NMSU alumna receives Presidential Award for mathematics and science teaching
Earlier this month President Barack Obama named 103 mathematics and science teachers across the United States as recipients of the prestigious Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching, one of whom was New Mexico State University alumna Dana Dawson.
http://newscenter.nmsu.edu/news/article/5186/
Neat workshop for teachers
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Lots of fun. Not free for non-Floridian teachers, but worth it if one can afford it. Schedule usually” breakfast, 1 hour class, boats to reef. Lunch, 1 hour class, boats to reef. Dinned, 1 hour class, outdoor activity close in, like astronomy, plankton collection, etc.
Janet
www.marinelab.org <http://www.marinelab.org> – regular site.
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Hello from MarineLab in Key Largo!
We are excited to present a variety of teacher workshops this summer! In addition to our long-time favorite Coastal Marine Ecology of the Florida Keys, we offer an Advanced MarineLab/AP Programs workshop and the ReefCheck Data Gathering on SCUBA workshop.
The workshops take place July 25 - 30, 2010 and have an option to receive continuing education credits OR graduate college credit through Barry University in Miami Springs.
SCHOLARSHIPS are available for Florida teachers for either of the snorkeling workshops! Applications and directions are available on the website.
An added bonus for SCUBA certified teachers is the opportunity to extend your workshop and participate in coral reef restoration through the Restoration Workshop on July 30 & 31.
For details including an itinerary, visit our website at http://www.marinelab.org/Teacher_Workshops.html. All workshop fees include meals and accommodations. Hope to see you this summer!
The MarineLab Team
Janet
www.marinelab.org <http://www.marinelab.org> – regular site.
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Hello from MarineLab in Key Largo!
We are excited to present a variety of teacher workshops this summer! In addition to our long-time favorite Coastal Marine Ecology of the Florida Keys, we offer an Advanced MarineLab/AP Programs workshop and the ReefCheck Data Gathering on SCUBA workshop.
The workshops take place July 25 - 30, 2010 and have an option to receive continuing education credits OR graduate college credit through Barry University in Miami Springs.
SCHOLARSHIPS are available for Florida teachers for either of the snorkeling workshops! Applications and directions are available on the website.
An added bonus for SCUBA certified teachers is the opportunity to extend your workshop and participate in coral reef restoration through the Restoration Workshop on July 30 & 31.
For details including an itinerary, visit our website at http://www.marinelab.org/Teacher_Workshops.html. All workshop fees include meals and accommodations. Hope to see you this summer!
The MarineLab Team
New Spring Webinars
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Dear Educator,
Please join us for our Transforming Teaching through Technology webinars this semester beginning January 25th. RETA Webinar professional development sessions are one-hour seminars created to fit into the fast-paced schedules of today's educators. Launch your journey of eLearning with emerging technologies, online teaching & learning and classroom technology integration every Monday from 4:30-5:30 pm (Mountain).
Edmodo, Twitter and Yammer: Microblogging in Education
Monday January 25th, 2010 from 4:30-5:30 pm (MT)
What is this Twitter everyone's talking about? How does this pertain to me as an educator? Microblogging is here to stay, but there's no doubt it can seem strange at first. This new form of communication uses status updates to broadcast and receive information across a learning network. A microblogging community can be everything from a source of breaking information to a virtual water cooler or an 'unconference' with people around the world. Whether you want to use a microblog as a personal learning environment for yourself, with your colleagues, or even with your students, we've got the tools for you. 'Follow' us to learn about these free microblogging tools and their potential classroom uses: Twitter, Yammer and Edmodo.
To attend this event, register by going to: http://webinars.nmsu.edu/detail.cfm?id=73
You will then receive a confirmation email with the webinar link.
Plan to join us 15-20 minutes prior to the start time to configure your computer. To participate, speakers are required. A simple computer microphone and/or a headset are ideal for interaction. A webcam is optional. If you have never used Adobe Acrobat Connect Professional, please test your connection at: Adobe Acrobat Pro Support Center https://admin.acrobat.com/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm
For a complete schedule of all of our webinars, visit us at: http://webinars.nmsu.edu or contact us at webinars [at] nmsu [dot] edu or call 575.646.6143. And don’t forget to find us on Facebook, http://tinyurl.com/ahffeh or tweet with us on Twitter, http://twitter.com/retazens
Our featured webinar this week is Copyright for Educators I: http://nmsu.na3.acrobat.com/p62749492/
Have a cup of coffee, invite a colleague and raise your eQ (eLearning Quotient) with us!
