Here are some really neat websites that will help you write winning lesson plans. Check them out and use them to help write technology based lessons, that are exciting: Generally , learning objectives are written in terms of learning outcomes: What do you want your students to learn as a result of the lesson? These websites are excellent resources for teachers needing help with writing objectives:
Go to delicious.com/woodruff45 Click on objectives
Hey thinking of creating a podcast or adding audio files to spice up your powerpoints. Audacity is a free easy to use and multilinguial audio recorder for Windows. This programs offers an alternative for those teachers that may not be able to get a Mac, but want to do podcasting and produce audio files. The only equipment needed is a mic and your PC. Click here to download the program. And enjoy.
Tech Students,
This class is bound to braoden your horizons as far as how technology can be integrated into the curriculum. To complete the Mac tutorial you will need this link :
http://poets.sfsu.edu/osx/OSX3/tutorial/1necessary/frameSet_1.html
If you are looking to update your resume here is some software that helps you to create an individual and professional introduction that enhances your skills and personality and allows you to stand out from the crowd. Instead of a dull printed resume. There are many wonderful templates available to choose from which is bound to make an impression on any employer. Lead you allows you to showcase your resume and add cover letters , pictures,writing samples, letters of recommendations , with the use of audio and video files to provide a comprehensive view of yourself and your abilities. This e-portfolio is free and allows unlimited web hosting, web space for pictures, documents and database & cover letters. Check it out!!! I created my own resume and here it is the url for it is. www.leadyou/woodruff45
We as technology specialist are embarking on a technology journey with 3 schools in the Northwest Region. A wide range of technology was purchased and put into the schools such as PC’s , Macs, Smartboards, Projectors , printers etc. The concept is to have students exposed to technology on all levels of the their education from Elementary , Middle and High School. This will enable the child to be exposed to technology throughout their education. We also want the teachers to become accustom to using the technology and to feel comfortable empowering the students to use it as well. We are teaching them concepts such as the use of a wiki , smartboard tools, Discovery Streaming, Nettrekker, the use of short videos related to the subject matter that they are currently teaching now. The biggest challenge is to help them understand that technology is not something that is a hinderance ,but something that will help make their teaching easier. The feeder pattern schools are Georgia Ave., Vance Middle and BTW High School. It is how hope that this feeder pattern will show other schools why technology is so important to the children that we teach.
The students at Bon Lin Elementary school are getting fit with the use of the wii sport video game. The students mimic the moves of the game, which is projected on a wall in the gym. They run in place, twirl imaginary Hula Hoops, balance and stretch with yoga and do step aerobics. Read this article on how this school is incorporating technology into their gym classes. Thecommercialappeal.com
President Barack Obama is branching out and allowing his staff to use Web 2.0 tools to communicate with the people of America. Check out Jason Parrish site for more information. They are using podcasting to broadcast weekly addresses and speeches. Blogs are being featured as well.
My coworker , Cindy Putnam did a podcast about my trip to Washinton D.C. for the Inaugration of our 44th President , Barack Obama, the podcast is a part of City Voices their I share my experiences about the Inaugration. Go to: http://stories.libsyn.com/
to hear this wonderful experience.
The election of Barack Obama has sparked so much attention and excitement for the entire world. This is a very important time in our country and on January 20, 2009, Barack Obama will take the helm of the presidency. This is indeed is a teachable moment for educators and their are many lessons to be learned. 
Education World offers ten super activities to help your students learn about and commemorate the inauguration. Included: Activities in which students write letters to the president, create presidential portraits, complete an inauguration trivia hunt, and much more! As I travel to Washington D.C. for the Inaugration of our 44th President I am fired up about the possibility of change coming to America. I will be among hundreds and thousands of people celebrating this historic event huddling in the crowd to get a glimpse of our 44th President which is expected to be about 6 million. Their is an excitement among the students about President elect Obama becoming our 44th President, teachers should capitalize on that excitement and make every class a teachable moment. Inaugration Day is arguably one of the greastest moments in our history and this one will be historic as well as a time of hope and new beginnings.
With money being scarce in our district for Social Studies books and supplies, teachers are having to look for other tools to enhance their Social Studies lessons. An excellent tool to use is Google earth. It is free and readily available for teachers to use with their social studies lessons. While surfing the net I found an excellent site for Google earth lesson plans, this is the killer app for Social Studies teachers. It has lesson plans for all subject matter, here you will find real-world lessons that will help teachers find innovative ways for students to learn.
