Stay tuned

Just got moved semi-out of the classroom into a tech support teacher role. Any cool tools that you have discovered that I can explore and share with others at my school? Especially those that have to do with collaboration and/or portfolios.

Wimpy Kid?

Check out this pic! I "wimped" myself! Cool mini-ap that fans of the Wimpy Kid books might enjoy!

Wireless is coming!

It appears that my school is going to finally become wireless. We appear to also be getting additional computers. We have many teachers in this building who at tech-no-phobes. Just the idea of using a computer for grading scares them. As a result, they do not have kids using them either. Now I realize that technology is not always the best way to go...hands-on science/math is often a better choice...but what suggestions do you have for getting the resisters on board with technology?

NOVA 5000

I finally found someone here who can get the NOVA's to go live! Cannot wait to use them. Fourier has a great website for such things. Once the kids get a chance to play with, I mean use them, I'll post again about how they did it!

Low Tech question

Got these really old microscopes at my school. The stage keeps moving after the kids take their hands off of the adjustment knobs. Can it be tightened?

Teaching Grown-ups

Taught my first ever class to adults on Friday. I have given workshops and have presented at state and local conferences, but this teaching of a hybrid course is a first for me. Any one have any suggestions?

Grant opportunities

I am in the process of preparing a STEM grant application (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). Looking for any advice on anything from who to apply to, to key words to include, to resources/outlines to follow.

I'll take any advice that I can get.

Thanks