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Monday, April 20, 2009

Calling All Whiz Kids: Discovery Education/3M Young Scientist Challenge

Note: Copied from the Discovery Education Newsletter.
This is a challenge teachers and students might want to consider entering.

Now’s the time for students to enter the nation’s premier science competition for grades 5 through 8.  The deadline for the Discovery Education/3M Young Scientist Challenge is May 20, 2009.

Over the summer, judges will choose up to 51 semifinalists: one from each state and the District of Columbia.  Ten finalists will be selected to receive an all-expenses-paid trip to New York City to compete in the final challenge in October. The winner will receive $50,000 in U.S. Savings Bonds ($25,000 cash value) and the title of “America’s Top Young Scientist.” All finalists receive amazing once-in-a-lifetime trips. 

Nominate your students today!

Also, one teacher will be selected to win an all-expenses-paid trip to NYC to participate in the final competition as an honorary judge or host.For more information on the Discovery Education/3M Young Scientist Challenge go to www.youngscientistchallenge.com.




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Sunday, April 19, 2009

The DEN Virtual Trifeta!

Note: The following post is copied from the DEN Newsletter.

Why do I love the DEN?  Let me count 3 ways (all FREE!) and an DEN Trifecta first.

1. Spring Into Action at the DEN Virtual Conference
Spring Into Action with the DEN during this unique (and free) professional development event where you have the flexibility to attend online or in-person at one of many regional events hosted by the DEN Leadership Councils.

When?
Saturday, April 25, 2009 9 AM to 3 PM EDT
Where?
Online or in-person.

How much?
Free.

The day will feature a special presentation from Chris Lehmann, Principal of the Science Leadership Academy in the School District of Philadelphia as well as a great lineup of sessions from STAR Discovery Educators and the DEN team.

Registration is open so check the blog for all the updates.

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2. New DEN Headquarters in Second Life
Join us on April 24 at 8 PM EDT for the ribbon cutting ceremony for our new DEN headquarters in Second Life.  Our new DEN headquarters is a virtual replica of Discovery’s World Headquarters in Silver Spring, MD - complete with the HD theater and the T-Rex.  Put on your virtual dancing shoes and come celebrate with us!

3. Visit our Virtual Booth at FETC Online
Before we Spring Into Action at the DEN Virtual Conference we will also be participating in FETC’s first online conference.  Stop by our virtual booth on April 23 from 11 AM to 7 PM EDT. For more information check out http://virtual.fetc.org.







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Websites for Educators: Imagine the Possibilities

Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit 21 hosted a Classrooms for the Future In Action Showcase on Friday, April 17, 2009 that provided a snapshot of the impact of CFF technology integration in core-curriculum classrooms in Carbon and Lehigh Counties.  Fifteen school districts from all three Cohorts, including 8 part-time and 10 full-time CFF Coaches attended.  Pennsylvania has over 430 teachers and 14,000 students impacted by the affordances of Governor Edward G. Rendell’s robust vision and leadership.  We can only imagine the possibilities if the additional monies proposed in the Governor’s 2009-2010 budget are received.  Special thanks to Cathy Enders, Beth Breiner, Michael Cichocki, and TJ McKeon (IU 21), Dave Marra (Apple), Michael Torrenti (einstruction), and Katherine Walraven (Taking It Global) for making this day another IU 21 success story.

The following links represent most of the resources shared during the Showcase.

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Thursday, April 16, 2009

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Monday, April 13, 2009

Cutting the Edge in LIfeSmarts

Does anyone cut the edge in technology integration in foods better than students in LifeSmarts?  I think not.  When two students entered with sushi, I was interested.  My first shusi experience was in Hawaii, where, frankly, it just does not get any better.  Wrong!  This sushi came with an SHS creative twist: it’s candy.  Looks like the real deal, but it’s actually just a mirror image.  And possibly even better.  More calories, but definitely more fun.  I don’t have the recipe, but if you ask Mrs. Bothwick, I’m sure she’ll share.



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Looking for Lots of Extra Credit for Q4?  Dear Mr. President

Our friends at Tech4Learning are sponsoring a timely contest--Dear Mr. President.

With today’s struggling economies and natural resource questions, the government needs your help. President Obama has named you as his chief student adviser. What issue would you like him to address in the near future? Why? What should he consider?

Create a 21st-century position paper to share your issue.

