Introduction to Moodle Reminder

We encourage you to forward this to other educators.

This is a reminder that you are invited to Introduction to Moodle, which is
due to start at Tuesday 29 April 2008, 04:30 PM - 05:30 PM.

Below are the event details and instructions for participating:
Event: Introduction to Moodle
Description: Moodle is an open source course management system used by
educators around the world. Created by Martin Dougiamas to support social
constructivism,
Moodle provides flexibility and autonomy for districts and teachers while
supporting a wide variety of interactive social learning tools. In this
introductory session you will learn more about what Moodle can do and find
out how it can be implemented.
When: Tuesday 29 April 2008, 04:30 PM - 05:30 PM


TO JOIN THE WEBINAR
Our webinars are one hour and will begin promptly at 4:30pm MT (5:30 CST;
6:30 EST; 3:30 PST).

If you have not registered for this event, please go to the following link
to register at least 24 hours prior to the event:
http://nmsu.acrobat.com/intromoodle1/event/registration.html

If you have previously registered for this event, attend by going to the
following link and enter the email address and password you used to
register: http://nmsu.acrobat.com/intromoodle1/event/login.html

Join the webinar 20-30 minutes prior to the start time to configure your
computer. To participate speakers are required; a simple computer microphone
and/or headset is ideal for complete interaction. A webcam is
optional. If you have never used Acrobat Connect Professional, please test
your connection at:
http://admin.adobe.acrobat.com/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm

TECH ASSISTANCE
If you have questions or need assistance, please contact Cissy Lujan-Pincomb
or Miley Grandjean at webinars at nmsu.edu or call us at 575.646.6143.


FOR MORE INFORMATION
Please visit us at http://webinars.nmsu.edu

Have a cup of coffee, invite a colleague and raise your eQ (eLearning
Quotient) with us.


Thank you,
The RETA Webinar Team

Check out 100+ Web 2.0 Ideas for Educators & Scribd

100+ Web 2.0 Ideas for Educators is hosted on a cool site called Scribd. It says:
We accept all major formats
FREE UNLIMITED Storage!

Here’s the link:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/3273/100-Web-20-Ideas-for-Educators

Very cool.
:)
~julz

IDEAL-NM Webinar Update

The Elluminate guest link for all the upcoming webinars is: https://sas.elluminate.com/m.jnlp?password=M.6CF60ABA4A97B8ABE51EF6D6016BBE Carol Robert’s webinar will be on Tuesday, April 29, 7:30-8:30 P.M. Virginia’s Padilla webinar will be on Tuesday, May 6, 7:30-8:30 P.M. TBD webinar will be on Tuesday, May 13, 7:30-8:30 P.M. --Sincerely, Susie B. =;->

It's Earth Day!

For Everyone - Earthcast 2008:
http://edtechtalk.com/earthcast08

For Middle Schoolers - Planet Green Game:
http://planetgreengame.com/

What are you doing on Earth Day?
:)
~julz

This is sooo cool!

Thanks Larry for the Ted link and Mel for Dave Eggers focused video:

Dave Eggers: 2008 TED Prize wish: Once Upon a School
http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/view/id/233

Eggers wrote one of my all time fave books:
A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius

And I’ve heard What is the What? Is also a great book.
:)
~julz

FW: Update on the IDEAL-NM Webinars

Dear IDEAL-NM Eteachers,
Here is the latest and greatest update on the upcoming IDEAL-NM webinars.

Where do we register to attend this webinar?

Registration isn’t necessary. The Elluminate guest link for all the upcoming webinars is:
https://sas.elluminate.com/m.jnlp?password=M.6CF60ABA4A97B8ABE51EF6D6016BBE
 

• Carol Robert’s webinar will be on Tuesday, April 29, 7:30-8:30 P.M.
• Virginia’s Padilla webinar will be on Tuesday, May 6,  7:30-8:30 P.M.
• TBD webinar will be on Tuesday, May 13,  7:30-8:30 P.M.
  

Your email suggestions are needed for topics for the May 13th session.

Does the webinar with Mr. Snyder on Wednesday count?
Yes, Dr. Snyder’s December webinar counts.
 
Does Bethany's Wiki 2 webinar count?
Yes, you can count one webinar towards the 3 or 4 out of 4 sessions.

--Sincerely,
   Susie B. =;->  

UK Top 100 Learning Tools

Top 100 Tools for Learning Spring 2008
http://www.c4lpt.co.uk/recommended/top100.html

And the accompanying
 
Core Toolset for Learning 2008
http://www.c4lpt.co.uk/recommended/toolbox2008.html

Blogs, Wikis, and Web 2.0, O My!

A few cool things you oughta know about.
:)
~julz

The Edublog Awards Site
http://edublogawards.com/2007/

Flat Classroom Project Wiki
http://flatclassroomproject.wikispaces.com/

Steve Hargadon’s Support Blogging Wiki
http://supportblogging.com/

Classroom Google Earth wiki
http://classroomgoogleearth.wikispaces.com/

David Warlick's CoLearners Wiki
http://davidwarlick.com/wiki/pmwiki.php/Main/HomePage

Wikis Make Learning Wicked Fun
http://techlearning.com/story/showArticle.php?articleID=196605118

Web 2.0 for the Classroom Teacher
http://www.kn.att.com/wired/fil/pages/listweb20s.html

Remember Round Robin Story Writing?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GR3d01bQInE

Social Networking for Teachers
http://socialnetworking4teachers.wikispaces.com/
---make sure to check out the bloggers and books to Learn From

ScreencastOMatic Reminder

In my opinion, Screencast-o-matic is a must have tool for online educators!
:)
~julz
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We encourage you to forward this to other eductors.

