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http://www.spacecamp.com/educators/honeywell/ I was fortunate enough to win a scholarship to attend this week long camp last year. To me this is the ultimate in technology and hands on learning. During this week long camp we flew simulated missions to the International Space Station and simulated experiments and repairs to the station. We had up close views of the shuttle and orbiter as well as the Saturn 5 rockets that took men to the moon. In addition, we had time to establish connections to other teachers from all over the world. Many people took the opportunity to set up Skype visits to others classrooms for discussions and collaboration. After having been to the program I would strongly recommend it even without the scholarship! The second website that that I would direct people to is: http://www.nasa.gov/offices/education/centers/marshall/erc/index.html for links to the space program and views from the Hubble telescope. The space program ties to more than just the Grade 6 curriculum because it looks math and sciences as well as literacy connections across many grades. The third connection that I would like to address is the access to virtual field trips and talking live to people in the field like astronauts using Skype. I know that in Milton On there is a school named after Chris Hadfield one of our Canadian astronauts and future mission commander of the ISS. During his training missions he has Skyped with students at his school namesake so that they could experience the training and hear about upcoming missions. Talk about a motivational speaker with access to technology! The fourth connection I would like to bring to people’s attention is the link to the Canadian Space Agency (http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/default.asp). As you can tell space and space exploration is something that interests me but it is also engaging for the students and links many curriculum components.

http://www.4teachers.org/ This website works to help you integrate technology into your classroom by offering online tools and resources. This site helps teachers locate online resources such as ready-to-use Web lessons, quizzes, rubrics and classroom calendars. There are also tools for student use. http://edtechpower.blogspot.com/2009/09/10-tips-for-teaching-technology-to.html This website list the top ten tips to working with teachers. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVtvSTfI8WM Ronn Waters talks about helping teachers to use technology in the classroom. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEFKfXiCbLw An amazing video to use at the start of a session. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_A-ZVCjfWf8&feature=related Another inspirational video. http://www.nuance.com/naturallyspeaking/customer-portal/dragon10Customers.as p This website guides you through Dragon naturally speaking.

http://www.larkin.net.au/blog/2011/02/10/technology_howtos/ John Larkin has set up many easy to use how to guides for teachers- such as using wikis, comic life, twitter etc www.ted.com TED talks- there is a section on technology, more about inspiration http://www.4teachers.org/ "Discover valuable professional development resources addressing issues such as equity, ELL, technology planning, and at-risk or special-needs students." edublogs- educational blogging service global online Conferences http://k12onlineconference.org/ http://globaleducation.ning.com/page/2011-conference

SNOW – Special Needs Opportunity Window “Special Needs Opportunity Window (SNOW) is an accessible interactive site that acts as a space to unite community members and organizations to engage with resources, current events, upcoming conference, online courses and social networking groups on projects related to accessibility and inclusive design.”
 * __Special Education Resources__**
 * snow**.idrc.ocad.ca

AERO – Alternative Education Resources of Ontario __ [] __ This site supports alternative versions of texts – whether they be novels, text books. Students, through teacher access, can have access to braille, large text, audio and Kurzweil zone-edited documents. Downloadable documents are ‘free’. Teachers need to be registered and students need to be registered by their teachers.

Learning Disabilities Association of Ontario __ [|www.**ldao**.ca] __ The LDAO offers professional workshops that teachers may attend to support their learning in support of the students that they teach. They also offer workshops for parents and for children.


 * __Conferences:__**

ASI – Connected Community Learning – the Next Decade http://www.abelearn.ca/ASI2011_Home.aspx?LangType=1033 August 22-24, 2011 “At ASI 2011 delegates will investigate the power of a connected community to effectively use technology for teaching and learning. This Summer Institute is intended as both a guided and self-directed exploration of technologies as educational tools with learning engagement and knowledge building potential for all.” Conference includes plenary sessions, seminars. I am presenting at this conference doing an interactive session on assistive technology.

ECOO – Educational Computing Organization of Ontari o __ [] __ October 20, 21, 22 (Minds on Media is on the Saturday) Our very own Michele will be part of the presentations at this conference! Check out the Minds on Media portion of the conference at __ [] __

Horizon Report 2011 __ [] __ The New Media Consortium (NMC) is a globally focused not-for-profit consortium dedicated to the exploration and use of new media and new technologies. Its hundreds of member institutions constitute an elite list of the most highly regarded colleges, universities, and museums in the worlds. For nearly 20 years, the consortium and its members have dedicated themselves to exploring and developing applications of emerging technologies for learning,research,and creative inquiry.For more information on the NMC, visit __ [|www.nmc.org] __. I have deliberately copied their description of themselves as I couldn’t do it as concisely as they have! This report is easy to read and provides a multitude of resources with regards to emerging technology in education. Educause __ [] __ A non-profit organization that looks at the “intelligent us of technology” to achieve higher education.
 * __Reports:__**

