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Chalk Talk 7/10/09

Chalk Talk Friday represents conversations and brilliance I've discovered traversing my way through the Blogosphere.  From professional to personal development, these are the posts and links have in some way touched my head or my heart!

• Images –Comp fight + Flickr storm  These are two must have tools for searching images. You can look for related tags, related photos,customize and refine your images searches with amazing efficiency. I love them both!
• Cover It Live - is a live Blogging tool that allows you to broadcast live commentary to your readers.Everything that is typed into the event is recorded in a chat room for continued use and reflection.
• Fur.ly  This great tool allows you to create one URL from a bunch of links by entering your desirable choices, and fur.ly will do the rest. Super slick!
• Issuu.com- Now you can turn your  document and  into an online book. Great addition to a wiki or blog. The pages turn just like a book!
• Twoogle -Love it- Twoogle provides an easy way to search Twitter and Google imultaneously, from the same site, displaying its results side by side. Just type in something and get google result and twitter result on same page

 

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Chalk Talk 6/26/09 - EduBloggerCon and NECC Edition

Chalk Talk Friday represents conversations and brilliance I've discovered traversing my way through the Blogosphere.  From professional to personal development, these are the posts and links have in some way touched my head or my heart!

I'm in Washington, D.C. this weekend for EduBloggerCon and NECC 09. Should be great fun as I get to meet many old friends in person for the first time (I would've laughed at that line two years ago).  There are sure to be some great backchannel conversations, and here are some:

• EduBloggerCon Agenda (includes links to some virtual chatrooms)
• NECC Unplugged (the fringe of the NECC event - think of NECC Off Broadway) - Some great virtual presentations go on here!
• ISTE's Blog (includes Ustream chat and various link)
• Bloggers Blogging About NECC
• Kevin Jarrett's Photostream as he takes 'em
  
• I'll add links to this post as I find them
  

Also watch for Twitter hashtags: #edubloggercon, #necc, and #necc09

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Chalk Talk 6/19/09

Chalk Talk Friday represents conversations and brilliance I've discovered traversing my way through the Blogosphere.  From professional to personal development, these are the posts and links have in some way touched my head or my heart!

• Literature Map makes the journey to finding the just right book just easier and more exciting! Enjoy looking for your favorite author and discovering other great works along the way!
• Geographical Media is a great way to research stories and news from a global perspective.
• No More Boring Book Reports- Check out these 10 fantastic ways to spice up the dreaded book report. Great ideas from Apple! 
• We just keep finding more and more interesting things to do with words! Check our Wordnik- a very cool online word dictionary. 
• Love this video of Twitter Ideas for the Classroom! (HT to @SuzanneWhisler for this great find!)

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Chalk Talk: Breakout the "Cs" Edition

Chalk Talk Friday represents conversations and brilliance I've discovered traversing my way through the Blogosphere.  From professional to personal development, these are the posts and links have in some way touched my head or my heart!

With less than two weeks to our Des Moines 21C Literacies Day, I thought we'd share the C's of the breakout sessions:

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Breakout Session Descriptions

CORE HABITS: Habitudes
Core habits - The Habitudes of the 21st century learner is really a core piece of this day, and every day going forward as learners. Without the right Habitudes, their future success will be limited. This session will explore tools and strategies to help identify and teach students the importance of Imagination, Curiosity, Perseverance, Self-Awareness, Courage, and Adaptability.

COMMUNICATION: Read/Write
Images, sounds and animations — like words — become important building blocks whose meanings to help all voices be heard. Just as the same words and phrases can be arranged or manipulated to express different meanings depending on the author’s intent, so can sounds and images. In this session, tools to create various content and message types will be explored.

COLLABORATION: PLN - Sharing/connecting

You know my motto: We are smarter together. Time, space, and geography are no longer limits to collaborative possibilities. We will explore tools and projects that will help you create a personal learning network so you can take charge of your own professional learning, make collaboration and connecting easier, and give you ideas for classroom implementation to meet Iowa Core Curriculum standards. 

