Kelli's Ed. Tech Resource Blog tag:blog.scs.sk.ca,2007-11-28:/kelli//1113 2011-08-04T16:40:14Z Movable Type 4.34-en Looking for Experts in the Field... tag:blog.scs.sk.ca,2011:/kelli//1113.137731 2011-08-04T16:25:07Z 2011-08-04T16:40:14Z I am looking at building up Skype groups of experts in the fields of Biology, Bio Resource Management, Horticulture, General Science, Math, English and Native Studies.The idea is that teachers will have Skype on during class time so that students... K.Boklaschuk http://blog.scs.sk.ca/ilovesmartboards
The idea is that teachers will have Skype on during class time so that students can access experts during class time with questions and possibly have experts review their work.

This is an additional resource for the Problem Based Learning Approach we are taking at Oskayak High School in Saskatoon. The students take charge of their own learning and we have found they students really appreciate having experts (outside of their own teachers) to talk to .

If you are interested, know of anyone who would be interested or want to work on building a collaborative group please send me a comment or email me: kbok28@gmail.com
]]> Adapting Technology to Document and Engage Learners tag:blog.scs.sk.ca,2011:/kelli//1113.122998 2011-04-29T23:23:30Z 2011-04-29T23:26:55Z K.Boklaschuk http://blog.scs.sk.ca/ilovesmartboards Overview:

1.       Introduction

2.       Examples of Engaging Students (Problem/Inquiry/Project Based Learning)

a.       Connecting Canadian Kids to the World: http://blog.scs.sk.ca/ar6/

b.       Weather: http://blog.scs.sk.ca/weatherproject/

c.        Bio-Resource Management 20: http://onestop.gscs.sk.ca

d.       Travel Blogging: http://blog.scs.sk.ca/bernardtravelfour/

3.       Overview of Free Documenting/Engaging Learner Programs

4.       Overview of Resources From SCCS Free to Use

5.       Overview of Hardware

6.       Questions

Free and great programs or websites to use for documenting and engaging learners.

Microsoft Based Partners in Learning Teacher Toolkit

  1. Photosynth: Create 3-D experiences from multiple images. http://photosynth.net/
  2. Songsmith: Musical accompaniment to match your singing voice. http://research.microsoft.com/en-us/um/redmond/projects/songsmith/
    1. Example (Cougar Song)
  3. WorldWide Telescope: Virtual telescope using the Hubble and more. http://www.worldwidetelescope.org/
  4. Digital literacy curriculum: Classroom-ready digital-rights curriculum.
  5. Kodu: A (free) new visual programming language made specifically for creating games (runs on xbox also) http://research.microsoft.com/en-us/projects/kodu/
  6. Microsoft Photostory 3: Create slideshows using your digital photos. http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=92755126-a008-49b3-b3f4-6f33852af9c1
  7. Dream Spark provides professional-level developer and design tools to students and educators around the world at no charge: https://www.dreamspark.com/default.aspx
  8. Microsoft Moviemaker - Moviemaker is on all Windows based computers. You can use this program to merge movies, pictures and audio to create a video.

 is an international learning and teaching project that uses a 3D multi-user environment to immerse children, ages 9-16, in educational tasks.  http://atlantis.crlt.indiana.edu/


 A vibrant, multi-sensory learning experience which integrates learner's knowledge and skills into traditionally text-oriented subjects and motivates learner's desire to explore topics in which they may previously have been less interested.
http://edu.glogster.com/

  A site for generating "word clouds" from text that you provide. The clouds give greater prominence to words that appear more frequently in the source text. This can be used for letters and colours and other words you may use often. The Wordle's are printable.
http://www.wordle.net/

 Turn your Photos into a unique mosaic. Lots of amazing possibilities for documenting images from a complete unit. http://mosaically.com/

 Make your own animated video. Use as a presentation tool or documentation tool. Students of all ages love this one! http://goanimate.com/

 Turn your photos and music into stunning video slideshows. http://animoto.com

 http://www.ustream.tv/ - Ustream is a live video streaming website that allows you to easily broadcast from your home computer. Any user with a webcam and Internet connection can create their own free web broadcast.

   Edistorm takes the metaphor of sticky notes on a boardroom wall and brings it online allowing anyone - anywhere to brainstorm with only a web browser. Each user picks their favorite ideas and Edistorm brings the best ones forward. http://www.edistorm.com/

Story Mapping http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/interactives/storymap/index.html

 

Free SCCS Resources

 Blogs
Blogs websites that are easy to update. If you can type and send an email, you can update your blog..
To register for a free blog go to http://www.scs.sk.ca/cyber  under the Registration tab click on Blogs.

