Education and Technology by Steve Dembo

http://www.teach42.com/2008/12/06/the-networked-student-in-plain-english/WOW! What an organized, self determined, technological student! I am wondering how much input his teacher had; being that he is only in highschool. I don't think I knew how to e-mail in highschool, let alone be that connected. This YouTube video goes to show how much the highschools have evolved, and really over a short period of time. I still am leary about how to determine the validity of sites. When I have my students research, I am now aware that sites may give false accounts. I am having them research the origin of the Christmas Stocking. I did my research first, and found several sites with the same story, so I am just checking by numbers. That is not a very effective tool. Hopefully as I am evolving into technology Ill not only know how to e-mail (ha...ha...), but I'll know when information is accurate! Thanks for sharing this site :) Jeannette

www.har4410.podomatic.com

For the video podcast, I took a tour of my classroom. Using my digital camera, I viewed and explained my classroom. This video would prove useful to new students, and for parents who are curious to know what is going on in the classroom. I started at the entrance of the classroom ,and explained the items, and tools in the classroom. This video would aide in transitions, calm nerves, and create anticipation for entering students.
I am still having some difficulty adding a video podcast, but time practicing will help :)!

Video Podcast

I posted a Podcast of my son, Jase, and a few other home videos that I thought you would enjoy using Podomatic. I was having trouble uploading my video, but I think I have successfully completed the assignment. The upload was slow, and the play icon was not showing everytime I looked. (I always look to see after I upload)
This tool would be great to use in the classroom. I was thinking of posting a podcast of a short play the students are working on. I'll have to see if the students and parents are up for a podcast, or am I being ahead of the times for a change? Jeannette