October 2008
October 31, 2008
National Media Education Week
November 3 is just around the corner and that means National Media Education Week is also almost here. For the third year, Media Awareness Network and the Canadian Teachers' Federation have partnered for the week of November 3-7, 2008 to promote media education and encourage media literacy activities throughout Canada.
SCCS course video - grade 11 Journalism
Continuous Improvement Framework
The October CIF was to get the staff to embrace a web 2.0 tool called zune.network.
It is the end of the month and some of our cyber school staff are not members of the zune network yet.
A quote comes to mind...I believe this completely...so it concerns me that the online teachers who are leaders in our system are not embracing the Web2.0 tools. (if you are not aware of what web2.0 tools are, do some surfing)
Furdyk (2007) states “teachers need to exist in the spaces the students exist, understand their culture. You have no credibility if you are not where they are” (taken from a keynote).
Our students send a large portion of their online time in web2.0 tools, please tell me you are not one of those teachers who are not concerned about being able to relate to their students. You should be surfing the web, so you know what it offers, you should know what the students are doing. Your commitment to online education is great but being a cyber school teacher means more than just logging into webct and cyber tracker. You need to join the internet, surf kids surf. Invite the web into your course and in turn meet the students where they live.
And invite me as a friend in the zune network.
Geeks unite...become web2.0 versed...oh and don't forget to teach.
My cyber glasses
Everything we do as online educators is coloured by our experience. This is known as your particular cyber glasses.
Quote of the Day
"The task of the modern educator is not to cut down jungles, but to irrigate deserts."
-- C. S. Lewis
Techies love it when ... 12
October 30, 2008
Digital Storyteller
A digital story combines text and images with narration in the student’s own voice to form a short digital movie.
Digital Storyteller is a web-based tool that offers teachers and students frictionless access to digital images and materials that enable them to construct compelling personal narratives. Digital Storyteller was developed as an initiative of Primary Access
Welcome to Digital Storyteller
Banning school technology: A bad idea?
On day two of the National School Boards Association's Technology + Learning (T+L) Conference in Seattle, panelists in a session titled "Leveraging Banned Technologies to Create Ubiquitous Learning Environments" offered their advice to educators on why technology shouldn't be banned from classrooms--and why saying "yes" is worth the time and effort.
T L Top Story - Banning school technology: A bad idea?
SCCS Course Video - Grade 12 Biology
Teachers are the content experts.
Online teachers are considered the content experts but they are also the course developers.
Quote of the day
Teachers open the door, but you must enter by yourself."
-- Chinese Proverb
Techies love it when ... 11
October 29, 2008
K-12 online learning policies and activities
An intial report about K-12 online learning in Canada. Check it out. My name is on page two...he says proudly.
http://www.inacol.org/research/docs/NACOL_CanadaStudy-lr.pdf
SCCS Course Video - Mathematics A Grade 12
Computers are like toasters
Children are born in a world which has always had the internet and computers. They live in the wired world.
Quote of the day
"The task of the modern educator is not to cut down jungles, but to irrigate deserts."
-- C. S. Lewis
Techies love it when ... 10
October 28, 2008
Introducing a new word "dalking"
Dalking
I would like to introduce a new word into the english language. It will cover any form of digital talking...email, discussion board, video conferencing etc.
I find myself wanting to say in email as an example I will talk to you, write to you, email you in the morning...would it not be better to have one word...
Dalk to you later
It was nice Dalking to you
I Dalked to you last week about this
Spead this word through the blogosphere and lets see if it will have wings and catch on...anyways thanks for letting me dalk.
SCCS course video - Mathematics 10
SCCS International presentation day
Today is international presentation day. During the year we have lots of visitors coming by the Saskatoon Catholic Cyber School for tours and to ask us questions about the program. Today just happens to be an extra busy day. We have a team us down in Phoenix United States presenting at a conference and a team of visitors from Australia coming to the pod in Saskatoon. It will be interesting to compare the questions from the two groups to see if there are any geographical differences.
Yippeee for international presentation day.
TADO Numbers
Quote of the Day
Always be wary of the Software Engineer who carries a screwdriver.
