Monthly Archives: August 2008

GenYES part of California Emerging Technology Fund grant

Posted on August 29, 2008 by Sylvia Martinez

We are very proud that we are going to be playing a part in a grant funded program to help rural California cities incorporate technology to play a part in the global economy. The central California cities of Firebaugh, San … Continue reading →

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Portraits of Learning Contest

Posted on August 27, 2008 by Sylvia Martinez

From Tech & Learning magazine: Tech & Learning invites K-12 students to participate in Portraits of Learning, the seventh annual digital photography contest. The competition, open to all K-12 students, challenges you to capture - and share - your unique … Continue reading →

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Questioning assumptions with Constance Kamii

Posted on August 20, 2008 by Sylvia Martinez

I had the opportunity to introduce GenYES to the teachers at The New City School last week. The New City School is actually two public K-8 charter schools in Long Beach, California. The educational program at both campuses emphasizes bilingualism … Continue reading →

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Digital Media and Learning Competition 2008

Posted on August 20, 2008 by Sylvia Martinez

An announcement from HASTAC.org: DIGITAL MEDIA AND LEARNING COMPETITION 2008 The second HASTAC/MacArthur Digital Media and Learning Competition is now open! The focus is participatory learning. Participatory Learning includes the many ways that learners (of any age) use new technologies … Continue reading →

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Circle of Life: the technology-using educator edition

Posted on August 19, 2008 by Sylvia Martinez

Stage: A whole new world You hear an inspiring keynote at a conference, read a book, or see a colleague use technology in their classroom. It clicks with something inside you. Stage: Connection You try to understand the role of … Continue reading →

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Why open curriculum wikis won’t work

Posted on August 18, 2008 by Sylvia Martinez

We’ve all heard calls for various kinds of open curriculum wikis. Districts, states and foundations are designing portals, wikis and other online databases so that educators can upload their lesson plans and activities, learning modules, or other bits and pieces … Continue reading →

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Wanted: one epiphany

Posted on August 16, 2008 by Sylvia Martinez

I often hear tech-loving educators say that for teachers to really start using technology in their classroom, the teacher has to first have an experience with technology that is personal and meaningful. Often these educators have had a transformative experience … Continue reading →

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Constructing Modern Knowledge 2008

Posted on August 15, 2008 by Sylvia Martinez

It’s been two weeks since the Constructing Modern Knowledge 2008 summer institute in Manchester, NH, and I’m still processing it. CMK08 was an exhilarating learning experience, both as a participant, an observer, and as part of the team making it … Continue reading →

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Overcoming Technology Barriers: How to Innovate Without Extra Money or Support

Posted on August 7, 2008 by Sylvia Martinez

Hot off the presses - but online for your enjoyment! Overcoming Technology Barriers: How to Innovate Without Extra Money or Support - Five easy, practical steps toward better digital integration in your classroom by Suzie Boss is in the current … Continue reading →

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Summer tech camp kicks off New York State Student Technology Leaders clubs

Posted on August 6, 2008 by Sylvia Martinez

Wow, it’s been a busy summer! Two weeks ago, Dennis Harper and Emily McCartan participated in two, week-long summer camps for middle school students in New York. The students learned about technology, but more than that, they learned how to … Continue reading →

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