Wow 2. Show 67 The Maine Connection! with some fantastic Maine students!!
Join Jen, Cheryl, Vicki while we interview the Maine Connection. The Maine Connection, thanks to Doran, Grizz, Jake, Carly and Sam , the students and of course thanks to Kern Kelley , from the Nokomis School District and Alice Barr, from Yarmouth High School, for inviting their students to the show to talk about the Maine Connection to the 21st Century. What a fantastic show. We tested the SKYPE limits with 9 folks on. The students who joined us made the show.
The chat is below, check it for great links.
20:44:35 cheryloakes -> -EdTechTalk: getting ready
20:44:45 grizzy93 -> -EdTechTalk: yes!
20:45:09 alicebarr -> -EdTechTalk: Kids are in chat room too... Griz, Jakelib, and Cwest
20:47:47 cheryloakes -> -EdTechTalk: Hello Griz, jakelib, cwest
20:48:59 alicebarr -> -EdTechTalk: YHS Kids Check you Skype chat
20:49:33 JenWagner -> -EdTechTalk: Hedllo ROOM!!!!
20:49:49 grizzy93 -> -EdTechTalk: hello
20:49:54 Carly -> -EdTechTalk: hi
20:50:03 cheryloakes -> -EdTechTalk: Hello YHS kids
20:50:11 jakelib -> -EdTechTalk: hey
20:50:35 sendkathy -> -EdTechTalk: Sing online Jen
20:50:43 sendkathy -> -EdTechTalk: I would love to hear your voice!
20:51:23 matt montagne -> -EdTechTalk: hey y'all
20:51:34 sendkathy -> -EdTechTalk: Can you put the names of the guests in the chat please
20:51:49 jakelib -> -EdTechTalk: hi im jake
20:52:04 alicebarr -> -EdTechTalk: Alice Barr; YArmouth Maine
20:52:09 sendkathy -> -EdTechTalk: Hi im jake
20:52:16 cheryloakes -> -EdTechTalk: cheryloakes maine
20:52:16 alicebarr -> -EdTechTalk: Kern Kelly Alos Maine
20:52:18 sendkathy -> -EdTechTalk: I'm kathy from ATL
20:52:24 Carly -> -EdTechTalk: My name is Carly
20:52:27 grizzy93 -> -EdTechTalk: how do we listen to what everyone is saying
20:52:33 grizzy93 -> -EdTechTalk: Im Sam from maine
20:52:36 jakelib -> -EdTechTalk: yah
20:52:38 sendkathy -> -EdTechTalk: Hey carly!
20:52:43 alicebarr -> -EdTechTalk: Hang on Griz I am giving you directions in Skype
20:52:49 grizzy93 -> -EdTechTalk: ok thank you
20:52:53 Carly -> -EdTechTalk: hello
20:52:56 sendkathy -> -EdTechTalk: Sam from maine, do your friends call you grizzly?
20:53:01 cheryloakes -> -EdTechTalk: this is the boring part of the show. sorry
20:53:08 grizzy93 -> -EdTechTalk: sometimes but mostly grizzy
20:53:19 sendkathy -> -EdTechTalk: Speak for yourself Cheryl! :)
20:53:21 grizzy93 -> -EdTechTalk: its a odd nickname
20:53:51 cheryloakes -> -EdTechTalk: sorry Kathysend
20:53:53 sendkathy -> -EdTechTalk: So lets get some font color in this chat
20:53:59 sendkathy -> -EdTechTalk: see the little palette?
20:54:17 sendkathy -> -EdTechTalk: LOL Cheryl!
20:54:37 JenWagner -> -EdTechTalk: Good for you Kathy -- I was neglecting my duties :)
20:54:50 JenWagner -> -EdTechTalk: I choose TEAL
20:54:52 sendkathy -> -EdTechTalk: so where is your color Jen
20:55:04 sendkathy -> -EdTechTalk: Ahhh Teal, like it!
20:55:33 sendkathy -> -EdTechTalk: So what ages are these fabulous students
20:55:47 alicebarr -> -EdTechTalk: I am purple
20:55:55 sendkathy -> -EdTechTalk: lovely Alice
20:56:14 sendkathy -> -EdTechTalk: So about the guests...
20:56:19 sendkathy -> -EdTechTalk: names please,
20:56:27 sendkathy -> -EdTechTalk: websites so we can check them out
20:56:28 grizzy93 -> -EdTechTalk: Sam
20:56:33 jakelib -> -EdTechTalk: jake
20:56:38 Carly -> -EdTechTalk: Carly
20:56:47 sendkathy -> -EdTechTalk: I mean on the chat!
20:56:51 sendkathy -> -EdTechTalk: Do you know?
20:56:59 grizzy93 -> -EdTechTalk: yes sorry
20:57:01 sendkathy -> -EdTechTalk: Or are you going to join the chat too?
20:57:01 grizzy93 -> -EdTechTalk: grizzy93
20:57:09 sendkathy -> -EdTechTalk: Or are you already on the chat?
20:57:23 grizzy93 -> -EdTechTalk: no i dont think so
20:57:28 sendkathy -> -EdTechTalk: I mean the skype!
20:57:31 grizzy93 -> -EdTechTalk: yes
20:57:32 sendkathy -> -EdTechTalk: I am sooo confused
20:57:36 grizzy93 -> -EdTechTalk: my name is grizzy93 on skype
20:57:41 jakelib -> -EdTechTalk: soo r we
20:57:43 PeggyG -> -EdTechTalk: Hi all!
20:57:48 JenWagner -> -EdTechTalk: Hey PeggyG!!!!
20:57:48 sendkathy -> -EdTechTalk: will we be hearing your voice?
20:57:52 grizzy93 -> -EdTechTalk: yes
20:58:03 sendkathy -> -EdTechTalk: OK thx
20:58:05 grizzy93 -> -EdTechTalk: but we are not hooked up yet!
20:58:10 alicebarr -> -EdTechTalk: Jake, Carly and Griz can you hear ?
20:58:10 sendkathy -> -EdTechTalk: i c
20:58:17 sendkathy -> -EdTechTalk: what will you be talking about
20:58:17 loonyhiker -> -EdTechTalk: hey y'all!
20:58:22 sendkathy -> -EdTechTalk: HI!
20:58:26 grizzy93 -> -EdTechTalk: i can but how can we talk?