-- Robert Paul
Techies love it when ... 9
October 27, 2008
Joe on the Street
It was difficult to get a straight answer, but here it is... what do you think of online learning?
SCCS course video - English Language Arts
No techies ... 2
Quote of the day
"America believes in education: the average professor earns more money in a year than a professional athlete earns in a whole week."
- Evan Esar
Techies love it when ... 8
October 26, 2008
SCCS course video - Mathematics grade 11
A cyber school with no techies.
Quote of the Day
"Good teaching is one-fourth preparation and three-fourths theater."
- Gail Godwin .
Techies love it when ... 7
October 25, 2008
SCCS course video - Computer Science 20
One statement - Ryan
Quote of the day
A graduation ceremony is an event where the commencement speaker tells thousands of students dressed in identical caps and gowns that "individuality" is the key to success.
Robert Orben - magician and comedy writer. He has written several books and even worked as President Gerald R. Ford's speech writer.
Sarcastic?
How busy a techie is ties directly into how sarcastic they are....
October 24, 2008
Police jail woman accused of killing digital husband
A 43-year-old Japanese woman whose sudden divorce in a virtual game world made her so angry that she killed her online husband's digital persona has been arrested on suspicion of hacking, police said Thursday.
A 43-year-old Japanese woman whose sudden divorce in a virtual game world made her so angry that she killed her online husband's digital persona has been arrested on suspicion of hacking, police said Thursday.
SCCS course video - History 30
One Question - Kelli
If you could tell the Saskatoon Catholic Cyber School students one thing what would it be...
Quote of the Day
"I am beginning to suspect all elaborate and special systems of education. They seem to me to be built up on the supposition that every child is a kind of idiot who must be taught to think."
-- Anne Sullivan
Smoking is bad for you.
The Teaching and Developing Online blog would like to distance itself from this cartoon's content. The author of the blog would like people to know that they in no way support the promotion of techies smoking for any reason no matter how devious.
October 23, 2008
Some days you just need to laugh...
SCCS Course Video - CPT
Computer Production Technology course on the Saskatoon Catholic Cyber School.
Add yourself to the map above.
This is a good chance to advertise you blog on my map. The map is a new one, I liked the way it looks and adjusts to the width of the page. So, if you are a TADO reader or you have a blog...add it to the map above and because it is a new map...you will stand out.
Let us populate this new map...I will have to see if I can find a way to carry over all the others from my old map...I should be able to do that...hmmm
Oh well another job for the morning.
The merging of laptops and phones
Quote of the day.
“If at first, the idea is not absurd, then there is no hope for it”
Albert Einstein
Techies love it when ... 4
If the techie was any good the email should have been blocked by the spam blocker program.
October 22, 2008
Ok, Bill Gates when you read this...
Bill, when you read this message, I am very interested in being part of this think tank idea of yours. I can be reached at any time through this blog or send me an email at: Dcannell@gscs.sk.ca
All you bloggers out there unite... If have a blog, help me out here and post this to your blog. You know, just in case Bill doesn't read this. Like that will happen, I know he reads it all the time. Bill, I am your Canadian man. I mean that in purely a work way, I have great ideas, my wife say so... so you know it must be true.
Well, thats my resume, give me a call.
Bill Gates' new venture: A think tank? | Beyond Binary - A blog by Ina Fried - CNET News
Florida Center for Intructional Technology
FCIT is funded by the Florida Department of Education to provide leadership, instructional materials, and support services to educational institutions with regard to the integration of technology into K-20 education.
Florida Center for Instructional Technology
Tech-ease
Tech-Ease for Windows is your source for just-in-time answers for classroom technology questions. A companion Tech-Ease for Mac site is also available.
Bibme
Welcome to BibMe! The fully automatic bibliography maker that auto-fills. It's the easiest way to build a works cited page. And it's free.
Search for a book, article, website, or film, or enter the information yourself.
Add it to your bibliography.
Download your bibliography in either the MLA, APA, Chicago, or Turabian formats and include it in your paper. It's that easy!
BibMe: Fast & Easy Bibliography Maker - MLA, APA, Chicago, Turabian - Free
Art Pad
So you think you can paint...check it out.
The most terrifying video You'll ever see
Perception...neat.
