Teaching with the Web

 

The Instructional Technology Journal of

Greenwood School District 50

 

http://www.gwd50.org

 

Volume 4, Number 14

March 1, 2009

 

Tech Tips  3/1/09  

 

·     Deleting Text Vertically
If you copy text from your email, paste into Word, and want to delete all the ">>>"
example:
>>> When someone forwards an e-mail to you
>>> the lines of text are often broken up by these arrows
Hold down the Alt key + use your mouse to drag down the page to select vertically.

·     Web Page Printing
To print only a few words or a single picture from a web page, highlight the information or graphic with your mouse, from your browser’s menu click File > Print, and then click the Selection button under the Page Range options.

·     Wrapping Text Around a Graphic 
-Insert graphic into Word document.

-Right-click on the graphic; Word displays a Context menu.

-Choose Format Picture
-Click on the Layout tab

-Select a method of text wrapping from Wrapping Style in the dialog box.

-Click OK

Important Teacher Notes

·     The district now has a "Safe Videos" web page where staff members can submit YouTube videos for approval, and view already approved videos.  Please visit http://www.gwd50.org/youtube for a brief instructional video on this new system.

·     The District Staff Development Calendar is now available just on the district webpage, and can only be viewed by employees who are logged into the webpage.

·     If your teaching certificate or your technology certification expires by June 2009, you have already been contacted about renewing your technology certification.  By this time, you should have taken your self-assessment(s) and you should be working on your portfolio.  This is a reminder that you must reach at least level 3 to be proficient and complete and have approved a portfolio on level 3 (or 4) by May 1, 2009 to document your proficiency.  ePortfolio workshops are ongoing at the Genesis Education Center.  Check your monthly staff development calendar for dates and times.

·     Mark your calendar!  The Upstate Technology Conference is scheduled for June 24 & 25 and the website is up and running!  The conference is FREE and not to be missed!  See: http://www.greenville.k12.sc.us/utc/ 

            Learning is like rowing upstream:  

            not to advance is to drop back.

            Chinese Saying

Inference

·     Inferring How and Why Characters Change
A think-aloud procedure is used here to model how to infer character traits and recognize a character's growth across a text.

·     Author Study: Improving Reading Comprehension Using Inference and Comparison
Students review several texts by one illustrator/author, practice making inferences about that author, and then check their inferences against the author's biography.

·     School Space: An Analysis of Map Perceptions
Students analyze sketch maps produced by different people on the basis of their mental maps, and then draw inferences about the factors that influence perceptions of places.

·     A Museum as Time Capsule
The objective of this activity, is that students will be able to develop visual literacy skills and specifically make defensible inferences based on observation of perceived evidence.

·     Science on Screen: Evidence and Inference
Students explore the relationship between evidence and inference, and learn how scientific research informs the development of a science-based film.

·     Inferences
Students will make inferences when reading an interview.  (Time for Kids Mini-Lesson)

(From EduHound)

          March Site Survey:
            Websites that Educate, Enlighten, Entertain, and             Engage         

·   Read Across America Day (K-12)
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/lesson/lesson301.shtml
Five lesson plans for recognizing this important day, plus links to many reading projects.

·   Women’s History Month
http://www.timeforkids.com/TFK/specials/whm/0,8805,101044,00.html
Information and activities to celebrate Women’s History Month.

·   Dr. Seuss’ Birthday (CD-2)
http://www.hubbardscupboard.org/dr__seuss.html
 Excellent lesson plans and resources to celebrate the beloved Dr. Seuss.

·   The History of St. Patrick’s Day (K-12)
http://www.history.com/minisites/stpatricksday/
Everything you want to know from History.com.

·   March Weather
Origin of “in like a lion, out like a lamb.”   (K-12)
Weather activities for March  (CD-2)
March weather KinderArt  (CD-2)
Farmer’s Almanac   (K-12) 
Science lesson and resources  (3-9)

The Laptop-and-Projector Project Website

Tech Project:  http://www2.gwd50.org/TechPlans/TechPlan2006.htm

Resources: http://gwd50.schoolwires.net/16891058111442710/site/default.asp? 

Previous TWTW Issues: http://www2.gwd50.org/techplans/TWTW-Index.htm

Instruct.  Tech. Specialist: http://www.gwd50.org/1689105110365557/site/default.asp