So I'm getting into video podcasts. Well, I guess I'm listening to one for the first time, Rocketboom, the immensely popular one starring Amanda Cogdon. So far I don't see the personal draw of video podcasting. For me, the car and running is the ideal time for podcasts. I cannot find an ideal time to devote to watching content on a small little screen. With that being said, I hold in my hands a Creative 30GB video multimedia player (the Windows version of a video iPod). Another toy. I really want to see the draw on these machines, and if nothing else, use it as a back-up hard-drive.
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Speaking of Rocketboom--what's so funny with it? I just don't get it.
30 March 2006
28 March 2006
We All Knew It Was True...
How do you like the sign? I actually had two of my friends (sorry Jenn and Robin--I love you both) believe it was real. It's not! (-: But it feels true!
26 March 2006
It's Almost April...
Can you believe how fast life continues to roll? I mean, it feels like the Super Bowl just happened (or I'm avoiding reality, being a Seahawks fan!) and next weekend will be April. Simply amazing. Things have speeded up regarding plans for next year. I came home from the conference on Monday, and a message from DPS was on the machine wanting an interview for the IT position. Sounds good. Looks like I will go interview this week.
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Enjoyed the conference. We received our grant check, so I spent yesterday shopping. I actually found some good deals for podcasting equipment. It looks like we will purchase a small mixing board so we can do interviews. My podcast crew will probably interview David Warlick (the edu-tech guy) next month when he arrives. I also picked up a multimedia player (the Windows version of a video iPod) to begin sampling video on a small screen. Should be interesting.
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My girls are doing well. Lucy now is onto bigger and better things--incisors. Makes for some fun days. (-:
But she is a sweetie and so SMART! She signs for about a dozen different things, including motorcycle, giraffe, and cat. She takes after her Mama I guess!
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Enjoyed the conference. We received our grant check, so I spent yesterday shopping. I actually found some good deals for podcasting equipment. It looks like we will purchase a small mixing board so we can do interviews. My podcast crew will probably interview David Warlick (the edu-tech guy) next month when he arrives. I also picked up a multimedia player (the Windows version of a video iPod) to begin sampling video on a small screen. Should be interesting.
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My girls are doing well. Lucy now is onto bigger and better things--incisors. Makes for some fun days. (-:
But she is a sweetie and so SMART! She signs for about a dozen different things, including motorcycle, giraffe, and cat. She takes after her Mama I guess!
No surprise here...
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20 March 2006
Off to NCaect!
Another conference, but a good conference in the opinion of David Warlick, whom I asked some questions about the conference. Definitely exciting to network with new tools, ideas, people, and food! (-:
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Our Williford Team will present on how we used technology to make AYP in an inner-city school. I would like to take credit for the effort, but due to Williford's being an IMPACT Model School, the teachers are truly dedicated to the cause of technology.
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We will also accept a grant to purchase more podcasting tools. We began podcasting after NCETC, on a limited basis. Now, as we mastered the basics, we want to share this fabulous medium with other students, teachers, and parents.
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See you at the Westin!
ncaect
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Our Williford Team will present on how we used technology to make AYP in an inner-city school. I would like to take credit for the effort, but due to Williford's being an IMPACT Model School, the teachers are truly dedicated to the cause of technology.
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We will also accept a grant to purchase more podcasting tools. We began podcasting after NCETC, on a limited basis. Now, as we mastered the basics, we want to share this fabulous medium with other students, teachers, and parents.
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See you at the Westin!
ncaect
18 March 2006
The Bugs Slide In, the Bugs Slide Out
Well, I believe my cold is throwing up it's last hurrah. I needed some rest this weekend to get over this completely. It will be nice to be my old, moody self again! The weather is crazy though. We had 80s last week, now it's getting only into the 50s for the next week or so. We'll begin getting some much needed rain. I just want to wash my cars so bad! I've never washed the Kia here before. )-:
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Busy week coming up. Two days of school, then I'll head to Charlotte for the NCaect conference. It should prove interesting. I'll accept my check for $2500 for a grant I wrote for podcasting equipment. Yes, I podcast with my students. Check out the link to see them. Then later in the afternoon we'll present about the great things at our school. Should be good to network with similar minded people and get more tech integration ideas.
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The girls are fantastic. Lucy still will not eat much, but we really think that it's due to her teeth. All molars have poked through, but she still chews on those fingers nonstop. Poor girl! I've hated being sick the past week too. She's getting to the fun age where she really plays, but I really wasn't up to it. Now things will get back to normal. Kerry is awesome, as usual! How I possessed the luck to keep her, I'll never know. I just thank my lucky stars everyday!
15 March 2006
Weather or Whether
Alright, yes, I know I live in North Carolina. Yes, we have a temperate climate. But what is going on with this daily weather? This week we've had temperatures in the 80s, and today, at 11:30 AM, it's currently 49. I am finally getting over my cold, but shessh! Possibility of maybe a little snow the beginning of next week.
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10 March 2006
A Real Horror Movie...
Unfortunately, it's a true story going on in the world today. I just finished reading The World is Flat by Thomas Friedman. Many pointed me to this book, as they said it's for anyone in politics or public education. After reading it, while a great read, I must say I wish I hadn't. In his book, he discusses how the global marketplace makes many things obsolete, such as low wage jobs in the US. He goes
into detail on how US corporations are and must relocate their call centers and other operations to other areas, such as Bangalore, India. Many people will scream at this, but by doing this, it allows the Americans to focus on higher-tech jobs and ventures. Unfortunately, as he points out, we're not taking the initiative to do this. Now, these previously thought of as 'third-world' countries established a middle class, so now they're focusing on the higher-skilled positions our Americans are not qualified for.
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You see this everyday in American public schools. We blame teachers. We blame parents. The only ones who do not receive any blame, but are totally in charge of their own destiny are the students. Face it, our students are LAZY. Yes, maybe 1-3% of students do work hard, but as a former educator, I saw it daily in the class. Anytime you offered additional study or a higher level discussion, the students would do enough to 'get by.' Big changes are needed. Big answers are needed. Do you have any?
into detail on how US corporations are and must relocate their call centers and other operations to other areas, such as Bangalore, India. Many people will scream at this, but by doing this, it allows the Americans to focus on higher-tech jobs and ventures. Unfortunately, as he points out, we're not taking the initiative to do this. Now, these previously thought of as 'third-world' countries established a middle class, so now they're focusing on the higher-skilled positions our Americans are not qualified for. ---
You see this everyday in American public schools. We blame teachers. We blame parents. The only ones who do not receive any blame, but are totally in charge of their own destiny are the students. Face it, our students are LAZY. Yes, maybe 1-3% of students do work hard, but as a former educator, I saw it daily in the class. Anytime you offered additional study or a higher level discussion, the students would do enough to 'get by.' Big changes are needed. Big answers are needed. Do you have any?
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