Take 5! Integration Update - December 9, 2011 (Vol.3/#6)

Issue #6

“Take 5” is a weekly update containing information related to teaching and learning for today and beyond...

Take just 5 minutes (or less) to look over these resources and see what might be helpful for your and/or your students. Better yet, set aside at least 15-30 minutes a week to focus on finding resources and ideas that will improve student learning and prepare them for their future!


 This Issue... (4 new posts)

Manic Monday: Time-Saver Computer Tips
Download some PDF tip sheets to help you speed up your computer use

Wonder Wednesday: Favorite Teacher Movie... Which still inspires you?

Still time to participate and voice your opinion!
See poll above... and VOTE!

 

Wonder Wednesday: Gifts for Kids

Wondering what to get the little ones? See suggestions from Common Sense Media 

Thinking Thursday... Corning's "A Day Made of Glass"
Take a glimpse into the future, iPads and smartphones aren't the only touchscreen in our future lives!

Fun Friday: Need Some PowerPoints for Next Week?
Take a gander at some enlightening & humorous PPTs...

 Upcoming Learning Opportunities
(Email me if you know of other opportunities!)

• 1. In-District Professional Development Opportunities that count for REVS' 7 required hours of PD for 2011-12

• 2. Motivation Matters: 7 Ways to Ignite, Excite, and Engage 21st Century Learners - Learn how to integrate research on motivation to design concrete and practical solutions for your students, your classroom, and your school. Presented by Jodi Haney from BGSU – at Rossford HS on Thursday, Jan. 19 (5-8pm) Register at link above. Cost is $15, which can be paid by REVS (see email from Michelle); or $20 after registration deadline.

• 3. Ohio Educational Technology Conference (OETC, formerly the eTech Conference) - February 13-15, 2012 in Columbus, Ohio. Click to learn more about registration and sessions.
  

• 4. In the right margin of this blog, enter your email to receive future postings into your email Inbox (Take 5s and more!) -- expect 1-3 posts per week.

a NEW format for this year... 

Scroll through the blog below or click these links to see what has been posted already in these areas:

• Manic (hectic) Mondays – Tips and information related to time-management, time savers, and organization (in honor of The Bangles... yes, they are still a group!)
  
• Tools 4 Tuesday – Tools, websites, or teaching strategies
• Wonder Wednesday – Questions to ponder about teaching, learning, and life
• Thinking Thursday – Videos providing plenty to think about
• Fun Friday – Lighter fare for wrapping up the week