DPI Instructional Services: Computer / Technology Skills

GIS in Education

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 09:22:45 -0500

GIS in Education Community-

We're happy to announce the publication of the Rural STEM GIS activity
collection for AEJEE and ArcGIS. This collection of 12 activities (authored
by Barbaree Ash Duke, edited by me and classroom tested by teachers around
the country) focuses on middle school science and social studies. Each
activity comes with student instructions and worksheet, teacher notes, an
answer key and all relevant data. The activities are referenced to relevant
national standards. Each activity can also be easily modified for younger
or older students. Each activity can be used by itself or in conjunction
with one or more of the other activities. We hope teachers in a variety of
settings will find these activities of use.

All the activities can be accessed at
http://www.isat.jmu.edu/stem/curriculum.html

We've categorized the activities into three groups by GIS experience:

Regional Writing Across the Curriculum Workshops

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 14:44:45 -0500

Regional Workshops
The Department of Public Instruction is planning a series of regional workshops designed to help teachers in all content areas, grades 5-9, learn how to incorporate writing into their teaching of the NC SCOS. Strategies provided will encourage students to develop as writers. Teachers will be given a document that will guide them through the development of the writing process in all disciplines.

Progress Energy to Fund Projects

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 10:04:04 -0500

North & South Carolina Teachers: Progress Energy to fund up to
$75,000 in hands-on energy education projects this year!
Welcome back to school Carolina teachers! This year, Progress Energy
will fund up to $75,000 in energy-related project requests in the
Carolinas. See the attached flyer for ideas on the types of requests
that Progress Energy is interested in funding. Download file

Information for Media and Technology Programs

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 12:56:37 -0500

A sampling of good info for media and technology programs from AASL Hotlinks:

1. Banned Books Week 2008 is September 27 through October 4. According to ALA, in 2007 more than 400 books were banned.

Read about what your school library media program can do to fight
censorship in your community and educate your students on intellectual freedom at:
http://www.bannedbooksweek.org

3 High Quality Online Workshops

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:13:39 -0500

Through a partnership with EdTech Leaders Online (ETLO), a project of
Education Development Center (EDC), the 1:1 Learning Collaborative is
offering three high-quality online professional development workshops:

*Differentiated Instruction to Accommodate Learning Styles
*Teaching and Learning with Web 2.0 Tools
*Finding the Best Educational Resources on the Web

Math and Science Teachers

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 08:59:31 -0500

"An announcement for math and science teachers in North Carolina
http://blog.donorschoose.org/blog/2008/07/21/calling-all-math-science-teachers-in-north-carolina/>
of an initiative by the Burroughs Wellcome Fund to fund $25,000 in inquiry-based science and
mathematics projects through DonorsChoose in the coming school year."

http://scienceblogs.com/ethicsandscience/2008/07/classroom_teachers_get_a_jump.php

David F. Warlick
The Landmark Project
919-571-3292
For Teachers: http://landmark-project.com/
For Clients & the Curious: http://davidwarlick.com/
Blog • http://2cents.davidwarlick.com/
Podcast • http://connectlearning.davidwarlick.com/

NBC News Launches Free Online Learning Community

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 13:42:18 -0500

NBC has launched a free, collaborative learning community for students ages 13 and up that incorporates gaming, discussion, and video resources in a safe online environment. Created by NBC Learn, the educational arm of NBC News, the site name--iCUE-- stands for Immerse, Connect, Understand, and Excel. Its learning platform uses a patented technology, based on research from the MIT Education Arcade, called the CueCard; its a combination media player, flash card, note-taking tool, and trading card. This "flip-card" technology allows users to warch streaming videos from NBC News and then "flip" the CueCard over for additional information. Users can "snag" CueCards and store them in personal resource libraries or CueCard "stacks"), customize them using the "jot" feature to writer thoughts and opinions, and exchange comments about content with their icue friends. MIT is conducting a study to find out how iCue can help students learn and build critical thinking skills and 21st century communications skills. The websites launch has a politically themed collection of games and activities highlighting the 2008 presidential race. A U.S. History course has been added and is operational. Over the summer U. S. government and politics, and English language and composition will be added. All content is aligned with the education standards for Advanced Placement courses. ...from June 2008 eSchool News

"Censorship in Schools and Libraries" Exhibit

Thu, 22 May 2008 08:35:27 -0500

"Censorship in Schools and Libraries" exhibit available for Banned Books
Week - September 27 - October 4, 2008.

The Long Island Coalition Against Censorship is an association of 22
educational and community organizations (16 are public libraries and
professional library organizations). The purpose of the Coalition is to
defend challenges to the First Amendment rights of public and school
libraries when there are efforts by individuals or groups to censor
books and other materials

21st Century and Future-Ready Schools

Tue, 02 Oct 2007 14:10:17 -0500

21ST CENTURY SKILLS POLICY - The North Carolina State Board of Education adopted policy to bring the infusion of 21st century skills to scale across the state. The P21 (Partnership for 21st Century Skills) framework was used to rewrite the state mission and goals.

Pay Attention

Mon, 09 Jul 2007 11:24:26 -0500

Pay Attention
Speaks Volumes to all educators
http://www.teachertube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=40c570a322f1b0b65909

The Live Monarch Foundation (501c3) Educator Outreach Program

Fri, 11 May 2007 10:13:11 -0500

The Live Monarch Foundation (501c3) Educator Outreach Program is providing funding for 4,600 teachers throughout the United States to enroll into the National Campaign: to bring Monarch Butterflies into the classroom.

North Carolina Test of Computer Skills

Sat, 05 May 2007 10:56:01 -0500

ISTE Refreshed NETS*S

Tue, 20 Feb 2007 13:42:52 -0500

The Refreshed The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)
http://www.iste.org/inhouse/nets/cnets/students/pdf/NETS_for_Students_2007.pdf

The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)
Student Profiles http://www.iste.org/inhouse/nets/cnets/students/pdf/NETS-S_Student_Profiles.pdf

Essential Conditions http://www.iste.org/inhouse/nets/cnets/students/pdf/NETS-S_Essential_Conditions.pdf

Resources for NC Educators

Mon, 20 Nov 2006 10:54:32 -0500

K-12 Computer/Technology Skills and Information Skills Standard Courses of Study address many 21st Century Learning Skills, when integrated with content areas by all teachers, students develop the knowledge and skills to process information, use research tools, evaluate information and information resources, and use technology tools to communicate their findings to peers and others. In this environment students become active participants in their own learning. http://www.ncwiseowl.org/Impact/div_it/resources.htm#personnel

Societal Issues: Safe and Responsible Use

Fri, 15 Sep 2006 12:53:59 -0500

The North Carolina K-12 Computer/Technology Skills Standard Course of Study addresses Safe and Responsible Use of information and information resources in every grade level. It is incumbent upon NC educators to model and use the knowledge and skills to insure that students have the understandings and knowledge needed to be safe, responsible, and effective users of online resources.