The Wonderment of switching to the MacBook
Switching to an Apple computer from a Windows computer might seem daunting, but in reality it is quite simple. There are many tips and tricks that work on a Windows PC that also work on an Apple computer. There is no need for me to start writing up documentation on something that has been documented already all over the internet, so I will be posting links to sites that I feel will be helpful.
Switching 101
A Guide to Switching to a Mac from LIfeHacker
Apple Find Out How Videos
Shortcut Compendium
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
1:1 PD May 25, 2009
Below you will find places to conduct some research and look into how the 1:1 could work in your classroom.
O'Neill High School 24/7 Learning
Apple Classrooms of Tomorrow Today
Doing 1:1 Right
Maine's 1:1 Research
Virtual Tours of 1:1 Programs
Technology Integration Matrix
McMEL Resources Wiki
O'Neill High School 24/7 Learning
Apple Classrooms of Tomorrow Today
Doing 1:1 Right
Maine's 1:1 Research
Virtual Tours of 1:1 Programs
Technology Integration Matrix
McMEL Resources Wiki
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Congratulation South Hamilton Community
On May 11, 2009 the South Hamilton School board voted in favor of starting a 1:1 laptop initiative at the MS/HS building. So starting in the fall all students in 7th-12th grade will be given a MacBook computer to use for duration of their time at South Hamilton.
There are many questions and many policies and forms that need to be ironed out, so please check back on this blog as well as on the districts newly started 1:1 Laptop Page
Question 1
One of the biggest questions that has been circulating that I will address immediately is the financing. South Hamilton like many schools in the country is having to cut back on budgets and look for ways to save money. This budget reduction come from have the General Fund budget decreased for many reasons. This 1:1 program will not tape into the general fund, but instead be financed through the school infrastructure funds, SILO/PPEL. The SILO/PPEL funds have money in them from sales taxes and are set aside for this specific type of project. In short the money used to finance this project is not money that can be used for salaries.
There will be more infomation forth comming, but if you have questions be email laptopfeedback@s-hamilton.k12.ia.us
There are many questions and many policies and forms that need to be ironed out, so please check back on this blog as well as on the districts newly started 1:1 Laptop Page
Question 1
One of the biggest questions that has been circulating that I will address immediately is the financing. South Hamilton like many schools in the country is having to cut back on budgets and look for ways to save money. This budget reduction come from have the General Fund budget decreased for many reasons. This 1:1 program will not tape into the general fund, but instead be financed through the school infrastructure funds, SILO/PPEL. The SILO/PPEL funds have money in them from sales taxes and are set aside for this specific type of project. In short the money used to finance this project is not money that can be used for salaries.
There will be more infomation forth comming, but if you have questions be email laptopfeedback@s-hamilton.k12.ia.us
Thursday, May 7, 2009
More great reousrces for integration
The Wonderment of crowd sourcing
One of the great benefits of Web 2.0 tools and technology in general is the ability to collaborate and learn from a network of professionals from all over the world. I do not, nor could I ever know everything there is to know about technology or technology integration strategies, but I know people who know things and we share them.
One of the greatest tools to help in collaboration is the wiki. Everyone can edit and add and share to a wiki page. I use many wikis in my everyday hunt for new and better ideas. One wiki I just found out ab out is...
Indispensable Tools
I will be spending some time looking through and picking out sites that I feel warrant more attention, but I highly recommend checking out this wiki and maybe even add to it.
One of the great benefits of Web 2.0 tools and technology in general is the ability to collaborate and learn from a network of professionals from all over the world. I do not, nor could I ever know everything there is to know about technology or technology integration strategies, but I know people who know things and we share them.
One of the greatest tools to help in collaboration is the wiki. Everyone can edit and add and share to a wiki page. I use many wikis in my everyday hunt for new and better ideas. One wiki I just found out ab out is...
Indispensable Tools
I will be spending some time looking through and picking out sites that I feel warrant more attention, but I highly recommend checking out this wiki and maybe even add to it.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
1;1 Classroom Examples
The Wonderment of teaching in a classroom where every student has a laptop.
The Apple learning Interchange is a website setup to allow educators at all levels K-20 to share ideas and lesson plans for a technology infused classroom. There are many great examples and all are free. Sign-up and get a free account to explore the different ideas.
Apple Learning Interchange
Tour 1:1 Learning Programs
1:1 Profiles of Success
This is just the tip of the iceburg of what is available at ALI. I know that some of these will be a great resources for professional development in the future.
The Apple learning Interchange is a website setup to allow educators at all levels K-20 to share ideas and lesson plans for a technology infused classroom. There are many great examples and all are free. Sign-up and get a free account to explore the different ideas.
Apple Learning Interchange
Tour 1:1 Learning Programs
1:1 Profiles of Success
This is just the tip of the iceburg of what is available at ALI. I know that some of these will be a great resources for professional development in the future.
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