Skype

Laura and I explored Skype and found it very useful. Things we did using Skype:

1. Chat - Very useful to collaborate, ask questions and work on assignments at home.
2. Video Chat - We found this really useful when we couln't type, but we could talk.
3. Send a File - This is going to be very useful when we want to edit papers, send pictures, power points, etc. Very fast and convenient as well.
4. Screen View - This is great! Laura took screen shots to show me how to turn my microphone on and change the setting so she could see and hear me. What a great way to "walk someone through a website" etc.

Skype is a great tool! I keep it on when I have the computer up and I really enjoy being about to collaborate with the class in an easy, effective way.

Lesley Web 2.0

Genetics WebQuest

Click the link below to go to the WebQuest Angela and I created:

hastidr.weebly.com

Let us know if you have any questions! Enjoy!

BP OIL SPILL

Have you been down to the beach to see the BP Oil Spill? I haven't had an opportunity, but plan to next week. My friends have text messaged pictures and it is terrible and heartbreaking. I plan to bring some back to keep in my classroom, so if you'd like any let me know and I'll bring you some.

Projects for NXT 2.0

This summer I'm teaching a robotics camp and choose to go with the LEGO Mindstorm NXT 2.0 classroom set...check it out different activities at http://www.nxtprograms.com/index2.html

Also, there is a great blog I'm following with update to information for NXT 2.0 users...

Glogster EDU

Glogster EDU is incredible and I can't wait to share with the class everything I've learned. Glogster EDU is safe, easy-to-use, and best of all FREE! There is a "premium" version for $99 a year per teacher, but isn't necessary at all. Get ready to learn about Glogster EDU, how to use it in your classroom, and what age groups would best benefit from it. This is truely a powerful tool to use in the classroom and I hope everyone likes it as much as we have.

Visit http://edu.gloster.com to look around...

See you Saturday (bright and early!)

2nd Weekend Prep

At the Hoover Library to work on our Web 2.0 and WebQuest assignments. If you're getting my updates and want to work on them with Angela and I come on up!