http://netvouz.com/pdboyer/tag/technology?feed=rss pdboyer's bookmarks tagged "technology" on Netvouz http://www.learningscience.org/index.htm A free & open learning environment for sharing newer and emerging tools to teach science. Developed for teachers & students, we find the best science interactives & resources in the world. Interactive Whiteboard pdboyer Wed, 11 Feb 2009 03:53:37 GMT http://wilderdom.com/games/EnvironmentalActivities.html We are upsetting the atmosphere upon which all life depends. In the late 80s when I began to take climate change seriously, we referred to global warming as a "slowmotion catastrophe" one we expected to kick in perhaps generations later. Instead, the signs of change have accelerated alarmingly - David Suzuki Climate change should be seen as the greatest challenge to face man ~ Prince Charles Climate change and energy use are global problems ~ Rupert Murdoch Climate change affects us all, but it does not affect us all equally. The poorest and most vulnerable –those who have done the least to contribute to global warming—are bearing the brunt of the impact today" ~ Ban Ki-moon Computer game available for $9.00 pdboyer Wed, 21 Apr 2010 01:28:30 GMT http://wiki.classroom20.com So, how can this be used in the classroom? Even without sending in your DNA for sampling 23andMe puts a lot of the study of genetics and ancestry into context in a way that is more interesting and compelling then what I ever learned in school. The website provides a collection of educational materials to guide educators and learners on a personal journey of genetic discovery. Here are some of the great learning resources 23andMe offers to enable visitors to discover the world of genetics. A great place to start with students would be with the Variations section which highlights stories of famous people and how their genes affected them. This can be tied to an activity where students reflect on how they think their genes may have shaped who they are or ... pdboyer Fri, 24 Jul 2009 19:56:31 GMT http://www.pbs.org/teacherline/catalog/courses/INST120 Creating Units to Support Differing Learning Styles Course Description: Unlock the secrets to developing a curriculum that meets the learning needs of different types of students. Create a cross-curricular unit that integrates technology to support learning, and plan lessons that address the different ways that your students learn. Activities will help you build flexibility into your lesson plans, enabling you to integrate your new knowledge into your instruction. Classroom Link-Access to students recommended. PBS Classroom Link courses ask learners to implement lessons with their class or with a small group of students (options for learners without access to students are available. For assignments and evaluation details, see the full Sylla... pdboyer Wed, 11 Mar 2009 23:59:16 GMT http://www.digitalnative.org Blog, wiki, book, video all associated with the digital native concept and John Palfrey's book, Palfrey, John, and Urs Gasser. Born Digital : Understanding the First Generation of Digital Natives. New York: Basic Books, 2008. pdboyer Fri, 27 Feb 2009 02:27:47 GMT https://docs.google.com/present/view?id=dhn2vcv5_106c9fm8j Interactive Whiteboard pdboyer Mon, 27 Jul 2009 03:23:40 GMT http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/digitalnation Digital nation is a series on FrontLine about digital immigrants, digital natives, and the evolution of our culture in a globally interconnected world. pdboyer Thu, 06 Aug 2009 19:23:30 GMT http://education.jlab.org/indexpages/elementgames.php Science Games: Who Wants to Win $1,000,000? - Answer 15 science and math based questions correctly and become a (pretend!) millionaire! Virginia State Standards of Learning Practice Tests - Practice taking the SOL tests! Subjects currently include algebra, math, science and technology. Science Vocabulary Hangman - Use the clues to discover the computer's secret word! Science Crossword Puzzles - Use the clues provided to solve each crossword puzzle! Scrambled Science Words - Use the clues provided to unscramble a science word or term! pdboyer Sun, 31 Oct 2010 21:26:51 GMT http://www.gm.com/community-education You may be asking yourself what a car company has to do with education. At GM, we would say “a lot.” We’ve built student content and classroom-ready lesson plans to help inspire students to pursue Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) careers. pdboyer Sun, 15 May 2011 18:01:51 GMT http://www.learntobehealthy.org/parents-teachers/kits/subscribers/face-the-music.aspx# Technology makes it easy for teens to stay connected at all times, but sometimes the pressure of always "being on" can be too much. The "Face the Music" eLearning Kit© engages 10th-12th grade students in activities that promote mental health awareness and overall well-being. Activity topics include managing stress, bullying, maintaining healthy relationships, online safety and making healthy decisions. pdboyer Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:43:54 GMT