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	<title>Mr. Walker&#039;s Technology Blog &#187; Distance Learning</title>
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		<title>A Collaborative Project to Build Bullying Awareness</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:11:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The students in Mrs. Bock&#8217;s reading class at White Rock Elementary school wanted to work together to apply what they have learned about bullying, character counts, and the writing process to publish a book about bullying. The students and Mrs. Bock had recently been introduced to Storyjumper  through one of my training sessions. Storyjumper is a free web-based application that allows students to create and publish page turning online storybooks. The books are viewable online and can be purchased as a hard cover children&#8217;s book.  Mrs. Bock recognized that while writing in isolation on a topic that is of interest to students may be engaging, she knew that connecting with another school to collaborate on a publication would peek student interest.   Mrs. Bock successfully connected with a class from the Califon school in NJ. Together both groups of students co-authored a book that addresses bullying. This wonderful publication identifies the characteristics of a bully, integrates the six pillars of character and offers solutions for addressing the problem. The overall project was a success. The students enjoyed applying what they have learned about bullying and character counts. They were provided with an opportunity to collaborate with another class, apply problem [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Flipping Instruction Using Video Tutorials K-12</title>
		<link>http://blogs.jefftwp.org/wordpress/walker/2012/01/09/flipping-instruction-using-video-tutorials-k-12/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:49:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[How can we provide individualized instruction, independent learning opportunities, targeted review and supports? These are the questions and the demands of today&#8217;s classrooms. How can we differentiate, facilitate learning and utilize technology to simplify the process.  The Flipped Classroom Model of instruction is one example. Student and teacher made tutorials or recorded lectures can be used to provide the supports needed in today&#8217;s classrooms. The Khan Academy is the model example of how web-based recorded tutorial/lectures can meet the needs of many of our learners.  The Khan Academy provides concise video screencast tutorials for topics in math, science, and humanities. Many of the videos also link to independent practice exercise that students may progress through. There is a feature called &#8220;coach&#8221; in which a teacher registers themselves as a coach. The students may then login to Khan academy with their Google Apps user name and password and link themselves to a coach. This allows the teacher to monitor their progress. This provides an opportunity for enrichment were students may progress beyond the current topic to more advanced topics that they are ready for. I have written about the Khan Academy in previous blog posts.  I would like to provide some [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Celebrity Chef in the Classroom</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jun 2011 13:56:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I recently helped organize a video conference session for one of our grade 4 classes. The students were learning about the restaurant business. The students in Mr. Rowe and Ms. Hollack&#8217;s class in White Rock Elementary School had a special visit with Chef Jeffrey Steelman. Chef Steelman is the corporate chef for Todd English. Todd English is a celebrity chef who currently owns 26 restaurantsaround the world. Chef Steelman is in charge of the oversight and opening of all of these restaurants. This was an interdisciplinary project in which the students learned about the restaurant business. They researched what is involved in the process of starting and opening a restaurant. Students were given the task of developing their own restaurant. They developed a theme, a menu and a slogan.  The next step was to write a descriptive essay about their restaurant. This included details about the foods they serve. The students used Microsoft Publisher to create menus for their restaurants during their time in the computer lab. They were also charged with the task of creating &#8216;pizzas&#8217; as advertisements.  The students had to develop equivalent fractions for each slice. They then decorated their pizzas with toppings according to those fractions. The final [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Inspiring Young Writers With A Skype Author Visit</title>
