Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-01-09

@ejulez Would love to hear more discussion re:keyboarding as well. With limited time, I question the value of teaching “home row”. in reply to ejulez #
@thenerdyteacher Would you be my son’s teacher? 😀 He took things FROM his online bookmarks and had to create notecards. in reply to thenerdyteacher #
Ah, the sweet sound of 21 new Macs buzzing to life in my lab…. bliss. (and 9 cranky old ones!) #
So excited to meet with fellow @edmodo users here in Northern CO tonight! Want to join us? http://bit.ly/gMff94 #
@ejulez I thought about that in a meeting while watching a very smart man use the ‘hunt/peck’ method. he obviously communicates just fine. in reply to ejulez #
Must learn to ship in spite of hurdles in the way…. not optional to do otherwise. Thanks for the new vocab, @sethgodin . #
@MrArakaki You going to make it to the @edmodo meetup tonight? I really think you would find great value in it …. 😀 #
@ejulez I question how much longer we’ll use the keyboard as we know it. Smartphones are so intuitive- I can hit 3 keys for an 8 ltr word. in reply to ejulez #
@TeachingTrisha Hope you can make it! Here are the deets again http://bit.ly/gMff94 in reply to TeachingTrisha #
@TeachingTrisha I’ll make it happen, I promise. 😀 See you tonight! in reply to TeachingTrisha #
@Tazgust You going to join us tonight at DazBog to talk @edmodo ? 😀 http://bit.ly/gMff94 #
I’ve got to get over re-doing screencasts for my students. Again, shipping counts It’s good enough, and much better than not at all. #
@MrArakaki We definitely need to talk @edmodo. You’re one of the people I think will see the benefits of it for your 5th graders. in reply to MrArakaki #
Dear Wikipedia, must you really include all those emoticon definitions? So NOT kid-friendly! http://bit.ly/i9nOWj #
@courosa Hi from a K-5 Computer Teacher in snowy Colorado! Love my PLN- ya’ll keep me on my toes. in reply to courosa #
Sitting around a table with @monk51295 @giftedteacher @Tazgust @TeachingTrisha @bhwilkoff #edmodomeetup #
@bhwilkoff Thank you so much for coming up to talk @edmodo with us! Hope you had a safe drive home. #
Downloading InkScape (opensource Vector graphics editor) http://bit.ly/5p9w3S #
Dear OSU, why do you have an online Student Self-Service that has business hours? Are you serious? Really? http://yfrog.com/h4ta7p #
@bhwilkoff Thanks for the introduction to Fuze Meeting! http://www.fuzemeeting.com Loving it. #
@monk51295 Who did you hear the “don’t have the answers, we don’t even have the right questions” idea from? #
@ScottElias How do I leave only my Work Library folder showing in OmniFocus? Read how to somewhere, lost it, help? #
My degree posted to my transcript today! Excited. Had to share. Finally feels official. Nothing like a BA in History 18 years later… 🙂 #
@ScottElias Thanks- I was looking for the “Focus” button in @omnifocus Click on a folder first, then it appears. http://yfrog.com/h0rg5ep in reply to ScottElias #
@ScottElias @dkdykstra Would love to hear more about how you’re using @omnifocus to plan projects, split work/home stuff. Coffee soon? in reply to ScottElias #
Great quote from Superintedent, Ron Cabrera “We can’t be afraid of feedback; rather, we need to use it to get better.” http://bit.ly/fW01sL #
Bless the creators of the FacePress Plugin for WordPress! http://bit.ly/fa4kLV You just saved me multiple steps in our school social media. #
@kouroshdini That is a gem! I have a Prof Dev and Work folder, and sometimes they overlap. This will help. Mega thx. in reply to kouroshdini #
Resources on how to use @OmniFocus from @kouroshdini http://bit.ly/eCpHXP cc/ @dkdykstra @ScottElias #
