new post: Geocaching across Kansas! - http://twurl.nl/sst0an
@briancsmith you are most welcome! i thought i saw you in the ustream chat… how cool your 4 year old had met the commander!
new podcast: Implications of Transfer of Wealth for Schools and Communities - http://twurl.nl/3ay0el
@tjshay Yes, I think you can close the chat window on a ustream channel and just open the video in a new window…
space shuttle discovery is launching NOW, in 60 seconds! http://www.nasa.gov/mult…
now watching NASA shuttle launch via SpaceVidCast on Ustream: http://www.ustream.tv/ch…
check that- launch is on for 5:02 eastern… 46 min away…
@wdeihl awesome! glad you could check in. We are t-minus 8 minutes till the shuttle launch! http://tinyurl.com/2paqc
new post: Watch the space shuttle launch live today! - http://twurl.nl/333l2z
new post: High speed WiFi? Please give me available bandwidth details! - http://twurl.nl/0f1doh
very warm today in SW Oklahoma! Summer is here early.
new post: Transparency of coursecasting comes to kindergarten - http://twurl.nl/n5lokq
new podcast: Coaching and Leading Faculty on the Blended Learning Journey: An Interview with Scott Charlson - http://twurl.nl/y0swcj
new post: Geocaching in Altus - http://twurl.nl/m764mm
new podcast: Developing 21st Century Skills in School and District Leaders (COSN 2008 panel) - http://twurl.nl/ns0bvh
new podcast: Effective and Appropriate Use of Text Messaging with High School Students (Digital Etiquette) - http://twurl.nl/cmw8l3
new post: Reflections on IQ, cognitive development, and distributed learning - http://twurl.nl/3tcuik
new post: A science fair project changing the world? - http://twurl.nl/hqlmth
Driving into thunderstorm in South-West Oklahoma. http://tinyurl.com/6ckj5q
En route to Altos(?) on the header(?). http://tinyurl.com/44guld
new post: Diigo difficulties - http://twurl.nl/3n0gys
@wdeihl yes, we are fine here weather and tornado wise, but it has been a crazy series of days - the month overall has been crazy.
new post: Thank you, Rick Riordan! - http://twurl.nl/4uc1g8
new post: Juarez violence trivialized by some media headlines - http://twurl.nl/wotild
@wdeihl Glad to hear it, enjoy it while you can! How wonderful to have good weather for the 3 day weekend!
new post: Thumbs down for Indy Jones 4, thumbs up for Prince Caspian - http://twurl.nl/0hzc4k
Enjoying a relaxing memorial day holiday. Very humid here tho. Wonder if we’ll get more storms tonight. Thunder was close & loud last night!
new post: The joy of data in the clouds - http://twurl.nl/y8exys
new post and video: Howe 2008: The Last Lecture - http://twurl.nl/1it6nr
I am looking at the cloud buildup that recently birthed a F4 tornado - 60 miles north of me
@McTeach yes, we’re ok. It is an exciting day for tornadoes tho. This latest one is about an hour north of us. We’re watching the weather.
@podpiper Indeed a cosmic moment. Atho I ate at Cracker Barrel, I didn’t see any crackers or barrels! :-)
passing Tinker AFB again, airsho is gearing up!
of eggs and meat, that is
in Cracker Barrel waiting for a plate if eggs and meat!!!
new post: Drug violence in Mexico is bad: VERY bad - http://twurl.nl/jrttg6
We are LIVE from Howe Public Schools in Howe, Oklahoma for graduation and my commencement address! - http://www.ustream.tv/wf…
having lived in west Texas for 13 years, I am easily impressed by lots of trees!
eastern Oklahoma is SO beautiful!!!
Flew
the thunderbirds just flee right over me in 6 ship diamond formation - with smoke!
new post: NECC button winner: “Here for the learning revolution!” - http://twurl.nl/clail2
@gardenglen no i didn’t see that post - did you email it or send my twitter direct message (DM)?
new post: Great teacher interview questions - http://twurl.nl/2lsgxh
@rjacklin Sure, what is the date and time?
@swvalley sorry i’m just seeing your tweet now… i would check video drivers, check on skype, if video works there it should work on ustr..
new post: Neighbors on my WiFi? False Alarm? - http://twurl.nl/qfkm5v
new post: Thank you Vicki Davis! - @coolcatteacher - http://twurl.nl/6s6iox
new post: My OLPC dream comes true - thanks @room214 ! http://twurl.nl/61su3b
@room214 Yes, thank you SO much!!!! i am using it now and LOVE it! i will share it Fri at a commencement address in Howe, Oklahoma!
@kdumont is there a shortcut key on the promethian activeboard toolbar to bring up the keyboard?