20:58:27 PeggyG -> -EdTechTalk: I'm hearing the talk on iTunes :-)
20:58:40 grizzy93 -> -EdTechTalk: me too
20:58:44 sendkathy -> -EdTechTalk: Yeah, me too
20:58:47 grizzy93 -> -EdTechTalk: how are we suppose to talk?
20:58:54 loonyhiker -> -EdTechTalk: just wanted y'all to know i'm catching up on older wow podcasts and enjoying them all
20:59:01 sendkathy -> -EdTechTalk: when Cheryl calls you in skype, you answer
20:59:18 sendkathy -> -EdTechTalk: @looneyhiker, do you hike and listen?
20:59:46 PeggyG -> -EdTechTalk: Gonna try orange tonight :-) Happy mood!!
20:59:49 loonyhiker -> -EdTechTalk: we have been going for 4 mile exercise walks and they keep my mind off of feeling miserable!
20:59:51 sendkathy -> -EdTechTalk: Nice
21:00:04 cheryloakes -> -EdTechTalk: good for you loonhiker
21:00:10 sendkathy -> -EdTechTalk: perfect, I think podcasts and excersize go hand in hand
21:00:14 loonyhiker -> -EdTechTalk: now i look forward to walking!
21:00:33 Kern -> -EdTechTalk: Hi Doran
21:00:34 PeggyG -> -EdTechTalk: I had to buy a bigger iPod to store all of the podcasts--80gb now :-)
21:00:38 Doran.Smestad -> -EdTechTalk: Hello
21:00:39 grizzy93 -> -EdTechTalk: ooo cool
21:00:49 sendkathy -> -EdTechTalk: Actually podcasts are also great on long car rides
21:01:08 Doran.Smestad -> -EdTechTalk: I agree
21:01:20 sendkathy -> -EdTechTalk: Then you may need to buy a bigger computer to keep up with your ipod!
21:01:40 Vicki Davis -> -EdTechTalk: http://www.iknowthat.com/com
21:01:50 sendkathy -> -EdTechTalk: Cheryl, just invite me and I'll drive up!
21:02:04 cheryloakes -> -EdTechTalk: love to sendkathy!
21:02:11 Vicki Davis -> -EdTechTalk: http://misterpark.ca/
21:02:13 cheryloakes -> -EdTechTalk: www.cybersmart.org
21:02:38 michellerussell -> -EdTechTalk: I LOVE CYBERSMART!!!
21:02:46 sendkathy -> -EdTechTalk: Just love getting these links
21:03:17 cheryloakes -> -EdTechTalk: hi liz, peggy, loony, jake, grizzy, Doran. Diane H, Carly,matt, michellerussell, mkm420send kathy, ,Pam, vicki
21:03:27 cheryloakes -> -EdTechTalk: thanks michellerussell
21:03:28 Diane H -> -EdTechTalk: Hi Cheryl!
21:03:37 matt montagne -> -EdTechTalk: hey cheryl
21:03:53 shoemap -> -EdTechTalk: I just read all the comments on Al's blog. Wow
21:04:00 Doran.Smestad -> -EdTechTalk: Hello
21:04:15 lizbdavis -> -EdTechTalk: Hi everyone - no rehearsal tonight. Yay! Nice to be back. So excited to hear from Alice.
21:04:23 sendkathy -> -EdTechTalk: Welcome back Jen!
21:04:25 cheryloakes -> -EdTechTalk: yeah, lizb
21:04:37 grizzy93 -> -EdTechTalk: very intresting links
21:04:43 Vicki Davis -> -EdTechTalk: http://alupton.edublogs.org/ Al Upton's links
21:04:47 cheryloakes -> -EdTechTalk: Sharon, we are thinking of you! Glad to have Jen back in real time. Right Kathy
21:04:51 alicebarr -> -EdTechTalk: @lizbdavis How is the play going?
21:04:56 PeggyG -> -EdTechTalk: I'm excited about the "Maine Connection" tonight :-)
21:05:06 cheryloakes -> -EdTechTalk: thanks peggyg, me too
21:05:24 KarenJan -> -EdTechTalk: looking forward to all four of your back together again - it's been too long!
21:05:41 cheryloakes -> -EdTechTalk: http://chitch.at/index, sound good
21:05:45 lizbdavis -> -EdTechTalk: @alice It is going well. We close next weekend. It has been a lot fo fun. You are famous tonight :D
21:05:51 michellerussell -> -EdTechTalk: sharon who
21:05:54 alicebarr -> -EdTechTalk: :)
21:06:15 cheryloakes -> -EdTechTalk: Sharon Peters is out tonight.
21:06:16 grizzy93 -> -EdTechTalk: i know alice personally!:)
21:06:26 grizzy93 -> -EdTechTalk: or should i say mrs.barr
21:06:29 JenWagner -> -EdTechTalk: Hello Everyone!!!
21:07:07 JenWagner -> -EdTechTalk: Choose a COLOR for the chat if you have not already -- FAR LEFT button -- looks like an art pallette (?)
21:07:08 Diane H -> -EdTechTalk: Hey Jen!
21:07:17 JenWagner -> -EdTechTalk: Hello Diane -- good to see you!!!
21:07:25 JenWagner -> -EdTechTalk: Welcome to Kern, Alice, and Students!!!
21:07:31 Diane H -> -EdTechTalk: Thanks - good to be here :-)
21:07:37 grizzy93 -> -EdTechTalk: Thanks
21:07:42 loonyhiker -> -EdTechTalk: i like changing colors
21:07:43 Doran.Smestad -> -EdTechTalk: Thank you
21:07:56 michellerussell -> -EdTechTalk: Maine connection?
21:08:15 JenWagner -> -EdTechTalk: They are ALL from MAINE :)
21:08:22 lorna -> -EdTechTalk: hi jeannine
21:08:26 cheryloakes -> -EdTechTalk: www.mainelearning.org
21:08:31 JenWagner -> -EdTechTalk: Welcome Linda and Jeannine!!!
21:08:55 KarenJan -> -EdTechTalk: Hi, Alice and Kern!
21:09:00 JenWagner -> -EdTechTalk: You also can make your chat area larger by clicking on the 3rd ICON from the RIGHT
21:09:04 Vicki Davis -> -EdTechTalk: Here is information on Mark Prenksy -- I don't know if anyone has updates - http://plethoratech.blogspot.com/2008/03/marc-prensky-follow-up.html
21:09:11 lindanitsche -> -EdTechTalk: Hi Jen
21:09:11 JenWagner -> -EdTechTalk: it looks like a double overlap sheet of paper
21:09:17 JenWagner -> -EdTechTalk: Thanks Vicki
21:09:27 lizbdavis -> -EdTechTalk: Everyone keeps choosing my color ;)
21:09:46 PeggyG -> -EdTechTalk: Can't get mainelearning.org to come up :-(
21:09:49 lizbdavis -> -EdTechTalk: How about this color
21:09:50 lindanitsche -> -EdTechTalk: @lizdavis what's your color?
