Friday, October 8, 2010

October 18

Announcements:

Georgia Discovery Educator Network Reception
Join the Georgia Discovery Educator Network Leadership Council, Georgia Public Broadcasting, and Glogster EDU for a fun-filled evening of pizza, prizes, networking, and learning.

Date: Thursday, November 4, 2010

Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Location: Georgia Public Broadcasting
260 14th Street, NW
Atlanta, GA 30318
(parking is free in the garage)

This event will provide educators:

• Deep exploration of the rich variety of digital content available within GPB Digital Education (Discovery Education streaming).
• Strategies for engaging students and achieving Georgia Performance Standards by integrating GPB Digital Education (Discovery Education streaming) media and Glogster EDU.
• Thorough exposure to a wealth of professional development resources including continuous support through the Discovery Educator Network.

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October 25 - Class face-to-face meeting
November 1 - Class face-to-face meeting
November 4 - Evening event at GPB (in lieu of November 8 class session)
November 8 - no class
November 15 - last class / "graduation"


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Flip Cams - Tomorrow Night - Want some great ideas on how to use FlipCams in the classroom? Join the Discovery Educator Network on October 19 at 7 PM ET for “Flippin’ Out with Hall Davidson.” Hall will take us through a variety of fun, easy and effective ways to use a Flip Cam in the classroom. To register

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Social Bookmark with Diigo.

Video Introduction to Diigo

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Today's Meet - collaboration

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Music Videos

2nd grade - Pilgrims
3rd grade - Ancient Civilizations
4th grade - Water Cycle
5th grade - Bill of Rights




Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Another opportunity to make-up a class meeting:

Saturday, October 23
Georgia Public Broadcasting
Discovery Education National Virtual Ed Conference
Workshops offered throughout the day

Of course, you are also welcome to attend to learn some great things. I will be going from Roswell and will be happy to take riders with me. Food will be provided for you at GPB.