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I am taking a technology applications class as part of the coarse work for my masters degree. One of our assignments is to create a powerpoint presentation. I figured since I had to do it, I would make it something that we can use. The presentation is about ethical and responsible use of the internet [...]
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My wife, Jenny is old to the blogging world but new to the classroom blogging. Here is her blog. All you do is delete the first “a” in my url:)
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I read about this on CNN mobile last night as I was drifting off to sleep and somehow forgot about it. I ran across it again this afternoon while looking at the news feed on my Firefox browser 3.0 (which by the way is an AWESOME browser. If you still use Internet Explorer, you should [...]
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I came into the classroom to move my things to my new room and also to feed Jake the snake. Many of you know that snakes do not need to eat daily, even weekly. My reading told me as well as the pet store guy that ball pythons only need food as often as they [...]
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Isn’t technology great? In class today we learned how to use Microsoft Photostory 3. It is a wonderful tool and I hope to use it this year.
For those of you who care, I have posted a digital photostory, from Chicago, using Microsoft Photostory 3. It is a free download from Microsoft. Let me know if it [...]
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Chicago was a blast. Stressful, but a blast. We left around 11:00pm on Memorial Day and returned on Friday at about 11:45. I cannot say enough about the kids we took on this trip. They were polite and well behaved the whole time. Before this year, I could not have imagined taking eight students 600 [...]
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As many of you might have heard I will have a slightly different role at Pangburn next school year. This year I have taught primarily 7th & 8th Grade science. I also had one section of math (8 students). Next year I will be teaching all the math classes in 7th & 8th grade. I [...]
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A parent sent me an email with this link in it. The link will send you to the National Sex Offender Registry where you can type in an address and an interactive map will appear with locations, pictures, and other information about registered offenders in the area.
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A bit of advice for those of you who are or will be driving soon: look behind you BEFORE you put the car in reverse!
Yes, that is radiator fluid on the bumper…
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These pictures were taken on Tuesday afternoon during 8th period with my Blackberry. I thought they were pretty good quality for a camera phone. Feel free to copy them if you wish. This was the biggest mouse that Jake has attempted to eat so far in his short life. I had doubts about his ability [...]
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The school year is winding down. Benchmarks are all but over. I want to thank each of you personally who have participated in this blogging project. I have learned a lot from the experience and hope you have too. Here are some things to look forward to next year:
Student Blogging
Blogging assignments [...]
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Next week is testing for 7th & 8th graders at Pangburn High School! It will be a stressful week but I am confident that you will all do your best.
Testing Tips:
-Get plenty of sleep; 8+ hours would be best.
-Eat a good breakfast.
-Use your breaks to stretch & get your blood flowing
-STAY POSITIVE
Technology is amazing! [...]
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Over spring break the wife and I went to Northern Arkansas to stay in a cabin along the White River. Recently they have received over 12 inches of rain, which left most of the region flooded. The picture below shows a campground with 6-8 inches of mud and silt left from the flooded Sylamore Creek [...]
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I have found, quite possibly, one of the most useful text messaging features. It is called Google Mobile SMS. It will help you with local information, weather, glossary terms, sports scores, movies, directions, Q&A, and more! All you do is send your request to 466453 (GOOGLE). The best part is, it is free to [...]
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Today, in 7th grade we “Linked” some key words dealing with weather and climate:
Global Warming, Greenhouse Effect, Gulf Stream, Ocean Water, Sea Ice, Glacier, Permafrost, Climate in Western Europe, Polar Bear, Large Waves, Fossil Fuel, Coastline Erosion, SUV’s (sport-utility vehicle), Methane, Severe Weather Events (tornadoes, hurricanes), Arctic, Antarctic, Global Economy, Climate Change, Climate, Global Climate
You [...]
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