21:09:52 JenWagner -> -EdTechTalk: Hey Liz -- didn't see you sneak in!! :)
21:10:00 JenWagner -> -EdTechTalk: Welcome Maureen!!!
21:10:19 cheryloakes -> -EdTechTalk: www.mainelearns.org sorry
21:10:24 lorna -> -EdTechTalk: every time I come here I learn something new
21:10:30 lizbdavis -> -EdTechTalk: Hi Jen
21:10:33 cheryloakes -> -EdTechTalk: thanks lorna, me too
21:10:47 lizbdavis -> -EdTechTalk: I love my coffee mug!
21:11:25 matt montagne -> -EdTechTalk: hey lorna
21:11:31 PeggyG -> -EdTechTalk: @cheryloakes-thanks! that did it :-)
21:12:03 lorna -> -EdTechTalk: basking in the sun Matt?
21:12:22 JenWagner -> -EdTechTalk: :) Smiles
21:12:24 lorna -> -EdTechTalk: don't like my colour
21:12:27 Vicki Davis -> -EdTechTalk: Who has 1:1 at theri school -- I don't.
21:12:36 matt montagne -> -EdTechTalk: lorna...the weather is great down here...so nice to be in a warm climate!!
21:12:41 JenWagner -> -EdTechTalk: Lorna -- feel free to change to any color -- but LOL, check with Liz first :)
21:12:55 PeggyG -> -EdTechTalk: That is so exciting to think that every HS student has a laptop!
21:12:59 JenWagner -> -EdTechTalk: Liz -- I got another mug today -- made me think of you!!!
21:13:01 KarenJan -> -EdTechTalk: does any one have 1-1 eeePCs?
21:13:01 lorna -> -EdTechTalk: I will be a rainbow
21:13:11 matt montagne -> -EdTechTalk: Can't stay too long tonite...my wife wasn't too happy to see me on the laptop 2nite while on vacation :)
21:13:11 Vicki Davis -> -EdTechTalk: @KarenJan - I've heard that they are cool.
21:13:21 Vicki Davis -> -EdTechTalk: @matt - I know the feeling.
21:13:22 KarenJan -> -EdTechTalk: Kathy Schrock recommends them
21:13:25 lizbdavis -> -EdTechTalk: LOL!
21:13:25 maureen -> -EdTechTalk: We son't have 1:1, but nearby districts in Pittsfield and North Adams have them
21:13:27 JenWagner -> -EdTechTalk: Welcome to KarenJan too -- you guys are sneaking in on me :)
21:13:27 cheryloakes -> -EdTechTalk: oh Matt, tell her to join us.
21:13:29 loonyhiker -> -EdTechTalk: @matt r u in the doghouse?! :)
21:13:33 grizzy93 -> -EdTechTalk: what does 1-1 mean?
21:13:35 shoemap -> -EdTechTalk: @matt keep wife happy
21:13:39 KarenJan -> -EdTechTalk: Hi, Jen - great to have you back again!
21:13:39 JenWagner -> -EdTechTalk: One computer to One Student
21:13:43 grizzy93 -> -EdTechTalk: o ok
21:13:46 loonyhiker -> -EdTechTalk: my hubby is pouting in the other room too
21:14:01 grizzy93 -> -EdTechTalk: thanks
21:14:07 matt montagne -> -EdTechTalk: we need to start a support group for spouses...!! :)
21:14:08 JenWagner -> -EdTechTalk: I am glad you asked grizzy93 -- sometimes we drop acronyms and think everyone understands :)
21:14:09 becksintex -> -EdTechTalk: my hubbie just hrumpfed
21:14:09 KarenJan -> -EdTechTalk: @loonyhiker - looking forward to meeting you at CEC next month
21:14:11 cheryloakes -> -EdTechTalk: loony, i had a webcast one time for left out family members, it was great
21:14:24 matt montagne -> -EdTechTalk: @shoemap...good advice...I'm going now...
21:14:33 matt montagne -> -EdTechTalk: by everyone...
21:14:35 KarenJan -> -EdTechTalk: Hi, Durff!
21:14:36 JenWagner -> -EdTechTalk: Welcome LISA!! and STEVES!!
21:14:43 loonyhiker -> -EdTechTalk: @karenjan hope to see u too. r u going to the keynote?
21:14:48 shoemap -> -EdTechTalk: nite matt
21:14:55 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: hi jen - at a friend's home
21:14:57 KarenJan -> -EdTechTalk: planning to
21:15:03 KarenJan -> -EdTechTalk: Hi, Deb!
21:15:09 DebBarrows -> -EdTechTalk: Howdy!
21:15:09 cheryloakes -> -EdTechTalk: hello DEB!!! how good to see you
21:15:13 JenWagner -> -EdTechTalk: Welcome Deb Barrows!!! The only Deb I call by first and last name for some reason!!
21:15:14 loonyhiker -> -EdTechTalk: look for me then. i'm on the board of directors and will be right out front :(
21:15:32 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: hi karen
21:15:33 loonyhiker -> -EdTechTalk: i hate being out front
21:15:35 JenWagner -> -EdTechTalk: What and where is CEC??
21:15:36 lizbdavis -> -EdTechTalk: I forgot my computer at home on Monday - Had a presentation to do. Everything was Online - no problem. Thank g-d for del.icio.us.
21:15:43 KarenJan -> -EdTechTalk: @loony, Ok, will i recognize you from your twitter picture?
21:15:47 DebBarrows -> -EdTechTalk: CEC - Boston
21:15:50 loonyhiker -> -EdTechTalk: CEC=Council for Exceptional Children
21:15:51 PeggyG -> -EdTechTalk: change in platforms-PC/Mac-can be so frustrating to some people--see it in workshops when they have to use computer platforms they aren't familiar with
21:15:55 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: amen liz
21:16:01 JenWagner -> -EdTechTalk: Boston -- ahhhh someday I shall be there
21:16:07 loonyhiker -> -EdTechTalk: my hair is much longer but the face is the same lol
21:16:08 KarenJan -> -EdTechTalk: @debbarrows - wil you be there?
