"Our school doesn't have them, but my husband does. One of things you can do is use your IPad as a presentation system. Keynote presentations, video streaming, and anything else you can see on the IPad can be presented to the…"
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10 very cool brain compatible classroom activities
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"We are even getting tornadoes in northern California, a rare occurrence. Unfortunately, weather is not a part of my state standards, so I do not have many resources. I am pulling out my old JASON curriculum - Monster Storms, which does…"
"Looks like a great program! Unfortunately, cardinals do not make it out here.
For those who missed the deadline or who live in an area without cardinals, Cornell has other Citizen Scientist programs.
I have been a part of the Project…"
"Hi Aimee
Have you had much luck? Unfortunately, I don't have a full class period left with my kids after the final exam tomorrow.Is it something kids could do independently? Perhaps I can give it to them as an extra credit…"
"Its exciting to see the new tools and support for connecting classrooms.
I have used teleconferencing to connect classrooms before, but it could be difficult to coordinate the calls with the district office IT.
Skype is very…"
"I can see some real advantages for students being able to see the introduction at home; students who need to hear it again can, students who are absent are not left out, and they have access to the teacher during practice time.
However, it does put…"
"We haven't been doing whole animal dissections the last few years. Partially because of the money and also because it doesn't fit as well in our newer state standards. We only study a few body systems now, so our dissections…"
Martina Fasano commented on Karolee Smiley's blog post 10 projects to teach creativity and problem solving skills in your classroom"The link to the website doesn't work....is the extension .com or something else? Thanks so much for posting this! I really wanted to go to this session but couldn't."
Mary LeFever commented on Karolee Smiley's blog post Rebels with applause"Thanks for the thorough notes! I'm going to share with teachers I know are interested but were unable to come."
Vivian Barker commented on Karolee Smiley's blog post Paperfolding 101"Thanks for posting this!!! I attended the scienc vocabulary sesion at the same time--you just made my day!! Hope to attend the Grapic Organizers in 3D tomorrow morning."
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Stories in Statistics
How to make data delightful, digestible and interdisciplinary
Line up graphs- Quick kinesthetic survey
Line up on the continuum or group by cluster- have group discussion in clusters
Storytelling is a useful way for…"
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Blood, guts and vomit
How to use emergency medical scenarios to teach anatomy
Take emergency preparedness to improve it
First get patient info
The obvious wound, may not be the biggest problem.
Safety first- scene survey
don’t become a…"
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Environmental education and the classroom
California Environmental Education Interagency Network
Social action projects
Activity 1
Brainstorm ideas about environmental projects
Three columns- Environmental issues, community service, lesson…"
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10/23/10
Earthquakes- a workshop for teachers
IRIS incorporate research institutions for seismology: GSN, PASSCAL, DMC, E&O
Foreshocks, earthquakes, and aftershocks
The biggest event is the earthquakes
- foreshocks are uncommon
-…"
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Karolee Smiley's Blog
Rebels with applause
Brain compatible approaches for motivating reluctant learners
The reluctant learner…
- Has trouble paying attention
- Seems bored/forgetful
- Doesn’t participate
- Disruptive/silent
- Seems capable but unmotivated
- If they choose not to participate, then at least they are in control rather of the situation. Its better to
Strategies that you can use…
ContinuePosted on November 6, 2010 at 12:30pm — 1 Comment
10 projects to teach creativity and problem solving skills in your classroom
Really need the ppt to support this workshop – lots of links!
What is innovation? Doing the “impossible”, creating something new
How can we be creative within the parameters of our standards and pacing? Think about blocks, or legos. They can build and create. Once they know how it work, then they can create and build. Need the tools and know how to use them before…
ContinuePosted on November 6, 2010 at 12:30pm — 1 Comment
Social Technology and the Middle Level Child
Balancing opportunity and risk
Why is texting so powerful?
- Self regulated speech- when teens are trying to communicate, there are so many variables to consider (body language, appearance, see words before you say) The ability to
regulate what you are saying. - Removes social cues-
- More efficient- can respond to relevant components of conversation instead of…
Posted on November 5, 2010 at 5:30pm
Paperfolding 101
Graphic Organizers using regular paper - Diane E Tatum
Although I already use foldables, a tool that helps kids make a kinesthetic learning tool with paper, its always good to find ways to use it more efficiently and effectively.
(We folded a paper into 8 boxes for our notes on this- hard to capture as well in…
ContinuePosted on November 5, 2010 at 9:00am — 1 Comment
NMSA opening session
I am at the NMSA conference in Baltimore. The opening session had some great words to inspire and help us reflect on what we do. Here are my notes of the opener, not perfect, but hopefully the key ideas are there.
NMSA- Opening session – 11/4/10
NMSA- Opening session – 11/4/10
Innovate Create Inspire
Dr. Nancy Grazmik Maryland superintendent - One of the top states for education.…
ContinuePosted on November 5, 2010 at 8:30am
Comment Wall (50 comments)
- At 11:46am on March 14, 2011,
Kim Lightle said… - Karolee - Nice job on the introductions! I couldn't have said it better myself! Hope you are doing well. Kim
- At 9:33am on February 3, 2011, Kim Lightle said…
- Hey! Saw that you added a couple of resources to one of the wiki pages - that's great. How is everything going in CA?
- At 8:53pm on September 29, 2010,
De Austin said… - Thank you! Love the site. Thanks again.
- At 12:41am on August 18, 2010, Kathy King said…
- Hmmmmm, didn't even think of it yet! I have to find out when it is first! If Brent will send me I will go!
- At 10:08am on June 9, 2010,
Currie Renwick said… - Karolee, Thanks so much for your warm welcome! Things are just calming down at school, so I am looking forward to getting to know our ning over the summer. Look forward to talking again, Currie
- At 7:37am on May 31, 2010, John Green said…
- Thanks for the very detailed welcome info - much appreciated :)
Looking forward to actively participating.
- At 8:49am on May 26, 2010, Tonya Gay Briggs said…
- Thank you so much for the welcome and info! I look forward to getting more involved soon. Today is the last day with my students this year, so although I am glad, I am a little sad to see them go! I hope you have a great summer! Thanks again!
- At 2:13pm on February 25, 2010,
Christie Williams said… - I would love all of the information that I can get on the middle school site I am working on. Please get with your team and send me as much information as you can! Thanks! Christie
- At 9:56am on February 15, 2010,
Jessica Fries-Gaither said… - Hi Karolee,
I was very excited to see you quoted in the recent NSTA Reports! Congrats, you wonderful wiki women!! :)
- At 11:06am on October 29, 2009,
Laurie E Sison said…
- Thank you for the welcome.
I am a K-8 certified teacher with MAEd.
I was laid off from my job and am working on a math/science endorsement (possibly science only)...
I am in the beginning stages and so I am in that confused state!
Thank you again,
Laurie
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