CONTRIBUTION: Publishing Web 2.0
 Information and content have traditionally been relatively static things, created once and rarely if ever changed. People don’t just refer to information, or just copy it, they interact with it. They modify it, they create it – and this is to be encouraged. Tools such as podcasting, video-casting, and photo sharing will be examined in this session.

CONTENT INTAKE: Infosumption
The amount of content available is growing at an exponential rate, and can become overwhelming to even the best of researcher.  The ability to use rapidly changing and evolving technologies to safely filter and find content in order to achieve our personal or professional goals is a critical 21st century skill.  This session will support teachers and students to be able to find information they need, determine its importance and authority, and how to use itor share it.

CHANGE: Change Agents 
For leaders and school administrators, this session will support you with resources and practices as you continue to move your schools forward in the process.

There are still a dozen seats remaining. Register Today.

Questions regarding college credits, timing, and other bits of info will be covered by both email and the blog. Thanks!

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Chalk Talk: 6/5/09

Chalk Talk Friday represents conversations and brilliance I've discovered traversing my way through the Blogosphere.  From professional to personal development, these are the posts and links have in some way touched my head or my heart!

• If you have not gotten a chance to attend the Cyber Summit on 21st Century Literacies, there is still more sessions to come. The Summit runs until June12. If you can not make it live, no worries, all the sessions are archived. Well worth your time.
• You know how much I love Wordle. My Twitter friend, Jen Wagner has created this wonderful resources for using Wordle in the Classroom. Great ideas and classroom examples.
• Speaking of Summer Learning, Scott McLeod has organized a grand list of learning opportunities  for busy school administrators (Lots of great stuff here for teachers, too.)

• Top 20 TED Talks podcasts for busy school administrators  
• Top 10 K12 Online 2008 podcasts for busy school administrators

• Check out this fantastic collection of real world videos and resources for science, math, and history from NeoK12. 
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• This was one of the most powerful posts of the week. Why Education is Failing - Views from a Student. Lots to ponder here!

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Chalk Talk Friday represents conversations and brilliance I've discovered traversing my way through the Blogosphere.  From professional to personal development, these are the posts and links have in some way touched my head or my heart!

• If you have not gotten a chance to attend the Cyber Summit on 21st Century Literacies, there is still more sessions to come. The Summit runs until June12. If you can not make it live, no worries, all the sessions are archived. Well worth your time.
• You know how much I love Wordle. My Twitter friend, Jen Wagner has created this wonderful resources for using Wordle in the Classroom. Great ideas and classroom examples.
• Speaking of Summer Learning, Scott McLeod has organized a grand list of learning opportunities  for busy school administrators (Lots of great stuff here for teachers, too.)

• Top 20 TED Talks podcasts for busy school administrators  
• Top 10 K12 Online 2008 podcasts for busy school administrators

• Check out this fantastic collection of real world videos and resources for science, math, and history from NeoK12. 
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• This was one of the most powerful posts of the week. Why Education is Failing - Views from a Student. Lots to ponder here!

Chalk Talk Friday represents conversations and brilliance I've discovered traversing my way through the Blogosphere.  From professional to personal development, these are the posts and links have in some way touched my head or my heart!

• If you have not gotten a chance to attend the Cyber Summit on 21st Century Literacies, there is still more sessions to come. The Summit runs until June12. If you can not make it live, no worries, all the sessions are archived. Well worth your time.
• You know how much I love Wordle. My Twitter friend, Jen Wagner has created this wonderful resources for using Wordle in the Classroom. Great ideas and classroom examples.
• Speaking of Summer Learning, Scott McLeod has organized a grand list of learning opportunities  for busy school administrators (Lots of great stuff here for teachers, too.)

• Top 20 TED Talks podcasts for busy school administrators  
• Top 10 K12 Online 2008 podcasts for busy school administrators

• Check out this fantastic collection of real world videos and resources for science, math, and history from NeoK12. 
• 
  
• This was one of the most powerful posts of the week. Why Education is Failing - Views from a Student. Lots to ponder here!

