Below is a pretty interesting point of view. One that may have to grow on you but is probably the biggest reality that we must face in K-12 Education.
http://www.ryanbretag.com/blog/?p=3494
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Thursday, September 6, 2012
Questions to ask yourself about leading technology
A very engaging discussion to have among tech leaders.
http://blog.web20classroom.org/2012/08/questions-to-ask-for-leadershipday12.html
http://blog.web20classroom.org/2012/08/questions-to-ask-for-leadershipday12.html
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
19 million Americans still without broadband, FCC says :: Editor's Blog at WRAL Tech Wire
http://wraltechwire.com/business/tech_wire/news/blogpost/11499158/
This is a problem if we are trying to keep up with the Asian Countries. I would like to know how many students are without broadband at home.
This is a problem if we are trying to keep up with the Asian Countries. I would like to know how many students are without broadband at home.
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Let's get this thing started
Encourage your students to learn via the web..amazing what you can learn from Wikipedia!!!
Here we go...Year three at Cleveland
This is the first official post of the 2012-13 school year. There are many changes this year both in terms of staff and technology. I will be moving the entire Teachnology Website onto blogger in the coming week.
I appreciate everyone's patience this week. I know you are very busy and want to work. Please know I am here to support you and your instructional goals.
Follow me on Twitter @cvhstech for the latest updates on our server and other critical issues. You can follow me via text message by texting "follow cvhstech" to 40404
See you the web!!!
I appreciate everyone's patience this week. I know you are very busy and want to work. Please know I am here to support you and your instructional goals.
Follow me on Twitter @cvhstech for the latest updates on our server and other critical issues. You can follow me via text message by texting "follow cvhstech" to 40404
See you the web!!!
Friday, July 27, 2012
July is quickly disappearing
That's right and soon it will be time for the staff to report back at 1892 Polenta Road.
There have been a lot of changes at Cleveland High over the summer. The biggest is the move from Groupwise email to Gmail. This has NOT gone as smoothly as promised. But really who is surprised at that development...lol
For those of your who are not familiar with Gmail, get ready to experience the best email system in the world. I challenge anyone to prove to me wrong on this one. In our ever changing technology environment, gmail will undoubtedly become your best friend. Why? It's simple, with just one login, you will be able to access many, many other programs. Our training the first semester will consist of a good amount of Google Apps training.
Well I am gonna keep this short because I am planning for our Freshman Camp. We need volunteers to help by the way. It is a great way to get to know some of our new kiddo's.
Yours in Technology
Chris
There have been a lot of changes at Cleveland High over the summer. The biggest is the move from Groupwise email to Gmail. This has NOT gone as smoothly as promised. But really who is surprised at that development...lol
For those of your who are not familiar with Gmail, get ready to experience the best email system in the world. I challenge anyone to prove to me wrong on this one. In our ever changing technology environment, gmail will undoubtedly become your best friend. Why? It's simple, with just one login, you will be able to access many, many other programs. Our training the first semester will consist of a good amount of Google Apps training.
Well I am gonna keep this short because I am planning for our Freshman Camp. We need volunteers to help by the way. It is a great way to get to know some of our new kiddo's.
Yours in Technology
Chris
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Good morning from the beach
Today is tuesday july third 2012. This entire blog posting is done by voice. As we continue our migration from group wise to gmail, we will have to remain patient as there will be glitches from time to time.
Hope everyone has a great day
Sunday, July 1, 2012
Welcome to the first day of the 21st Century
Today Johnston County Schools will enter the 21st Century. Wellll kinda.
Of course in the finest tradition I got locked out of my email yesterday morning. Due to the fact I have been using the JCS Google Apps domain since this time last year, my password was supposed to stay the same, but it did not and now I can't get into my Google Apps accounts.
Is this a little frustrating? A little annoying yes, frustrating well I would not go that far. I know that no matter how many constraints our county puts on us, that in the end I trust Google to provide a superior product in Gmail and other products that any other provider. And the best part is it is practically free. There are some archiving cost but this pails in comparison to the value added to our services.
So if you are locked out just know that this is temporary and will get worked out soon. And most importantly we will have finally make a step inside the door of the 21st Century. Good Luck and Welcome!!!
Of course in the finest tradition I got locked out of my email yesterday morning. Due to the fact I have been using the JCS Google Apps domain since this time last year, my password was supposed to stay the same, but it did not and now I can't get into my Google Apps accounts.
Is this a little frustrating? A little annoying yes, frustrating well I would not go that far. I know that no matter how many constraints our county puts on us, that in the end I trust Google to provide a superior product in Gmail and other products that any other provider. And the best part is it is practically free. There are some archiving cost but this pails in comparison to the value added to our services.
So if you are locked out just know that this is temporary and will get worked out soon. And most importantly we will have finally make a step inside the door of the 21st Century. Good Luck and Welcome!!!
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Groupwise to Gmail is a good step in the right direction for our school system. Hopefully, the transition will be smooth. Trust me any pain we might have the first few weeks will get worked out and it will be all worth it. This time next year, I am confident that we will be more efficient in communicating with each other and parents.
