Technology+Plus+Learning+Conference+2008

·  Thank you Team ·  Researchers ·  Writers ·  Honey-do Runners ·  Proofreaders ·  Letters of Support (Write their letters for them by guiding the qualities you want to note) ·  Point out how you are addressing what they are looking for (Judging Criteria) ·  Mission Statement ·  Check Requirements ·  Wants- Objectives ·  Map Timelines ·  Start with their mission and their objectives..it’s their $$ ·  Electronic Library of important info (local issues, demographics, bios, press releases, press coverage) ·  [|www.donorschoose.org] ·  digital wish grants ·  The Foundation Center ·  GrantsAlert.com ·  Grantswrangler.com ·  [|www.tgci.com] ·  [|www.technologygrantnews.come] ·  [|www.schoolgrants.org] ·  [|www.kaboom.org] ·  UPlay University **__ NetSmartz.org  __** ·  Revealing too much information. Have the posting discussion! ·  Webcams ·  Exposure to inappropriate material ·  File sharing and peer-to-peer ·  Posting personal information ·   talking to unknown people ·   adding unknown as buddies ·   posting rude comments ·   sending personal information to unknown people ·  Online Enticement and “Grooming” o   Attention and affection, money and gifts, secret relationship, inappropriate topics, meet offline If scared or uncomfortable, ask for help. Don’t take away the computer or they are less likely to report. ·  Keep identity private ·  Never respond to messages that make you feel uncomfortable ·  Never meet offline without asking your parent’s permission ·  Respect other people online ·  [|www.netsmartz.org/education] and [|www.netsmartz/presentations] ·  Julie’s Journey Video and Survivor Diaries (For High School Students) ·  Tracking Teresa video (Middle School Students) ·  The Boy Who Loved IM (Elementary) ·  Cybertipline.com Commericals for cybersafety ·  Cyberbullying – Nsteens (middle school students) ·  Real life consequences (discuss) **__ Building a Community of Excited Readers with Virtual Author Programs and Multimedia Book Connections  __** [|www.teachingbooks.net] ·  Meeting an author virtually can change a student’s connection to a book. ·  Author’s Purpose ·  Making connections that students can relate to. **__ Digital Storytelling…. For all ages __** **__ Dr. Abrams  __** ·  Synergistic effect- more than words or pictures alone ·  Story Starters: Creature Feature, The most incredible person I know, etc.. ·  Copyright disclaimer on website if stories are posted on the web (Wiki’s or Media Festival) **__ The Decades Project 21st Century Skills for a 20th Century Project  __** ·  Use new tools to do when teachers already do. ·  Understanding By Design: Explain Project using GRASP (Goal; Role; Audience; Situation; Performance/Product) **__ Collaborative Learning: Using Tools that Students Already Use to Enhance Your Classroom  __** ·  Use Ning to create a group of learners. ·  Simulation in the classroom helps to engage learners **__Technology Transforming Teacher Practice__** ·  21st Century Learning skills- clear focus ·  Revisit Adult Learning Skills ·  Important Topics: The Need for Change, Authentic Content Areas, Differentiation with 21st century tools ·  Focus on teachers talking about teaching, pockets of inquiry, enhance collectivism ·  There needs to be a structure for teacher talk
 * __ Intro to Grant Writing  __**
 * __ Developing a Team __**
 * __ Clues __**
 * __ Possible Grant Websites: __**
 * __ Student Use Concerns __**
 * __ NetSmartz Rules __**
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