This is a reminder that you are invited to ScreencastOMatic, which is due to
start at Tuesday 22 April 2008, 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM.

Below are the event details and instructions for participating:
Event: ScreencastOMatic
Description:
When: Tuesday 22 April 2008, 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

TO JOIN THE WEBINAR
Our Brown Bag sessions are 30 minutes long and will begin promptly at
12:00pm MT (1:00 CT; 2:00 ET; 11:00 PT).

* If you have not registered for this event, please go to the following
link to register at least 24 hours prior to the event:
http://nmsu.acrobat.com/e73241264/event/registration.html

* If you have previously registered for this event, attend by going to
the following link and enter the email address and password you used to
register: http://nmsu.acrobat.com/e73241264/event/login.html

Join the webinar 20-30 minutes prior to the start time to configure your
computer. To participate speakers are required; a simple computer microphone
and/or headset is ideal for complete interaction. A webcam is optional. If
you have never used Acrobat Connect Professional, please test your
connection at:

http://admin.adobe.acrobat.com/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm

TECH ASSISTANCE
If you have questions or need assistance, please contact Cissy Lujan-Pincomb
or Miley Grandjean at webinars at nmsu.edu or call us at 575.646.6143.

FOR MORE INFORMATION
Please visit us at http://webinars.nmsu.edu

Have a cup of coffee, invite a colleague and raise your eQ (eLearning
Quotient) with us.

Thank you,
The RETA Webinar Team

IDEAL-NM eTeacher Event Rescheduled!

Please note that tonight’s (Tuesday, 4/15) Elluminate session is rescheduled for next Tuesday, 4/22 from 7:30-8:30 P.M. The same link sent for tonight's event will be relevant. Of course it will be sent out again next week. Happy Tax Day! :) ~julz and Susie B.

Classroom 2.0 LIVE Conversations

Classroom 2.0 LIVE Conversations are community-scheduled opportunities to talk on specific topics with other members of the Classroom 2.0 using one of the online voice/video/sharing programs.
http://www.classroom20wiki.com/live+conversations

What students want...

Read the eSchool News article about what students want:
http://snipurl.com/23xeq  

In a nutshell, they want laptops and more video game technology used for learning. Make sure to check out the algebra video game discussed called DimensionM – http://dimensionm.com

:)
~julz

Google Earth, Google Sky, & Google Universe!

Thanks to Holly!
Google Earth teacher created website...

http://gelessons.com/lessons/

And now there’s Google Sky!
Check it out at: http://www.google.com/sky/

Just kidding about the Google Universe! Latent April Fool’s Day reaction.
Although it might be in development...

--Sincerely,
   Susie B. =;->  

Various 10min online tutorials related to NETS

Thanks to Bethany for this resource on 21st Century Information Fluency.

http://208.109.122.145/tutorials/micro/

"Hybrid" Courses Lead to Better Student Grades and Understanding

Check out this article on how using blended or "hybrid" instruction leads to better understanding and grades. Sandy

Moodle vs Edu2.0

For those who are interested, there is an interesting dialog between the
developer of Edu2.0 and the developer of Moodle at the following link.

It is mostly technical jargon, but I find the dialog interesting as an
example of collaborative online learning.

FYI:

http://grahamglass.blogs.com/main/2008/03/code-stats-edu2.html

Judy

Invitation to Google Educator: Google Earth

You have been invited to the following free event:

Event: Google Educator: Google Earth

Description: Join Celia Einhorn as she introduces you to the exciting world
of Google Earth. Learn how to navigate through different cities across the
world, interpret maps, and investigate your final destination and all the
continents, countries, cities, roads, buildings, and lakes in between. Begin
building a curriculum rich in culture!

When: Tuesday 8 April 2008, 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

TO JOIN THIS EVENT
Our Brown Bag sessions are 30 minutes long and will begin promptly at
12:00pm MST (1:00 CST; 2:00 EST; 11:00 PST).

*Please register for this event at least 24 hours prior to the event.
*To register, please go to the following link:
http://nmsu.acrobat.com/bbbgoogleearth/event/registration.html
*The email and password you use to register will be your login and password
to attend the event.
*You will receive a reminder email with the link to attend 24 hours prior to
the event.
*You can also attend the event by going to
http://webinars.nmsu.edu/bbbs_schedule.htm and selecting the "attend" link
(you still need to register prior to the event)

To participate speakers are required. A simple computer microphone and/or
headset is ideal for complete interaction.
A webcam is optional. If you have never used Acrobat Connect Professional,
please test your connection at:
http://admin.adobe.acrobat.com/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm

TECH ASSISTANCE
If you have questions or need assistance, please contact Cissy Lujan-Pincomb
or Miley Grandjean at webinars at nmsu.edu
or call us at 575-649-0768 or 575.646.6143.

FOR MORE INFORMATION
Please visit us at http://webinars.nmsu.edu
Have a cup of coffee, invite a colleague and raise your eQ (eLearning
Quotient) with us!

We encourage you to forward this invitation to other educators!!

Thank you,
The RETA Webinar Team