If you live close to Red Cloud, Nebraska and you’re reading Willa Cather’s My Antonia in your American literature class, why not go geocaching? (Geocaching is a high-tech treasure hunting game played throughout the world by adventure seekers equipped with GPS devices. The basic idea is to locate hidden containers, called geocaches, outdoors and then share your experiences online.) Here is an example “The Home of a Writer — Willa Cather, Red Cloud” http://centerforthebook.nebraska.gov/resources/teens.html
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GPS in Education

Please study the website http://www.education.com/reference/article/GPS-technology-get-kids-outdoors/
In the comment section, please give one way you could use a GPS in your classroom if the devices were available.  Just describe briefly your idea. 


You are encouraged to read your colleagues ideas.

Before Thursday, July 15, I had not had any experience using a classroom response system (“clickers”). I had heard about them and considered them just for games. I am amazed at how useful they can be for attendance, homework collection, discussion starters, assessments, etc. Also, I like that they maintain student’s attention during class discussions, promote active participation, and create a safe place for reluctant students to participate. The best part is that scores can instantaneously be recorded into a grade book and I, as the teacher, would have instant access to how well students are grasping the concepts, who needs a little extra help, or if i need to change my teaching strategy. Is there a downside? Maybe access. once i got the hang of it, i would want a set all to myself to use in my classroom all the time!!!
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Clickers in the Classroom

Please read the Vanderbuilt website on clickers  http://www.vanderbilt.edu/cft/resources/teaching_resources/technology/crs.htm

In the comments section of this post, write one new thing you learned from this webpage.

Fair Use for Teachers

Understanding copyright laws and fair use guidelines in important for teachers. Please read the article from the Standford Libraries, http://fairuse.stanford.edu/Copyright_and_Fair_Use_Overview/chapter9/index.html

In the comment section of this blog, write 2 important things that you learned from this reading. Please be sure to identify yourself.

Melissa Cast-Brede, from the UNO library will be the guest presenter in our class on Monday. She will address copyright, on-line library resources, and information literacy.

Why We Need To Teach Technology in School?

Please watch the video "Why We Need To Teach Technology in School." http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VnHdqpE4RM What is your reaction? In your opinion, is the video correct or incorrect or biased?In what specific ways should the content of this video impact education? Before July 8, add your thoughts in the comments section.  You are invited to comment on other colleagues' comments.

TED 8540 Class Blog

Scholars participating in the Summer session of TED 8540 will contribute to this blog.