Technology and Instruction for Prairie South

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Entries from December 2006

SmartBoard Podcast

December 11th, 2006 · No Comments

We have a number of our schools who have SmartBoards. I believe that some are using them effectively and others are struggling with using them well. Lack of portability is one issue but there are others. Here is a resource put together by a pair of teachers from Manitoba that share in [...]

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The PA Palm Project

December 6th, 2006 · No Comments

Today was day one in the PA PALM Pilot Project. Folks, this is exciting stuff. Giving a computer to every kid in a class has huge potential. The computer itself may not change much but combine that with great teaching and a learning environment where collaboration and social learning is encourage and that [...]

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Tags: Projects

My Drive to Work

December 5th, 2006 · No Comments

Here’s an example of how to add video to your blog.  

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Tags: Google Earth · Videos

Blogging in Assiniboia

December 5th, 2006 · No Comments

We had a great time blogging in Assiniboia. The people were enthusiastic and the food was great. We learned together and had some good fun.
Keep your eyes out for some great blogging from the south country!

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Tags: Workshops

Welcome Learners

December 4th, 2006 · No Comments

I’m sure I have a dozen or more weblogs that I either regularly contribute to or have started for one reason or another. This one is intended to house learning for Prairie South teachers and students, or as I call them “learners”.

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Tags: General