Examples:

 GSCS Pre-K to 8 Curricular Resource One-Stop-Shop
This site is organized by grade level, subject area and curricular indicators and outcomes. If you are looking for resources specific to what you are teaching, this site is for you. Please note: this site is constantly being updated, added to and checked to make sure the content suits your needs.

To access the site go to http://blog.scs.sk.ca/resources

 

Grades 2-8 Online Classrooms


Cyber Planets are essentially Learning Communities for students in grades 2-8. Cyber Planets are housed in the secure online learning platform Web CT. Cyber Planets are web based and can be accessed with a valid username and password from any computer connected to the internet. Presently, Cyber Planets are being used by classrooms teachers as an "Online Classroom", whereby only students in that particular classroom can log into their Cyber Planet.

 

The Cyber Planets include secure e-mail, chatrooms, bulletin boards and calendars that can all be monitored by the classroom teacher.

To Register go to: http://www.scs.sk.ca/cyber and under the Registration tab click Cyber Planets

 

SCCS Grade 9-12 Hybrid Courses

By taking the on-line courses developed by SCCS teachers and using them in a face to face classroom, you have what is called a hybrid course. The courses can support or be used as the actual course in a face to face classroom. The courses designed in cyber school can be used free of charge by the teaching staff of the Saskatoon Catholic System.
Available Courses: http://blog.scs.sk.ca/generalinfo/course_list/

To Register go to: http://www.scs.sk.ca/cyber  and under the Registration tab click Cyber Planets

Hardware:

1.       Mp3 Players - Audio Books, Voice Recording & Music - $25 + up

2.       Ipod/Ipod touch - Audio Books, Educational Apps, Video Recording, Pictures & voice recording - $250 + up

3.       IPAD - Audio Books, Educational Apps, Video Playback, Pictures,  Voice Recording, Internet, Larger Size - $600 + up

4.       Web Cam - Video Classroom activities, Audio/ Voice Recording, Pictures - $25 + up

5.       Flip Cam - High Definition Video, Images, Voice Recording, Easy to use. - $179 =+ up

6.       Digital Camera-  Pictures & Video - $150 + up

7.       Netbook - Smaller Computer, speed is ok, can run most programs, built in web cams, speakers, microphone, light weight, price is right - $200

Contact Info:
Kelli Boklaschuk
Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools
Consultant- Learning Services
kboklaschuk@gscs.sk.ca
306-659-8166

]]> Education - explore - cultural and educational films and photos tag:blog.scs.sk.ca,2010:/kelli//1113.107095 2010-04-22T16:06:27Z 2010-04-22T16:06:49Z The lesson plans accompanying explore's films are written for use in the K - 12 classroom and are connected to grade level national standards. Background information about the non-profit organizations is provided along with questions for guided discussion about the... K.Boklaschuk http://blog.scs.sk.ca/ilovesmartboards Education - explore - cultural and educational films and photos ]]> GoAnimate tag:blog.scs.sk.ca,2010:/kelli//1113.106528 2010-04-14T18:16:47Z 2010-04-14T18:19:05Z GoAnimate - Make your own cartoons and animations easily. Our tools are free and you don't need to learn Flash.... K.Boklaschuk http://blog.scs.sk.ca/ilovesmartboards GoAnimate - Make your own cartoons and animations easily. Our tools are free and you don't need to learn Flash. ]]> The Original Bloons - NinjaKiwi tag:blog.scs.sk.ca,2010:/kelli//1113.104173 2010-03-11T16:24:39Z 2010-03-11T16:24:51Z Bloons Join the millions of other players enjoying Ninja Kiwi's Bloons game. Bloons is based on the very simple fact that popping balloons is fun. Pop your way through all 50 puzzling levels in this exceptionally fun new puzzle adventure!... K.Boklaschuk http://blog.scs.sk.ca/ilovesmartboards The Original Bloons - NinjaKiwi ]]> Energy Efficiency Kids Club tag:blog.scs.sk.ca,2010:/kelli//1113.103729 2010-03-05T21:15:14Z 2010-03-05T21:16:51Z K.Boklaschuk http://blog.scs.sk.ca/ilovesmartboards Calendar Club - Home Page
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UMapper / GeoDart Game
]]> Vocabulary Online Gallery tag:blog.scs.sk.ca,2010:/kelli//1113.103148 2010-02-22T21:28:47Z 2010-02-22T21:29:19Z Vocab Online Gallery presents a collection of sites students may use for exploring words and interacting with vocabulary.Vocabulary Online Gallery... K.Boklaschuk http://blog.scs.sk.ca/ilovesmartboards Vocabulary Online Gallery ]]> Glogster EDU - Poster Yourself | Text, Images, Music and Video tag:blog.scs.sk.ca,2010:/kelli//1113.102764 2010-02-09T17:59:34Z 2010-02-09T18:00:10Z K.Boklaschuk http://blog.scs.sk.ca/ilovesmartboards Why Glogster EDU?
 

