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Julene People, not Laptops

In a recent online publication titled "Technology in Education Integration: People not Laptops," written by Ron Canuel who is the Director General of Eastern Townships School Board in Quebec, Canada, the focus is on the teachers and students, and not the technology. Bravo!!

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Added by Julene on October 16, 2009 at 3:30pm — No Comments

Mac William Collaborative study material using Flash cards with video photos,audio,text and maths equations

Want to make learning more collaborative fun activity,look no further. A new interactive educational website funnelbrain gives you a platform on which you can share and increase your knowledge on a particular topic. Start a group or join an existing group where you can create flash cards with questions and answers relating to the topic.Flash Videos, audio and photos files are displayed to explain the topic more effectively.The web space is customized to a… Continue

Added by Mac William on August 5, 2009 at 3:34am — No Comments

Julene In Search of Research (and Resources)!

While those of us involved in successful laptop programs recognize the power and impact that laptops can have on student learning (and on teachers' teaching), we are always looking for resources to support our programs. And, we are constantly being asked to justify the program even after several years of implementation. Research support has been slow and tedious, and much of it is anecdotal. I recently discovered the "K-12 Computing… Continue

Added by Julene on April 6, 2009 at 11:30pm — No Comments

Julene iSummit 2009 - Registration Open!

iSummit 2009 is the premiere conference for educators using Apple laptops in a 1:1 program in independent schools and charter schools. This conference is sponsored by Apple and the… Continue

Added by Julene on March 23, 2009 at 10:00pm — No Comments

Julene Laptop Institute 2009 - Registration Open!

The 2009 Laptop Institute in Memphis, TN will be held from July 19-21 this year. This conference is a leading one-to-one conference for educators involved in or planning to implement laptop programs in their schools. Come to Memphis to n… Continue

Added by Julene on March 23, 2009 at 9:30pm — No Comments

Mitzi Comeaux Favorite Web 2.0 Tools

For Me: Google Docs, Google Alerts, Facebook For Students Diigo, Shelfari, Google Docs Continue

Added by Mitzi Comeaux on March 5, 2009 at 9:08am — 1 Comment

Neil Stephenson Using Voicethread for Peer and Self Assessment

This week I had my students use Voicethread to provide feedback on the latest round of their cigar box panels.
A little bit about how
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Added by Neil Stephenson on March 4, 2009 at 10:06pm — No Comments

Julene Top Three Software Recommendations for Laptops, Please!

What are the top three software programs you install on laptops in your schools? By "top three," which are the ones you and your students use most creatively or productively? Okay, if you can't limit this to three, then give us the top ones! ;-) In your reply, please indicate if you have Macs or Windows laptops at your school, then list the top apps your students use (not web-based). Do NOT include Movie Maker on Windows machines or iLife on Macs as those come pre-installed. Share the ones you… Continue

Added by Julene on March 4, 2009 at 9:18pm — 1 Comment

Julene Top Three Web 2.0 Tools - for YOU and for your STUDENTS

What are your favorite top three web 2.0 tools that you use? Please share three for each of the two categories below. And, as in the other posted blog about favorite installed laptop software, you may list more if you can't limit your lists to three each. Let's all share and learn from each other! Please list your answers in these two categories. Thanks! A) For you B) For your students Continue

Added by Julene on March 4, 2009 at 9:00pm — 3 Comments

Tami Brass Thinking about Netbooks?

There's been a ton of buzz the past few months about netbooks. A lot of educators are hoping they'll cause a decrease in the overall price of hardware, but I'm curious how many of us are considering them seriously for school computing - 1:1, on carts, for teachers, etc. I thought I could get a better idea of how other educators see netbooks impacting their programs if I did my own survey. Click here to start the survey… Continue

Added by Tami Brass on January 3, 2009 at 5:30pm — No Comments

Julene iSummit 2009 Dates and Keynote Speaker Announced

iSummit 2009, "Rockin' on the River," will be held at St. Agnes Academy/St. Dominic School in Memphis, Tennessee on July 8, 9, and 10. This year's keynote speaker is Carol Anne McGuire, president and founder of the… Continue

