Has anyone played with Metta?

http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2013/11/metta-create-multimedia-presentations.html#.Uo1_pOoo5J8

Google Calendar for parent conference reservations

With GAFE, we can use the calendar to let parents sign up for parent conferences:

http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2013/10/create-and-reserve-appointment-slots-in.html

A great article that reinforces what we do.

Wired published this article recently.  It does a great job characterizing the benefits of technology in education. It's worth the read.

Very cool! 3D Smithsonian

Wait until you have some time to play with this, folks.  It's pretty cool.  The Smithsonian is beta testing a 3D gallery of items in their collection.

Browser | Smithsonian X 3D:

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You May Be a 21st Educator If...

If you need some chuckles, read on.

You May Be a 21st Educator If... - Getting Smart by John Hardison - 21stedchat, blended, BlendedLearning, edchat, EdTech | Getting Smart:

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SAMR in 120 Seconds

I just came across this video and thought it did a really good job of explaining the SAMR model of technology integration. Enjoy! SAMR in 120 Seconds - YouTube:

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DPI's ELA Livebinder

DPI ELA Livebinder
You all may have seen this before, but it is new to me.  It seems to be mostly for elementary folks and not too tech heavy- but this is a great resource to have available for your teachers.
And you've probably seen this... but I think it is a great visual showing the ELA continuum we are on.

Google Launches Virtual Field Trips Via New Google+ Connected Classrooms Feature | TechCrunch

Google Launches Virtual Field Trips Via New Google+ Connected Classrooms Feature | TechCrunch:

Google is using Google+ hangouts as a way to have virtual field trips. And a way to encourage google + use and get the kids hooked on the google.

Looks interesting. It seems that Google will have hosted events that one can join, listed on a calendar, but then will also help classes connect and make their own field trips.

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