@begileing @MrArakaki @margomom4 Coffee at Starbucks before APET tomorrow? Say 7ish? http://bit.ly/i9aYSr #
@margomom4 Sorry- my map link wasn’t right…. this one http://bit.ly/fCzrDJ in reply to margomom4 #
Only 52 days until #colearning … but who’s counting? Have you registered yet? http://bit.ly/aSff8M #
@margomom4 I just got here. Can I bring you something? 🙂 in reply to margomom4 #
Book suggestion by @begileing “Teach Like a Champion” http://amzn.to/gxznie #
@dkdykstra Just plunked down the $79 to buy @OmniFocus , so we definitely need to talk usage. 🙂 #
@ktenkely Thanks- didn’t feel real until I saw Degrees Awarded: Dec 18, 2010 Bachelor of Arts College of Arts and Sciences Major: History in reply to ktenkely #
@begileing You are one awesome summarizer. Thanks for the great recap today! It was very helpful. #
@monk51295 Are you familiar with the Boulder Hackerspace project? I have a friend involved, and thought of you. http://bit.ly/9LqZad #
@4thGrdTeach Wouldn’t miss it! Can’t wait to hear what you have to say. 🙂 in reply to 4thGrdTeach #
@MrArakaki What other books have helped you in practical ways like “The Daily 5”? Looking for my next prof dev read… #
@MrArakaki Have you seen this Fb template? http://bit.ly/i1nZAZ via @4thGrdTeach http://bit.ly/f46Mat Was thinking our explorers unit too #
@edmodo Any suggestions for embedding quizzes? I just added a Quizlet link for a set of flashcards, but want to have a quiz on them later. #
Oh, dear. The perils of using @edmodo with 270 students…. http://yfrog.com/gylugp #
@MrArakaki Are you using a Daily 5 approach to math as well? Wondering how that might work, if at all. #
@MrArakaki Pondering that in light of some discussions re: Fastt Math interventions today & time.Working w/ 5 model, it should fit in DAILY. in reply to MrArakaki #
@MrArakaki Do you do a traditional ‘lesson’ format during Math block then? in reply to MrArakaki #
@4thGrdTeach You will be fine, Pernille. Just be you. It’s just a chat among educator friends, right? You just get to talk more w/o guilt in reply to 4thGrdTeach #
Looking forward to #rscon11 tomorrow… especially the Student Centered Learning session with @4thGrdTeach #
Anyone have some smashing ideas on how to create a project choice menu in an @edmodo assignment? #
@seani That’s a thought- I was just trying to make the choice more interactive. i.e. a quadrant that expands/collapses in reply to seani #
@MrArakaki WHOA! I’m sorry! I didn’t realize you hadn’t heard of #rscon11 Have you attended a virtual conference before? in reply to MrArakaki #
@MrArakaki Here’s the #rscon11 schedule in our time zone (MST) http://bit.ly/dV3dFR in reply to MrArakaki #
@MrArakaki Don’t miss Pernille Ripp @4thGrdTeach , Alec Courous @courosa or John Spencer @johntspencer at #rscon11 tomorrow. in reply to MrArakaki #
@MrArakaki #rscon11 will be held in Elluminate sessions (see link in calendar entry). Start about 15 min early the 1st time to load & setup in reply to MrArakaki #
RT @gcouros Possible Interview Questions for Teachers http://bit.ly/hh9ck1 #
@begileing I’m all for clarity. The data organization on the walls in our mtg room made my heart happy. #justalittleocd in reply to begileing #
Google Reader bunny trails tonight…. read, follow link, comment, write post, find image, check twitter… why is my feed still 1000+ ? #
@gcouros Things come to a screeching halt when I hit your feed in Google reader. Thanks for making me think. #
@begileing Wow! Makes me feel better about the Alt Cert path I’m currently on…. and helpful in understanding SB 191 ramifications too. in reply to begileing #
RT @begileing: Hire well, and then trust your teachers: Response to SB 191 http://bit.ly/fpzmAN #tsdapet #
