Emerging IT: Class Reflection

This class proved to be an excellent introduction to the current technologies that make Educational Technology such an exciting and growing field. Several things struck me as I look back on the week: Many of the technologies we covered this week did not exist two years ago when the 2006 Cohort started. That's how fast … Continue reading Emerging IT: Class Reflection →

EmergingIT: Final Project

Today we presented our final project, which is an introduction to Ning as a social networking tool for teachers. Our goal for this project is for the faculty to gain an understanding of the concept of social networking and how to implement it in their classrooms as an educational tool for students to interact with … Continue reading EmergingIT: Final Project →

Emerging IT: Podcasting, Video, and a Field Trip

Podcasting is one of the best mediums to hit the web in the last five years (in my opinion). Podcasting is essentially audio or video productions that are distributed via RSS. While podcasts can be listened to directly on the web, the real power is when you combine a program like iTunes with podcasting. With … Continue reading Emerging IT: Podcasting, Video, and a Field Trip →

Give Me Web 2.0 and Keep the T-Shirt

I love going to conferences. Regardless of the topic or location, a conference is a great place to network and meet new people plus get a preview of all the latest greatest ways to do something. It's not uncommon at a conference to hear experts in a given field. Most of the conferences I go … Continue reading Give Me Web 2.0 and Keep the T-Shirt →

A Day at the Circus

I am like a kid at the circus. I am in Day 2 of my Emerging Instructional Technologies class at the University of Northern Iowa. Trying to summarize a day in class is like trying to summarize a whirlwind tour of Chicago or New York City. Where does one begin? To start, this is not … Continue reading A Day at the Circus →

Emerging IT: Google Docs & Mobile Tech

Day One of our class Emerging Instructional Technology with Dr. Leigh Zeitz. We were honored to have Rob Galloway as our guest instructor. Today served as an introduction to what promises to be a whirlwind tour of Web 2.0. I am going to try and catch as many of the tools mentioned in class this … Continue reading Emerging IT: Google Docs & Mobile Tech →

The China Syndrome

Last night, as part of my class on Emerging Instructional Technology at the University of Northern Iowa[1], I participated in a multi-dimensional chat experience. We were connected through the chat client in WebCT, audio & video through MeBeam, and virtually through SecondLife (SL). As a digital immigrant, I think I experienced meltdown. One of the … Continue reading The China Syndrome →

A Useful Site for PowerPoint Users

One of my objectives this summer is to advance my PowerPoint skill beyond the basics. PowerPoint is an incredible tool, but like most software, we only use about five percent of its capabilities. Effective visuals are a powerful way to connect with and engage learners...especially younger learners who are accustomed to seeing life play out … Continue reading A Useful Site for PowerPoint Users →

Blog What Interests You

As a new blogger, I find myself viewing each post with a certain degree of apprehension. In fact, as stated earlier, I have started blogging and stopped blogging many times over the years simply because I have this critical voice inside my head that can shut down my writing...especially for a blog. In Forget 'Readership', … Continue reading Blog What Interests You →

The Empire Strikes Barack

For those of you ready for a little humor in the battle between Barack and the Clintons, this is "must see TV."