21:16:14 sendkathy -> -EdTechTalk: I was experimenting with chitch.at, interesting, need more time
21:16:14 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: who is speaking?
21:16:22 alicebarr -> -EdTechTalk: Hi Mike
21:16:24 DebBarrows -> -EdTechTalk: No, CEC for me this year
21:16:26 shoemap -> -EdTechTalk: our high school students don't want to carry laptops around
21:16:31 marsenault -> -EdTechTalk: Hi Alice
21:16:32 JenWagner -> -EdTechTalk: @sendkathy -- yep -- interesting -- but not a quick use -- takes time to see it all
21:16:33 cheryloakes -> -EdTechTalk: hi durff, mike, karenjan, linda, maureen,
21:16:34 grizzy93 -> -EdTechTalk: im a high school student
21:16:34 shoemap -> -EdTechTalk: of course they have too many books
21:16:39 grizzy93 -> -EdTechTalk: it is not a problem
21:16:40 JenWagner -> -EdTechTalk: Hello MArsenault
21:16:42 loonyhiker -> -EdTechTalk: CEC keynote speaker is The Fonz (Henry Winkler)
21:16:46 stevesoko -> -EdTechTalk: Anybody going to NSTA in Boston next wek?
21:16:50 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: anyone know who is speaking?
21:16:54 KarenJan -> -EdTechTalk: what is NSTA?
21:16:55 DebBarrows -> -EdTechTalk: Alice - thanks for posting reminder on Twitter about his show
21:16:56 grizzy93 -> -EdTechTalk: hi mr.arsenault its sam g in 9th grade
21:16:57 cheryloakes -> -EdTechTalk: hi steve, just saw you!!
21:17:01 shoemap -> -EdTechTalk: they like keeping laptop at school
21:17:01 JenWagner -> -EdTechTalk: yes, what is NSTA??
21:17:05 stevesoko -> -EdTechTalk: Hi Cheryl
21:17:09 loonyhiker -> -EdTechTalk: @durff i think kern
21:17:11 marsenault -> -EdTechTalk: Hi Sam.
21:17:11 KarenJan -> -EdTechTalk: @durff - Kern Kelley and Alice Barr
21:17:13 alicebarr -> -EdTechTalk: @deb
21:17:20 alicebarr -> -EdTechTalk: @deb welcome
21:17:24 stevesoko -> -EdTechTalk: National Science Teachers
21:17:24 lizbdavis -> -EdTechTalk: "I'm used to using a PC (we are a Mac school) is often an excuse I hear in my school...
21:17:33 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: thanks loony and karen
21:18:01 KarenJan -> -EdTechTalk: @steve - thanks
21:18:05 sendkathy -> -EdTechTalk: Durff, has your school put any more $ in tech yet?
21:18:15 KarenJan -> -EdTechTalk: I'm looking forward to hearing the students' perspectives tonight
21:18:19 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: no kathy
21:18:25 JenWagner -> -EdTechTalk: They will be up in just a few moments!! :)
21:18:29 cheryloakes -> -EdTechTalk: pretty soon karenjan, i can't wait !
21:18:31 alicebarr -> -EdTechTalk: @karenJan Theya re standing by!
21:18:34 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: i buy what we need
21:18:44 grizzy93 -> -EdTechTalk: im excited too!
21:18:46 sendkathy -> -EdTechTalk: I still think about what you do on a shoe string and just wonder how far you could go if you had the support
21:18:48 alicebarr -> -EdTechTalk: They are in chat room so feel free to ask questions
21:18:52 KarenJan -> -EdTechTalk: they add so much to our discussions!
21:18:56 PeggyG -> -EdTechTalk: To lose my computers would mean instant, deep depression!
21:19:05 loonyhiker -> -EdTechTalk: hi students!
21:19:06 KarenJan -> -EdTechTalk: How many students are there here tonight?
21:19:08 becksintex -> -EdTechTalk: new hit song.. "I want my blog back, gimme my blog back"
21:19:10 grizzy93 -> -EdTechTalk: 3
21:19:13 grizzy93 -> -EdTechTalk: im one of them
21:19:15 alicebarr -> -EdTechTalk: I have three
21:19:18 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: i don't have $ for shoes much less shoestrings
21:19:21 KarenJan -> -EdTechTalk: Hi, grizzy!
21:19:25 sendkathy -> -EdTechTalk: LOL!
21:19:34 grizzy93 -> -EdTechTalk: hello this is my first time ever being here
21:19:38 grizzy93 -> -EdTechTalk: its very intresting
21:19:38 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: i mean it
21:19:46 loonyhiker -> -EdTechTalk: isn't this fun grizzy! :)
21:19:47 sendkathy -> -EdTechTalk: Yeah, it's fun
21:19:55 marsenault -> -EdTechTalk: I'm a fan of Google Apps for 1:1 as well.
21:19:58 KarenJan -> -EdTechTalk: @grizzy - what's the most important program that has helped you with your learning?
21:20:09 sendkathy -> -EdTechTalk: I wish we could get google apps
21:20:20 grizzy93 -> -EdTechTalk: on the computer?
21:20:24 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: why can't you kathy?
21:20:25 sendkathy -> -EdTechTalk: It's something that downtown needs to approve
21:20:28 KarenJan -> -EdTechTalk: @Alice, @kern - thanks for inviting your students
21:20:36 KarenJan -> -EdTechTalk: @grizzy, yes
21:20:47 maureen -> -EdTechTalk: Can the volume be brought up a little- maybe it's just me, but hard to hear
21:20:48 alicebarr -> -EdTechTalk: @KarenJan Welcome
21:21:09 cheryloakes -> -EdTechTalk: maureen, can you turn your volume up, mine shows good levels
21:21:14 sendkathy -> -EdTechTalk: We have a huge county they like control
21:21:22 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: i hope someone twittered this because i'm away from home computer or laptop
21:21:26 grizzy93 -> -EdTechTalk: just having microsoft word when ever we need it. We are able to work on our homework at school and at home,we can also bring it easliy back and forth.
21:21:30 lizbdavis -> -EdTechTalk: Have you seen this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6Kki_WJJRA
21:21:37 maureen -> -EdTechTalk: mine is up... i'll try a different media player
21:21:40 sendkathy -> -EdTechTalk: @Durff, where are you?
21:21:55 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: at my friend's in fayetteville
21:22:02 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: we're on spring break
21:22:05 PeggyG -> -EdTechTalk: At least now we can access our creative works via internet! Wish I had that when I was writing my dissertation YEARS ago!! Had to type in on a typewriter!
