Below is a talk given by Stephen Downes where he looks at learning theories: Connectivism and what he calls, “Free Learning.” So far it is interesting. I’ve only just started it, but I’m putting it here for easy reference later. The ‘embed’ code isn’t working, so you’ll have to click on the ‘View’ link below. Stephen’s full presentation can be found at his website. Enjoy!
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PSDTuts - Photoshop Tutorials and Links - 9 Essential Principles for Good Web Design
I’ve become a fan of lately of good web design, especially simple web design. It’s not too difficult to put up a website nowadays, especially for teachers. The trick, I think, is to make the site navigable in a simple sort of way. Part of the issue in helping teachers to develop their site is that they don’t have a lot of extra time to learn a bunch about web design, so using a simple program or even a blog type of software can be helpful. If someone wants to learn more about how to create a simple, clean and clear website, then the link above might be very helpful. It is for me, anyways. Some thoughts about it all–keep navigation simple, consider how visually pleasing the site is and make it so that the links make sense as to where people will go when they click on them.
Hope this helps a bit!
Make it a good day–
Today is Friday. Whew . . . .I’ve got several projects on the burner today and I hope to get ‘em done. PowerPoint integrated into the CPS unit for a 5th grade project for next week, finish up an online survey for Spec-Ed on Autism, work with the other ITRT on creating websites, clean out the Inbox, have lunch at the new local Mexican restaurant. Then home with a visit from my sister and her husband this weekend. Good stuff.
Have a fantastic weekend!
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Top hits of 2007 on Office Online - Microsoft Office Online
For those that use Office 2007 . . .this one’s for you. Some good templates and help info are on this page. Enjoy!
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Field Report #11: Voice Thread (with Meg Swecker)
This is a nice GenTech ‘field report’ done by Tina, interviewing Meg. The project is such a good description of getting students involved with something that allows Meg to share her passion for diving. Enjoy this one–’tis good!
So my question is simply how do we as educators and Technology Educators go back to the school divisions and spread the energy and enthusiasm that we take from a conference like this? There is always an equilibrium rebalancing that seems to happen, rather than a real movement, in a sense, for the teachers that I work with. Hmm . . .how do I phrase all of this. This stuff is really good and I want to help the teachers make good positive changes for who they are as educators. Yet the movement is slow, it seems. Talking with others, working with others, meeting others who are in the same position as myself is so helpful.