Does anyone know if a Promethian board has a keyboard feature on the screen like a smartboard does? (to enter text on the screen)
new post: No videoconference to Williamsburg - I’m sad - http://twurl.nl/xs7m5g
@tbone0n74 I’ve become more aware of how the musical tastes of parents are shared with children… perhaps more so today with iPods…
my 4 year old just requested Rock Me by Great White on our car iPod - bad sign?!
@jasonwelker I think i’ve had some issues because I have a 1st gen model. Apple has been great with the warranty coverage tho.
Inside K12Online Episode02: 2008 Conference Theme and Keynote Selection Criteria - http://tinyurl.com/5fs69p
@jasonwelker I am an advocate for extended warranty plans for laptops, irrespective of the manufacturer! I do highly recommend the macbook..
@jasonwelker I LOVE my macbook and wouldn’t have anything else for the price… i have a 1st gen model and suspect a logicboard issue
just finished a 2.25 hour k12online08 conveners meeting on skype… summary podcast is coming soon!
@theother66 I think kids under 5 can handle a laptop with a touchpad just fine. Our daughter has done great with macbooks since age 3.
@leelefever Lee, did you realize you skipped Oklahoma City when you made “Social Networking in Plain English?” Route66 didn’t go thru Dallas
@davidcosand for 5th grade video production w/WinPCs I’d recommend Win MovieMaker and Frames for stopmotion - http://tinyurl.com/yr2s6r
just checked the apple repair status website - my macbook should be back for pickup tomorrow. Yeah!
used our GPS receiver on our evening walk… the odometer says we walked a little over a mile. That will be a great feature on longer hikes!
@abaralt I purchased it at WalMart for a little under $250. The WalMart website had it listed for $219, but the store wouldn’t honor it.
new post: Looking beyond coercion, tests and seat time - http://twurl.nl/x5oxhr
@ScottElias first impression was very positive! http://twurl.nl/vf2ht4
@abaralt I’m using my new Garmin GPS unit with my Mac. 1st day, so not much experience yet, but things worked beautifully!
@Milw_Mac_Guy that is SO GREAT!!! Rachel will be so exited that a new Wallace and Gromit movie is being released!
new post: First geocaching experiences with our Garmin eTrex Legend HCx - http://twurl.nl/vf2ht4
watching Wallace and Gromit’s “A Close Shave” with my 4 year old before bed. It’s her favorite movie. :-)
just got our Garmin eTrex Legend HCX - figuring out the software…
@achurches Outstanding, thanks! My fingers are crossed! :-)
@achurches I was invited to present for TUANZ last year but couldn’t do it… I’d love another invite to come down there to present tho…
@coolcatteacher I will have to check out iron man - we are looking forward to Indy Jones too!
@bcrosby were the laptops insured?
Prince Caspian was very well done and fun! Weta workshop is amazing!!!
we are headed to a screening of Prince Caspian this morning!!! I can’t wait!!!
does anyone know of a way to save Diigo bookmarks from an iPhone?
catching up on news via Google Reader…
new post: Web-based animation, video and storytelling options grow - http://twurl.nl/ak1jyt
@smartinez Sylvia please either switch audio inputs or make sure your audio settings are sending audio
watching Gary Stager on Ustream without any audio… http://tinyurl.com/65ykeq
@smartinez Sylvia you need to change your audio input. We are not hearing any audio. Change to default audio source.
@bcrosby Doesn’t sound like you are nuts, Brian, it sounds like you’re a great dad! :-)
@ScottElias Absolutely. Mac OS X compatibility was a huge reason Paul Clark recommended that GPS unit!
@achurches I have not toured weta but would absolutely LOVE to. I hope to visit NZ with my wife sometime soon, but don’t have plans now.
@dmantz7 I did record both Ustream sessions yesterday - http://tinyurl.com/5nr8sd
@Dowbiggin That is great, if/when you have resources for your session posted please tweet me the link, I’d love to see them!
@ScottElias we’re excited to start geocaching… got some good advice from Paul Clark about a unit today - Garmin Vista HCX
@vdub144 thanks for the kudos, glad you learned about http://polleverywhere.com - it is GREAT!
@jimohagan Macbook problem has been CPU processes maxing out and slowing machine intermittently, also crashing unexpectedly
Paul Clark, top US geocaching guru I know recommends the Garmin eTrex Vista HCx to start, USB Mac compatible - http://tinyurl.com/yshbc4
@room214 The answer is YES, I definitely want it! I am sending you a twitter direct message now! :-)
new techlearning post: A challenge to embrace digital texts - http://tinyurl.com/4wrves
@tazman0567 Canton went well this week. It’s beautiful out there!
new podcast: Geocaching in the Classroom by Barbara Wilson - http://twurl.nl/s1q34e
dropped off my 1st gen MacBook at the apple store again. Fingers crossed. Probably 5 days to wait…
new post: Presentations from Richardson, Texas this morning - http://twurl.nl/t8pwo3
new post: Geocaching in the Classroom - http://twurl.nl/jrf5rx
Our next session, “Assessing Learning with web 2.0 tools” is starting live on Ustream in 3 minutes: minutes! http://www.ustream.tv/wf…
the Ustream video is working but not the chat, so if you have questions you’ll have to twitter them to me… sorry….
