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Goodies from Ron Clark's Presentation
Okay, so that title caught my attention, and then I saw the presenter. Ron Clark! Yes, THE Ron Clark of the Ron Clark Academy in Georgia. The same one whose story was shared in the movie "The Ron Clark Story" with Matthew Perry. The best part is that he has brought a group of his students. One young man, dressed in his khaki pants, light blue button-up shirt, and Academy suit coat, just introduced himself to an ISTE participant sitting behind me. He asked how her day was going and carried on a sweet conversation about being able to go to the Ron Clark Academy. After answering several of her questions, he held out his hand and said, "It was very nice to meet you ma'am, and your name is?", and while he shook her hand, looking her square in the eyes, he repeated, "It was nice to meet you, Kim." Very impressive!
I am so excited to see this session because every summer I re-read Mr.Clark's two books (which I was lucky enough to get signed when he presented at the NC Technology Conference two years ago). This summer I lent the books to two of my colleagues to read. There are so many valuable tips that empower you and your kids to make the vital personal connection necessary for effective learning. As I have gone to many brain-research workshops and sessions lately, it has become increasing clear that this relationship and connection is the foundation for what my kids will be motivated to accomplish during their time with me. Although I have always known the importance of that special relationship, it never hurts to treat myself to a little Ron Clark enthusiasm!
Just now, as I was typing Daryl Ann, a Ron Clark Academy student, came up and introduced herself and we had a short conversation about what Promethean has done for the school. She was very complimentary of the company, as I'm sure she was asked to be since this session is hosted by the IWB giant. However, even beyond the sales pitch, what always impresses me about the students is their ability to speak clearly with eye contact and enthusiasm.
So here I sit in a room that is beginning to fill to capacity, awaiting my Ron Clark fix!
I am so excited to see this session because every summer I re-read Mr.Clark's two books (which I was lucky enough to get signed when he presented at the NC Technology Conference two years ago). This summer I lent the books to two of my colleagues to read. There are so many valuable tips that empower you and your kids to make the vital personal connection necessary for effective learning. As I have gone to many brain-research workshops and sessions lately, it has become increasing clear that this relationship and connection is the foundation for what my kids will be motivated to accomplish during their time with me. Although I have always known the importance of that special relationship, it never hurts to treat myself to a little Ron Clark enthusiasm!
Just now, as I was typing Daryl Ann, a Ron Clark Academy student, came up and introduced herself and we had a short conversation about what Promethean has done for the school. She was very complimentary of the company, as I'm sure she was asked to be since this session is hosted by the IWB giant. However, even beyond the sales pitch, what always impresses me about the students is their ability to speak clearly with eye contact and enthusiasm.
So here I sit in a room that is beginning to fill to capacity, awaiting my Ron Clark fix!
Dr. Zeltz University of Northern Iowa
- Taught audience how to backchannel on Twitter #drzcooks
- http://tinyurl.com/getcookin
- Learning is Social!
- Learning is Contextualized
- typewith.me Collaborative word processing documents - Can change the name after the forward slash to what you want instead of the random numbers the site gives your document. My kids LOVE this site!
- http://drzreflects.com - Dr. Z's blog
- Gen Y characteristics: like to learn, work, and play at same time
- Don Tapscott - author of Growing up Digital - check out his YouTube channel - info on working with Millenials
- Skype - Around the World with Skype - dotsub.com
- http://education.skype.com
- http://audioboo.fm - record and upload audio - Use it to give an audio assessment to kids ; add .mp3 to end of address of recording and you can send the kids the file
- Use Google Forms to collect data from kids
- Jing - free download for screencasting - http://www.techsmith.com/jing/
- Jaycut - http://jaycut.com - Online video/audio editor
- Flipping the classroom - creating videos for the kids to watch at home allowing for more time to collaborate in the classroom.
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All About Me lesson I created and used last year.
All About Me lesson I created and used last year. http://bit.ly/lJYQkL @elemchat [Like it? http://goo.gl/ZKfXm ]
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Example of my lesson plans in Google Docs. Pls use
Example of my lesson plans in Google Docs. Pls use as you see fit. http://bit.ly/ksKeb1 #elemchat
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My Building Community in the Classroom page: http://tinyurl.com/4zdpfsl #elemchat
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KB...Konnected - WOW!!! Create an Economic System in your Classroom
WOW!!! Create an Economic System in your Classroom http://t.co/2Ie1y0U Great idea. #elemchat #spedchat
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YouTube - Electricity Strikes Back
Environmental Movie Trailers by Gr 6/7s. Shot on ipods, edited by students in WMM. http://t.co/QwtgQX4 http://t.co/jSkyBUH
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Blogging with Students LiveBinder
Great LiveBinder of resources for blogging with students.
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Twitter Resources for Teachers
Great collection (100) of Twitter tips for teachers to learn about Twitter and use it in their classrooms.
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Jumpscan - All in one custom QR code
Jumpscan - All in one custom QR code http://t.co/BfqC0AZ So much fun!
