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2009 2009-Getting Started

Using E-Books to Motivate Pupils Writing

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Presenter: Colin Hill
Location: Southport, UK
Link to presenter’s K12Online Ning Profile page

Presentation Title: Using E-Books to Motivate Pupils Writing

Presentation Description: Rather than sending all pupils work home at the end of the school year, E-books allow teachers to compile collections of work to be displayed on the WWW quite soon after it is completed. Colin Hill presents how he creates E-books, proving to eb a motivation for writing, as learners know that their work is going to be on display.

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Link to presentation’s supporting documents:
My First Ever Online Presentation (K12Online Ning Blog Post)

Additional Information:
Blog: colport-teaching.blogspot.com
Twitter: colport

2009 2009-Getting Started

The iPod Touch in the Classroom

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Presenter: Kern Kelley
Location: Newport, Maine, USA
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Presentation Title: The iPod Touch in the Classroom

Presentation Description: The iPod Touch can function as an important educational tool inside and outside the classroom. With the increased purchases of netbooks this last year, there seems to be a push for schools to put more machines into students hands. At a price point even lower than current netbooks the iPod Touch is a great compliment to any classroom. While many schools still do not allow cell phones, an iPod Touch bridges that gap. Wifi access provides a tremendous opportunity for students and teachers to browse the web, type a response, record audio or calculate a problem. The form factor makes many classroom tasks manageable while the design of the device requires far less technical support than most laptops. The main focus of this presentation is how teachers can accomplish common tasks in the classroom, but also includes how students can use the tool for their own studies. Most of the applications discussed are free or a few dollars. Viewers will learn concrete ways they can use their iPod Touch in the classroom the following day.

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http://www.tinyurl.com/itouchineducation

Additional Information:
Email: kernkelley [at] gmail [dot] com
Blog: TheTechCurve.com
Twitter: kernkelley
Skype: kernkelley

2009 2009-Getting Started

Little Kids, Big Possibilities

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Presenter: Kelly Hines
Location: Washington, North Carolina, USA
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Presentation Title: Little Kids, Big Possibilities

Presentation Description: Learn about the what’s, how’s and why’s of using web 2.0 tools and social networking with elementary age students to enhance learning and student engagement.

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http://littlekidsbigpossibilities.pbworks.com

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Blog: http://keepingkidsfirst.wordpress.com

Twitter: kellyhines