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For the past month, I have been trying a different approach to getting teacher to learn some new technologies. I joined a site called 12second.tv awhile back as a beta user, and I was simply waiting for some inspiration on how I might use it. What I came up with was the BISD 12 Second Tech Challenge. I have been using the site to create a series of introductions to technology tools that teachers might not b… Continue

Podcasting has to be one of the most exciting and easy-to-use tools of the read/write web. With a minimal amount of software and hardware, students can create audio or video pieces and share them with a global audience. My daughter has begun a podcast series, called… Continue

The Commoncraft guys have done it again, this time creating a good explanation of just what this Twitter thing is. You can view it at http://www.commoncraft.com/Twitter. They haven't released their downloadable version yet, but I'll upload it here when they do.

I would add that they only scratched the surface of Twitter. It is far more than just a place to tell what you are doing. I have a constant supply of links to news stories, blog posts, and new Internet technology through Twitter. Sure, t… Continue

If you are not familiar with Twitter, you should give it a look. Twitter has been described as "micro-blogging." It does combine some elements of blogging with elements of instant messaging. Users create short (140 words or

less) posts describing what they are doing, a useful link, upcoming… Continue

...if only because they have so much value for your classroom and your own growth, are RSS and Social Bookmarking. I've posted two videos from Commoncraft explaining each. Be sure to check them out, if they are new to you.