		<link>http://blogs.jefftwp.org/wordpress/walker/2011/05/23/inspiring-young-writers-with-a-skype-author-visit/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 May 2011 11:00:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The students in Mrs. Carline&#8217;s grade 1 class at Cozy Lake School recently completed an author study of Doreen Cronin. Ms. Cronin wrote the Farmer Brown books Click Clack Moo, Giggle Giggle Quack and Dooby Dooby Moo. She also wrote The Diary of a Spider, The Diary of a Worm and The Diary of a Fly. During the author study the lass discussed character point of view and personification. After reading many of Ms. Cronins books, they wrote letters to Farmer Brown as well as diaries of their favorite animals. The culminating activity was a SKYPE video conference with Ms. Cronin.  She read the class Click Clack Moo. After reading the story Ms. Cronin answered questions that the students had developed. The students asked her about how she works with the illustrator,  where she gets her ideas for writing, where she writes her books, what is the process she follows when writing a book, and other questions about her character choices. It was an amazing and educational experience for the students. I have shared to videos of the event in this posting below. By providing access to authors using video conferencing we can engage students in the writing process. An [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Awaken Your Curriculum With Skype Interviews</title>
		<link>http://blogs.jefftwp.org/wordpress/walker/2011/05/19/awaken-your-curriculum-with-skype-interviews/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 May 2011 15:20:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Financial responsibility, goal setting, savings options and of course technology,  are just a few topics covered in a White Rock elementary school  fourth grade classes. Students in Mrs. McLeod and Mrs. Brzostowski’s collaborative classroom enjoyed learning about financial decision making using a program called “Feed the Pig”. Students worked in groups to create financial plans for piglets. They discussed their own goals and how to accomplish them. Students even created digital posters and digital stories for their peers as a campaign for proper financial decision making. Students used technology almost every day in the White Rock classrooms. This  included digital posters using Glogster, interactive storybooks using Story Jumper and interactive simulations that reinforced what they are learning in class.  These activities not only developed 21st century skills, but students were provided with a authentic learning opportunities. They were provided with multiple avenues for assessment.  The technology options allowed them to display their creativity. It also  provided an opportunity alternative assessments and increased student engagement. This is the recipe for a successful project. The finale of the project was held Wednesday May 18th when Mr. Ray DePalma a Certified Public Accountant Skyped with the class and discussed how to save money. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Authentic Learning With Skype &#8211; Sea Turtles</title>
		<link>http://blogs.jefftwp.org/wordpress/walker/2011/05/06/authentic-learning-with-skype-sea-turtles/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 May 2011 17:54:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I recently worked with a grade 4 class in one of my elementary schools. Mrs. McLeod and her students were very interested in sea turtles. Her students were conducting research on the various types of turtles. Mrs. McLeod attended a workshop that I presented on video conferencing in the classroom. Upon completion of this workshop she gained access to a webcam and a microphone that can attach directly to her interactive whiteboard. This is where the fun began! Project Planning Mrs. McLeod contacted me expressing interest in connecting her students with someone who could teach them more about Sea Turtles. Although i do consider myself resourceful, I did not have a contact that could fulfill this need. However, a simple Google search on &#8220;sea turtle experts&#8221; returned websites that pointed to Dr. Spotila, a professor with Drexel University. Dr. Spotila is one of the worlds leading experts on sea turtles. A quick email to Dr. Spotila requesting an opportunity to video conference with him via Skype was all it took! Dr. Spotila agreed and on May 5 our students connected with Dr. Spotila to discuss Sea Turtles! The Result The experience was one to remember. Our students conducted research on  [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Are you ready to FLIP the classroom?</title>
		<link>http://blogs.jefftwp.org/wordpress/walker/2011/03/10/are-you-ready-to-flip-the-classroom/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2011 16:36:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There is a new paradigm shift occurring in classrooms.  Many of the most innovative teachers are turning the traditional K-12 classrooms upside down in an effort to individualize the learning experience for students. They are &#8220;Flipping&#8221; the classroom in order to make classroom instructional time more valuable to students. &#8220;Flipping&#8221; the classroom refers to a new approach to teaching in which the students view videos, podcasts or vodcasts of classroom lectures at home for homework. In the classroom, students apply what is learned by completing what is typically identified as &#8220;homework&#8221; in the classroom.  This innovative approach to instruction offers many instructional advantages. By viewing video lectures in Math and Science, students may pause, stop, rewind at their own will. They may also engage in the lesson at a time that is right for them in their own environment.  In the classroom students are provided the opportunity to apply what was learned in the lesson. Students work through the problems during class time. The teacher acts as a facilitator by circulating the room and providing assistance where necessary. Students also work with peers  or in small groups to collaborate on problems. This model allows the teacher to be available when [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Why every class must include online collaboration</title>