Chalk Talk - 5/29/09

Chalk Talk Friday represents conversations and brilliance I've discovered traversing my way through the Blogosphere.  From professional to personal development, these are the posts and links have in some way touched my head or my heart!

• Kids are gonna love Sploder! Not only can they play video games- they can CREATE their own games! HT to Kevin Jarrett for this great find!
• Tumble Books is a wonderful collection of animated,talking picture books which teach young children the joys of reading in a format they'll love.
• Great post : Talking about Twitter in Education - Lots of links here for beginners and Twitter vets! 
• It is still not too late to get your FREE ebook : Getting Started with Social Media. by Steve Woodruff. Packed with wonderful tips and advice for managing your PLN.
• I have been having fun with this great visual search engine. Check out Spezify, and let me know what you think!
  

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Chalk Talk Friday represents conversations and brilliance I've discovered traversing my way through the Blogosphere.  From professional to personal development, these are the posts and links have in some way touched my head or my heart!

• Kids are gonna love Sploder! Not only can they play video games- they can CREATE their own games! HT to Kevin Jarrett for this great find!
• Tumble Books is a wonderful collection of animated,talking picture books which teach young children the joys of reading in a format they'll love.
• Great post : Talking about Twitter in Education - Lots of links here for beginners and Twitter vets! 
• It is still not too late to get your FREE ebook : Getting Started with Social Media. by Steve Woodruff. Packed with wonderful tips and advice for managing your PLN.
• I have been having fun with this great visual search engine. Check out Spezify, and let me know what you think!
  

Chalk Talk Friday represents conversations and brilliance I've discovered traversing my way through the Blogosphere.  From professional to personal development, these are the posts and links have in some way touched my head or my heart!

• Kids are gonna love Sploder! Not only can they play video games- they can CREATE their own games! HT to Kevin Jarrett for this great find!
• Tumble Books is a wonderful collection of animated,talking picture books which teach young children the joys of reading in a format they'll love.
• Great post : Talking about Twitter in Education - Lots of links here for beginners and Twitter vets! 
• It is still not too late to get your FREE ebook : Getting Started with Social Media. by Steve Woodruff. Packed with wonderful tips and advice for managing your PLN.
• I have been having fun with this great visual search engine. Check out Spezify, and let me know what you think!
  

Chalk Talk Friday represents conversations and brilliance I've discovered traversing my way through the Blogosphere.  From professional to personal development, these are the posts and links have in some way touched my head or my heart!

• Kids are gonna love Sploder! Not only can they play video games- they can CREATE their own games! HT to Kevin Jarrett for this great find!
• Tumble Books is a wonderful collection of animated,talking picture books which teach young children the joys of reading in a format they'll love.
• Great post : Talking about Twitter in Education - Lots of links here for beginners and Twitter vets! 
• It is still not too late to get your FREE ebook : Getting Started with Social Media. by Steve Woodruff. Packed with wonderful tips and advice for managing your PLN.
• I have been having fun with this great visual search engine. Check out Spezify, and let me know what you think!
  

Chalk Talk - 05/22/09

Chalk Talk Friday represents conversations and brilliance I've discovered traversing my way through the Blogosphere.  From professional to personal development, these are the posts and links have in some way touched my head or my heart!

• Teach with Picture Books by Keith Schoch - Great content, but I also love the "accessories" on the sidebar.
• Kideo - YouTube made safe for kids.
• Hoot of Loot - Classifieds for teachers and educators
• 100 Helpful Web tools for every kind of learner
• Writing with Writers - from the folks at Scholastic

Have a wonderful weekend!

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Chalk Talk Friday represents conversations and brilliance I've discovered traversing my way through the Blogosphere.  From professional to personal development, these are the posts and links have in some way touched my head or my heart!