Multi-tasking
Quote of the Day
"It is important that students bring a certain ragamuffin, barefoot, irreverence to their studies; they are not here to worship what is known, but to question it."
-- J. Bronowski, The Ascent of Man
Techies love it when ... 3
Sounds like my office ...
October 21, 2008
One Statement with Kelli B.
New map banner
I have decided to add a new map banner. If you are a frequent visitor to TADO add yourself to the map. Add your blog to the map. I would just like to get a better feel of the community that reads TADO... Maybe this will be the way.
And so the trail and error system continues.
Plus it looks lame with only my face scrolling across the bottom, that we need to change.
In advance thanks for adding your name.
D. Cannell
Registrar Tech Question 12
My registrar's answer the phones at the cyber school and this will be a series of questions that they deal with ... it explains their mood somedays.
Registrar: 'Okay Colin, let's press the 'control' and 'escape' keys at the same time. That brings up a task list in the middle of the screen. Now type the letter 'P' to bring up the 'Program Manager.'
Student: I don't have a 'P'.
Registrar: On your keyboard, Colin.
Student What do you mean?
Registrar: 'P'.....on your keyboard, Colin.
Student: I'M NOT GOING TO DO THAT!!
Paperless Cyber School ... what a concept.
Quote of the Day
"The only person who is educated is the one who has learned how to learn and change."
-- Carl Rogers
Techies love it when ... 2
October 20, 2008
The Internet is no 21st-century boob tube
"We were surprised to see that lots of families treat the Internet as a place for shared experiences," Tracy Kennedy, author of a new report about the survey called "Networked Families," said in a statement. "They don't just withdraw from the family to their own computer for private screen time. They pretty regularly say, 'Hey--look at this!' to others in the household."
The Internet is no 21st-century boob tube | News - Digital Media - CNET News
When you think your Day is Bad ... Part 20 (Final)
It might not fly again...
Registrar Tech Question 11
My registrar's answer the phones at the cyber school and this will be a series of questions that they deal with ... it explains their mood somedays.
A student called the Registrar with a problem with her printer.
Registrar: Are you running it under windows?
Student: 'No, my desk is next to the door, but that is a good point. My brother in his room has his computer under a window, and his printer is working fine.'
Server update timing.
Ya Ya ... Just get on with it.
"Getting things done is not always what is most important. There is value in allowing others to learn, even if the task is not accomplished as quickly, efficiently or effectively."
-- R.D. Clyde
Techie love it when ...
October 19, 2008
The future of interaction?
By ditching that basic interface for touch, gestures or mind control inventors hope to improve the way people can interact with a machine.
BBC NEWS | Programmes | Click | The future of interaction?
When you think your Day is Bad ... Part 19
Another excellent parking spot.
Registrar Tech Question 10
My registrar's answer the phones at the cyber school and this will be a series of questions that they deal with ... it explains their mood somedays.
Registrar: How may I help you?
Student: I'm writing my first e-mail.
Registrar: OK, and what seems to be the problem?
Student: Well, I have the letter 'a' in the address, but how do I get the circle around it?
High Gas Prices more students
Quote of the Day
"Education is that which discloses to the wise and disguises from the foolish their lack of understanding."
-- Ambrose Bierce
Cheap providers.
October 18, 2008
When you think your Day is Bad ... Part 18
Everyone should own a boat.
Registrar Tech Question 9
My registrar's answer the phones at the cyber school and this will be a series of questions that they deal with ... it explains their mood somedays.
Registrar: What anti-virus program do you use?
Student: Netscape.
Registrar: That's not an anti-virus program.
Student: Oh, sorry...Internet Explorer.
Cyber school student characteristics.
Quote of the Day
"Formal education will make you a living; self-education will make you a fortune."
-- Jim Rohn
High speed modem...smokin'
October 17, 2008
Children always welcome at SCCS
We love having people drop by Cyber School as long as they follow a few simple rules.
Search Me seach engine
Searchme is a search engine that returns screenshot images of website pages for users to visually flip through, sort of like browsing digital album covers.
Searchme: Visual Search - Beta - rev. 2.0.2
When you think your Day is Bad ... Part 17
Missing snow plow found... another poor parking job.