@KarenJan I DO love jott.com!!!
@dmantz7 Thanks - is Chris Moersh leading your LoTi training or someone else?
Please say hello to K12 educators in Richardson, Texas, at ESC10! (Please tweet your city, state and country too!)
Ustream.tv is working from ESC10 in Richardson! We’re live for this morning’s keynote, starts in 11 minutes! http://www.ustream.tv/wf…
I’m going to try and broadcast my keynote from Richardson, Texas live starting at 9 am, 15 May 2008 US Central http://www.ustream.tv/wf…
new post: Talkin’ bout the revolution… - http://twurl.nl/ycrv8c
Students do not perceive print as the primary source of cultural meaning. http://tinyurl.com/6xgnvs
@bcrosby no problem, I was just needing to do a test call
new post: Article consumption on the go - http://twurl.nl/tpo1pr
Inside K12Online Episode01: Presentation Length Change for 2008 - http://tinyurl.com/6ntaem
driving to Canton, OK in the morning for another Internet safety presentation, this time with students instead of librarians.
@wwhitlock 3 Eagle Scout sons, outstanding! Congrats to you all. Few things could speak more highly of a family than that record.
@BarbInNebraska Badgebond - wow. I’ll have to check it out. I sewed on two patches tonight and I’m afraid they are crooked. Glue will help.
Looks like Thunder storm may be strong in Oklahoma tonight. http://tinyurl.com/6f7wko
just had my first 2 successful mobile videoconferences from my car over skype, using my cell phone data card. A little choppy but good.
here in Canton sharing an internet safety presentation with 7th graders
in Watonga, Oklahoma
just went thru Geary, Oklahoma
I just learned about readthewords.com from Bob Sprankle on Bit By Bit. Can’t wait to try it. http://tinyurl.com/5qhe82
on the road to Canton, Oklahoma
@jomcleay Glad you were listening to a podcast… I hope to get a few new ones posted later this week!
@adrianbruce I’ll consider that advice, but… Follow ups are definitely good… I am at least finding options in GMail helpful4 management
@jonbecker Internet safety is definitely the #1 issue I’m asked to address for teachers, librarians and students, it’s a priority for many
@cburell Well, I don’t feel guilty when I don’t get to all the feeds in my RSS reader, but I AM plagued by “email guilt.” :-(
@cyberteacher Thanks! I am enthused with the initial results. The key is sustaining this diet over the long term. I think I can do it tho.
I think I need to dedicate at least a solid hour, if not two, to my email each day, and I really struggle with that. So much email…
Just bought my son his first tan Boy Scout shirt. A momentous day! Crossover to 2nd year Webelos is tomorrow night. Lots of patches 2 sew!
new post: Internet Safety Issues: What can librarians do? - http://twurl.nl/yupi86
Sit and get portion of the workshop is over. Turn pair & share has begin. First question: What are the top 5 issues or questions u have now?
You can safely leash a dog but not a cat. A cat can strangle itself when tethered. Hence dogs can be good friends to bring to work.
@cyberteacher I could send you pics of the scale but not anything else at this point… we have only just begun this journey, right?!
First session after lunch at the OK Library Association workshop on Internet Safety went pretty good… now on break, we have 1 more hour
new post: Internet Crimes with Larry Boggess of OSBI - http://twurl.nl/bflkjm
new post: Internet Safety Issues with Joel Gabel of Google - http://twurl.nl/ytqpeh
lamenting the fact I did not copy my Cyberduck FTP settings before moving to a new hard drive…
@athorp awesome! glad it worked well for you!
@joelz currently I don’t… I used launchbar a few years ago, but I find it’s easy enough to save icons in the top of the finder window…
@drctedd No, I don’t think either knew i was twittering - i sent that tweet from my iphone when i took the kids for a bio break… :-)
we are enjoying a lovely mother’s day picnic in the park
new post: Strange intermittent Macbook slowdown persists - http://twurl.nl/z15nyz
new post: Initial positive experiences with Grandparent Games - http://twurl.nl/bb86mo
continuing to work on reinstalling all my macintosh software applications! http://tinyurl.com/6glckt
new post: New Macbook hard drive bliss - http://twurl.nl/okezqz
@athorp Awesome. I am going to Tripit for some upcoming trips myself. Glad it worked great for you! http://tinyurl.com/3ly492
heading to Stillwater to meet an OSU professor!