I will providing lots of training when we return in the fall. Check your email for updates as Google will also provide support. They actually want you to productive in using their software.
Have a great summer....
Chris
I will providing lots of training when we return in the fall. Check your email for updates as Google will also provide support. They actually want you to productive in using their software.
Have a great summer....
Chris
Monday, June 4, 2012
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Thursday, March 8, 2012
What is Connected Learning | Connected Learning
The video below should change your thinking....what do you think?
What is Connected Learning | Connected Learning
What is Connected Learning | Connected Learning
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Using Blogger as a Webpage
Hey it's got to be easier, more user friendly than school center and it's relevant. Plus it is part of something the county is already providing.
Why would I want to use a blog for my classroom website? Again it's about how can you best post content on the web. You the classroom teacher are your own web content manager. Here is how it works. You create a blog using your jcsnc domain (your JCS gmail address).
Advantages to using Blogger as your class webpage
1. Easy to use (Bet you have not heard that one before :))
2. Easy to post messages for your students (even via cell phone or smartphone)
3. Easy for your students to follow your announcements
4. You don't have to remember another username or password (your jcsnc domain password will get you in)
5. Communication with students will be easy and clear.
Why would I want to use a blog for my classroom website? Again it's about how can you best post content on the web. You the classroom teacher are your own web content manager. Here is how it works. You create a blog using your jcsnc domain (your JCS gmail address).
Advantages to using Blogger as your class webpage
1. Easy to use (Bet you have not heard that one before :))
2. Easy to post messages for your students (even via cell phone or smartphone)
3. Easy for your students to follow your announcements
4. You don't have to remember another username or password (your jcsnc domain password will get you in)
5. Communication with students will be easy and clear.
Monday, February 27, 2012
The New Internet is the Old Internet, hardly so...
Do you still use bookmarks to go to a designated website that you like. Not as in Facebook "like" but rather enjoy. If you do, you are about 5 years behind. Yep, the UGLY truth is so are most school systems and government agencies lacking in communication and in most education circles.
Why? Well in short this "ain't your mamma's" internet anymore. Nope, people don't go to websites, the website or at least the content comes to you. This is a fundamental change that has been happening over the last 4 years. Now don't go blaming it all on Facebook, MySpace or even Twitter. It is a part of our changing society. Yes the same society that labels us and our students to fail if we don't score well on a test. In fact, if we are not using these tools to communicate with our students we are the one's doomed to fail.
All kidding aside, let's lead instead of following. We have to step up for our students and find ways to engage them. More on this later......
Why? Well in short this "ain't your mamma's" internet anymore. Nope, people don't go to websites, the website or at least the content comes to you. This is a fundamental change that has been happening over the last 4 years. Now don't go blaming it all on Facebook, MySpace or even Twitter. It is a part of our changing society. Yes the same society that labels us and our students to fail if we don't score well on a test. In fact, if we are not using these tools to communicate with our students we are the one's doomed to fail.
All kidding aside, let's lead instead of following. We have to step up for our students and find ways to engage them. More on this later......
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Who uses Twitter?
I started using twitter at some point during the fall semester. I have an account for my basketball team "@ladyrambball" and I also have a twitter account that I post for school announcements "theramheard".
Does anyone tweet with their students?
Does anyone tweet with their students?
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
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Tuesday, February 14, 2012
So when I wanted to confirm a rumor about Whitney Houston I consulted....
Wikipedia.........Why you might ask
Celebrities are among the most protected Wikipedia sites of all and so while at the annual Wolfpack Women Alumni weekend reception on Saturday evening and I heard a rumor that Whitney Houston had died, I got our my smart phone and looked up her Wikipedia page. For me at least it is pretty reliable source of information....you thoughts please
Celebrities are among the most protected Wikipedia sites of all and so while at the annual Wolfpack Women Alumni weekend reception on Saturday evening and I heard a rumor that Whitney Houston had died, I got our my smart phone and looked up her Wikipedia page. For me at least it is pretty reliable source of information....you thoughts please
Friday, February 10, 2012
Thursday, February 9, 2012
What not use Wikipedia in school?
I have many times heard teachers telling students that Wikipedia is not trusted content. What are the facts about Wikipedia? Perhaps you should investigate this more closely. Most experts agree that in fact Wikipedia is at least as accurate as other encyclopedia's and corrections are more likely to be accurate as compared to others.
Reliability_of_Wikipedia
In fact, some inaccurate information is likely, however the same can be said for almost any work of literature. How many times have we noticed mistakes in our textbooks?
Who has an opinion on this topic, I would love to get this discussion going.....
Reliability_of_Wikipedia
In fact, some inaccurate information is likely, however the same can be said for almost any work of literature. How many times have we noticed mistakes in our textbooks?
Who has an opinion on this topic, I would love to get this discussion going.....
Friday, February 3, 2012
Test a blog authors rights for this blog
Testing to see how it looks to our blog Authors out there....how's it going you in the blogosphere today?
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Tech Tuesday Posting
Good Tech Tuesday to you. We will be posting technology related information to the board on Tuesday's. We may have additional technology post during the week, but we will always have one on Tuesday's.
Monday, January 30, 2012
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