21:22:06 grizzy93 -> -EdTechTalk: We also have school e-mails which make it easy to contact our teachers at any time! and we can turn in work electronicly
21:22:09 becksintex -> -EdTechTalk: digication.com offers a digital portfolio
21:22:19 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: went to church this evening at saw many people
21:22:30 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: it was a bug powow
21:22:41 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: bug? no big
21:23:01 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: though bug powow would be interesting
21:23:14 lizbdavis -> -EdTechTalk: What a great idea! Love it. Do they use last names?
21:23:15 marsenault -> -EdTechTalk: That's a great idea!
21:23:18 sendkathy -> -EdTechTalk: hey that youtube is perfect for my prof deve session next week. I'm doing an intro to web 2.0 thx
21:23:20 ColleenK -> -EdTechTalk: @Durff LOL
21:23:23 loonyhiker -> -EdTechTalk: bug powow could be a topic here on wow lol
21:23:30 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: hi colleen
21:23:36 PeggyG -> -EdTechTalk: I think digital portfolios are essential for students to continue to use once they leave school. We required them for all of our teacher ed. university students
21:23:37 ColleenK -> -EdTechTalk: Hey Lisa!
21:23:37 JenWagner -> -EdTechTalk: COWS -- Computer on Wheels -- :) just in case you were like "HUH?" :)
21:23:41 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: it could loony
21:23:54 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: i want those jen
21:24:00 JenWagner -> -EdTechTalk: Me Too, Lisa
21:24:01 stevesoko -> -EdTechTalk: Cool idea! In middle of RFP for middle school - stealing it!!!
21:24:02 becksintex -> -EdTechTalk: listening to this gets me depressed -- our teachers don't even have laptops
21:24:11 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: a few cows for next year like allanah has
21:24:14 KarenJan -> -EdTechTalk: how many COWs?
21:24:18 marsenault -> -EdTechTalk: COWS is not as good as 1:1
21:24:21 grizzy93 -> -EdTechTalk: what do u mean COWs?
21:24:23 loonyhiker -> -EdTechTalk: thanks jen glad i know what cows are or i would have thought something else
21:24:23 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: so i could integrate more
21:24:29 ColetteC -> -EdTechTalk: http://www.cowcarts.com/
21:24:42 sendkathy -> -EdTechTalk: @becksintex do they have desktops?
21:24:43 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: grizzy - plug carts for the laptops
21:24:47 lizbdavis -> -EdTechTalk: @sendKathy I've used it with teachers - I didn't show the whole thing - it gets a bit repetitive and people who don't blog or read blog don't find it as funny as people who do...
21:24:50 marsenault -> -EdTechTalk: 1:1 creates spontaneous use when needed.
21:24:50 JenWagner -> -EdTechTalk: we are really good at dropping acronyms and assuming everyone knows -- :)
21:25:04 grizzy93 -> -EdTechTalk: o thans
21:25:12 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: i always get them wrong i think
21:25:14 grizzy93 -> -EdTechTalk: we had those in younger grades
21:25:22 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: yes grizzy
21:25:23 sendkathy -> -EdTechTalk: @lizdavis yeah it seems like it might be a good attention grabber and conversation starter
21:25:28 maureen -> -EdTechTalk: we have 1 cart- 7 laptops, can't go upstairs or to the other buildings on campus- so 4 classrooms could use it, and they'd have to double or triple up
21:25:31 KarenJan -> -EdTechTalk: do wonder if 1:1 is the best - how do you handle battery issues, bootup time issues, etc?
21:25:45 KarenJan -> -EdTechTalk: weight issues, etc
21:25:58 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: but not all classrooms need them at the same time anyway
21:26:02 marsenault -> -EdTechTalk: bootup times do not make issues. kids just put them to sleep between classes.
21:26:03 loonyhiker -> -EdTechTalk: we have elevator in our school for handicapped students
21:26:06 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: it could work
21:26:09 shoemap -> -EdTechTalk: @KarenJan need lots of pwer strips
21:26:18 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: if we could just find a grant....
21:26:19 marsenault -> -EdTechTalk: batteries are not much of an issue.
21:26:19 grizzy93 -> -EdTechTalk: for battery issues, we have lots of batterys that we are able to change at any time.
21:26:29 loonyhiker -> -EdTechTalk: voicethreads are awesome!
21:26:33 JenWagner -> -EdTechTalk: Welcome CathyJo --
21:26:34 grizzy93 -> -EdTechTalk: and we all have our own chargers!
21:26:36 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: i got teacher using ning
21:26:42 Cathyjo (is late) -> -EdTechTalk: sorry so late
21:26:42 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: and podcasts
21:26:44 Kern -> -EdTechTalk: http://www.csmonitor.com/2007/1129/p13s02-legn.html?page=2
21:26:49 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: another using ustream
21:26:50 ColleenK -> -EdTechTalk: @lizbdavis Maine Connection = more folks for the NE meetup :)
21:26:51 KarenJan -> -EdTechTalk: @grizzy - do you carry laptops, cables chargers and textbooks?
21:26:52 cheryloakes -> -EdTechTalk: okay, students get ready to come into skype.
21:26:55 loonyhiker -> -EdTechTalk: taught VT today to 2 teachers
21:26:56 grizzy93 -> -EdTechTalk: ok
21:27:03 grizzy93 -> -EdTechTalk: should we quit out of itunes yet?
21:27:07 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: and another is blogging but i take no credit
21:27:12 ColetteC -> -EdTechTalk: if we kids choice - they will teach others - but too often we assign the assignment - instead of telling them to create
21:27:41 loonyhiker -> -EdTechTalk: taught sped. had to have peers teaching peers
21:28:01 grizzy93 -> -EdTechTalk: what does he call them
21:28:01 grizzy93 -> -EdTechTalk: ?
21:28:09 JenWagner -> -EdTechTalk: We call our computer Kid teams -- KOPS -- Kids Operating Projector(S)
21:28:13 Cathyjo (is late) -> -EdTechTalk: has anyone heard an update about Marc Prensky?
21:28:19 loonyhiker -> -EdTechTalk: tech sherpas?
21:28:22 ColetteC -> -EdTechTalk: a sherpa is something who carries your items - like while climbing
21:28:23 JenWagner -> -EdTechTalk: CathyJo -- nothing recent
21:28:24 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: and the digital illegal alien = me
21:28:40 KarenJan -> -EdTechTalk: @loony - i think Voice Thread is the best tool for Differentiated Instruction for our kids with special needs!