How long does it take to create a course?
What ship??? sea??? I am confused.
"Anyone can steer the ship when the sea is calm."
-- Publilius Syrus
Late night surfing
If the internet was not so fast after midnight it would not be so addictive...
October 16, 2008
Meet Elbot
AI is one of my personal interests.
Elbot - Artificial Intelligence?
The eyeballing game
Interesting...I scored 6.28 on my first try...will do it again.
Make your own warning signs.
Clear your mind give yourself and time and good luck answering these questions that have no right answer...so much for black and white this is so grey it makes me see red. Why do you need a bandaid? Bad day to be towing on the ice road. "Education is not the answer to the question. Education is the means to the answer to all questions." Have you ever wished for a way to practice typing so that you may become a more efficient and capable keyboard jockey? Typing at the "speed of thought," perhaps? Enter Keybr, the flash based type instructor you've been waiting for. keybr.com | Typing at the speed of thought! Bad parking spot Weekends, afterschool and holidays is the busy time at the cyber school. "Good teachers are those who know how little they know. Bad teachers are those who think they know more than they don't know." If the only part of your body that's subjected to a real workout every day is your brain, it might be time to consider strategies for getting the rest of you moving. Other health issues aside, a lack of physical activity can have a detrimental effect on mental performance. Linux News: Tech Stew: Fitness Tips for Chair-Bound Computer Users Ever-improving technology, new laws and regulations, increased job requirements, and a changing workforce are all factors that create an environment where employers must efficiently and effectively deliver and manage learning experiences for their employees. These experiences must be easily accessible and easily tracked. Five advantages of Using a LMS. Winter is on the way but Canadian's welcome it. My registrar's answer the phones at the cyber school and this will be a series of questions that they deal with ... it explains their mood somedays. Student: I can't get on the Internet. "Who dares to teach must never cease to learn." Steve Wozniak's offhand comment to the Telegraph that the iPod would go the way of the transistor radio and the Sony Walkman, becoming a cheap and eventually boring commodity product. iPod dying? It's already dead | Digital Noise: Music and Tech - CNET News My registrar's answer the phones at the cyber school and this will be a series of questions that they deal with ... it explains their mood somedays. "I won't say ours was a tough school, but we had our own coroner. We used to write essays like: What I'm going to be if I grow up." My registrar's answer the phones at the cyber school and this will be a series of questions that they deal with ... it explains their mood somedays. Student: I have problems printing in red... Hope all have a God Filled Thanksgiving. A smile starts on the lips, A grin spreads to the eyes, A chuckle comes from the belly; But a good laugh bursts forth from the soul, Overflows, and bubbles all around. Carolyn Birmingham Bad day for the deer or the driver? "Why don't they pass a constitutional amendment prohibiting anybody from learning anything? If it works as well as prohibition did, in five years Americans would be the smartest race of people on Earth." Experience is a good school, but the fees are high. Today we almost filled our harddrive...too many courses...too many files...but we have not been run over. Welcome to the Cyberschool CPT Hall of Fame. This section spotlights some of the exemplary student works created as a result of the course. Files are Quicktime Streaming format and require the Quicktime plug-in for viewing. Enjoy! Computer Production Technology Hall of Fame One of the best things about blogs is that anyone can create one, easily. That gives us tremendous access to the thoughts of many. Say what you will about the quality of most blogs, but I still think we’re better off. A pleasant outcome of blogs being attainable for all is that some internet icons have started blogs. Scouting the Blogs of Internet Icons - Webmonkey This is one cute little bear...very calming video. I don't care what anyone says ... I look cool with my headset on. Experience is a great advantage. The problem is that when you get the experience, you're too damned old to do anything about it. I like the tone of this, why does it always feel like we are fighting to be accepted. Walkers crisps | Simply 100% Great British Potatoes Education is a progressive discovery of our own ignorance. As the leaves change color and the air gets chilly; pumpkins get large enough to carve and eat!; and apples appear in mass quantities - "Fall" back on some favorite teaching ideas for the Autumn, Thanksgiving, Pumpkins and Halloween...... My registrar's answer the phones at the cyber school and this will be a series of questions that they deal with ... it explains their mood somedays. Student: Hi, good afternoon, this is Martha, I can't print. Every time I try, it says 'Can't find printer'. I've