Thank you,
The RETA Webinar Team
(575) 646-6143
http://webinars.nmsu.edu
webinars [at] nmsu [dot] edu
reBlog from Hollyrae: RETAzens Blog
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I found this fascinating quote today:
Help save IDEAL NM! Please share this post with the hashtag #saveidealnm and advocate with us today! Find out how below.Hollyrae, RETAzens Blog, Jan 2010
You should read the whole article.
Online Math Secondary Resource
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Web site offers free online math lessons
The California-based Web site Brightstorm offers online math help for students with video lessons created by teachers. Most of the site's math lessons are free, but the company also offers fee-based lessons in preparation for standardized tests. "Anybody who is confused with their homework can come to our site, search for the concept, find it really quickly, and then they can get an explanation that is concise and to the point from a really talented presenter who is also a great teacher," a Brightstorm representative said.
http://www.brightstorm.com/
The California-based Web site Brightstorm offers online math help for students with video lessons created by teachers. Most of the site's math lessons are free, but the company also offers fee-based lessons in preparation for standardized tests. "Anybody who is confused with their homework can come to our site, search for the concept, find it really quickly, and then they can get an explanation that is concise and to the point from a really talented presenter who is also a great teacher," a Brightstorm representative said.
http://www.brightstorm.com/
Indictment of use of technology to improve learning?
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Has education wasted the money and opportunity to improve learning, teaching, achievement by only using new technologies to perpetuate traditional, non-effective learning strategies?
What/Where is the evidence?
What is meant by using new technology as a "cognitive tool?" What would that look like?
What/Where is the evidence?
What is meant by using new technology as a "cognitive tool?" What would that look like?
Special Edition: Educational Outcomes & Researc h from 1:1 Computing Settings
The Journal of Technology, Learning, and Assessment
The End of Techno-Critique: The Naked Truth about 1:1 Laptop Initiatives and Educational Chang
http://escholarship.bc.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1193&context=jtla
Speak Up! Survey
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RETAzens,
Keep up the great work! Read more below.
And there’s still time for teachers, students, administrators, and parents to take the Speak Up! Survey. It closes on Friday, Dec. 18th! http://www.tomorrow.org/speakup/
Thanks to everyone who has taken and promoted this survey. Thanks to Jill Brown, NMSTE President, for the following information.
Speak Up! update: Innovate-Educate NM in partnership with NMSTE, IDEAL-NM and the NM CTE
Committee has resulted in over 6000 NM participants that have taken the survey, compared to 300 last year!
--Sincerely,
Susie B. =;->
“The world is full of willing people; some willing to work, the rest willing to let them."
--Robert Frost,
Pulitzer Prize-winning American poet
Keep up the great work! Read more below.
And there’s still time for teachers, students, administrators, and parents to take the Speak Up! Survey. It closes on Friday, Dec. 18th! http://www.tomorrow.org/speakup/
Thanks to everyone who has taken and promoted this survey. Thanks to Jill Brown, NMSTE President, for the following information.
Speak Up! update: Innovate-Educate NM in partnership with NMSTE, IDEAL-NM and the NM CTE
Committee has resulted in over 6000 NM participants that have taken the survey, compared to 300 last year!
--Sincerely,
Susie B. =;->
“The world is full of willing people; some willing to work, the rest willing to let them."
--Robert Frost,
Pulitzer Prize-winning American poet
Upcoming RETA Webinar: Creating Projects with Scratch
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4:30 PM - 5:30 PM November 9, 2009
Location: http://nmsu.na3.acrobat.com/scratchsum09/
Location: http://nmsu.na3.acrobat.com/scratchsum09/
Dear RETAzens,
The Regional Educational Technology Assistance (RETA) program would like to
invite you to attend our upcoming, free, professional development webinar,
Creating Projects with Scratch.
This is webinar is an introduction to the free programming language,
Scratch, and its website/repository/social area. First, there will be an
introduction to the programming features that are unique to Scratch. After
that, the presenter, Carl Bogardus, will log on to Scratch's website and
give you a tour. At that point, you will see student and teacher projects
and discuss the possibility of classroom use. Finally, you will get the
chance to register on the website (also free!) and look for projects that
you'd like to use as an introduction to Scratch in your classroom.
