Tech Lit 21: September 2010

Thursday, September 16, 2010

Microsoft Excel - Timelines

Follow the directions on the handout on how to make a timeline using events that have happened to you and around the world. If you'd rather see how it's done, click on the link below and you can watch a step-by-step video on making a timeline in Microsoft Excel.

http://www.microsoft.com/Education/CreateTimeline.aspx

Friday, September 3, 2010

Wordle of the Day

What do all of these words have in common??

Check out my Wiki!

This past summer, many teachers took part in a Technology Boot Camp. We learned about a lot of new websites that we will be sharing with you throughout the year. One of the projects we worked the entire week on was our own Wiki. A wiki is a Web site that allows users to add and update content on the site using their own Web browser. Take a look around at my wiki and see what you think! I'll be adding more as the year goes on.

http://missjesse.wikispaces.com/

PaintJam

Dan Dunn is an artist who paints to music. His show, called PaintJam, features great music and speed-painting. Check out his website and watch this video to see what he can really do!

http://www.paintjam.com/

NumberNut

Number Nut provides some great games with which students can practice and develop their math skills. Unlike many other Math game websites, Number Nut includes some word problems that force students to problem solve rather than just recall information from rote memorization.

http://www.numbernut.com/

Try it out and let me know what you think!

Thursday, September 2, 2010

Who is Responsible for Education?

Watch this CNN Student News Video. During the education segment, the following question comes up: "What do you think students can do to get a better education?" Answer this question and write it as a comment to this blog post. Remember to sign it with your first name and class section.

If you can't see the video, click on this link and read the section called "Fix Our Schools":
http://www.cnn.com/2010/US/studentnews/09/01/transcript.thu/index.html