even lifted the printer and placed it in front of the monitor, but the computer still says he can't find it... I love dogs but this one would be for sale. This is me playing with Marvin An expert is a man who has made all the mistakes which can be made, in a narrow field. Cyber Ethics for students and youth >> Parental Guidelines Note to educators: Feel free to use any of the following scenarios for educational purposes. And please feel free to share your own ideas too! This is a great selection of K-8 resources. This blog will focus on educational technology and use in the classroom; Creating rich teaching and learning experiences. The Encyclopedia of Educational Technology (EET) is a collection of short multimedia articles on a variety of topics related to the fields of instructional design and education and training. The primary audiences for the EET are students and novice to intermediate practitioners in these fields, who need a brief overview as a starting point to further research on specific topics. Authors are graduate students, professors, and others who contribute voluntarily. Articles are short and use multimedia to enrich learning rather than merely decorate the pages. Encyclopedia of Educational Technology One of my teachers was asking about a mobile version of our website. I am not sure but this website does a good job with TADO. Teaching and Developing Online. Tomorrow evening I will have my first online meeting with a virtual school class. In the meantime, I had the opportunity to explore an AP U.S. History and American Government course. As a result of this exploration, I had a number of questions for the teacher. Some of her answers follow. I did not publish answers that were confidential or offered from a more personal point of view. Teach Web 2.0: Questions for a Virtual School Teacher Darren over at Teaching and Developing Online has posted a number of items recently about the Saskatoon Catholic Cyber School that when read together are rather interesting. What do you think? Speaking Of Blogging � Virtual High School Meanderings I was in Winnipeg last week and was trained in Marvin. I can train people who would like to try this animation tool...download the 30 day trial on your laptop, make an appointment and come see me. It is fantastic for tutorials, instructions to students and just doing short animated videos. I will do a group training session in a couple of weeks . If you are not a cyber school teacher and you would like some training...contact me and we can make a date. Do you want full time cyber teachers or part-time cyber teachers? With an insulting tone worthy of the original American nativists who hated immigrants (especially Catholic ones), Marc Prensky speaks of pre-iPod humans (digital immigrants) contemptuously. (Prensky's work) In a rather shallow piece lacking in evidence or data, Prensky offers the terms "digital natives" and "digital immigrants" to set up a generational divide. His proposition is simple-minded. He paints digital experience as wonderful and old ways as worthless. He lumps people together by nothing more than age and exposure, spending little time on differentiating or understanding. He offers learning with video games as a digital Nirvana that should replace forms of learning that he claims are now outmoded. My registrar's answer the phones at the cyber school and this will be a series of questions that they deal with ... it explains their mood somedays. Here is why sometimes it is not a good idea to lead. "Time is a great teacher, but unfortunately it kills all its pupils." My registrar's answer the phones at the cyber school and this will be a series of questions that they deal with ... it explains their mood somedays. No teacher should be required to accept in a class any individual whose conduct habitually interferes with the teaching of others. Jack H. Adamson It is so cool to have people add their name to the map, it is nice to see the world wide readership. Thanks to all who added their pin to my map. My registrar's answer the phones at the cyber school and this will be a series of questions that they deal with ... it explains their mood somedays. Student: Hi, this is Maureen. I can't get my diskette out. Good schools, like good societies and good families, celebrate and cherish diversity. My registrar's answer the phones at the cyber school and this will be a series of questions that they deal with ... it explains their mood somedays. Registrar: What kind of computer do you have? A professor is one who talks in someone else's sleep. What are my chances of becoming a cyber school teacher this year?
Add Letters Warning Sign Generator
Moral Sense test
Cool bandaids cartoons
When you think your Day is Bad ... Part 16
Elearning should be an option.
Quote of the Day
-- William Allin With IBS I spend a lot of time on the throne.
October 15, 2008
Typing speed...cool
Spooky, motion where there is none.
When you think your Day is Bad ... Part 15
When is the busy time at cyber school.
I knew this...
-- R. Verdi Great an invention...wait an Intervention....NOOOOO
October 14, 2008
Fitness Tips for Chair-Bound Computer Users
Five advantages of Using a LMS.