21:28:41 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: i need a sherpa
21:28:54 ColetteC -> -EdTechTalk: VoiceThread can be used for ALL ages
21:28:56 sendkathy -> -EdTechTalk: tech becomes alot more palitable when you ise terms like sherpas and cows
21:28:57 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: yes karen it is!
21:28:59 loonyhiker -> -EdTechTalk: i agree @karenjan
21:29:01 Kern -> -EdTechTalk: @durff :)
21:29:07 PeggyG -> -EdTechTalk: So with their 1:1 experience are students taking their laptops home and bringing them back every day? Is the entire curriculum taught through the computers?
21:29:11 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: true kern
21:29:13 Cathyjo (is late) -> -EdTechTalk: hi Kern I made it!
21:29:21 ColetteC -> -EdTechTalk: see examples at http://voicethread4education.wikispaces.com/
21:29:24 KarenJan -> -EdTechTalk: can we commit to teaching it to every special educator in our buildings?
21:29:24 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: hi cathyjo
21:29:26 Kern -> -EdTechTalk: hey Cathyjo
21:29:35 marsenault -> -EdTechTalk: In Yarmouth all kids take their laptops home.
21:29:37 Cathyjo (is late) -> -EdTechTalk: i durff
21:29:40 Cathyjo (is late) -> -EdTechTalk: hi
21:29:41 marsenault -> -EdTechTalk: they do make it back.
21:29:48 loonyhiker -> -EdTechTalk: @karenjan and once they see how easy it is, i think they will be hooked
21:30:05 KarenJan -> -EdTechTalk: @loonyhiker - ABSOLUTELY!
21:30:16 ColetteC -> -EdTechTalk: i love using Google spreadsheets for data collection
21:30:58 lindanitsche -> -EdTechTalk: How does tech dept deal with support and virus issues if they take their laptops home?
21:30:58 Doran.Smestad -> -EdTechTalk: Although Numbers can be prettier, google is great for collaberation
21:31:10 marsenault -> -EdTechTalk: @colettec The new forms are great!
21:31:17 JenWagner -> -EdTechTalk: Welcome Gail!!!
21:31:18 ColetteC -> -EdTechTalk: yes - the forms are great
21:31:23 Kern -> -EdTechTalk: @lindanitsche they are Macs ;)
21:31:29 gail desler -> -EdTechTalk: Thanks, Jen
21:31:32 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: i use wikis to collaborate
21:31:41 Doran.Smestad -> -EdTechTalk: Go Apple!
21:31:48 maureen -> -EdTechTalk: do you use google apps for education?
21:31:59 ColetteC -> -EdTechTalk: Quest for kids: are any teachers using CMS like Moodle or bulletin borads?
21:32:04 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: i use a lot of google stuff
21:32:06 Doran.Smestad -> -EdTechTalk: We are playing around with the idea
21:32:07 grizzy93 -> -EdTechTalk: i have never heard of google apps?
21:32:09 KarenJan -> -EdTechTalk: @students - what do you wish your teachers knew about how you are using the technology to learn the curriculum?
21:32:10 JenWagner -> -EdTechTalk: is there a reason he mentioned sharing with only 6 students -- is that a Google Dos restriction or a teacher request??
21:32:13 Doran.Smestad -> -EdTechTalk: (Google Apps)
21:32:24 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: all 7th do RSS in Googlereader
21:32:32 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: 7th and up
21:32:35 ColetteC -> -EdTechTalk: I use Google Docs with a class of 30 - no probl
21:32:44 alicebarr -> -EdTechTalk: Students! You are doing great!
21:32:46 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: and Google presentations
21:32:48 chris dahl -> -EdTechTalk: I've been here for a bit, but haven't had a chance to say hello-- I really love that the students are contributing on the topic. nice!
21:33:00 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: hello chris
21:33:12 gail desler -> -EdTechTalk: Hello Lisa
21:33:17 maureen -> -EdTechTalk: do you have restrictions on IM, myspace, facebook, etc?
21:33:22 JenWagner -> -EdTechTalk: We are going to PUSH SKYPE to the limits!!!
21:33:22 KarenJan -> -EdTechTalk: how are you using Excel?
21:33:24 ryanbretag -> -EdTechTalk: This is great to hear the students!
21:33:31 loonyhiker -> -EdTechTalk: it says a lot that these students don't mind helping us teachers when it is so late and they aren't in class too
21:33:31 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: excel?
21:33:46 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: we use Google spreadsheets not excel
21:34:02 grizzy93 -> -EdTechTalk: its a spreadsheet program
21:34:04 grizzy93 -> -EdTechTalk: off word
21:34:05 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: but cheryl would
21:34:09 gail desler -> -EdTechTalk: Go Durff!
21:34:10 cheryloakes -> -EdTechTalk: thanks ryan,
21:34:12 JenWagner -> -EdTechTalk: I tried to use FORMS -- but you have to invite people to be able to post --
21:34:23 lizbdavis -> -EdTechTalk: I just used google forms to have teachers sign up for a training session. It worked really well.
21:34:25 chris dahl -> -EdTechTalk: @durff, just listened to your k12online presentation the other day. I thought it was lovely.
21:34:25 JenWagner -> -EdTechTalk: Alice Barr -- meet Ryan Bretag -- you two NEED to talk :)
21:34:30 lizbdavis -> -EdTechTalk: I just sent out the link
21:34:39 marsenault -> -EdTechTalk: @jenwagner you can just make a form available on a webpage as well.
21:34:40 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: if you're not trying to break it then you're not trying hard enough
21:34:41 ColetteC -> -EdTechTalk: we collect nutrition data of what kids eat at fast food restaurants and then anzlyze it for fat, calories, carbs
21:34:59 JenWagner -> -EdTechTalk: @marsenault -- Hmmm, I did not see that option. Will need to check it out......
21:35:03 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: thank you chris - i thought it was simply terrible
21:35:04 loonyhiker -> -EdTechTalk: @colette that mite be 2 scary for me to see lol
21:35:26 ColetteC -> -EdTechTalk: we collect two lunches - one healthy, one unhealthy
21:35:41 ColetteC -> -EdTechTalk: they are suprised how unhealthy their "healthy" lunches are
21:35:41 gail desler -> -EdTechTalk: Does anyone have an avatar creator program they recomment?
21:35:55 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: i have them all use avatars and screennames/pseudos
21:35:58 gail desler -> -EdTechTalk: recommend
21:36:00 maureen -> -EdTechTalk: have you tried zoho or do you prefer google docs?
