For those of you who have been following this blog (very few I'm sure), you may have noticed the Twitter module. Yes, I have finally succumbed to the Twitter bug. I decided to try it for a little bit and see what it was all about. Well, it works very well with me, because I love to share (wife says "too much at times"). Anyway, I have found a few people I know that also twitter and I'm following them. The real reason why I started it is to see what I can do to help my students to see the world in a different light. Many have been to Mexico and back but never anywhere else. I what them to know that the Earth is full of people who have opinions and do similar things as them.
Now, if I could just find those lesson plans about how to incorporate it into my classroom...
April 4, 2009
March 30, 2009
Psst... I know your password
Do you know someone's password? Let me be more specific. Do you know someone's computer password, ATM passcode, or the like? I'm not talking about your spouse's or child's, but another adult's secret codes which opens entire worlds to prying eyes. Maybe, I'm off-base, but I've been thinking and Wes Fryer has picked up on it. Thanks Wes for your viewpoint.
Passwords were created for a reason and that reason is to keep certain things private and personal. If you share the password that is your business, but if things disappear (money,valuables), look different (household furniture), or just simply accessed and changed (computer files), then no is to blame but yourself.
I preach to, beg, plead, or even graval with my students to NOT share their student IDs, because with it, friends can charge money at the cafeteria, get into a computer account, use the Internet, check books out of the library under another student's name. But alas, I have at least 5 examples of friends having a falling out and student accounts manipulated and students losing work, have threatening notes, or plain mischievousness.
Students need to learn early and often that passwords keep all people out and should be trusted to no one under no circumstances, that is until you are married, even then, be careful.
Here is a website that has password creation suggestions.
Password Suggestions
I would avoid the websites that create a password for you to use.
Two key points to close:
1)Keep your passwords safe and
2)Teach your child the importance of keeping their passwords safe
Update 4-8-12
I found this article in ghacks.net that outlines how secure you password is now.
The question is not "Can your password be hacked?", but "When will your password be hacked?"
http://www.ghacks.net/2012/04/07/how-secure-is-your-password/
Passwords were created for a reason and that reason is to keep certain things private and personal. If you share the password that is your business, but if things disappear (money,valuables), look different (household furniture), or just simply accessed and changed (computer files), then no is to blame but yourself.
I preach to, beg, plead, or even graval with my students to NOT share their student IDs, because with it, friends can charge money at the cafeteria, get into a computer account, use the Internet, check books out of the library under another student's name. But alas, I have at least 5 examples of friends having a falling out and student accounts manipulated and students losing work, have threatening notes, or plain mischievousness.
Students need to learn early and often that passwords keep all people out and should be trusted to no one under no circumstances, that is until you are married, even then, be careful.
Here is a website that has password creation suggestions.
Password Suggestions
I would avoid the websites that create a password for you to use.
Two key points to close:
1)Keep your passwords safe and
2)Teach your child the importance of keeping their passwords safe
Update 4-8-12
I found this article in ghacks.net that outlines how secure you password is now.
The question is not "Can your password be hacked?", but "When will your password be hacked?"
http://www.ghacks.net/2012/04/07/how-secure-is-your-password/
March 26, 2009
Awesome Science Site
Danny Nicholson introduced me to a new science website: Physics Games.net. This site was a God-send. I was looking for practical ways to show my students about how force and motion are a part of everyday life. Not that shooting cannons and blowing up buildings are everyday life for most of us, but hey, it works for me and my students.
Application: I first introduced the vocabulary terms from our textbook, then I had them go to the website and play any games they wanted. The catch was they had to write a summary about the game(s) they played and include the appropriate vocabulary term(s) in the summary of the game. WOW! they were engaged and making sure they had the terms correct and summaries accurate!
You can't tell me games, when used timely and with limits are not engaging and academic.
Click the link to go to the original post I read: Physics Games.
Thank you Danny!
Application: I first introduced the vocabulary terms from our textbook, then I had them go to the website and play any games they wanted. The catch was they had to write a summary about the game(s) they played and include the appropriate vocabulary term(s) in the summary of the game. WOW! they were engaged and making sure they had the terms correct and summaries accurate!
You can't tell me games, when used timely and with limits are not engaging and academic.
Click the link to go to the original post I read: Physics Games.
Thank you Danny!
November 18, 2008
Bookmarks
When was the last time you look through your bookmarks?
I know that many of you use Delicious, or Diigo or many other online bookmarking sites.
But with all the bookmarks that you have saved, when was the last time you went back and read them?
Well, I am about to do that. I have some networked "friends" who have more than two thousand bookmarks. Here are a few: brasst, edtechtalk ( provided that many people add to this site!), montgorp, pgeorge, and isabellejones.
I have bookmarked some great sites that I think are useful for students. I will list five here:
USA Geography Online Maps Games- I used this site to help students learn their states and capitals at home. It worked for some of them.
Origami Projects how to fold paper dollar bills folding shapes - When I found this one so many students wanted to see it and try the foldings. Great time "filler" but I like to call it learning without knowing it.
A Beginner's Guide to Integrating Technology - A throwback to help those who would like to know where we have come from.
Technology Integration Ideas That Work - These are still great ideas!
Incorporating the SMART Board for Smart Teaching - I used this as a springboard for some of my ideas in the classroom. Actually, I needed to read it again.
I still have so many bookmarks to go through.
I know that many of you use Delicious, or Diigo or many other online bookmarking sites.
But with all the bookmarks that you have saved, when was the last time you went back and read them?