@bcrosby That is AWESOME Brian! I am so glad you’ll be coming to NECC in San Antonio! Let’s plan to have dinner one night of the week! :-)
Introducing a friend to Jott.com. http://tinyurl.com/6clal2
new post: iPhone disappearing photos workaround found! - http://twurl.nl/62mm7x
new post: Fun learning math while conquering a foreign village - http://twurl.nl/4k1cqd
@bcrosby the episodes I’ve listened to so far are VERY short, which is probably a plus in this case. Well “chunked” content.
@bcrosby Brian: the podcast is free to anyone and might usable for elementary students too… I have just listened to the 1st 3 so far…
new post: Adware blocked by OpenDNS - http://twurl.nl/2fdkf5
new post: Innovative teachers wanted under the Big Tree in SF! - http://tinyurl.com/5jh62n
gmail keyboard shortcuts: http://tinyurl.com/2jg6ql
i am LOVING Gmail keyboard shortcuts
dreams come true! The iPhone workaround WORKED! Will post on this later tonight…
i am really enjoying twitter integration in the Flock web browser!
watching videos of Hong Kong Int’l student reports!
using a workaround for my iPhone disapearing pics problem… fingers crossed…
checking out free travel organizer site Tripit - http://www.tripit.com/
using my remaining credits on iStockphoto before they expire….
Grandparents here for a short visit. Had a great walk together around the neighborhood after dinner. Spring weather doesn’t get any better!
@garystager Which issue? Can you please tweet me a link? I’ll be glad to weigh in. :-)
@ELanghorst Yes, it certainly IS May. I saw some video from those KC tornados and they looked bad. I just wish we had a basement here!
@TParks Way to go! That is really great! I am working on a survey and voicethread for you all btw, should have this to you Fri!
@joebjr It was certainly an exciting evening. Glad I happened to get home after 5 so I was here— we had 15 min warning.
Heavy rain in Oklahoma City today. http://tinyurl.com/4zbu4d
Open Education 2008: Celebrating Ten Years of Open Content - looks GREAT, call deadline 30 June - http://tinyurl.com/684a9r
@kevinessdack I think it is only through unceasing vigilance that we can hope to fend off the destructive influence of that “complex” :-(
@chrislehmann Chris I want to post on your Education Industrial Complex post but can’t. You are so right. This thread sickens me. :-(
finished proofing and editing k12online08 call for proposals. I think it is looking good! :-)
@scottmerrick The webinar will be recorded and available to attendees and possibly other CILC members afterwards. CU online then!
Storm has passed and we are okay. Some winds were reportedly 125 miles per hour. Wow. http://tinyurl.com/67z9rd
Tornado warning in ____ right now. We are seeking shelter at our church. http://tinyurl.com/3hdhwu
@scottmerrick Thanks for the backchannel posts Scott!
I love Elluminate! WOW. What a great environment for web-based, synchronous learning. The CILC webinar went very well I think.
Quick Victories for Blended Learning webinar for the CILC starts in 15 minutes! I’m excited! :-) http://tinyurl.com/3h7uov
K12 Online 2008 Announces this years theme and a Call For Proposals! http://tinyurl.com/5dczo8 (It’s gonna be a good one.)
Traffic is certainly better going home at 6 PM. http://tinyurl.com/5mxv6g
Just created a Twitter account for “Celebrate Oklahoma Voices” - https://twitter.com/cele…
Update on May, June and July “Celebrate Oklahoma Voicies” Workshops - http://twurl.nl/u2dsbf
new post: A group TO DO list webapp? - http://twurl.nl/u6wifg
new post: Taking notes on effective electoral video marketing - http://twurl.nl/n8pvn0
new post: Abandoning Juice Receiver - At least for now - http://tinyurl.com/6cejr2
@klmontgomery Excellent. One can never go wrong counting blessings at some point during the day.Particularly when living on a rollercoaster!
@davidcosand thanks for the teacher appreciation note! :-)
new post: Beyond the Fear Factor with Internet Safety - http://tinyurl.com/3o6r2z
new post: A growing global audience - http://twurl.nl/vhdlcj
new post: A warning that came too late - http://twurl.nl/ibfdtc
@mkm420fritz What is the link of the podcast you are trying to find / link to? I’ll fix it if I can!
if you are not already following k12online on twitter, consider adding. We’ll be making announcements there - http://twitter.com/k12on…
new post on k12online08: Welcome Dean Shareski, Co-Convener! - Welcome Dean Shareski, Co-Convener
well, my offline weekend is officially over. it was quite nice! Lots of K12Online08 work this evening…
Finished updating links for my Internet Safety and Social Networking preso at the Mo Ranch Men’s Conference Sat - http://tinyurl.com/222zgr
@shareski Indeed. I was frightened myself. I looked like a robot! I need to get an external camera going for better lightning views.
storm has passed us by now - it was moving at 50+ mph