Last summer my pool was somewhat useless. We couldn't get the chemicals to cooperate, forcing us to look at a really giant green lake. Then there was the pool turtle. This creature stayed so long we should have collected rent. By the time we got the pool suitable for summer fun, it was time for … Continue reading The 187 Day Dream Vacation
Category: Tech Talk
Where Should the Journey Begin?
// http://www.linkwithin.com/widget.js When I first began my journey to the center of the web, I didn't have much in my backpack. I started with a wiki. It turned out to be something of a Swiss Army Knife for me. I still feel much the same about my wiki as I did years ago. It was … Continue reading Where Should the Journey Begin?
When Harry Met John David
var linkwithin_site_id = 563873; http://www.linkwithin.com/widget.js John David will compete in his first technology competition on Friday at Jacksonville State University. He is a 3rd grader at Watwood Elementary School and is extremely blessed to have Kim Broadhead as his teacher. He is so excited about this competition. I am so proud that he has worked … Continue reading When Harry Met John David
The Process of Integrating Technology – Teacher Development
The National Educational Technology Plan (2010) outlines a very specific path for supporting teachers in the difficult process of integrating technology into their practice. I especially like the visual to the right. This nice graphic from the Teaching: Prepare and Connect section of the plan demonstrates the complexity of just this aspect of the process. I'd … Continue reading The Process of Integrating Technology – Teacher Development
Podcasting Camp: All Play and No Work!
Geek Paradise For the past three days, I've been in geek paradise. Around 50 geeky teachers came together at Guntersville State Park to play with their Mac or PC to produce podcasts. It's always fun to be with other teachers - we are a breed of our own. But this group has been especially interesting. … Continue reading Podcasting Camp: All Play and No Work!
Jennifer Barnett 