May/June 2007| Volume 2 | Number 3 |
     
     
 
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Welcome...
Time for another issue of Bits and Bytes. Bits and Bytes is an electronic journal published by Chris Bigenho, the director of Educational Technology at Greenhill School. The purpose of this bi-monthly publication is to help Greenhill educators implement technology in their teaching in meaningful and effective ways. Each issue highlights the work of teachers at the school as well as provide information on educational theory that serves as the underpinnings of effective use of technology with today’s learners. You will also find a collection of resources and professional development opportunities in each issue. So, sit back and enjoy the latest issue of Bits and Bytes.

This issue features...

 

 

 
  In The Spotlight This issue, the spotlight lands on JR Fleming and his use of RSS technologies in the upper school elective "As the World Turns". You will see how he used Bloglines and RSS feeds in WebCT to bring current information directly to the class.  
 
 
 

In Theory

This issue features a quick review of the Horizon Report 2006 which identifies six technologies to watch which could have a significant impact on teaching, learning and creative expression. This is an interesting look forward to the next 5 years.  
 
 
 

From The Book Shelf

Review of Don Tapscott's book, Wikinomics: How mass collaboration changes everything. This is a fascinating read- very thought provoking. What is the significance of mass collaboration for education in the 21st century?

 
 
 
 

From the Workbench

Office 2007...coming soon to a computer near you. Here you can read about why the change is coming and what you can expect. Take a moment and watch a short video that introduces the new Office environment.

 
 
 
  Sharpen The Saw Suggested conferences, workshops and resources. Here is a place where you can renew yourself and develop new skills for teaching with technology. You can also signup for summer training opportunities.  
 
 
 

Best Of The Web

In this issue, we look as several sites referenced in this months "good read" as well as sites for lower school science and all levels of history. Take a look at how global collaboration is changing business and education.  
 
 
  Just For Fun Can you be an artistic master? This little site will have you painting with the best of them.  
 
 
  Education In The News This is a live RSS feed customized to receive educational news. Check it often as it updates every time the news agencies add new content to the feed.  
 

 

Produced by Chris Bigenho | Director of Educational Technology- Greenhill School