Homes That Promote Learning

What Kind of homes promote learning? The answers to those of us in education may be obvious, but to those who are new to parenting (or who have less than adequate parenting skills), the answers may be elusive. Check out http://tinyurl.com/d62sw8 and the other videos to learn more, or to provide parents with timely information.

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Take Note!
In past entries, I've mentioned online resources that allow for journaling and retrieval of notes. Here's another that takes journaling to another level. It also accommodates video and movie clips. Of course it's free. Check out http://www.evernote.com Learn how to journal or send notes, photos, movie and audio clips from your cell phone, iTouch, or other mobile devices and send them to your Evernotes web account. Great for students with cell phones when on field trips or other out-of-classroom situations. The applications are endless!

Journaling & Reading: Lost Arts?

Do you feel like students aren't writing enough, or that getting them to write is like trying to floss fish teeth? Try appealing to their "inner digital native". A simple and easy way to get them up and running in no time is at http://www.notebookg.com

As far as reading: Consider the iTouch or Amazon's Kindle. Pricey? Maybe OR maybe not. If the goal is to get children to read, the medium in which the written word is consumed is wide-open. You can always start small. You can also ask to see a demonstration. That's why I'm available to you as your county technology integration coordinator. Give me a call and ask to arrange a demonstration of the iTouch or the Kindle. I'd be glad to come into your classroom and let you see them first-hand!