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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.
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In The Spotlight |
This issue we look at ways teachers and students have started to use the Internet application Voicethreads for projects and presentations. |
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In Theory |
A complete list of all the "Good Reads" highlighted in Bits and Bytes over the past three years. Read on and you will find out how you might be able to win your personal copy of any one of these titles. |
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From The Book Shelf |
Do we all agree on what we mean by Learning? Seymour B. Sarason challenges you to look at what we know about learning and how learning takes place in his book titled: And What Do YOU Mean by Learning? This is a wonderful book that will challenge you to examine your view of learning. |
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From the Workbench |
Create a podcast with your cell phone. Here you will find two very simple ways that you can use a phone to create an audio file that is posted on the web. You will may also learn how you can win one of the titles highlighted as a "Good Read" in Bits and Bytes over the past three years. |
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Sharpen The Saw |
A collection of conference opportunities for the summer and next year with an invitation to join me in some personal training in teaching with technology. |
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Best Of The Web |
This issue highlights two different sites that are rich in resources for teaching in the humanities. The site on the New Heroes could be adjusted for use with younger students as well- what constitutes a hero today? You will also find a link to open course material from MIT for high school classes. This is a rich environment and well worth the look. |
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Just For Fun |
As the volume of information on the web increases, so does the different ways you can view and interact with the information. Here you will have a chance to explore two different tools for visualizing news and news feeds. |
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Education In The News |
A collection of news feeds on education. Check these often as they are always changing. |
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Produced by Chris Bigenho | Director of Educational Technology- Greenhill School |
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