21:36:13 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: gail use portrait illustrator
21:36:14 Doran.Smestad -> -EdTechTalk: Zoho is ok, google is more reliable..
21:36:14 JenWagner -> -EdTechTalk: Sounds interesting ColetteC
21:36:19 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: it's great!
21:36:21 gail desler -> -EdTechTalk: thanks, durff
21:36:23 ryanbretag -> -EdTechTalk: @JenWagner Forms provides a URL that you can send out. If you go to our miniconference page, we used it to register for the conference with just a link -- no registration with Google or sharing by me required
21:36:27 ColetteC -> -EdTechTalk: i haven't tried zoho, all my kids have Google accounts
21:36:37 loonyhiker -> -EdTechTalk: for girls www.blessthischick.com
21:36:39 marsenault -> -EdTechTalk: I think Zoho is better, but Google is more mainstream and easy to use with kids.
21:36:53 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: zoho is fun but i haven't done with kids yet
21:37:02 maureen -> -EdTechTalk: I wanted to try zoho database with my kids
21:37:06 chris dahl -> -EdTechTalk: is voki g-rated?
21:37:08 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: i don't want to overwhelm them
21:37:11 JenWagner -> -EdTechTalk: @ryanbretag -- I will try that -- my PHPESP crashed yesterday in the midst of the St Patrick's Project -- so I ran to check out Google Forms and I might not have been patient!!
21:37:17 bcrosby -> -EdTechTalk: Hello all!
21:37:22 JenWagner -> -EdTechTalk: Hello BRIAN!!!
21:37:24 marsenault -> -EdTechTalk: Hi Brian.
21:37:27 Kern -> -EdTechTalk: Hi Brian
21:37:33 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: chris i had them use voki - i think it is g rated
21:37:41 cheryloakes -> -EdTechTalk: hi brian, good to have you hear
21:37:55 KarenJan -> -EdTechTalk: repeating questions - @students - what do you wish your teachers knew about how you are using the technology to learn the curriculum?
21:37:59 chris dahl -> -EdTechTalk: I thought so too. And your avatar speaks!
21:38:09 maureen -> -EdTechTalk: what IT maintenance problems do you have?
21:38:09 JenWagner -> -EdTechTalk: Karen -- I will drop that into the skype chat
21:38:18 KarenJan -> -EdTechTalk: thanks @jenw
21:38:22 ColetteC -> -EdTechTalk: my kids design mini-logos to use as avatars with photo editing program - but they are static - no talking - but fine with me
21:38:34 ColleenK -> -EdTechTalk: If you follow the links from a Voki you can sometimes encounter some PG++ stuff.
21:38:47 marsenault -> -EdTechTalk: minimal... most of the repair is done by apple. We send them off in a box to a local repair facility.
21:39:06 lindanitsche -> -EdTechTalk: AHH Apple not PC
21:39:13 gail desler -> -EdTechTalk: I'm wondering if anyone is considering XOs in the discussion of laptops? Although more appropriate for the younger kids, but side steps whole issue of Mac vs. PC
21:39:14 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: shouldn't they all have either Mac or PC?
21:39:17 ColetteC -> -EdTechTalk: i heard the former Gov of Maine discuss your laptop program - very inspirational
21:39:18 JenWagner -> -EdTechTalk: What if you brought your own MAC to school -- would that be OKAY??
21:39:29 marsenault -> -EdTechTalk: Maine's 1:1 is all Mac.
21:39:36 chris dahl -> -EdTechTalk: @colleenK oh, that would be a deterrent.
21:39:37 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: our kids do it jen
21:39:46 marsenault -> -EdTechTalk: Angus King is a great speaker and very passionate about 1:1.
21:39:49 ryanbretag -> -EdTechTalk: @Durff why? Shouldn't we be beyond the platform?
21:39:51 JenWagner -> -EdTechTalk: didn't he just say the use PC'S -- hmmm, perhaps I heard wrong
21:40:01 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: ryan - these are kids
21:40:05 JenWagner -> -EdTechTalk: Welcome Dr. Cheri!!!!
21:40:09 JenWagner -> -EdTechTalk: and JBAILEY -- welcome
21:40:09 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: hi cheri!
21:40:10 maureen -> -EdTechTalk: Apple gave the state a great deal on them!
21:40:12 Kern -> -EdTechTalk: Angus King speech: http://web.mac.com/northeastleadership/iWeb/Angus_King/Podcast/Podcast.html
21:40:13 lindanitsche -> -EdTechTalk: I can bring my MAc to school- tech let's me on the ALL PC district
21:40:17 CheriT -> -EdTechTalk: Hi Durff
21:40:18 grizzy93 -> -EdTechTalk: no we are using macs
21:40:19 Doran.Smestad -> -EdTechTalk: Well..... I bring my Mac to school because I work with the tech department and use my laptop for educational purposes. But overall it is prohibited.
21:40:23 DebBarrows -> -EdTechTalk: Hey Jeff
21:40:29 jbailey -> -EdTechTalk: Hey Deb
21:40:30 ColetteC -> -EdTechTalk: do the kids use skype to do distance discussions?
21:41:11 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: our kids don't feel welcome to bring laptops to school - no one but me allows them to be used in class
21:41:13 Kern -> -EdTechTalk: we started using Skype for a student stuck at home with a health issue
21:41:14 lizbdavis -> -EdTechTalk: Just lost my internet connection. I'm back.
21:41:38 Doran.Smestad -> -EdTechTalk: We are trying to work with skype with the student that is out for a few weeks. So far it is working alright.
21:41:40 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: one or two i have for several classes bring theirs
21:41:43 lindanitsche -> -EdTechTalk: Why are districts so against the use of Skype?
21:41:51 Doran.Smestad -> -EdTechTalk: Got me.
21:41:51 JenWagner -> -EdTechTalk: We are just starting to talk 1:1 -- pros and cons of the kids providing their own?? Any thoughts??
21:41:55 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: no eating mics
21:41:55 gail desler -> -EdTechTalk: @Durff - there's something wrong with this picture
21:41:56 bcrosby -> -EdTechTalk: My district is HP only except our 8 year iBooks
21:42:04 PeggyG -> -EdTechTalk: Is the Skype issue a bandwidth issue?