For Educators:

  1. A creative, dynamic, and innovative digital outlet that captures learner's excitement for online creations, keeps learners engaged in course content, and makes teaching and learning more fun.
  2. A private and safe platform, monitored directly by teachers. Teachers control all the activities of their learners.
  3. A valuable teaching tool that integrates diverse core subjects including math, science, history, art, photography, music and more for individual learner portfolios, unique alternative assessments, and differentiated instructional activities.

For Learners:

  1. A fun, imaginative, and powerful learning experience which fosters independent creative self expression, positive learner-teacher relationships, and teamwork on collaborative class projects.
  2. A vibrant, multi-sensory learning experience which integrates learner's knowledge and skills into traditionally text-oriented subjects and motivates learner's desire to explore topics in which they may previously have been less interested.



Glogster - Poster Yourself | Text, Images, Music and Video ]]> CSI: The Experience - Web Adventures tag:blog.scs.sk.ca,2010:/kelli//1113.102667 2010-02-08T17:40:15Z 2010-02-08T17:47:24Z Analyze forensic evidence and test your investigative skills.CSI: The Experience - Web Adventures... K.Boklaschuk http://blog.scs.sk.ca/ilovesmartboards CSI: The Experience - Web Adventures ]]> Free Technology for Teachers: Youblisher - Publish PDFs as Online Magazines tag:blog.scs.sk.ca,2010:/kelli//1113.102364 2010-02-02T20:34:09Z 2010-02-02T20:35:14Z Free Technology for Teachers: Youblisher - Publish PDFs as Online Magazines Youblisher is a PDF publishing service that is very similar to Yudu and Issuu. Youblisher turns your PDFs into online magazines complete with page-turning effects. The documents you upload... K.Boklaschuk http://blog.scs.sk.ca/ilovesmartboards Free Technology for Teachers: Youblisher - Publish PDFs as Online Magazines Youblisher is a PDF publishing service that is very similar to Yudu and Issuu. Youblisher turns your PDFs into online magazines complete with page-turning effects. The documents you upload to your Youblisher account can be embedded into your blog or website. You can see Youblisher in action by clicking the image below.]]> AudioOwl - Children - Free audio Books tag:blog.scs.sk.ca,2010:/kelli//1113.101809 2010-01-25T19:34:26Z 2010-01-25T19:35:07Z Audio Owl is a great service for locating and listening to free audio books. Audio Owl catalogs public domain recordings of books that are in the public domain. Because the recordings are in the public domain anyone is free to... K.Boklaschuk http://blog.scs.sk.ca/ilovesmartboards AudioOwl - Children - Free audio Books - Download mp3 and iPod format today ]]> Climate Change, Poverty and Women tag:blog.scs.sk.ca,2010:/kelli//1113.101426 2010-01-18T20:43:04Z 2010-01-18T20:44:05Z This lesson plan is from Oxfam in the U.K. Two short but powerful embedded videos are used first to engage students' interest and then to draw the link between climate change and poverty, especially in women. Many different activities are... K.Boklaschuk http://blog.scs.sk.ca/ilovesmartboards Oxfam Education: ]]> KIZCLUB-Learning Resources for Kids tag:blog.scs.sk.ca,2010:/kelli//1113.101114 2010-01-18T15:33:57Z 2010-01-18T15:35:07Z This website provides... 1. ABC'S 2. PHONICS 3. TOPICS 4. CRAFTS 5. STORY PATTERNS 6. NURSERY RHYMES 7. FLASHCARDS 8. TEACHING EXTRAS KIZCLUB-Learning Resources for Kids... K.Boklaschuk http://blog.scs.sk.ca/ilovesmartboards
1. ABC'S

2. PHONICS

3. TOPICS

4. CRAFTS

5. STORY PATTERNS

6. NURSERY RHYMES

7. FLASHCARDS

8. TEACHING EXTRAS
KIZCLUB-Learning Resources for Kids ]]> Publish Digital Magazines and More Online for Free | YUDU tag:blog.scs.sk.ca,2010:/kelli//1113.101112 2010-01-18T15:17:05Z 2010-01-18T15:17:24Z Simply upload your PDFs and other documents to create search engine friendly page-turning publications that can be added to your website or sent out on email. Create your own personalised library to store and share your digital magazines and other... K.Boklaschuk http://blog.scs.sk.ca/ilovesmartboards Publish Digital Magazines and More Online for Free | YUDU
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