Deadline: Thursday, May 14th, 2009

Judging
Entries will be judged by a panel of artists and computer experts for creativity, originality, and style!

Entries could include:

* issues web sites
* print advertisments
* documentaries and docudramas
* and more!

Prizes
Prizes will be announced and awarded on Monday, May 18th, 2009!

1st place - Ages 4-8
iPod Shuffle for you & a pizza party for your class
1st place - Ages 9 and up
iPod Shuffle for you & a pizza party for your class
2nd place - Pizza party for your class
3rd place - 2 gallon specialty popcorn tin for your class
Honorable Mention (2) - Tech4Learning mug of candy

Submissions and Requirements
This contest is open to K-12 students around the world. Submit your entry as a single file or combination of files in the following formats:

* Pixie (.pxi)
* ImageBlender (.ibf)
* Twist (.twi)
* MediaBlender (.prt)
* Frames (.fra)
* WebBlender (.wbs)

Please send your entries to:

Your submitted file should include your first name and school in the file name and must include a text box or text layer with the following information:

* Your first name and last initial
* Your age
* Your full school name
* Your city and state

Don’t have these Tech4Learning tools?
You can download a 30-day evaluation for: Frames, ImageBlender, MediaBlender, Pixie, Twist, or WebBlender






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Wednesday, April 01, 2009

SHS Technology Showcase

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Under the creative guidance of Heather Morningstar, Principal, and Michele Honochick, CFF Coach, the achievements of students and teachers in different phases of their learning with technology integration in the classrooms were presented by students.  Presented on March 30, 2009 at Salisbury High School, district administrators, school board members, and parents had the opportunity to view 2 of the 6 presentations that represented all the core content areas.

The selections included:
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Get Smart with Poetry: Junior Tommy Philhower highlighted Reading Apprenticeship strategies by utilizing the SMARTBoard as a medium to engage active reading.  He facilitated particapation by asking guests to employ RA strategies to analyze the poem presented.  Teachers: Jennifer Piagesi and Michael Frederick.

We Stream--Ustream?: Juniors Mark Attilio and Megan Heverly showed guests how they could create and use their own television channel to broadcast live or capture audio only.  In a few short steps, participants became producers who understood ways in which this Web 2.0 tool could be used in the classroom, board room, or home.  Teacher: RJ Stangherlin.

Google Earth: After sharing their Google Earth projects on Imperialism, juniors Veronica Cofre’, Brianna Lembach, and Bryana Williams helped guests create their own Google Earth tour of Salisbury Township.  Teacher: Mary Kate Agnew.

Google Docs Rock: Juniors Meagan Walsh, Brandon Aversano, and Erin Lobach demonstrated how they utilize Google Docs, Google Calendar, and Google Pages to collaborate, stay on task, and set up websites.  They helped guests create a Google account and practice with the tools.  Teacher: Jennifer Brinson.

Global Footprint: Seniors Matthew Mattiuz and Samantha Foulke demonstrate how the Global Footprint Network website directly relates to the Enviroonmental Science curriculum.  Guests will use Ecological Footprint, a tool that measures how much nature we have, how much we use, and who uses what.  Teacher: Laura Dos Santos.

Dynamic Mathematics: Using Geometer’s Sketchpad, senior Thora Hatzis demonstrated how to measure angles within a triangle, while sophomores Ashley Marie Labdik and Taylor Cressman assist guests as they learn how to discover visually facscinating concepts in Geometry.  Teacher: Cathie Meholic.

Senteo Survey: Junior Todd Anderson used Senteo clickers to collect guests’ impressions of the evening’s format.

Judging from the comments of the guests, the evening was wery well received.

* “This was awesome! I had no idea that I could do that w/ Google Docs! I’m thinking about using it to . . . “
* “I took a tour right to my house. Incredible!”
* “I didn’t even know that Ustream existed. I’m thinking about using it to have elementary students ‘broadcast’ morning announcements.”
* “I actually got to use a SmartBoard for the first time [from a central office administrator] in a neat lesson that blended RA and technology. Now I see why the kids like to use them.”
* “If I had had this [Geometer Sketchpad] when I was growing up, I might have done better in math.”
* “Hey [to me, take the bottle cap off that water bottle before you recycle it. If you don’t it will end up in a landfill. I learned that in my second session.”






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