Posts made in May, 2012

Address Tech Components of Common Core State Standards

Posted by on May 9, 2012 in school technology | 0 comments

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Atomic Learning announces the launch of Atomic TechCore, a suite of tools for school leaders to build their Common Core implementation roadmaps.

Atomic TechCore consists of a set of customizable planning and collaborative network tools that assist administrators in identifying the professional development and technology needed for their district to be successful in meeting the technology requirements embedded within Common Core standards, and in communicating the resulting findings and implementation plans to those impacted within the district.

The Atomic TechCore solution includes:

  1. Planning tool for school leaders
  2. PD and lesson plans for teachers
  3. Lesson assignments for students

For additional information and a free demonstration of the Atomic TechCore solution, contact them at this link.

- Brad Flickinger, Tech Teacher, Bethke Elementary School

 

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Podcast 70: Colorado TechFair and more

Posted by on May 9, 2012 in school technology | 0 comments

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Show Notes:

- The view on the upcoming Colorado TechFair.

- Edudemic is a must follow website.

- Movie Making with Kids Part 4: filming tricks

- App Review: Zite

Sponsor: Atomic Learning

 

 

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Colorado TechFair this Saturday

Posted by on May 9, 2012 in Uncategorized | 2 comments

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I am getting ready to attend the Colorado TechFair this Saturday where I will be showing off the animations my students make during the animation breakout session. I have been testing the new animation software Frames 5 by Tech4Learning and I have some new techniques demonstrate.

Colorado TechFair is a one-day event that will be held on Saturday, May 12, 2012 from 10am to 2:30pm at the University of Denver’s Fritz Knoebel School of Hospitality Management. The TechFair will feature approximately 40 projects created by 1st-8th grade students from Colorado as well as other fun activities, such as a Lego-robotics lab, a Scratch computer software lab, a graphic design work exhibit, and an animation breakout session. Admission is free.

It will be a fantastic day for students of all ages to engage in hands-on, minds-on activities, such as Robotics, Game Design, Computer Programming, Graphic Design, Animation and much, much more.

Categories for competition include: programming, robotics, graphic design, animation, game design. By challenging each student to excel within this competition we are creating new and exciting opportunities that can benefit them for years to come.

- Brad Flickinger, Tech Teacher, Bethke Elementary School

 

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Movie Making With Kids and the New iPad

Posted by on May 4, 2012 in Uncategorized | 0 comments

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Yesterday we finished another two scenes of our new movie The Ghost of Bethke. I was surprised at how well the students did the makeup for the ghost. Filming and editing on the new iPad is a breeze.

Here is a photo from yesterday of the ghost getting ready…

 

 

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Summer Training Sessions on Atomic Learning Available

Posted by on May 4, 2012 in school technology | 0 comments

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“Integrating technology” is often talked about, but not always taught about… what are effective strategies for integrating technology, where’s a good place to start, and how can Atomic Learning help?

Atomic Learning customers are invited to this free online training session to learn more about the key features of Atomic Learning for professional development, how-to training, and classroom tech integration. This session will cover:

- How to access just in time training

- An overview of professional development tools

- Resources to integrate today’s technology into your curriculum with one easy search

Learn how our resources can assist with all curriculum areas at each grade level, and share with you tools to enhance and build your classroom into a 21st century-rich learning environment.

Register for a session now by clicking a date below:

Mon, May 14, 2012 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM CDT

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