Their is an online conference going on today. I it is run by the Discovery Education Network and covers a variety of topics on integrating technology into education. I was taking notes as items of interest popped up on the screen. Once I find where the archives are I will post the address here an on Twitter.
Cool Stuff
Online Resource info from Capella
The powerpoint has more information than I have time to research., though I started a Slideshare account so I could download the ppt. It looks as if I can move forward with my plans even if the school does not go with school-wide Blackboard next year, just a lot more work on my part. Link to powerpoint is on my Twitter and here: http://www.slideshare.net/capelladoc/social-networking-tools-for-instructional-designing/
Variety Show
Yesterday was our last day of classes before holiday break and we had our traditional school-wide variety show. I have to say that I was very impressed. I know our kids have talent, but sources of the talent were greatly varied yesterday. The students were great on stage and in the audience, no lighter or cell phone incidents this year!!!!!!! The highlight of the show was one of our shyest students get up and dance to “Greased Lightning” from Grease. He was nervous before the show, went to practice several hours before he was supposed to and almost got cold feet. He received an ovation when he got on stage and at the end of his routine. The other performers mobbed him afterwards, it was terrific to see him get that kind of support. I must say it was the best way to start the holidays from work. I may just put a few bonus points out to those who took the time to perform and help out behind the scenes, they deserve something besides a few words on an obscure blog.