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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.
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In The Spotlight |
Greenhill Middle School Music Club and the Modern and Classical Language department enter the world of podcasting. Take a tour of a podcasts created by Blake Harkey's Music Club and Mrs. Tapia's Spanish 4 classes. You will also find access to a podcasting sandbox where you can personally test podcasting as well as simple instructions for setting up your own podcasting account with Gabcast. (First to e-mail me with key word "Index" gets a prize) |
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In Theory |
Are you looking back as you come to the end of 2006? Here is a little look to the future as we explore Learning for the 21st Century. |
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From The Book Shelf |
Review James Surowiecki's book- The Wisdom of Crowds: Why the many are smarter than the few and how collective wisdom shapes business, economics, societies and nations. |
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From the Workbench |
Do you or your students have a story to tell? Here you will find resources to help you tell your story to an authentic audience in a digital world. Welcome to the world of digital storytelling. |
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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 |
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Best Of The Web |
This issue I feature a collection of sites that were published in i.e.: Interactive Educator. These sites all have possibilities with the Smartboards on campus. Don't have a Smartboard? Don't worry, they are also excellent resources for classes without Smartboards. Subjects covered this month are: Science, English and Math. |
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Just For Fun |
A twist on Sudoku, the latest from the Google Labs and some tasty fun in the kitchen. |
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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. |
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Produced by Chris Bigenho | Director of Educational Technology- Greenhill School |
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