Education

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Welcome to the Education Page!


"Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire."
-W. B. Yeats 

Workshops

Below are supporting documents for various workshops that I've conducted at TIE and for teachers in Cherry Creek Schools. Most were given as handouts, but some are links to other resources.

21st Century Educator
2009 Horizon Report for K-12
CIS Class WallWisher (use to respond to Horizon Report)
CIS Resource Wallwisher
Essential Tools for the Connected Teacher
Class of Web 2.0 Tools
Professional Development with Web 2.0 Tools
CCSD Blog Request Form
CIS Homework Link

Digital Photography
Docs:
PowerPoint Presentation (.ppt)
Camera Icons (.pdf)
Aperture & Shutter Speed (.pdf)
Digital Photography Ideas (.doc)
iPhoto Notes (.doc)

Links:
Top 5 Free Photo Sharing Sites

Google Earth
Links:
Getting Started with Google Earth
Google Earth User's Guide
Google Earth for Educators
Alex's Google Earth Links
Docs*:
Google Earth Notes (.doc)
Google Earth Ideas (.doc)
Teaching with Google Earth (.doc)
Google Earth and 5 Themes of Geography (.doc)
African Animals.kmz
*Thank you, Alex Droege, for sharing your resources!

It's a ComicLife
ComicLife Basics (.doc)
ComicLife Hints (.pdf)
How to Use ComicLife in the Classroom
ComicLife Presentation (.ppt)
ComicLife Pictures (.zip)
HTML Export Example
CIS Homework Link

Asking Good Questions with CPS
PowerPoint: CPS (.ppt)
Types of Assessment (.pdf)
Formative Evaluations (.pdf)
CPS User's Guide (.pdf)
Asking Questions Website
eInstruction Download Page
CIS Homework Link

PowerPoint: More Than Just Slide Shows
Non-Linear Presentation (.ppt)
Non-Linear Presentation Note Sheet(.pdf)
Jeopardy Template (.ppt)
Other Power Point Jeopardy Templates Available Online

iTunes 101
eMusic
Amazon MP3 Music Downloads
Podcasting Tips for Teachers
Apple's Tips for Podcasting Fans
Radio Willow Web
Legal Music for Projects
My Delicious Library Link

Introduction to Wikis
CIS Class Wiki
Wikis Step-by-Step Guide (.doc)

Web 2.0: Making the Read/Write Web Work for YOU
del.icio.us how-to (.doc)
PB Wiki FAQ (.pdf)
Web 2.0 Wiki Site

Podcasting
Podcasting Directions and Examples (.zip)

Services

I offer tutoring for adults and children, as well as web design services. Please visit the Education Pages to learn more.

If you're having trouble with your Mac, I can help.

If your child is having difficulty with school, organization, and homework, I can help.

If you've always wanted to learn how to use certain software applications, Apple products, or create your own websites, I can help.

Please email for more information.