@begileing Do you follow @gcouros ? I think you’d like his stuff- he’s a K-12 principal in Alberta, Canada. His blog http://bit.ly/cgo7uB #
Yeah! The 2 Sisters do have a web presence http://bit.ly/gJUgDq Thanks @4thGrdTeach for mentioning it http://bit.ly/hTCLQz cc/@MrArakaki #
Principal Seeks to Replace Student Body, Improve Scores: http://t.co/Xsv4XoR #
Ready for #rscon11 to begin! Join us for the Opening Keynote! http://bit.ly/f5Fy4C #
@MrArakaki Are you attending the Opening Keynote of Reform Symposium? #rscon11 Need any help? #
So refreshing to be with some very excited eductors! I can tell this is going to be amazing!!! #rscon11 #
@MrArakaki Go to View>Layouts> WIde Layout …. makes things much easier to track in Elluminate #rscon11 in reply to MrArakaki #
@ktenkely I have to wonder why our workplaces don’t exude this kind of energy and excitement…. why can’t it? @rscon11 in reply to ktenkely #
So glad there will be recorded sessions of #rscon11 , otherwise I’d feel stressed trying to choose!!! #
Formative assessment history & concepts http://bit.ly/bpBVt1 #
@MrArakaki No, I just have an EDU basic acct…. and I just played with it last year a little. Would you help me w/content & use ideas? in reply to MrArakaki #
@4thGrdTeach Thanks for tweeting thoughts from the @johntspencer #rscon11 session on teacher burnout. #
“Digital literacy needs to be omnipresent in schools.” ~@rkiker #rscon11 #
Don’t ever tell me you can’t get to know people in online environments.! Hilarity and funness in the #rsconn11 session with @courosa #
There’s a difference between control of the classroom and control of learning…. paraphrase of @4thGrdTeach #rscon11 #
“Student centered means putting students first.” @4thGrdTeach #rscon11 #
Learning to fully utilize the Feed option in @edmodo I’ve added @4thGrdTeach s class feed for my 4th graders http://bit.ly/hBU5Fj #
@flourishingkids I’m glad too- I was there, but will be listening again so I can think things through. in reply to flourishingkids #
@flourishingkids I’m still spinning from @courosa ‘s stuff earlier… major brain overload today. 🙂 in reply to flourishingkids #
How to even begin blogging about #rscon11 so far? And it’s not over yet! #
After listening to Parent Engagement #rscon11 I’m wondering if anyone texts thoughts/pics to parents during the day? #
Create a Group Me group texting number for creating a parent community around your texts http://groupme.com/ #
@sandynay Totally- no way could I do that with my current group of 430 kids. Just dreaming about when I have a classroom 20-30 kids! in reply to sandynay #
@ktenkely Trying to think through the “go where the parents” are concept a bit more. #rscon11 in reply to ktenkely #
@sandynay Link, por favor? I’d like to see how you’re doing that. in reply to sandynay #
@chriseldred03 I t’s a PDA/computer/camera/Flip video, not a phone. Blowback from parents or admin/coworkers? I’d be the latter. in reply to chriseldred03 #
@W3iGHTLESS You’re high school, right? Thinking this through with elem kids… pics, first names, etc. in reply to W3iGHTLESS #
My dh is the BEST! He watched our 4 kiddos all day today so I could attend #rscon11 AND he got groceries too. #marriedtosuperman #
@flourishingkids That’s majorly impressive. I was feeling proud that I managed to shower, grab cold pizza, and hug my kids. in reply to flourishingkids #
@gcouros You are so cool. Thanks for reading, commenting, and generally being a blessing. (In spite of what @courosa might say…) in reply to gcouros #
@ktenkely Oh, and he’s cooking dinner and did laundry too. #amazinghusbandman in reply to ktenkely #
Amazing. So proud of this decision, #tsdr2j . RT @MrsLauer: Because we didn’t buy textbooks… http://bit.ly/geZjDy #tsdr2j #
