Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Friday, February 12, 2010
iPods and Special Ed.
An intersting little video on using iPods in Special Education. Check it out!
http://homepage.mac.com/lmelem/websites/iMovieTheater21.html
http://homepage.mac.com/lmelem/websites/iMovieTheater21.html
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
COMPUTER PRINTER REPAIR!
Caller: Hi our printer is not working.
Customer Service: What is wrong with it?
Caller: Mouse is jammed!
Customer Service: Mouse??? Printers don't have a mouse!
Caller: Mmmmm??... Oh really??... I'll send a picture!
Monday, January 25, 2010
Teens Can Get Advice On Safe Texting
Lauren La Rose
Canadian Press
TORONTO
(Jan 22, 2010)
The Canadian Centre for Child Protection is launching a website targeting texting teens to teach safe use of the popular technology amid growing concerns about young people sending sexual messages and nude photos via text.
The charitable organization is partnering with the Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association on textED.ca. The site will provide educational information on the risks of text messaging, as well as safety strategies and guidelines to follow when using technology.
Signy Arnason is director of the centre's Cybertip.ca, a national tipline for reporting kids being sexually exploited on the Internet.
She said they had been getting a lot of anecdotal information from schools and law enforcement agencies of a "mass increase" in cases of youth texting and mobile-phone use that often bordered on the illegal.
Arnason said the goal is to educate teens that their decisions have both short-term costs and long-term ramifications.
"From many of the reports we either get or law enforcement have to deal with, you've got these kids making spur of the moment decisions, which may include maybe disseminating nude photographs," she said from Winnipeg.
"We talk about what are the components of treating someone well and what does a good relationship look like, so hopefully they can avoid those situations."
A poll conducted last fall by The Associated Press and MTV found that more than one-quarter of young people in the U.S. are "sexting" -- sharing nude photos, videos and chat by cellphone or online.
An example of luring by texting provided by Cybertip.ca highlights the potential dangers of using the technology. Last January, a 14-year-old Ontario girl engaged in text-message exchanges with someone claiming to be a 15-year-old boy, who was attempting to lure the girl to meet him in Kingston.
As it turned out, the man was 20, and had just been released from custody after being convicted of physically assaulting another girl he met online. He has also been wanted in three provinces on charges that include sexual assault and threats against a girl he met online and moved in with.
Bernard Lord, president and CEO of the Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association, said it's important to make sure young people are aware of how to deal with texts that may be inappropriate and to encourage them to seek help.
"This is not an overwhelming problem. We just want to make sure that we've covered the bases before we have a major crisis," he said.The website, launched yesterday, will roll out its pilot phase with 100 Grade 7 classrooms across Canada. The full site is slated to launch in September.
Canadian Press
TORONTO
(Jan 22, 2010)
The Canadian Centre for Child Protection is launching a website targeting texting teens to teach safe use of the popular technology amid growing concerns about young people sending sexual messages and nude photos via text.
The charitable organization is partnering with the Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association on textED.ca. The site will provide educational information on the risks of text messaging, as well as safety strategies and guidelines to follow when using technology.
Signy Arnason is director of the centre's Cybertip.ca, a national tipline for reporting kids being sexually exploited on the Internet.
She said they had been getting a lot of anecdotal information from schools and law enforcement agencies of a "mass increase" in cases of youth texting and mobile-phone use that often bordered on the illegal.
Arnason said the goal is to educate teens that their decisions have both short-term costs and long-term ramifications.
"From many of the reports we either get or law enforcement have to deal with, you've got these kids making spur of the moment decisions, which may include maybe disseminating nude photographs," she said from Winnipeg.
"We talk about what are the components of treating someone well and what does a good relationship look like, so hopefully they can avoid those situations."
A poll conducted last fall by The Associated Press and MTV found that more than one-quarter of young people in the U.S. are "sexting" -- sharing nude photos, videos and chat by cellphone or online.
An example of luring by texting provided by Cybertip.ca highlights the potential dangers of using the technology. Last January, a 14-year-old Ontario girl engaged in text-message exchanges with someone claiming to be a 15-year-old boy, who was attempting to lure the girl to meet him in Kingston.
As it turned out, the man was 20, and had just been released from custody after being convicted of physically assaulting another girl he met online. He has also been wanted in three provinces on charges that include sexual assault and threats against a girl he met online and moved in with.
Bernard Lord, president and CEO of the Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association, said it's important to make sure young people are aware of how to deal with texts that may be inappropriate and to encourage them to seek help.
"This is not an overwhelming problem. We just want to make sure that we've covered the bases before we have a major crisis," he said.The website, launched yesterday, will roll out its pilot phase with 100 Grade 7 classrooms across Canada. The full site is slated to launch in September.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Caribou Contest
Just wanted to say that I was very impressed with the effort that all of the students put into the Caribou Contest today! We should see some great results at 4:30 today! And a thank-you to Mr. Restoule-General/OMSK/ECG/Jamieson, for including me today.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Frames 4 Is In!
The new Frames 4 software from OSAPAC is now in thanks to Mr. Restoule-General. If you would like the software in your classroom, please don't hesitate to give me a call! There are many uses for the software which include:
Cel Animation
Communicating visually is an essential 21st-century skill. With Frames integrated drawing tools, students can illustrate their own animated diagrams, graphs, procedures, and more, helping them understand concepts that are difficult to explain using text alone.
Clay Animation
Nothing engages students more than creating clay animation! Use Frames to transform your classroom into an active learning environment and begin having your student develop exciting cross-curricular group projects that incorporate writing and technology skills.
Digital Storytelling
Digital storytelling is an effective way to engage students in their learning. Creating digital stories with Frames develops students’ ability to interpret events beyond their immediate experience and builds planning, organizational, and time management skills.
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