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studentcreatedbooktrailers - Waiting For Whales
I had a fab mornwith the gr.2 class. They shared "big ideas" from their book clubs. This one brought tears to my eyes http://ow.ly/1u0MZF
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Students Don’t Need More Choices . . . « Cooperative Catalyst
Students Don’t Need More Choices . . . http://bit.ly/iz4DA3 #edreform
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Flip Your Classroom with Online Discussions! | Catlin Tucker, Honors English Teacher
Just blogged about flipping classroom w/online discussions http://bit.ly/jlAV65 but admin could take this idea & run w/ it! #edchat
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I've been interestrd in infographics for a while. Sharing a few resources I've collected. http://bit.ly/j1blKU #ticl11
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How to Plan Instruction Using the Video Game Model| The Committed Sardine
How to Plan Instruction Using the Video Game Model http://t.co/3Yu3DCz
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Somthing like this could be cool for secondary students RT @dmlcentral: "Open Badges"-Sys of recognizing skills/mastery http://bit.ly/kTVLB7
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Effective Practice with e-portfolios
Effective Practice with e-portfolios http://www.jisc.ac.uk/media/documents/publications/effectivepracticeeportfolios.pdf
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@Tina_Heizman yes?! RT @michellek107: Already 100 people signed up to join us! http://bit.ly/jeRWDo #isteflashmob So excited! :-D cc @tgwynn
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Nice Glog: Tools for Edmodo: http://t.co/WigLsDh via @AddThis
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A PDF 7 Elements of a Differentiated Writing Lesso
@DeronDurflinger @shawnhyervm #vanmeter A PDF 7 Elements of a Differentiated Writing Lesson http://bit.ly/9jrEFK #4thchat
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Education Technology - theory and practice: Google Docs for Teachers and Classrooms
RT @missnoor28: RT @Ilotimo: NEW:Google Docs for Teachers and Classrooms http://bit.ly/j7HGLv #psd70
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10 Ideas for using Geochaching at School | The Creative Education Blog
Have you tried geocaching ideas for its use in school - http://ow.ly/5lDFv
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Here is a fantatic list of using Edmodo in the cla
@beverly_libell Here is a fantatic list of using Edmodo in the classroom
http://t.co/CHkatmE #edchat #elemchat -
Primary Technology on twitter « « Primary Technology Blog Primary Technology Blog
Some of my colleagues on twitter who tweet about primary school ICT stuff: http://ow.ly/5lWCI
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livebinders - Get Ready, Get Set, Get Organized!
Crash course on LiveBinders http://bit.ly/ivueUF #edtech
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38 Quality Commenting Video by Third Graders | 10Langwitches Blog49
"Quality Commenting Video by 3rd Graders" by @langwitches http://bit.ly/fUgtSm #elemchat
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Great LiveBinder! An Educator's Guide to Twitter by @web20classroom http://bit.ly/twitterguideforedu #edchat #edtech #elemchat #ntchat
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Mrs. Kolbert’s Class Blog » How To Be a Good Commenter
How to Be a Good Commenter by @TeachaKidd http://bit.ly/kYzvGN #elemchat
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KB...Konnected - 10 Ways to Motivate Students to Blog
10 Ways to Motivate Students to Blog - via @gret http://tumblr.com/xtl32adlv3
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23 Fantastic Tools for inspirational student projects (any missing? Let me know!) (RT @russeltarr)
Fantastic Tools for inspirational student projects: http://tinyurl.com/6xfyjyk
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Education Week Teacher: The Magazine Project: Making the Writing Process Real
The Magazine Project: Making the Writing Process Real http://bit.ly/kDzOui cc: @budtheteacher
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Education Week's Digital Directions: E-Portfolios Evolve Thanks to Web 2.0 Tools
Evernote does it again!=>E-Portfolios Evolve Thanks to Web 2.0 Tools http://t.co/GVRXTdW via @educationweek #edtech #edchat #ibpyp
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So I Gave Up Punishment and the Kids Still Behaved
RT @2kayvees: RT @4thGrdTeach So I Gave up Punishment and the Kids Still Behaved http://bit.ly/kpg9ZL #edchat #cpchat
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Sortem Cards Group Creation Tool
I also use Sort 'Em Cards to randomize seating...http://bit.ly/jffN51 I love it and kids get some choice! #midleved
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Photo Ops: 10 Innovative Ways to Use Visual Media
Photo Ops: 10 Innovative Ways to Use Visual Media http://bit.ly/jB1dOd -- Great ideas. Saving this one.
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Top 10 Sites for Creating Outlines
Top 10 Sites for Creating Outlines http://bit.ly/mCLdfE
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K-12 Tech Tools http://t.co/j2PRx9i thx dougpete
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Cool vocab site: http://t.co/O3pBmec
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TEDxPhilly - Chris Lehmann - Education is broken - The Educator's PLN
This Chris Lehmann video, "Education is Broken" is a must see for educators.Watch it & send it to a colleague. http://bit.ly/ma8zJb #Edchat
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A site which embeds a website students are reading and allows all words on the site to be clickable, enabling a dictionary. Also keeps track of words you've clicked on and allows you to play study games with them!
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A binder full of science games on different subjects.
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Great tips on using QR codes in the classroom. How to use with netbooks as well as more mobile devices!
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5 Things LEA's should do to prepare for Common Core Standards
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This site has great lessons and activities to build vocabulary/understanding of roots.
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Great sources for videos to use in classroom, especially when YouTube is blocked.
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Great lesson plan for kids giving a Book Talk using Photo Story. Includes Word doc directions for kids and an assessment rubric.
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Mind Mapping tool that allows collaboration.
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Site has a great collection of visual maps for students to use for information.
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Another information mapping tool
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Very easy to use idea/mind mapping tool. You can embed photos, files, and a Google map into your organized mind map.
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Great collection of Vocabulary Building Websites
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Collection of Math Puzzle and Game Sites
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Readers'/Writers' Workshops, Centers, and Resources LiveBinder#elemchat #spedchat http://tumblr.com/x2x2q7gy53
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Ways to Anchor Technology in Your Classroom Tomorrow
50 Ways to Integrate Technology in your Classroom Tomorrow: http://bit.ly/jubgkE #edtech
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Collection of interactives for all areas of the curriculum.
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The EdTech Zone: Create a Flipping Book with FlipSnack
Create a flip book with pdg files
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Welcome to My Science Box! | My Science Box
Huge collection of hands-on inquiry science ideas for all grade levels.
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