Sharon's Staff Wiki & Blog

April 25, 2012

by Sharon Klahn

CMS Student Projects using Mobile Technology

Today I will be in the Learning Lounge talking about technology rich student projects. You are cordially invited to stop and chat about:

Your favorite technology project this year
Designing a technology project for next month
Tweaking your website
Challenge Based Learning

This is a BYOT (Bring Your Own Technology) session so please bring your teacher laptop to the Learning Lounge. If you do not have a window of time to stop by please add a comment to this blog and share your favorite technology project. Thanks! Sharon

April 18, 2012

by Sharon Klahn

CHS iPad Classroom Ideas

How have you used the iPad in your classroom this year? Has it been a useful tool for presenting lessons? Have you used the iPad for productivity, communication or research? Please share your stories for others to learn from your experiences. Thanks Sharon

April 17, 2012

by Sharon Klahn

BA Technology Stop & Chat

Hello Bailly Staff, Tuesday, April 17th, I will be in the Media Center from 8-3 to answer any technology questions you might have and brainstorm new and exciting ways to use technology in your classroom. If you are looking for something new I would highly recommend setting up a classroom blog. Did you know that everyone at Duneland has an account? You just need to set-it up. Click on the links below to get an idea what we are blogging about!

Mrs. Klahn's & Miss Maple's Earth Day Blog - Yost 3rd grade students blogging about Earth Day
Mrs. Klahn's Book Blog & Wiki - DSC staff and students blogging about Nick Bruel
WIS iPad Apps for Learning Wiki & Blog - WIS Staff blogging about their favorite apps using the iPad
DSC Wiki & Blog Web Services - A place to set-up or Log in to your Wiki/Blog account
Want to try blogging? Please click add a new comment below and let me know when you plan to stop by and what you would like to chat about!

Not sure you want to blog? Check out my Google Site for other technology ideas: Sharon's Tech Site. Enjoy! Sharon

April 12, 2012

by Sharon Klahn

WIS Blogging on the iPad

Good morning WIS Staff - Please take a moment to sign in by adding a comment to this blog entry. Include your name, the subject and grade you teach and click save comment. If you are interested in a time slot during the day to explore apps for the iPad or set up a classroom blog please let me know what time is best for you or your team by adding another comment. Looking for Apps by Subject? Click here to visit The Apple Education Site: Thousands of Apps Endless Possibilities. Enjoy!

March 20, 2012

by Sharon Klahn

The Lorax Movie

Has anyone seen the movie yet? Sharon

February 29, 2012

by Sharon Klahn

Center For Learning Preview Group

Welcome! Thank -you for talking time to preview The Center For Learning Digital Lessons.To get started please set-up your account with the information Bonnie Williams has sent you and sign into The Center For Learning Home Page.You will probably be most interested in the Teacher Resources Section - CFL Digital Lessons which contains standards aligned, skills-based lessons all online to save teachers time. I also found the View Sample Lessons section a great place to get a feel for the variety of lessons they have to offer. I look forward to your feedback about the CFL Digital Lessons. Please blog about your experiences with the product as time allows. Enjoy! Sharon

Download file "Getting-Started-with-CFL-Digital-Lessons.pdf"

Download file "Getting-Started-with-CFL-Digital-Lessons.pdf"

March 8, 2012

by Sharon Klahn

Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!

Did you know Friday, March 2nd is Dr. Seuss's birthday? In celebration of his love for reading I thought it would be fun to compile a list of our favorite Dr. Seuss books. Please blog about your favorite Dr. Seuss book by adding a comment to this blog entry. I would also love to hear about any activities, lesson plan ideas or events happening in your classroom/building to share the love of reading with our DSC students this Friday. Enjoy reading! Sharon Klahn

February 7, 2012

by Sharon Klahn

CMS Blog about the Benifit Wiki

Hello CMS Staff - Check out the CMS Benifit Wiki and let us know what you think about the way we shared this importation information with staff and students. To blog about the CMS Wiki click Add a new comment, login with your Duneland Domain username and password or blog as a student would using your first name and first initial of your last name finally click Save comment. Love to hear from you! Happy Blogging! Sharon

February 1, 2012

by Sharon Klahn

LE MimioPad

MimioPad Product Information
http://www.mimio.dymo.com/en-US/Products/MimioPad-Wireless-Tablet.aspx

MimioPad Video
http://www.mimio.dymo.com/en-US/Training/Self-Guided-Video-Tutorials.aspx

How will you use the MimioPad in your classroom?

February 6, 2012

by Sharon Klahn

LE MimioTeach & MimioPad Feedback

Hello LE Staff, Now that you have had a chance to use the MimioTeach in your classroom could you please share your thoughts on the IWB technology? I am interested in hearing about your favorite ways to use the MimioTeach. Please share your favorite lesson and or website that you use in your classroom with students. Today I will be in your building to show you the MimioPad. I will cover the basics, provide a hands on activity and share ideas of how to use this technology in the classroom with kids. Several teachers have said they like to use the MimioPad as a mobile mouse giving the teacher the ability to stand at the back of the room and select students to write on the Pad for all to see. I have heard that it integrates well with the math curriculum. What are your thoughts and ideas? See you later today. Sharon

February 6, 2012

by Sharon Klahn

CMS Videos in the Classroom

Hello CMS Staff - Could you please try to play this short video in your classroom to test the speakers and projectors in your room? If you cannot view or hear the video below please send Carol a help desk request to get the technology in your classroom ready for something big! Thanks Sharon

Yesterday ....

I was in the training room all day helping CMS teachers find videos for classroom use. If you did not get a chance to stop by take a look at my top three favorite sites listed below to find interesting videos for educational purposes. If you have a favorite video site you would like to share please blog about it by adding a comment below. I would love to hear about your classroom video experiences. Enjoy!

My Favorite Video Sites to Share Ideas and Lessons

TED: Ideas worth spreading - Riveting talks by remarkable people, free to the world. Thought provoking topics from TED Technology, Entertainment, Design.

Khan Academy - Watch. Practice. Learn almost anything for free. Thousands of videos to introduce a new topic or reinforce what you are teaching in the classroom. Explore the concept of flipping the classroom with the use of videos.

iTunesU - The all-new iTunesU. Everything you need to create and share complete courses - all in one place. Now featuring audio, video, books and other content. Learn with iTunesU.

December 6, 2011

by Sharon Klahn

Technology Playground 12-6-11

What did you do at the playground today?

November 30, 2011

by Sharon Klahn

Wikis at CMS

How do you plan to use a Wiki in your classroom?

November 8, 2011

by Sharon Klahn

Technology Playground 11-8-11

How did you spend your time today at the playground?

November 1, 2011

by Sharon Klahn

Technology Playground 11-1-11

How did you spend your time at the playground today?

October 25, 2011

by Sharon Klahn

Technology Playground 10-25-11

What did you do at the Technology Playground today?

October 18, 2011

by Sharon Klahn

Technology Playground 10-18-11

What did you learn at the playground today?

February 6, 2012

by Sharon Klahn

CMS Blogging

How will you use a blog in your 7th or 8th grade classroom?

October 4, 2011

by Sharon Klahn

LIS Apps for the iPad

Please share your favorite apps for the iPad,.
How will you use them in the classroom with students for educational purposes?
If your favorites are for personal or professional use please share how they fit into your daily life.

September 15, 2011

by Sharon Klahn

Close Up

Reflect on your own professional development experiences. What was the last new technology idea or skill you learned to improve classroom instruction or management? Have you successfully incorporated it into your classroom? Why or why not?