__ [|www.cybersert.blogspot.com] __ Great site for assistive technology. Peter does a lot of research and has a lot of good resources. His site also supports teachers with ‘how to’ and other practical applications of software found on pc’s and occasionally, macs. __ [] __ This blog is from a writer in the US, but she has a great amount of information that teachers can use within their classrooms with regards to special needs students. She also has links to wikis
 * Blogs**:

Here are several sites to help support those who have iMacs in their school. Great for small group session pd: Garage Band: __ [] __ Create music, podcasts, a score for a movie you made
 * Mac Support:**

iMovie: __ [] __ Create reading responses, short stories, debates, summaries of units (science, history, geography, social studies, math), movie trailers, predictions, etc. Lots of themes to use within your class to show student learning!

OSAPAC Software/Curriculum/Resources: __ [] __ This website has a list of several types of Assistive Technology resources. You can click on the resource name in the list, and link to a page that outlines information about the resource, software details, curriculum connections, and how it is assistive for special needs students.

Ontario Education Resource Bank __ [] __ This website is password protected, and teachers in Ontario will have to get their school board’s login information to access it. Once logged-in, it provides information about all kinds of K-12 resources that can be used by teachers, students and parents. It has **//over 23,000 teaching and learning resources//** aligned with Ontario curriculum expectations, including interactive multimedia objects, lessons, videos, and activities.

Got to start with copies of the Ontario Elementary Curriculum Documents Found online at [] Using Technology in the Classroom Archieves Found online at http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/archives/technology.shtml Tutorials Workshops/Conferences > > **Organizations/Conferences** > ECOO - Educational Computing Organization of Ontario - conference held every October in Richmond Hill, I will be part of a presentation on the Friday this year > __ [] __ > > **Websites/Blogs** > YouTube - everything I ever wanted to know, every how-to video, media-literacy and critical thinking supports > __ [] __ > > Powerteacher.ca - excellent blog for learning, if you go, check ou the ma and pa math video! > __ [] __ > > MindShare Learning - "Canada's #1 Source for Learning Technology, Consulting, News & Events" > __ [] __ > > Classroom 2.0 - social network for educators, live and recorded webinars on topics relevant to education today, great place for sharing > __ [] __ > > Blog.classroomteacher.ca - blog with instructions and links for teacher development and examples of how technology can be used in the classroom > __ [] __ > > **Books** > Churches, A., Crockett, L., & Jukes, I. (2010). The digital diet: today's digital tools in small bytes. Kelowna, BC: Corwin Press. > ISBN: 978-1412982368 > Each chapter of this book focuses on a different technology and how it can be used in the classroom. It is meant to introduce teachers with little to no experience to the technology and encourages thoughtful reflection on the part of the teacher. An excellent resource for everyone. > > __ [] __ > Here is a link to an overview of Teaching Every Student in the Digital Age: Universal Design for Learning > > **__ [] __** > > **SET Special Education Technology, B.C.** > **__ [] __** > > **Amethyst Demonstration School** > **__ [] __** > > **Kurzweil Education Systems** > **__ [] __** ||< **Universal Design for learning and special needs technology information.** > **…“****a virtual hub for people with disabilities, parents, educators, technologists and others to engage in topics and forums related to inclusive education and accessible technologies.”** > > **Click on Learning Centre for a comprehensive list of resources for assistive technology. There are ‘self serve’ courses you can work through.** > > **Offers resources and workshops for special education technology.** > > **This website has links to resources and training. They also offer free webinars.** || > ||< **General Technology Websites** > **Smart Exchange** > **Smartboard Lessons** > **__ [] __** > > **For Teachers – Teaching with Technology** > **__ [] __** > > **University of Michigan, Center for Research on Learning and Teaching** > **__ [] __** ||< Share and borrow Smartboard lessons. There is a link to their training site. > Resources for implementing technology in the classroom. > Links to articles and practical tips for using technology in the classroom. || > ||< **Blogs:** > **__ [] __** > **__ [] __** > **__ [] __** ||< || > ||< **Articles:** > **__ [] __** > > **__ [] __** ||< Using the Technology of Today in the Classroom of Today > What if? Technology in the 21 Century Classroom || Resource/Information Sites, Blogs or Wikis __ http://edorigami.wikispaces.com/Web+2.0+PD+Resources __ __ [] __ __ [] __ __ [] __ __ [] __ __ [] __ __ [] __ __ [] __
 * KidsPix __ [] __
 * Photoshop Basics__ [] __
 * Corel Draw __ [] __
 * Smartboard Orientation, Functions __ [] __
 * Audacity __ [] __
 * Wikis http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Tutorial
 * Educational Computing Organization of Ontario (ECOO) __ [|http://ecoo.org] __
 * Special Education Technology of British Columbia __ [|http://setbc.org] __
 * Ontario Council For Technology Education __ [|www.octe.on.ca] __
 * < **Special Needs Opportunity Window (SNOW)**