Details on Attending
When: Monday, November 9th, 2009 @ 4:30 PM (Mountain)
http://nmsu.na3.acrobat.com/scratchsum09/
Cost: Free
Plan to join us 15-20 minutes prior to the start time to configure your
computer. To participate, speakers are required. A simple computer
microphone and/or a headset are ideal for interaction.
If you have never used Adobe Acrobat Connect Professional, please test your
connection at: Adobe Acrobat Pro Support Center
https://admin.acrobat.com/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm
For complete information on this and all of our webinars visit us at:
http://webinars.nmsu.edu or contact us at: webinars [at] nmsu.edu or call
Miley
Grandjean, 575.646.6143. Also, don't forget to find us on Facebook,
http://tinyurl.com/ahffeh or tweet with us on Twitter&lsqauo;@retazens
Have a cup of coffee, invite a colleague and raise your eQ (eLearning
Quotient) with us!
Thank you,
RETA Webinar Team
Reminder: Competitive Mini-Grant Applications-- DUE Friday, October 30, 2009
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Innovate-Educate and NMSTE Announce
Qwest Innovation Grants
Competitive Mini-Grant Application Package
http://nmste.wikispaces.com/Qwest+Grant+09
Application Deadline:
Friday, October 30, 2009
Administered by Innovate-Educate
Qwest Classroom Technology Integration
Competitive Mini-Grant Application
Introduction
The Qwest Foundation has allocated to Innovate-Educate $25,000 through a Qwest Foundation for Education Grant to be awarded to non-APS (APS grants also available) PreK-12 teachers who demonstrate an innovative use of technology with students. The funds may be used to purchase the following for use in the classroom: supplies and materials, technology, or professional development activities. Any non-disposable supplies and materials or capital objects purchased are the property of the district or school that is awarded the grant. Funds will be awarded during the 2009-2010 school year. Recipients will be awarded in November 2009. The funds must be spent by May 30, 2010. Deadline for the Award: The application must be postmarked by October 30, 2009.
The purpose of this grant is to:
For the Innovate-Educate submissions, there will be a competitive priority on the use of virtual technologies. In other words, those grants submitted that address the use of virtual resources to reach more teachers/students will be given priority over other submissions. Sustainability and scalability are also a priority.
Timelines
Eligibility
Certified PreK-12 school teachers are eligible to receive a maximum of one Mini-Grant award.
For the rest of the story go to http://nmste.wikispaces.com/Qwest+Grant+09
Qwest Innovation Grants
Competitive Mini-Grant Application Package
http://nmste.wikispaces.com/Qwest+Grant+09
Application Deadline:
Friday, October 30, 2009
Administered by Innovate-Educate
Qwest Classroom Technology Integration
Competitive Mini-Grant Application
Introduction
The Qwest Foundation has allocated to Innovate-Educate $25,000 through a Qwest Foundation for Education Grant to be awarded to non-APS (APS grants also available) PreK-12 teachers who demonstrate an innovative use of technology with students. The funds may be used to purchase the following for use in the classroom: supplies and materials, technology, or professional development activities. Any non-disposable supplies and materials or capital objects purchased are the property of the district or school that is awarded the grant. Funds will be awarded during the 2009-2010 school year. Recipients will be awarded in November 2009. The funds must be spent by May 30, 2010. Deadline for the Award: The application must be postmarked by October 30, 2009.
The purpose of this grant is to:
- Recognize teachers who are using technology in innovative ways with students;
- Increase an awareness of how teachers are using technology in the classroom;
- Model best practices with technology integration improving student achievement.
For the Innovate-Educate submissions, there will be a competitive priority on the use of virtual technologies. In other words, those grants submitted that address the use of virtual resources to reach more teachers/students will be given priority over other submissions. Sustainability and scalability are also a priority.
Timelines
- Mini-Grant proposals must be postmarked by October 30, 2009.
- Mini-Grants can be applied for in the amounts of $2,500 and $5,000.
- Panel or poster session presentations of awarded projects will be made at the Innovate-Educate /STE Spring Conference in April 2010.
Eligibility
Certified PreK-12 school teachers are eligible to receive a maximum of one Mini-Grant award.
For the rest of the story go to http://nmste.wikispaces.com/Qwest+Grant+09
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