		<link>http://blogs.jefftwp.org/wordpress/walker/2010/10/11/why-every-class-must-include-online-collaboration/</link>
		<comments>http://blogs.jefftwp.org/wordpress/walker/2010/10/11/why-every-class-must-include-online-collaboration/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Oct 2010 02:35:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Have you explored the opportunity to incorporate technology into your classroom that will allow students to collaborate online? Have you thought about how this can be used as a tool to extend your classroom beyond the four walls that currently confine student learning? Would you like to provide an opportunity for students to communicate with classmates using a medium that they are familiar with? Do you see value in the ability to provide students with anytime access to not only the resources you share in class, but additional resources that aide in differentiation? Can an online extension of your classroom support the requirements of Universal Design for Learning? Can it contain a library of materials that students can access when they need it? By providing an opportunity for students to take part in online discussions and collaborate with their peers we are allowing student learning to develop beyond a 45 minute block of time. We provide students with a medium in which they can take time to formulate a response, participate, and learn from their peers. For what it&#8217;s worth, we can save a lot of time making copies and catching up students who are absent too! I ask, do [...]]]></description>
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		<title>50 Excellent Open Courses on Teaching With Technology</title>
		<link>http://blogs.jefftwp.org/wordpress/walker/2010/09/08/50-excellent-open-courses-on-teaching-with-technology/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Sep 2010 16:27:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The information below is taken from a recent posting on www.onlinecollegesanduniversities.com. It is a listing of 50 free online courses that are offered on a wide variety of instructional technology topics. The courses are free, self-directed, and accessible over the internet.  Rather then listing a few examples in this posting I decided to paste all of the links below. Using technology and creating unique learning environments are two big dreams that all types of teachers have, from elementary educators to distance education teachers to college professors. If you&#8217;re already used to taking classes from an online college but are curious about creating your own open resources, or if you are studying to be a teacher in today&#8217;s tech-fueled economy, check out these 50 free courses on teaching with technology. Technology and Learning Find out why technology is such a draw for educators and how we learn from non-human tools. Blogs, Wikis, New Media for Learning: This course will show you how blogs and other new media are optimal teaching tools. [Utah State] Computer Games and Simulations for Investigation and Education: This class will teach you how we learn from computer games and interactive technologies. [MIT] Instructional Gaming: Learn how to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Grade 2 Goes Global &#8211; A collaborative project between the US, Austraila and S. Korea</title>
		<link>http://blogs.jefftwp.org/wordpress/walker/2010/06/15/grade-2-students-make-global-connections/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jun 2010 14:05:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The student&#8217;s in Ms. Cullinan&#8217;s grade 2 class took part in a very exciting project this school year. They made a connection with a class from Australia and another from South Korea. Ms. Cullinan organized the initial connection with a school in Australia through the EPALS network. Here is a blurb about Epals taken directly from their site: ﻿﻿&#8220;Since 1996, ePals, the leading provider of school-safe collaborative learning products for K-12 students, teachers and parents, has been dedicated to helping learners from around the world connect and interact with each other online in a safe, educational environment. ePals connects teachers, students, parents and educators from around the world, enabling them to communicate and collaborate on academic and cultural projects and establish international friendships. Our global community reaches more than 600.000 educators and millions of students in over 200 countries and territories. ePals technology enables these learners, who speak over 136 different languages, to connect, share, collaborate and learn.&#8221; One of the features of Epals allows for a teacher to create email accounts for each of his or her students. The email accounts are managed and moderated by the teacher. Through a very easy to use interface, the teacher can read, [...]]]></description>
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