• Teach with Picture Books by Keith Schoch - Great content, but I also love the "accessories" on the sidebar.
• Kideo - YouTube made safe for kids.
• Hoot of Loot - Classifieds for teachers and educators
• 100 Helpful Web tools for every kind of learner
• Writing with Writers - from the folks at Scholastic

Have a wonderful weekend!

Chalk Talk Friday represents conversations and brilliance I've discovered traversing my way through the Blogosphere.  From professional to personal development, these are the posts and links have in some way touched my head or my heart!

• Teach with Picture Books by Keith Schoch - Great content, but I also love the "accessories" on the sidebar.
• Kideo - YouTube made safe for kids.
• Hoot of Loot - Classifieds for teachers and educators
• 100 Helpful Web tools for every kind of learner
• Writing with Writers - from the folks at Scholastic

Have a wonderful weekend!

Chalk Talk - 05/15/09

Chalk Talk Friday represents conversations and brilliance I've discovered traversing my way through the Blogosphere.  From professional to personal development, these are the posts and links have in some way touched my head or my heart!

• A great site for Project-Based Learning site for middle and high schools.
• Robin Good gives great visuals on how to SCAMPER (my favorite creative mental tool!)
• A couple of forward-thinking articles on EdTech going forward from Ben Grey and David S Bill
• If you're looking for a great education posts? Learn-gasm has 100 Incredibly Inspiring Posts to start your journey.
• And here's 100 Inspiring and Innovative blog sites.
• 450 (not a typo) Twitter tips, tricks and how-to's -- 450 of 'em!

Those last three will keep ya busy this weekend:-)

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Chalk Talk Friday represents conversations and brilliance I've discovered traversing my way through the Blogosphere.  From professional to personal development, these are the posts and links have in some way touched my head or my heart!

• A great site for Project-Based Learning site for middle and high schools.
• Robin Good gives great visuals on how to SCAMPER (my favorite creative mental tool!)
• A couple of forward-thinking articles on EdTech going forward from Ben Grey and David S Bill
• If you're looking for a great education posts? Learn-gasm has 100 Incredibly Inspiring Posts to start your journey.
• And here's 100 Inspiring and Innovative blog sites.
• 450 (not a typo) Twitter tips, tricks and how-to's -- 450 of 'em!

Those last three will keep ya busy this weekend:-)

Chalk Talk - 05/08/09

Chalk Talk Friday represents conversations and brilliance I've discovered traversing my way through the Blogosphere.  From professional to personal development, these are the posts and links have in some way touched my head or my heart!

• 20 Most Important Inventions of the Next 10 Years - 22 Slides in the show plus an article on Innovations for the Future as futurists describe what they'd like to see in the future.
• Heartland AEA (IA) offers 10 Ideas for Using Cellphones in the Classroom. I really like No. 9 and would offer a No. 11 (Writing Concisely in 160 characters or less).
• A Missing Piece in the Professional Development Puzzle - Too much "sit and (for)get" in your PD? What's missing?  Here's one coach's view.
• A 21st Century Study Hall from StudyBlue (Hover your mouse over each chalkboard item)
• Amazing 3D Immersion Technology from IDEO Labs. Can't wait until classrooms get these!

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Chalk Talk - 05/01/09

Chalk Talk Friday represents conversations and brilliance I've discovered traversing my way through the Blogosphere.  From professional to personal development, these are the posts and links have in some way touched my head or my heart!

• The Susan Boyle-ism Lesson Plan - Amy Bowllan's brilliant take one the rising star that is Susan Boyle and what we can learn.
• Games Central - Wonderful collection games, puzzles, quizzes,etc from Discovery Channel
• eLearning rises as budgets fall - Excellent post on prospects for elearning and the validity of surveys.
• Great Media Literacy Lessons here - Case Study Video: Elementary
• TimeToast - a great timeline tool for your class projects
• A fantastic Twitter resources wiki from @wcarozza

Have a great weekend!  Keep teaching, learning, and sharing.

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