@ktenkely I need help breaking down a project. Making a “Let’s Go to the Movies” video for Student Showcase (3rd). #
@ktenkely Recording quick vid clips of kids saying 3 words that describe the movie, then show to Kidpix drawing about it. How to split it? #
Trying to decide whether to keep my digital portfolio/CV and reflective blog combined, or to separate them. What are you doing? #
@chriseldred03 I’m trying to keep it simple, but feeling a little schizo right now with the combo. Liked http://couros.ca/cv/ by @courosa in reply to chriseldred03 #
@TeachingTrisha TOTALLY! In #rscon11 sessions w/you but not talking to you= weird. You set the time/place & I’ll try to be there! Debrief. in reply to TeachingTrisha #
What’s Your Learning Style? – http://www.edutopia.org/node/6140/done?sid=490654 #
So tired! It’s been an amazing day at #rscon11 . I won a book in the raffle! 🙂 But I won all around because the day was a gift. #
Hilarious #rscon11 final video by @stumpeacher http://youtu.be/Rif-F_yfptM #
@elluminate Thanks for making it possible for us all to meet at #rscon11 !!!!! #
@stevehargadon Thanks to you as well…. #rscon11 was amazing today. #
Way to go @ktenkely @ShellTerrell ! #rscon11 was amazing.. and will continue to be so as I follow up on all the learning. #
@gret Thanks for your session today. I loved your joy and enthusiasm. #rscon11 #
@mtechman @amckiel The http://www.allaboutexplorers.com site is a great way to teach searching and info lit to that age with content. in reply to mtechman #
@dfoley you can bring RSS feed into your online class groups. I’m using it to add the feed from another class blog we like to read. in reply to dfoley #
@4thGrdTeach 🙂 let them know they now have an audience of 85 CO 4th graders. in reply to 4thGrdTeach #
@4thGrdTeach You were a great presenter. I just wish I could have you as a mentor teacher in my Alt Cert program. in reply to 4thGrdTeach #
@ScottElias How am I ever going to choose which #colearning strand sessions to attend????? in reply to ScottElias #
@mrarakai so cool that you’re presenting at #colearning ! Can’t wait to hear what you have to share. #
@monk51295 Matt is having a major a-ha Re: his passion. We want to meet with you about Innovation Lab. #
@monk51295 Will be there with Matt and Em for sure, maybe Caleb & Abby too. in reply to monk51295 #
@mattmanme Here’s Mrs.Hardy. @monk51295 Want to tell her about your interests? in reply to monk51295 #
@mtechman @amckiel I love the Pacific NW Tree Octopus site too http://zapatopi.net/treeoctopus/ in reply to mtechman #
@mattmanme Try following @ClaymationFilm and their website http://www.studiokidsart.com #
@mattmanme 15 Amazing Claymation Characters http://t.co/ZO4AAxl via @rafiqelmansy #
iPhone Claymation Fun | GeekDad | Wired.com http://t.co/owqsxAC cc/@mattmanme #
@mattmanme Check out @stopmotionart #
@mattmanme Also @StopMotionWorld #
@mattmanme Top 10 Stop Motion Videos on YouTube http://t.co/T8IVnio via @mashablevideo @mashable #
@monk51295 Here’s Emily talking about her learning passion- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWZDYqwOWGs #
@atstewart I’m an avid fan of Emily’s Blog, and noticed your comment. What is Ian Stuart’s twitter handle? http://bit.ly/gz5sF1 #
@islayian @eccajoy I love the power of student blogs… read Emily’s post, found @atstewart and then @islayian. She’s connecting us! in reply to islayian #
Can I say again how thrilled I am that @edmodo has the option to add feeds? Reading other student blogs will inspire my students to post. #
Just FYI- recording video in portrait mode on the iPhone and uploading them to YouTube makes for a bad video. Use the landscape mode! #

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