From Administrators (“Connected Principals” network):
 * __ [|Akevy Greenblatt - Principal's Post] __
 * __ [|Bill Carozza - Principal Reflections] __
 * __ [|Bo Adams - It's About Learning » CEW: JH 2011] __
 * __ [|Brian Nichols - The Evolution of Education] __
 * __ [|Chris Kennedy - Culture of Yes] __
 * __ [|Chris Wejr - The Wejr Board] __
 * __ [|Dave Bircher - Bircher's Banter: A Forum for Educational...] __
 * __ [|Dave Meister - PCHSdirectorBLOG] __
 * __ [|David Truss :: Pair-a-dimes for Your Thoughts] __
 * __ [|Dwight Carter - Mr. Carter's Office] __
 * __ [|Eric Juli- Growing Good Schools] __
 * __ [|Eric Sheninger - A Principal's Reflections] __
 * __ [|George Couros - The Principal of Change] __
 * __ [|Janet Avery - The Tiger Principal] __
 * __ [|Jeff Delp - Molehills out of Mountains] __
 * __ [|Jonathan Martin - 21k12] __
 * __ [|Justin Tarte - Life of an Educator...] __
 * __ [|Katherine Mann - Mrs. Mann's Blog] __
 * __ [|Kevin Creutz - Apply Today] __
 * __ [|Larry Fliegelman - Principal's Point of View] __
 * __ [|Lisa Neale] __
 * __ [|Lyn Hilt- The Principal's Posts] __
 * __ [|Patrick Larkin - Burlington High School Principal's...] __
 * __ [|Scott Dill - Missives from the Middle] __
 * __ [|Shannon Smith] __

Twitter Probably the best professional development I have experienced in the last 18 months has come via Twitter. There are hundreds of worthwhile people and hashtags to follow. For a more comprehensive list, visit: (for hashtags) __ [|www.supercoolschool.typepad.com/blog/2009/12/the-hashtag-phenom-education.html] __ (educators) __ [|www.twitterforteachers.wetpaint.com/page/Who+Should+I+Follow] __ Board-Developed Resources __ [] __ __ [] __ __ [] __ (links to other months at bottom) __ [] __ Ministry Resources __ [] __ Conferences __ [] __

1. Technology in Education Annual Conference December 4th – 6th, 2011 Conference Welcome to Virginia’s world famous Technology in Education conference. Whether you are a first-time attendee or a seasoned veteran you will find the conference full of information ready to take back to your school or workplace. The 2011-2012 conference will be held December 4 – 6 at the Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center in Roanoke, Virginia. Super Early Bird Registration: Rates are 10% off our lowest rates from 2010…this is a deal that you don’t want to miss! Click here to learn more and register now! These rates will only be good from now until June 30, 2011. VSTE sponsors the most popular statewide technology in education conference in Virginia. Over 1,000 attendees are excited each year by cutting edge technology and subject area integration sessions. We promise to overwhelm you with information, opportunities, knowledge and activities. In two and a half days, you can select from over 125 concurrent sessions, share fair, bring your own (BYO), sponsor, vendor, and special presentations. Visit our exhibitors and gather information on state of the art opportunities for education. Register for the Annual Technology in Education Conference and participate in three days of VSTE’s world famous incredible professional development offerings with access to all conference sessions. Register for the Educational Technology Leadership Institute & Annual Conference and participate in a full day Sunday educational technology leadership experience (including a leadership lunch) PLUS two additional days of the Annual Technology in Education Conference, featuring full session access including a technology leadership focus strand. The VSTE Conference Tradition While our conference expands and grows each year, we also have a great tradition of items that attendees have come to appreciate. Lunch is included in your registration each day (Monday and Tuesday). Breaks are also included all three days. The conference runs from noon on Sunday to 3 on Tuesday Events include: Sunday Spotlight Monday Keynote Tuesday Spotlight http://www.vsteconference.org/ 2. Teacher Online Training "The most effective, affordable, and fun way to learn how to use the Smart Notebook software" Educator Monthly Subscription $14.95 Teachers receive access to the entire Teacher Online Training course library for one low monthly price. http://www.teacheronlinetraining.com/library/user/policy.php 3. Finding Answers  Keywords or a Tech Question:  Browse Training & Projects:  Using ‘My Training’ http://www.atomiclearning.com/k12/movie/45691/play_window

__ [|__http://www.iste.org__] __: Website and international organization which offers web and in person workshops and professional development opportunities for Media and Technology leadership. Membership can allow for networking and the sharing of ideas with like-minded educators.

