Have You Seen SketchUp?: Google's Answer to 3-D Drawing Sure, everybody Googles, and Google Earth is de rigueur. But my question is, "Have you seen SketchUp?" This tool for three-dimensional modeling is fun, engaging, and, in the end, powerful. What I am enjoying the most about introducing SketchUp to kids and teachers I work with is the level of spontaneous creativity it engenders. Lots of kids, and more than a few adults, start doing cool things that require perseverance and complex thinking, and they are doing these things without being asked to. Need some help getting started? Credit: SketchUp Here are some ideas for classroom uses of SketchUp: In Sarah Plain and Tall, Sarah has gone to the prairie and is living in a house with Caleb, Anna, and their father, Jacob. And what about an assignment for the teacher? Hey, time to get on with this. Like any good technology integration, make sure your use of SketchUp is not about the technology. Oh, and did I mention that professional architects use this tool?
Harmony Hollow Software - The Hat Info Page Current version: 3.0.9.0License: Freeware "I'm first!" "No I'm first!"" Sound familiar? The Hat is a simple but handy little utility that offers a fun and easy way to automatically determine a random order from a list of any amount of names. Note: The Hat is completely free but comes bundled with optional partner offers during installation. Recent changes:Key FeaturesGreat for Parents! Just like pulling names from a hat to determine a random order for a group of people, The Hat generates a random order from a list of any number of names. Names can be entered in several different way. The list of names can be optionally be remembered between sessions so that the next time you open the program, the same list of names is already entered. Great for raffles and sweepstakes! The Hat also allows you to pick individual names one at a time. Great for teachers to assign partners or split classes into random groups! Click here to download your free copy today. ©2013 Harmony Hollow Software
The Best Places To Learn Web 2.0 Basics When it comes to technology, I’m not the sharpest knife in the drawer (not to mention being sort of a Luddite). I need things very, very simple. I thought it would be helpful to a list of the sites that I’ve found most helpful and accessible in explaining how to use key Web 2.0 tools like blogs, wikis, Flickr, social bookmarking, RSS readers, etc. You can also find links to the sites I list here, and many more, on the Teachers’ Page on my website. There are three sites that I think stand above all the others. They all provide very understandable step-by-step explanations for a variety of key tools. One is Sue Waters’ Mobile Technology In TAFE Wiki. It would probably be okay to stop reading right here, since these three sites more than likely can provide you with all the information you need. However, there are a few more excellent resources you might want to check-out if you have the time. There are two other places that offer exceptional information on a number of Web 2.0 tools. ). Related
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Web-based The Super Book of Web Tools for Educators Whether you’re new to education technology or a seasoned professional, there’s always something new to learn when it comes to edtech. There’s a new app or tool announced just about every day. Lucky for you, sites like Edudemic try to keep their finger on the pulse of what’s happening in this space. Sometimes though, teachers and administrators come together and assemble an incredible resource that’s able to benefit any educator at any skill level in any grade. From novice to expert-level tech integrators, there’s an e-book of particular note that you should check out. It’s called the ‘ Super Book of Web Tools for Educators ‘ and was uploaded about a year ago. I’ve embedded the book below.
Lesson Plans Sem. 1 This course is no longer offered at The American International School - Riyadh. As such this site and its content will no longer be maintained. However, you are free to access the resources and lessons here. The only thing I ask is that you give credit to Bradensitgs.com when using the materials herein. The Lessons This is the program of study I hope to follow for the year. Jump to Class : August | September | October | November | December What is ITGS? Course syllabus - it is online in the forum and on the servers at: T:\abraden\public\student pickup Project Command Terms Sections 1,2 and 3 New IB emphasis on Section 2 and technology Check out web page Comments/Questions Homework: Begin memorizing Command Terms in the back of the syllabus. Get Syllabus, Assessment Guide and Project Guide from server and copy to your desktop. Syllabus - read it, know it, love it! Assign Computer Confluence while students are writing up examples (on any tech topic) of the first four Command Terms. Register for forum
Project Based Learning Resources (image from education-world.com) Project Based Learning (PBL) is a great way to teach students content, 21st century skills, and engage them in something fun and educational. I spoke more about PBL in an earlier blog ( and we had some great reader comments (Tech&Learning, May 2009, page 14). Today I'd like to give some tips and ideas on how to get started with PBL in your classroom. First of all, PBL can be used in any classroom, in any subject, at any grade level. PBL does take planning. For instance, I teach physics and developed a project for my classes on structures and stress and strain. Another example of PBL is having the students research a topic and present it to the rest of the class through a multimedia presentation, website, or poster. Start small. Another idea for projects is to look at your school or community and see what they need. Some web resources to get you started:
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