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Integrating Computer Games


27 February 10 09:00 AM
Creating game-based learning environments or experiences using commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) games is becoming an increasingly tenable, valuable, and popular instructional method. COTS games are computer or video games created for entertainment purposes. Read More...

Professional Development Partnership with MASE


27 January 10 08:30 PM
I taught a professional development workshop this afternoon in which we kicked-off an ongoing conversation about Instructional Design in the Digital Age. This was the first workshop in a two year project with the Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering Read More...

Brain Rules for Teachers and Presenters


22 January 10 11:00 AM
Hat tip to Miguel for bringing this to my attention. Read More...

Publishing to AudioBoo from a Web Browser


21 January 10 09:30 AM
Our kids and I have a lot of fun with AudioBoo. AudioBoo is a service that makes podcasting and audio blogging a snap and can positively impact your classroom (See previous posts1, 2, 3 and 4). Although the service has previously pretty much been limited Read More...

Free Apple Seminar for Educators


19 January 10 06:00 AM
Reaching All Learners: The event for forward-thinking education and IT leaders Monday, February 8, 2010 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM The University of Memphis, FedEx Institute of Technology At this interactive event, you will have the opportunity to experience a Read More...

Planning District-Wide Technology Professional Development


09 December 09 06:00 AM
Brenda McCombs, Drew Polly, Clif Mims and ALBHS Science Department 2009 Midsouth Technology Conference We’ll be sharing information about the Impacting Kannapolis Program today at the MidSouth Technology Conference (MSTC). This program is in its 2nd year Read More...

Connecting the Classroom and Outside World (Feedback Requested)


08 December 09 06:00 AM
Educators, what are some strategies for connecting the classroom with the outside world? NOTE: I’d like to share responses in an upcoming workshop/presentation and on my blog and wiki. You can submit your ideas using the form below, share your text/audio/video Read More...

Multiple Representations of Understanding with Technology


03 December 09 08:00 AM
These are the slides from my first Tennessee Educational Technology Conference presentation. Unfortunately the animations and effects were lost when uploaded to SlideShare. I’ve shared my notes and resources from this presentation over on my wiki, Learning Read More...

Highlights from BarCamp Memphis


14 November 09 10:30 AM
NOTE: This post will be updated throught the event. —- Here are some of my notes and photos from BarCamp Memphis. Google Wave: What It Is and What It’s forBy: Greg Dunn and Thom Rigsby Designer vs. DeveloperBy: Steven Trotter, Joseph Yancey and Craig Read More...

Great Opportunity to Learn More: BarCamp Memphis


12 November 09 11:00 AM
“BarCamp Memphis isn’t just a Web 2.0 conference. It’s an unconference. What does that mean, exactly? That’s up to you. The first half of the day will feature predetermined, scheduled sessions like any other conference you’d attend, but in the afternoon Read More...

Animoto Does Even More


06 October 09 09:39 PM
I’ve been a fan of Animoto ever since @kconger introduced it to me about a year and a half ago. I’ve used it to make fun videos for friends and family and for end-of-event presentations for things like a conference we hosted and for church camp. I even Read More...

Photos from DENMEM 2009


27 September 09 12:30 PM
Here are some photos from yesterday’s Discovery Education Network’s (DEN) Day of Discovery for Western Tennessee. It was a great event. My thanks to all that coordinated the conference, presented, shared, provided technical support, etc. and made it fun Read More...

Breaking through the Walls of the Classroom (iCiL Keynote)


28 July 09 05:00 PM
These are the slides for my keynote address for the iConnect iLearn Conference. Unfortunately some of the animations and formatting were lost when uploaded to my SlideBoom. The presentation wiki contains the database of teacher-generated strategies for Read More...

Suggested Reading for 07/28/2009


28 July 09 09:30 AM
Animoto: Quick and Slick – Tom Barrett How to Become a Twitter Teacher – Kapil Bhatia Why Spend So Much Time on This Stuff? – Liz B. Davis Powerful Images to Give Lessons Punch – Danny Nicholson Related PostsSuggested Reading for 03/13/2008 Twitter in Read More...

AudioBoo in the Classroom (Thinking Out Loud #3)


27 July 09 01:00 PM
THINKING OUT LOUD Episode 003 Listen! Related PostsAnnouncing “Thinking Out Loud” Advice for Future Teachers Graduating This Month Creating an AudioBoo: A Quick Demonstration ITM’s Show and Tell Read More...
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