What students want...

Read the eSchool News article about what students want:
http://snipurl.com/23xeq  

In a nutshell, they want laptops and more video game technology used for learning. Make sure to check out the algebra video game discussed called DimensionM – http://dimensionm.com

:)
~julz

Google Earth, Google Sky, & Google Universe!

Thanks to Holly!
Google Earth teacher created website...

http://gelessons.com/lessons/

And now there’s Google Sky!
Check it out at: http://www.google.com/sky/

Just kidding about the Google Universe! Latent April Fool’s Day reaction.
Although it might be in development...

--Sincerely,
   Susie B. =;->  

Various 10min online tutorials related to NETS

Thanks to Bethany for this resource on 21st Century Information Fluency.

http://208.109.122.145/tutorials/micro/

Blended or "Hybrid" Instruction

Check out this article on how blended or "hybrid" instruction leads to better grades and better student understanding. Sandy

Moodle vs Edu2.0

For those who are interested, there is an interesting dialog between the
developer of Edu2.0 and the developer of Moodle at the following link.

It is mostly technical jargon, but I find the dialog interesting as an
example of collaborative online learning.

FYI:

http://grahamglass.blogs.com/main/2008/03/code-stats-edu2.html

Judy

Try the Moodle Choice and Journal Activities

This Sunday from 11 am to 12 pm, you can join a free webclass on the Moodle Choice and Journal Activities. These are simple and easy to use tools for interaction in your online classroom. Hope you can join us. For more info, click here.

Invitation to Google Educator: Google Earth

You have been invited to the following free event:

Event: Google Educator: Google Earth

Description: Join Celia Einhorn as she introduces you to the exciting world
of Google Earth. Learn how to navigate through different cities across the
world, interpret maps, and investigate your final destination and all the
continents, countries, cities, roads, buildings, and lakes in between. Begin
building a curriculum rich in culture!

When: Tuesday 8 April 2008, 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

TO JOIN THIS EVENT
Our Brown Bag sessions are 30 minutes long and will begin promptly at
12:00pm MST (1:00 CST; 2:00 EST; 11:00 PST).

*Please register for this event at least 24 hours prior to the event.
*To register, please go to the following link:
http://nmsu.acrobat.com/bbbgoogleearth/event/registration.html
*The email and password you use to register will be your login and password
to attend the event.
*You will receive a reminder email with the link to attend 24 hours prior to
the event.
*You can also attend the event by going to
http://webinars.nmsu.edu/bbbs_schedule.htm and selecting the "attend" link
(you still need to register prior to the event)

To participate speakers are required. A simple computer microphone and/or
headset is ideal for complete interaction.
A webcam is optional. If you have never used Acrobat Connect Professional,
please test your connection at:
http://admin.adobe.acrobat.com/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm

TECH ASSISTANCE
If you have questions or need assistance, please contact Cissy Lujan-Pincomb
or Miley Grandjean at webinars at nmsu.edu
or call us at 575-649-0768 or 575.646.6143.

FOR MORE INFORMATION
Please visit us at http://webinars.nmsu.edu
Have a cup of coffee, invite a colleague and raise your eQ (eLearning
Quotient) with us!

We encourage you to forward this invitation to other educators!!

Thank you,
The RETA Webinar Team