One in a 1:1 World

I found this article on CNN today. Very interesting…. Should Google comply with state censorship policies and restrict access to information?

Want to learn more about technology? Looking for a class to take for re-certification?

The following week long technology classes are offered this summer through The University of Southern Maine for graduate credit. Follow this link: summer registration or call 780-5055 for registration information.

1. Technology Integration for the Classroom Teacher: Mac (EPC 508)
Class #: 3710
Dates: July 26-30, 2010
Times: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Location: University of Southern Maine, Portland Campus
Faculty: Cathy Wolinsky, Yarmouth School Department
Credit: Three (3) Inservice Graduate Credits
Tuition/Fees: $1,209.00 (Maine Resident)
This course is designed for educators who use iBooks, MacBooks or iMacs to integrate technology into core subject learning. Teachers of any grade level will learn current tools to engage students and use technology as a design tool in planning classroom lessons and units of study. Web 2.0 tools available through the Internet, software native to the Mac and peripherals like digital cameras and microphones will be utilized during the course. Texts will include current articles and online resources connecting content learning to 21st Century Skills. Participants will be expected to develop an individual project that can be used in an educational setting. Registrants may bring their own laptop or use computers provided in the USM lab.

2.  21st Century Teaching and Learning with Technology (EPC 512)
Class #: 3682
Dates: July 12-16, 2010
Times: 8:30-4:30
Location: USM Portland Campus
Faculty: Alice Barr, Yarmouth Public Schools
Credit: Three (3) Inservice Graduate Credits
Tuition/Fees: $1,209.00 (Maine Resident)
In our technology-driven, globally diverse world, students are consuming and producing many forms of electronic media. How do we develop teaching strategies for the 21st Century classroom given changing ideas about literacy? This course is designed for K-12 educators looking to integrate an array of current digital technology skills with core academic subjects. The state of Maine has joined the National Partnership for 21st Century Skills (see http://www.21stcenturyskills.org) and advocates the infusion of these skills into K-12 learning.

3. Digital Storytelling  (EPB 599)
Class #: 3708
Dates: June 23-25, 28-29, 2010
Times: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Location: University of Southern Maine, Portland Campus
Faculty: Sue Woodhams, Brunswick School Department
Credit: Three (3) Inservice Graduate Credits
Tuition/Fees: $1,209.00 (Maine Resident)
Learn how to use a variety of multimedia content using digital still & video cameras, scanners & digital recorders to create, craft, edit and publish stories demonstrating student achievement & classroom projects for CD, DVD, the web or VHS. Collect video & audio footage, digital and/or analogue photos from your educational environment prior to workshop & work with an experienced multimedia educator as he walks you through each step of production of a project that you can use, modify, expand and replicate in your classroom tomorrow. Examine examples of projects from around the state, and share your experiences with other educational professionals during this one-week intensive workshop.

4. The Read/Write Web in the Classroom (EPC 500)
Class #: 3709
Dates: July 19-23, 2010
Times: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Location: University of Southern Maine, Portland Campus
Faculty: Alice Barr, Yarmouth School Department
Credit: Three (3) Inservice Graduate Credits
Tuition/Fees: $1,209.00 (Maine Resident)
Explore the use of Web 2.0 online tools that support student learning, collaboration, and communication extending beyond classroom walls. Educators will become familiar with what it means to be literate in the 21st century classroom. Weblogs, wikis, rss, online photo galleries, social bookmarking, podcasts, internet safety and various online tools will be explored. Registrants may bring their own laptop or use computers provided in the USM lab.

2010 Summer Institute

The dates for the 2010 MLTI Summer Institute have been determined!! Mark your calendars for July 28 – 30, 2010. The theme of this year’s Summer Institute is Digital Citizenship – Raising the Flag!

Find out more here…

Copyright/Fair Use Presenter-Peter Felmly

March 17th, 2010- 9-11am Gorham Municipal Center, 75 South St.Gorham, ME

Peter Felmly is a member of the firm’s Public Sector and Trial Services Groups,
practicing primarily in the areas of school law, employment law, civil litigation and appellate practice.
Peter has been with Drummond & Woodsum since 2003.

Please contact me if you are interested in attending live, or via WEBEX.

2010 Sebago Alliance Technology Integrators Present
A Digital Educator Series
hosted by:
Bob Asselin
Terri Dawson

WHS Tech Newsletter

Check out the new WHS Technology Resources Website!

Much thanks to Karen Emery, Westbrook Middle School Integrator, and Sarah Prescott, Gorham High School Integrator for helping with links and ideas.

Check out this quiz to see how much you have in common with today’s millennial generation.

Common Sense Media is an online resource that offers free tools and advice for parents and teachers to help educate kids about making good decisions in the digital world.

For parents, it includes reviews of the latest TV, Movies, Books, Music, Video Games, and Websites to help them make informed choices about the media they allow their children to consume. It also contains tips, talking points, and videos to help start the discussion about important online safety issues like sexting and online harassment. Family Media Agreements are available for parents to download and contract clear behavior expectations with their children for online activity and media consumption.

For educators, Common Sense Media offers school-wide professional development plans and toolkits for purchase, as well as free lesson plans, worksheets, and surveys to help students learn to be responsible digital citizens and thoughtful consumers. Online discussions allow educators to share resources with other schools and see what they are doing to address controversial media related issues.

MTV news is taking on the topic of online safety for teens.  The website A Thin Line focuses on helping teens stop the spread of digital abuse, discussing difficult issues including cyberbullying, sexting, constant messaging, and other forms of digital disrespect. It is accompanied by an MTV news documentary, Sexting in America: When Privates go Public,  airing February 14th @ 9pm.

I love TED talks- what more can I say.