__ [|__http://fetc.org/:__] __ (Florida, USA) “FETC 2011 is the content-rich conference that brings education leaders and technology experts together to exchange techniques and strategies for teaching and learning success. Known worldwide for its outstanding program, FETC provides educators and administrators the opportunity to explore the integration of technology across the curriculum—from kindergarten to college—through hands-on exposure to the latest hardware, software and successful strategies. “ (Taken from fetc.org)

__ [|__http://education.uoit.ca/EN/main/285164/401101/349041.html__] __ UOIT - Graduate Studies Digital Technologies Oshawa Ontario: I”This program is designed to meet the needs of professional educators interested in not only studying Education and Digital Technology, but in also living the experience, wherever they may be.”

__ [|__http://site.aace.org/conf/:__] __ Austin Texas “SITE 2012 is the 23rd annual conference of the __ [|__Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education__] __. This society represents individual teacher educators and affiliated organizations of teacher educators in all disciplines, who are interested in the creation and dissemination of knowledge about the use of information technology in teacher education and faculty/staff development.”

__ [|__http://www.octe.on.ca/__] __ : Alliston Ontario: Workshops addressing all aspects of technology in education in Ontario. Yearly conference with many interesting topics of discussion that deserve further exploration for classroom integration.


 * Math Weblinks: (Posted by Leslie Brown)**
 * Please populate this page with sites you find useful for others to use to plan with

hwdsbteacher P.W. oerbt (for teachers) OR hwdsbstudent P.W. oerbs (for students) || * Brooke ||
 * * WEBSITES || * SHORT DESCRIPTION || * CONTRIBUTOR ||
 * [|__Explorelearning GIZMOS__] || Interactive and exploratory activities supporting gd. 3-10 || Gary ||
 * [|__OAME CLIPS__] || * interactive online simulations for grades 3-12 || Gary ||
 * [|__LEARN 360__] || * Video streaming U.N. and P.W. is your firstclass log in, less the numbers || * Gary ||
 * [|__TIPS4RM__] || * Targeted Implimentation and Planning Supports for Revised Mathematics || * Gary ||
 * [|__GSP Activities__] || * some Geometer's Sketchpad activities can be found here ready to use || * Melinda ||
 * [|__eworkshop__] || * online resources developed by Ministry of Education and TFO || * Gary ||
 * [|__OERB__] || * Ontario Educational Resource Bank
 * U.N.
 * U.N.
 * [|__GMU__] || * Five Strands of Mathematical Proficiency || * John ||
 * [|__W__][|ired math] || * Resources for intermediate grades || * Gary ||
 * [|__http://www.mathplayground.com/__] || * Resources that are for elementary and intermediate levels. || * John ||
 * [|__Nelson__] || * Nelson link to companion sites for teachers, parents, and students || * Thomas ||
 * [|__World Math Day__] || Good website for students to practice computation at home. Also promotes global math community. Not really for high level thinking though. || Thomas ||
 * [|__At Home With Math__] || * Ten math activities for parents and kids || * Thomas ||
 * [|__Van de Walle__] || * Blackline masters to accompany his books || * Sandie Rowell ||
 * [|__ednet__] || * Blackline masters to use for teachers to use (base 10, clocks, dot paper, etc.) Excellent resource || * Tom ||
 * [|__eduplace__] || * Good resource addressing problem solving || * Victoria ||
 * [|__helping with math__] || * Excellent site with blackline masters for number lines || * Victoria ||
 * [|__math in Literature__] || * Math in Literature with links to Van de Walle || * Victoria ||
 * [|__A Plus Math__] || * Supports Practice of math skills || * Gary ||
 * [|__Ask Dr. math__] || * Ask a question, get an answer || * Gary ||
 * [|__Math Frog__] || * Math activities for grades 4,5 and 6 || * Gary ||
 * [|__TVOKids__] || * various online math games || * Gary ||
 * [|__playkidsgames__] || * online math games || * Gary ||
 * [|__Math Curriculum__] || * Ontario Math Curriculum ||  ||
 * [|__Illuminations__] || * online games in a variety of strands for all ages ||  ||
 * [|__AAA Math__] ||  || * Melinda ||
 * [|__Internet For Classrooms__] ||  || * Melinda ||
 * [|__Student Success__] || * Mathematical Processes || * Melinda ||
 * [|__Sketchpad Tips__] || * Sketchpad Tips - GSP lessons & video clips || * Ruth ||
 * [|__http://nces.ed.gov/nceskids/createagraph/default.aspx__] || * graphing ||  ||
 * [|//__http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/vlibrary.html__//] || * graphing ||  ||
 * [] || * graphing ||  ||
 * [|__http://www.censusatschool.ca/r000-eng.htm__] || * Census at School ||  ||