Tech Happenings @ LvHS

I find so much useful information in here, Independent School Educators network (free ning network) http://isenet.ning.com and I would really encourage you to join and browse. Even if you visit once every couple of months it’s really worthwhile for YOU and your own PD. I’m in there reading about iPads in education, etc. There are discussions and groups about everything from curriculum mapping to Lenovo users to “girls schools” to physics teachers. I wish our whole faculty would join this. It’s considered part of a well-rounded PLN , or personal learning network. All the teachers in here are from small private schools so the discussions are easy to relate to.

Even if you are not a TED addict you'll LOVE this one! Ed.Ted.com Support for flipping your classroom or making great use of the wealth of YouTube videos as lesson starters, formative assessment, etc. Teachers, quizzes, challenges critical thinking. Accountability built in so perfect for quality homework or flipping lessons. And the format is excellent for either laptops or iPads, even smartphones. Here's one that teaches you about EdTed! http://ed.ted.com/lessons/introducing-ted-ed-lessons-worth-sharing

Hi, I found a GREAT and FREE typing program online: www.typingweb.com . Designed for either students or adults, includes organized courses, games, tests, etc. and it tracks performance over time.    I posted this link on My Louisville on the Resources page for easy access by teachers and students. Please encourage your students to use this regularly to improve their skills. Touch Typing is a valuable skill that many of us (including adults) could improve on.    I’m sure many of you do value touch typing skills with your students. While middle schools did a good job for a while teaching this skill… the priority has dropped as they bring in more and more ipads. Thanks for any encouragement you can give them.

Hi, here is a link to YouTube EDU http://www.youtube.com/education so you can see what it’s like. Use the drop-down by EDU on the top of screen to select categories and browse some interesting content for your classes. And another interesting project brewing: YouTube Teachers http://www.youtube.com/user/teachers/Teach Any YouTube video can be linked to or embedded right on your class page on My Louisville…. Just ask me how. Or use the link to the video in an assignment.