112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4074105217135338281.post-90484732370337111022009-06-16T10:32:46.497-05:002009-06-16T10:32:46.497-05:00Yes, maybe we do have some thing in common not imm...Yes, maybe we do have some thing in common not immediately evident. I, too, love a good challenge. I am confident you'll devise an equitable way for your deaf students to successfully complete your course. Feel free to come back and tell me how it goes and/or let me know if I can help you find resources.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04678296407435168114noreply@blogger.com