Instructional Technology/Learning Management Systems/Benefits
When you think your Day is Bad ... Part 14
Snow is on the way...
This week we are changing our work stations...
Registrar Tech Question 8
Registrar: Are you sure you used the right password?
Student: Yes, I'm sure. I saw my colleague do it.
Registrar: Can you tell me what the password was?
Student: Five stars.When is the busy time at cyber school?
Quote of the Day
-- John Cotton Dana Bodybuilding computer style.
October 13, 2008
iPod dying? It's already dead
When you think your Day is Bad ... Part 13
Registrar Tech Question 6
Student: My keyboard is not working anymore.
Registrar: Are you sure it's plugged into the computer?
Student: No. I can't get behind the computer.
Registrar: Pick up your keyboard and walk 10 paces back.
Student: OK!
Registrar: Did the keyboard come with you?
Student: Yes.
Registrar: That means the keyboard is not plugged in. Is there another keyboard?
Student: Yes, there's another one here. Ah...that one does work...RSS feeds and how SCCS uses them.
Quote of the Day
- Lenny BruceIf it didn't actually happen, it would have been funnier ...
October 12, 2008
When you think your Day is Bad ... Part 12
Registrar Tech Question 6
Registrar: Do you have a colour printer?
Student: Aaaah....... ......... ...thank you.Another example of what you can do with Marvin
Thankgiving quote of the Day
Never watch TV now that I have the internet.
October 11, 2008
When you think your Day is Bad ... Part 11
Zune network
Quote of the Day
Will Rogers.My child better start saving...
October 10, 2008
When you think your Day is Bad ... Part 10
Just Do it.
Quote of the Day
- Heinrich Heinethis might be why I don't camp.
October 9, 2008
When you think your day is bad ... Part 10
Cyber school CPT Hall of Fame
Scouting the Blogs of Internet Icons
Take a minute and watch this video
Software
Quote of the day
- Jimmy Connors I feel like this most days...
October 8, 2008
Alec Courosa Open Doctrine ...made me laugh.
This is a neat one...want to be a spud?
Language in a chatroom
Quote of the Day
- Will Durant This makes a lot of sense...NOT
October 7, 2008
October Resources
Registrar Tech Question 5
When you think your day is bad ... Part 9
My Son to his mother
Quote of the Day
- Niels Bohr (1885-1962)This is the one statistic that is true
October 6, 2008
Cyber Ethics for Students and Youth
Zippy Scenarios for Teaching Internet Ethics
Scenarios for Internet EthicsK-8 digital Classroom
My son liked this site.
BackRoom Ed Tech
Encyclopedia of Educational Technology
Mobile device TADO
Questions for a Virtual School Teacher
Speaking of Blogging
Marvin Training
Selecting your cyber school teachers can be a difficult task
From Now On
My parenting skills.
This made me laugh.
Registrar Tech Question 4
Registrar: Good day. How may I help you?
Male student: Hello... I can't print.
Registrar: Would you click on 'start' for me and.
Student: Listen lady; don't start getting technical on me! I'm not Bill Gates.When you think your day is bad ...Part 8
Quote of the day
-- (Louis) Hector Berlioz Gee I was bad at math.
October 3, 2008
Registrar tech Question 3
Registrar: Click on the 'my computer' icon on to the left of the screen.
Student: Your left or my left?When you think your day is bad ...Part 7
Marvin test video.
Quote of the Day
Somedays I feel like this...somedays I don't.
TADO Map
October 2, 2008
Registrar tech Question 2
Registrar: Have you tried pushing the Button?
Student: Yes, sure, it's really stuck.
Registrar: That doesn't sound good; I'll make a note.
Student: No , wait a minute... I hadn't inserted it yet... it's still on my desk... Sorry....When you think your day is bad ...Part 6
In Darren's own words ...The Zune Network... building community.
Quote of the Day
-- Deborah MeierToday I feel like a windshield...
October 1, 2008
Registrar tech ... question one
Student: A white one...When you think your day is bad ...Part 5
I know why the author of this quote did not attach his name.
- Anonymous In Darren's own words ... Part 6
The future can be scarey
