If you need (or someone you know needs) help with Math, Physics, SAT Preparation….visit the Khan Academy on YouTube. An example video is included below. I picked Pre-Algebra since that is the class I long term subbed in for two months this year….I like that he says almost the same thing I told my class: The best way to learn math is to Practice, Practice, … Continue reading Tutoring Help via YouTube
After 8 full weeks, my long term sub position has ended. What an experience! We were all sad it ended even though we all knew this day would come. I have learned a lot about teaching (do I still want to teach as my “encore” career?…..YES!) and have learned what not to do, what to do differently, and how to manage a class (well…I am … Continue reading Teaching Update
In case you are checking and wondering where the new posts are…. I’ve been so extremely lucky to have landed a short term (now three weeks long) substitute teaching position in a 7th Grade class in the Jefferson Elementary School District. Since starting, I have had to RUN as fast as I can run just to stay behind a reasonable amount. Do me a favor….the … Continue reading Where I have been…
If you do not know what podcasting is, here is a very cool introduction: The world is changing. Streaming (podcasting included) technology has already proven itself at some Universities where students who may have missed class, or need to refresh their memory can watch a video stream of the class anytime. For example, see these classes available by streaming by Berkeley. Now students at any … Continue reading Tech for Teachers – Podcasting Classes
With all the hoopla about “Personal Telepresence”, I dug up this 1994 video segment showing our “Personal Telepresence” concept of 1992 (see this link for the original abstract (or this newer link). This video is using the CLI Cameo which was the very first desktop videoconferencing system….enjoy. By the way, we are the ones who coined the term: Personal Telepresence way back in 1990. Continue reading Personal Telepresence – The Original
A couple of days ago, I stumbled across an interesting Yahoo! application that makes it easy for teachers to “create and share classroom projects that meet state standards. Yahoo! for Teachers makes it easy for you to find and connect with other colleagues around the country”. Right now, this offering is in Beta, but, if you are a teacher (and can get to the web … Continue reading Yahoo! for Teachers
Every year for the past 8 years, the folks at Ohio State University have put on what the Tech Detective (YeOldeTechy) considers the single most outstanding and unique, “virtual”, worldwide event ever, The Megaconference. I know those are strong words, but, they are true. Thousands of students, educators, and hundreds of schools, universities, and organizations gather for a very full day of interactive learning starting … Continue reading Megaconference
