Mini-geekfest_Links_10-10-11

URL for logging into our Mini-geekfest live sessions on Blackboard Collaborate:
==[] OR [] (both take you to the same place)==

**Full Blackboard Collaborate recording link for tonight's show if you'd like to watch it again or share it with friends:** https://sas.elluminate.com/site/external/jwsdetect/playback.jnlp?psid=2011-10-10.1745.D.AC392E6A5156797E29CE85683F65F4.vcr&sid=vclass

**Shortened URL for Blackboard Collaborate Recording:** http://hnyctt.me/mini-geekfest-10-10-11
 * Chat log from recording: (links and tools shared during the session have been added to this wiki and the Livebinder)**

**LiveBinder link for tonight's resources:** http://livebinders.com/edit?id=51493 

**Survey link for tonight's webinar: Whether you participate live or view the recording you may complete the survey and request a 1-hour professional development certificate.**

Next show: Monday, November 14th, 2011 6:00pmPDT/9:00pmEDT
**Peggy George will be joining us tonight, but, not as a moderator. She is recovering from back surgery. I am sure you join me when I say we all wish her the best and hope for a speedy recovery**

= Kim's Resources and Links for September 12, 2011 = http://www.teachingchannel.org/ From the website... Everyone has a story about a remarkable teacher. At Teaching Channel we believe what makes teachers inspiring is //how // they became experts -- the hours and years they've dedicated to improving their craft to benefit their students And because we know teaching is not one-size-fits-all, we tailored our technology so you can find what works best for you.
 * The Teaching Channel **

Our mission is to capture their technique on video so that all teachers -- new or seasoned -- have a place to find inspiration. Of course you //could just// learn back and admire great stories, but we also provide tools to take a few notes, trade ideas and even build your own personal workspace.

//Over 5900 teachers have contributed to this site! covering all subject areas grades k-12. //

[] Amanda Dahl is a Middle School Technology teacher who is a leader in the Madison School District in Google Docs.
 * Google Forms with Amanda Dahl **

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 16px;">Recently she taught a Google Forms CATNIP class. It was such a big hit she was asked to present the same class at a local AzTEA conference.

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 16px;">You will, most definitely, want to bookmark this site!

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 16px;">http://www.toytheater.com/ <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 16px;">From the website.... <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 16px;">Toy Theater is a collection of early learning activities. An eclectic "Theater" of learning toys, it is a safe place to play and learn. <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 16px;">Toy Theater is aimed at both preschool and primary school age children but is open to people of all ages, even you. <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 16px;">No! Toy Theater is free for everyone. We display ads supplied by Google to generate revenue to support the site. //<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 16px;">$10 per year fee to use site without ads - such a deal! // <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 16px;">
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 16px;">Toy Theater **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 16px;">What is Toy Theater? **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 16px;">Who is Toy Theater aimed at? **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 16px;">Does Toy Theater cost anything? **

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 16px;"> <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">[] <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 16px;">Cautionary note....this website is addictive!
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 16px;">Mrs. Gebauer’s Website **

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 16px;">Mrs. Gerbauer has put together an incredible treasure chest of resources primary (focus is 2nd grade) resources.

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 16px;">The link provided above is for the Word Work/Spelling area.

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 16px;">Though there is much to explore, I limited myself to the first 2 sections of Making Words. This brought up a Harcourt interactive site. This is another site you are going to want to bookmark!

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 16px;">http://www.learner.org/interactives/index.html <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 16px;">From the website... <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 16px;">"Interactives" provides educators and students with strategies, content, and activities that can enhance and improve students' skills in a variety of curricular areas. <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 16px;">
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 16px;">Interactives **

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 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 16px;">Amazing Space **

**<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 16px;">Bill Nye, the Science Guy ** <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 16px; text-align: left;">[|http://amazing-space.stsci.edu/eds]
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 16px; text-align: left;">Bill Nye eCards - seriously? Yes, seriously.
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 16px; text-align: left;">"Consider the following" - do you remember this from his TV show?
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 16px; text-align: left;">Home Demos
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 16px; text-align: left;">Episode Guides
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 16px; text-align: left;">Video Segments
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 16px; text-align: left;">Articles
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 16px; text-align: left;">Archives
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 16px; text-align: left;">And more...