http://seedlings.edublogs.org Conversations about teaching and learning with a geeky slant. Thu, 22 Mar 2007 01:59:30 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en After his visit in October to Harrison Middle School, Nicholas Negroponte sent Mike Arsenault (the FHMS technology integrator) a prototype. The kids have been having a blast trying to figure out how it works. They have been using the website and the Wikipedia entry to learn all about the new ... http://seedlings.edublogs.org/2007/03/21/the-100-laptop/ Hello Fellow Seedlings! In keeping with the spirit of sharing and professional development, we will continue our virtual meeting about the NETS standards. The date is March 22nd 7:30 PM EST PM. Please join us if you can. You should take a look at the ISTE materials before joining us. We will discuss the  ... http://seedlings.edublogs.org/2007/03/19/nets-conversation-continued/ NETS•S Standards and Indicators Rating and Suggested Changes I. Creativity and Innovation: Students think creatively, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products using technology. Suggested changes: A. Students apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas and products. ___x___ Keep ______ Delete _______ Change Suggested changes: B. Students use technology for creative self-expression. ___x___ Keep ______ Delete _______ Change ... http://seedlings.edublogs.org/2007/03/15/nets-for-teachers-notes/ Google Lit Trips: A Different Way to Read Great Literature! This site is an experiment in teaching great literature in a very different way. Using Google Earth, students discover where in the world the greatest road trip stories of all time took place... and so much more! http://seedlings.edublogs.org/2007/03/12/google-lit-trips/ Hello Fellow Seedlings! Calling All SEEDlings... Looks like spring might be right around the corner now that the temperatures have risen above 0! Hope you were able to get outside this weekend. In keeping with the spirit of sharing and professional development, we will meet virtually again this month. The date is March 15th ... http://seedlings.edublogs.org/2007/03/11/march-skypecast-and-nets/ Take a look at this video made by students about inclusion. http://seedlings.edublogs.org/2007/02/10/the-power-of-technology-in-the-classroom/ Add to the discussion - I have added about 100 new tools thanks to Webheads - Alice, Laura and Cheryl - I've seen you all there, too. Sharon http://seedlings.edublogs.org/2007/02/09/chinswing/ Calling All SEEDlings... In keeping with the spirit of sharing and professional development, we will meet virtually this month. The date is February 15th 5:00 PM EST The purpose of our meetings will be to: Share online technology treasures, or "Geek of the Week" Provide support for technology integrators and leaders Discuss educational technology needs, resources, and ... http://seedlings.edublogs.org/2007/02/09/seedlings-meeting-february-15-2007/ Ryan, Alice, Cheryl, Vince, Michael, Laura, Cathy W. , and guest Sharon Peters met on Skype. We couldn't get the Skypecast to work but we able to Skype conference. Thanks to Ryan for organizing the group. We decided we would like to try meeting once a month on Skype. The next ... http://seedlings.edublogs.org/2007/01/20/seedlings-meeting-jan-18-2007/ I heard this article this morning on Marketplace. You can hear the story, titled "Can blogs make science cool?", on the Marketplace website, at . http://seedlings.edublogs.org/2007/01/19/50/