Well, I am about to do that. I have some networked "friends" who have more than two thousand bookmarks. Here are a few: brasst, edtechtalk ( provided that many people add to this site!), montgorp, pgeorge, and isabellejones.
I have bookmarked some great sites that I think are useful for students. I will list five here:
USA Geography Online Maps Games- I used this site to help students learn their states and capitals at home. It worked for some of them.
Origami Projects how to fold paper dollar bills folding shapes - When I found this one so many students wanted to see it and try the foldings. Great time "filler" but I like to call it learning without knowing it.
A Beginner's Guide to Integrating Technology - A throwback to help those who would like to know where we have come from.
Technology Integration Ideas That Work - These are still great ideas!
Incorporating the SMART Board for Smart Teaching - I used this as a springboard for some of my ideas in the classroom. Actually, I needed to read it again.
I still have so many bookmarks to go through.
November 13, 2008
Renewing is the hardest thing...
Well, I'm finally posting another tech topic. If you haven't been here in a while, you probably noticed the Windows Media Player to the left. It is for me to post live videos of myself talking about important edtech things. I've have been a very busy man. Here is a sampling:
Windows Media Encoder -Setup a webcam stream in ten minutes
I found this post because I have a new webcam and want to use it after my mother comes back from Korea. I also found other ways to use it in the classroom and for distance learning. Check out my Google Reader column. Thanks Claire!
I guess I should say what I've been using my web cam for... SKYPE!
I would go on and on about it but I'll let others do it for me...Anne Murch and Jeremy Wright.
Thanks a million.
Teachers love SMART Boards - Too many to list
I love this man... I mean the work he has put together to help teachers be successful in the classroom with SMART Boards. If you don't do anything else, do this check out his blog!
Google Reader - Did I mention this already?
It has been awesome to figure out RSS feeds. Since I have a Google email account, I figured that I would go ahead and see what Reader was about. Boy, was I in for a big surprise.
Quick back story- As a Technology Staff Trainer, I read so many different blogs and kinds of blogs, but had no way to keep up on them all until I found Reader. Here is a screen shot for you.
I have over 80 subscriptions. Many of them are Education and Technology based, but I have others that I read also. If you'd like to expand your professional network and knowledge of education, educational technology or just like to keep up on what is going on in the world, let me know and I'll add you as a friend.
I believe this is long enough. I'll do better in the future, I ... I'd better not promise. I'll try.
Keep reading, keep learning, and keep applying.
Windows Media Encoder -Setup a webcam stream in ten minutes
I found this post because I have a new webcam and want to use it after my mother comes back from Korea. I also found other ways to use it in the classroom and for distance learning. Check out my Google Reader column. Thanks Claire!
I guess I should say what I've been using my web cam for... SKYPE!
I would go on and on about it but I'll let others do it for me...Anne Murch and Jeremy Wright.
Thanks a million.
Teachers love SMART Boards - Too many to list
I love this man... I mean the work he has put together to help teachers be successful in the classroom with SMART Boards. If you don't do anything else, do this check out his blog!
Google Reader - Did I mention this already?
It has been awesome to figure out RSS feeds. Since I have a Google email account, I figured that I would go ahead and see what Reader was about. Boy, was I in for a big surprise.
Quick back story- As a Technology Staff Trainer, I read so many different blogs and kinds of blogs, but had no way to keep up on them all until I found Reader. Here is a screen shot for you.
I have over 80 subscriptions. Many of them are Education and Technology based, but I have others that I read also. If you'd like to expand your professional network and knowledge of education, educational technology or just like to keep up on what is going on in the world, let me know and I'll add you as a friend.I believe this is long enough. I'll do better in the future, I ... I'd better not promise. I'll try.
Keep reading, keep learning, and keep applying.
October 18, 2008
I'm coming back
For those of you who have been keeping on eye on this blog, I just want to tell you that I will be posting here again soon. Yo may have noticed the RSS feeds changing, but nothing appearing here.
That is about to change. I have had a son and he is getting to be a joy so much so that I can now separate my time and spend some posting about Technology.
Keep an eye here. Better yet, put me in your Google Reader or whatever RSS feeder you have, because I'm about to blow up!
Peace, love, Tech
August 1, 2008
Welcome to Did You Know?!
The is the first blog for Did You Know?! I will be posting tips, tricks, links, blog reviews, curriculum strategies, and what ever I can to help teachers, administrators, and the community to learn how to use technology to enhance every aspect of life.
Link of the Blog: Delicious Network
Add me to your Delicious network and we can share links.
A Blog to read: David Warlick's 2 Cents Worth
Question: What does technology look like in your classroom and/or district?
Answer: Later. I'll wait for an answer.
Video of the Blog:
Link of the Blog: Delicious Network
Add me to your Delicious network and we can share links.
A Blog to read: David Warlick's 2 Cents Worth
Question: What does technology look like in your classroom and/or district?
Answer: Later. I'll wait for an answer.
Video of the Blog:
June 19, 2008
Long Time
I'm so sorry that it has been so long since I posted. I guess I'm not quite as committed to it as Vicki Davis or Scott McLeod
Link of the Blog: School’s New Rule for Pupils in Trouble: No Fun
What a noble concept! Hold students accountable for their actions and balance it with wonderful opportunities they know they would enjoy if they do as they are asked to do. Read it and add your comment in the Faculty Room post.A Blog to read: Dangerously Irrelevant
Speaking of Scott McLeod, I find that he has a knack for thinking of things in the realm of his work. Am I making sense? I will if you read this great post by him. Make sure you comment!Video of the Blog: Star Wars Dance-Off
Sorry not quite educational, but I HAD to put this here! Watch the ENTIRE video.
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