Mini-geekfest_Links_04-09-12

= = Mini-Geekfest April 9, 2012

**URL for logging into our Mini-geekfest live sessions on Blackboard Collaborate**

==[] OR [] (both take you to the same place)==

**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=2012-04-09.1738.D.AC392E6A5156797E29CE85683F65F4.vcr&sid=vclass

**Shortened URL for Blackboard Collaborate Recording:** http://hnyctt.me/mini-geekfestrecording-4-9-12

**Chat log from recording:** [[file:AprilMini-geekfestChat.pdf]]
**Links and tools shared during the session will be added to this wiki (see below) and the Livebinder.**

**LiveBinder link for tonight's resources:** [] (Click on tab for April 2012)

**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.** http://hnyctt.me/mini-geekfestsurvey-4-9-12

NOTE: This is a change from the 2nd Monday of the month due to unavoidable conflicts.
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= Kim's Resources and Links for April 9, 2012 =

**They Don't Teach You This In School ** []


 * No registration to view
 * To be part of the DISQUS will need an account
 * Started in 2009...not much content...hopefully will grow



**Alphabetimals ** []


 * No login required
 * Easy to use
 * Alphabetimal letters
 * Big "cute" factor (though you aren't suppose to say that when looking for good resources to use in education...)
 * Free print-at-home
 * flash cards
 * coloring pages
 * wall poster

Jog the Web []


 * Create a slide show of websites
 * Register for an account
 * Jogs are easy to build, able to add comments

**Mentormob ** [|www.mentormob.com]


 * Create and share playlist
 * Filter out the useless stuff
 * Easy to navigate



**SideVibe ** []


 * Online activities or discussions
 * Free
 * Web page says no need for student emails, but, tutorial says one is needed
 * Takes time to learn, but time well spent
 * Easy to follow tutorials
 * Recommended by Melodie Brewer from Dysart - that is enough endorsement for me!

**Ten Marks ** []


 * Free
 * Online Math practice and instruction
 * Aligned with Common Core Standards
 * Again, recommended by Melodie Brewer and that is good enough for me!



= Peggy's Resources and Links for April 9, 2012 = = = =** Adam Bellow's "More Cool Tools for Teachers" ISTE webinar **= http://edutecher.symbaloo.com/

Just a couple of Adam's awesome recommendations (but you can explore all of them on his Symbaloo created for the webinar)

= **MentiMeter** = (alternative to Poll Everywhere-can accommodate up to 200 people voting) http://mentimeter.com/

= Fur.ly = http://fur.ly (create a new URL that combines multiple URLs with one customized link) Example: http://fur.ly/0/LetiaCooper

= = ** Karen Mensing-AzTEA Teacher of the Year 2012 ** A fantastic 2nd grade AZ teacher to follow who is modeling great uses of technology in her classroom and with her blog for parents! Planet Mensing (Sonoran Sky Elementary School)http://planetmensing.blogspot.com/ Browse around her blog and read this blog post that she wrote after she received her award and you'll know what she received it! http://planetmensing.blogspot.com/2012/03/honored-and-humbled.html

Exciting event at Sonoran Sky "First Ever Technology Night", March 8 where Karen was surprised with her award. Listen to her kids tell about it! http://youtu.be/ugLfrkGeyW0 = = GorillaScan (allows you to modify your QR codes without re-printing them and replacing the printed copies) http://www.gorillascan.com/gorillascan-how-it-works.html

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Educational Websites for Elementary Parents (Mrs. Southard)
http://www.livebinders.com/play/play_or_edit?id=70690

= = = = =Screencasting/Flipped Classroom MoodleMeet (co-hosted by Peggy George and Lorna Costantini)= http://moodlemeets.learnnowbc.ca/course/view.php?id=18

=Recent Livebinder Webinar (recording now available-this is the direct link to Blackboard Collaborate)= =http://hnyctt.me/Livebinders-KSP-MikeFisher--28-12= =Livebinder for this presentation (includes webinar recording link) http://www.livebinders.com/play/play_or_edit?id=354939= Another fantastic binder Mike has created for the Common Core is here: 12 Common Core Considerations http://www.livebinders.com/play/play_or_edit?id=272446 He has even written an iBook if you have an iPad that's called **__Cure for the Common Core__** and is available now for $1.99. __http://www.digigogy.com__

** The Power of a PLN (Personal Learning Network) First TICAL webinar, then Tightwad Teacher Podcast **

TICAL Livebinder: http://www.livebinders.com/edit/index/353035 Tightwad Teacher Podcast via Google Hangout:http://elementopie.com/tightwad-teacher-episodes = = =Don't Miss this Incredible Day of FREE PD!=



**Links shared by our fantastic participants/supporters in the chat: **
Mike Fisher: His Pinterest site: http://pinterest.com/mikefisher821/ Mike Fisher's blog: http://www.digigogy.com Kim Caise: QR Voice http://qrvoice.net Kim Caise: History Pin http://www.historypin.com/ Len Horn: TitanPad http://titanpad.com/ Greg Limperis: Technology Integration in Education Ning http://www.technologyintegrationineducation.com

Greg Limperis: Technology Integration in Education http://www.techinedu.com

The Knowledge Sharing Place Livebinder Webinar, Mike Fisher, Presenter Recording Link: @https://sas.elluminate.com/site/external/jwsdetect/playback.jnlp?psid=2012-03-28.1655.M.ACE02B5F35AA7E7975F015AAC6F794.vcr&sid=2008350

Karen Mensing shared: Gwyneth Jones blog post "Google+ Hangout with QR Codes" http://www.thedaringlibrarian.com/2012/01/google-hangout-with-qr-codes.html Peggy George shared: Karen Mensing's blog post about her AZ Teacher of the Year award from AzTEA http://planetmensing.blogspot.com/2012/03/honored-and-humbled.html Karen Mensing's Class Blog: http://planetmensing.blogspot.com Karen Mensing: YouTube for Schools "YouTube Finds a Way Off Schools Banned List" http://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/10/education/youtube-finds-a-way-off-schools-banned-list.html Karen Mensing: Karen's YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/karenmensing Carolyn Stanley: Storybird example demonstrating alliteration http://storybird.com/books/alliteration-always-activates-associations/ Kim Thomas: Classroom 2.0 LIVE weekly webinars for educators http://live.classroom20.com Len Horn: Go View Screencasting tool http://www.goview.com Peggy George: Article about GoView Free Screencasting Tool from Citrix http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/goview_free_screencasting_tool_from_citrix.php