Added by Julene on December 9, 2008 at 8:00pm — No Comments

Julene News from Laptop Institute 2008

The Laptop Institute is in its second day. There are great sessions, great speakers, and a wonderful group of participants from all over the world. You can catch up on the news and view the keynote speakers' videos through the sites below: USTREAM videos and live coverage: Jeff Whipple's Blog Vinnie V… Continue

Added by Julene on July 15, 2008 at 9:00am — 1 Comment

Julene iSummit 2008 Update - Global Green Schools

iSummit 2008 is taking place now at the Ensworth School in Nashville, TN. This has been a great conference with fantastic presenters and an incredible group of educators from several states attending the conference. The theme for this year's iSummit is "Computers, Community, and Con"SERVE"ation. In line with our theme, we have had lots of wonderful discussions on environmentalism, ecology, going green, sustainability, energy saving, recycling, etc. The importance of these topics in schools as w… Continue

Added by Julene on July 11, 2008 at 4:30pm — No Comments

Julene Going "Green" at Laptop Schools

One of the focal points of the 2008 iSummit was environmentalism and being a "green" school. The Gillispie School in La Jolla has installed solar panels on their campus to conserve energy. What initiatives has your campus taken in this direction? Check out the "Global Green Schools" Ning--the link is on the side of the main page! Continue

Added by Julene on March 19, 2008 at 8:30am — No Comments

Julene iSummit 2008 : July 9-12 at The Ensworth School, Nashville, TN

"Computers, Community, & Con'SERVE'ation" iSummit 2008 will be the sixth annual conference of the Coalition of Lighthouse Schools. This conference focuses on three critical teams: Leadership, Learning, and Infrastructure. Tracks are provided for each of these groups to share knowledge and discuss common opportunities and challenges as related to 1 to 1 learning. Note: The Coalition of Lighthouse Schools and iSummit are focused on independent schools that are either actively in… Continue

Added by Julene on March 3, 2008 at 8:30pm — No Comments

Julene Laptop Institute Registration is Open!

The Laptop Institute that is held in Memphis each year is a popular event with an international group of attendees. Registration is limited, so I recommend you do so quickly if you want to attend. This year's conference will take place from July 13th to July 15th. I highly recommend this conference if you are either currently involved in a laptop initiative or are planning one for the near future. Information and registration can be found at the following URL: http://www.laptopinstitute.com/… Continue

Added by Julene on February 6, 2008 at 5:32pm — 1 Comment

Pam Shoemaker Introduction

Hello. I am the Technology Integration Coordinator for Walled Lake Consolidated Schools, a large suburban district in southeastern Michigan. We have had a 1:1 laptop program since 1999. I work with teachers to help them use the technology in effective ways. I look forward to sharing lessons learned and collaborating with other folks who have 1:1 programs. Continue

Added by Pam Shoemaker on January 8, 2008 at 7:32am — 1 Comment

Julene Maine's Laptop Initiative - Research Results Show Improved Writing Skills!

Recent research studies report that Maine's laptop initiative helped to improve student writing skills. You can read more about this research here: http://www.usm.maine.edu/cepare/Impact_on_Student_Writing_Brief.pdf http://www.k12blueprint.com/k12/blueprint/story_good_news_from_maine_about_the_impact_of_laptops_on_writing_skills.php What changes have you seen in your students at your school if you have laptop programs currently in place? Are the paradigms of teaching and learning changing? Ha… Continue

Added by Julene on January 7, 2008 at 9:59pm — No Comments

Lisa The New School Year

What a start to the school year. We introduced 60 additional laptops in our school and my favorite comment so far was the third grader who told his teacher that it was "unfair" that the laptops were for the old kids. If I had my way of unlimited resources and time, I would have every kid at SRS with their own laptop- I would be amazed at the possibilities.

Well, what are my goals for the new school year?
  • Have Fun
  • Plan another technology day.
  • Write in my
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Added by Lisa on September 16, 2007 at 9:00am — No Comments

John Lawrence Social Network Student Assignments

I believe that the implications for the adoption of social networks in a 1:1 school are great. I have struggled with the specifics of the student assignments and if this environment improves the quality of education. So I spent a few minutes searching and found the following resources.

http://www.cybersmart.org/for/teachers.asp

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Added by John Lawrence on July 27, 2007 at 9:14pm — No Comments

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