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New grant process in my district
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Pam Shoemaker May 26, 2010.

ReactionGrid a Virtual WOrld for the k-20 crew

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Mary Ewald commented on kirish's blog post Digital Storytelling to Promote Primary Literacy

"Hi Kirish, What a great list! I wish I had seen your post earlier for some projects that I've assigned to students. I've used Dvolver for years, and find Go Animate so much more effective for ESL students being able to give a…"

Nov 30, 2011

Sandy Tam commented on kirish's blog post Digital Storytelling to Promote Primary Literacy

"Thank you for your wonderful ideas and tips on hoe to make and use digital books. I am currently teaching grade 2 and digital books are so appropriate for this grade level."

Aug 14, 2011

Matthew Corrydon Wettstein commented on kirish's blog post Teaching in the Virtual World

"This sounds very interesting. Do u see any applications for younger grades such as kindergarten?"

Aug 22, 2010

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May 28, 2010

Pam Shoemaker replied to kirish's discussion New grant process in my district

"I think some sort of review process is a good thing, but in my opinion this policy requires way too many people. I do understand the reasons for having a policy. Here's an example of why a grant approval process may be necessary: Teacher writes…"

May 26, 2010

Patricia McDaniels replied to kirish's discussion New grant process in my district

"This is a complicated solutions that almost punishes teacher for putting in a grant. If they move as slowly as the district usually does you'll never make the deadlines. Ben is right if you try you'll have to have everything done before…"

May 25, 2010

Ben Rimes replied to kirish's discussion New grant process in my district

"But that's looking at things spur of the moment. If you start early, because you at least know the MACUL grant will be offered each Spring, you could have a proposal in place around conference time. It sounds like the proposal would pretty much…"

May 25, 2010

kirish replied to kirish's discussion New grant process in my district

"Thanks Liz, The time lines are the problem. With each step having to go through so many people who have lots of other things to do-the travel time, where it ends up ,and how to track where each peace is at each step, are all issues. I am afraid my…"

May 25, 2010

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Teaching in the Virtual World

My sim called MyMichigan on ReactionGrid

Yesterday I was home sick. It happens to all of us sooner or later, and usually at the worst possible time. Staying home yesterday for a doctor's appointment in the morning (Where they so do not get that you can't use the restroom at will) I was able to kinda/sort able to be with my kids at home.

My 7th graders…

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Posted on March 26, 2010 at 10:30am — 4 Comments

Another Year of Possibilities

As the Year Begins a few Thoughts and Goals...

As Computer Teacher and a Digital Explorer I will try to:

1. Spend less time pulling 10/100 line and fixing CAT5 plugs and more time pulling together ideas for instruction.

2. Less time doing my favorite projects and more time creating projects the students need.

3.Less time scheduling the classes so the teachers have break that are convenient for them and more time incorporating a few minutes of break the… Continue

Posted on September 4, 2009 at 7:29pm

Digital Explorer

I have long been unhappy with the terms Digital Natives and Digital Immigrants. It felt so unfair to be called an Immigrant, since I was over 40 and lived in a world without computers before college. Instead I prefer to call myself a DIGITAL EXPLORER!

Why you ask??? Well like most of us who read and write here, we have been exploring technology for many years! From when the Apple II's, floppy disks and MECC were what it was all about ...and on to web 2.0 ,3.0, Second Life, Blogs,… Continue

Posted on July 20, 2009 at 8:30am — 3 Comments

The Final 4 in Education

For educators this is the final 4. Those last weeks of school before the children have vacation. If we are lucky we may get a few weeks off as well. More than likely, most of us will be “in school” ourselves, attending webinars, and classes. The ending of one school year does afford one an opportunity to look back, reflect, take stock, and do a little self reflection.

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This past year was a mixed bag of both personal and professional challenges. One of the… Continue

Posted on May 16, 2009 at 10:00am

I Get By with a Little Help from my Friends!

Not only a good "Oldy song", but a true ode to the possibilities of social networking. I am fortunate that the Shared Time Computer teachers I work with meet once a month. We share ideas, problems, and solutions. I dare say I learn as much from them as most Professional Development Workshops I attend.

In this same vain one of the best parts of the past Macul conference was meeting Ben, Patti, Peggy, and Patty in person. Sitting inside the speakers room another 4 of us got together… Continue

Posted on March 27, 2009 at 9:09am — 1 Comment

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At 3:05pm on March 8, 2008, Ben Rimes said…: Hey Kelley, welcome to MACUL Space! Hope you enjoy it as much as the conference!

At 9:17am on March 9, 2008, Ben Rimes said…: Thanks for the kinds words, Kelley. I lurk on the Classroom 2.0 Ning site, but without any of the real life connections I have in that social network, I couldn't justify me getting involved with yet another PLN. However, providing a place for MACUL Members (many of whom already knew each other), made a lot more sense to me, so here we are!

At 9:18pm on March 13, 2008, Kevin J. Galbraith said…: Welcome to MACUL Space, Kelley!

At 10:32pm on March 25, 2008, Mark Raffler said…: Kelley,

Hi how are you. I am the Ed Tech Specialist and Trainer at GRPS. I have talked to Esther Kuiper and she speaks very highly of you. I would like to have discussion with you sometime on all of your technology initiatives that you seem to be involved in. I am trying to get GRPS more organized and fluent in technology use across the district. Look forward to future chatting and discussion.

At 9:43pm on March 31, 2008, Joel Bahr said…: I ain't your boss. We both work for the same boss- the Big Guy upstairs. But, thanks for the welcome.

At 3:37pm on April 8, 2008, Ben Rimes said…: Kelley, being approached by the publishers of the journal is great news! I hope you get some really great feedback from your article. When it gets published, let us know, and I'd be happy to share the links if it's online.

I'll bring it up at the next board meeting of what's going on; the board will love to hear this.

At 9:47pm on April 8, 2008, Ben Rimes said…: Any educators you can bring to the discussion, from anywhere on the globe, would definitely be a feather in our cap, but more importantly than that, it would give everyone on the site a terrific opportunity to discuss, share, and expand their own knowledge with teachers from other cultures.

The power of being able to reach across the globe and create new knowledge and understanding with others is exactly what we should be spreading. By all means, invite anyone, regardless of their location or affiliation with MACUL, because we're here not just for educators in Michigan, but any educator that wants to make their teaching better.

At 5:33pm on April 18, 2008, Jim Seitz said…: Kelly:

Your name was given to me as a possibility for your students to submit an article for the Student Corner of the MACUL Journal on how they are using technology in the classroom.

Please contact me if you are interested: seitz.jim@gmail.com

Thanks,

Jim

Jim Seitz
MACUL Board Member

At 11:25am on April 23, 2008, Mark Raffler said…: Kelley,

I am interested in getting your overview of the XO computers. We have another building interested in purchasing them and we would like to know more about them.

How are they working for you and what are their strengths and weaknesses in their use.

Also I know this is a stretch but is there anyway that we could visit your classroom and tinker with a machine for a little bit. The PC Techs would like to see one in action and look over the interface, etc.

One last thing . . . have you ever looked at the EEE PC. It seems at least at face value to be very similar to the XO machine but obviously different.

Thanks for taking my questions,

Mark

At 10:23pm on April 23, 2008, Ben Rimes said…: Awesome news about your videos being featured at the NYSCATE conference. I'll pass word on to Ric to let him know, he'll be really glad to hear that our members are receiving some national attention.

Kudos to you as well :)