21:42:05 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: yes gail there is
21:42:06 Kern -> -EdTechTalk: Hey Jeff
21:42:10 jbailey -> -EdTechTalk: Hey Kern
21:42:23 maureen -> -EdTechTalk: @durff our kids need an iep that says they need their laptop... I let them use whatever they want in my class, but it's not really allowed
21:42:23 JenWagner -> -EdTechTalk: KarenJan -- I have dropped your ??? not sure when it will be asked
21:42:32 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: peggy we aren't allowed to download it
21:42:36 KarenJan -> -EdTechTalk: thanks@jenW!
21:42:43 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: so i brought mine from home
21:42:59 PeggyG -> -EdTechTalk: Oh that makes sense. Most districts have restrictions about downloading applications.
21:43:02 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: one kid brought his skype on his flashdrive
21:43:10 KarenJan -> -EdTechTalk: @maureen - do they bring their laptops to school?
21:43:18 ColetteC -> -EdTechTalk: ?? for kids: do you feel your teachers know how to use 1:1 affectively?
21:43:29 ColetteC -> -EdTechTalk: effectively
21:43:32 shoemap -> -EdTechTalk: @Durff that's what I do (install from USB)
21:43:33 ColetteC -> -EdTechTalk: :)
21:43:40 gail desler -> -EdTechTalk: @Durff Skype on a flash drive - very clever. There's always a work around!
21:43:41 marsenault -> -EdTechTalk: Nice Q @colettec.
21:43:44 KarenJan -> -EdTechTalk: my son could bring his laptop because he needs text-to-speech, doesn't bring it cuz no one else does
21:43:52 jbailey -> -EdTechTalk: We have 1:1, good tech, but most teachers tell the students to put the laptop away during class...sad
21:43:55 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: i need to buy more U3flashdroves
21:43:55 bcrosby -> -EdTechTalk: The Skype web site has links to very questionable Skypecasts. Skype itself is hard to block. The tough thing for some teachers is to get Skype loaded on their computer. Many think that since the Skype web site is blocked Skype itself is blocked which isn't true.
21:44:04 marsenault -> -EdTechTalk: My teachers are getting better each year. The first years were tough. I'm in my 6th year of 1:1.
21:44:04 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: drives
21:44:07 maureen -> -EdTechTalk: yes, but they are not allowed to use them unless they are in study hall or my class or in an electronic music class
21:44:14 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: oh the fingers are chilly
21:44:25 KarenJan -> -EdTechTalk: @maureen - so what's the point????
21:44:41 cheryloakes -> -EdTechTalk: thanks for the questions just saw them, will get to them
21:44:46 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: yes maureen - point?
21:44:58 KarenJan -> -EdTechTalk: many kids need the text-to-speech,organizing or study skills tools
21:45:03 lindanitsche -> -EdTechTalk: I have Skype on my laptop, just can't get it to connect reliably
21:45:07 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: oo - good question
21:45:16 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: adobe flex
21:45:29 Doran.Smestad -> -EdTechTalk: Quite an awsome program
21:45:44 JenWagner -> -EdTechTalk: Adobe Flex is not part of my CS3 -- hmmmm
21:45:45 Kern -> -EdTechTalk: Doran, do you have the link for your site?
21:46:19 ColleenK -> -EdTechTalk: @JenWagner Adobe Flex is a separate application.
21:46:22 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: Karen - i have kids that use speech to text - jott really helps too
21:46:25 Doran.Smestad -> -EdTechTalk: mejcl.org
21:46:42 sendkathy -> -EdTechTalk: just looked it up looks more like a developer tool to me
21:46:48 maureen -> -EdTechTalk: our teachers are worried about tech- not comfortable with it at all... my point- kids who don't have ieps can't officially use them at my school.. seems very silly
21:46:50 Doran.Smestad -> -EdTechTalk: (It is a work in progress)
21:47:01 KarenJan -> -EdTechTalk: Durff - so your kids are allowed to use cell phones for jott? that's awesome!
21:47:07 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: hi 1:1
21:47:11 1:1 -> -EdTechTalk: hi
21:47:21 JenWagner -> -EdTechTalk: Karen and Colette -- your questions are coming
21:47:21 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: only in my room
21:47:25 1:1 -> -EdTechTalk: found this on twitter
21:47:27 JenWagner -> -EdTechTalk: in just about 5 seconds!!!
21:47:31 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: i use Gabcast for homework
21:47:34 KarenJan -> -EdTechTalk: @jenw - hear the question!!
21:47:35 bcrosby -> -EdTechTalk: In my district some schools are paying for wireless cell cards to get around the district filter ... for teachers.I have a card and a router to share it. It seems to work OK for about 6 computers. Skype works great!
21:47:43 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: encourage them to do homework in my room
21:47:44 jbailey -> -EdTechTalk: Jott is great. I bent the rules and asked students to use cell phones to record on gabcast
21:48:03 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: rules are meant to be broken
21:48:20 KarenJan -> -EdTechTalk: durff - love it!
21:48:30 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: other teachers confiscate iPods and cellphones - i use them
21:48:36 loonyhiker -> -EdTechTalk: cool! student tech group!
21:48:40 ColetteC -> -EdTechTalk: gabcast is great to record interviews - my students used it for career interviews
21:48:41 bcrosby -> -EdTechTalk: BTW Skype works on our district network too.
21:48:43 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: renegade that i am
21:49:00 chris dahl -> -EdTechTalk: wonder if district tech/admin really needs to be educated.
21:49:04 ryanbretag -> -EdTechTalk: Great line! "Educate them about what we can do"
21:49:05 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: no kidding brian
21:49:09 jbailey -> -EdTechTalk: The rules are meant to be rewritten, too bad we haven't figured out that we aren't the only authors interested in that story.
21:49:16 sendkathy -> -EdTechTalk: @Durff you are the Rambo of the edtech world
21:49:19 KarenJan -> -EdTechTalk: great answer
21:49:27 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: kathy - no gun
21:49:28 KarenJan -> -EdTechTalk: @sendkathy lol!
21:49:44 sendkathy -> -EdTechTalk: LOL
21:49:44 KarenJan -> -EdTechTalk: can't type and listen at the same time
21:49:56 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: aw c'mon Karen
21:50:00 cheryloakes -> -EdTechTalk: me too karenjan
21:50:02 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: we all are
21:50:07 ColetteC -> -EdTechTalk: i learn from my kids all the time - i don't have time to learn it all!!!
21:50:17 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: the essence of backchanneling
21:50:19 jbailey -> -EdTechTalk: I'm not getting an audio...is the show closed?
21:50:21 KarenJan -> -EdTechTalk: durff - it's my disability!
21:50:22 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: al la WOW
21:50:22 JenWagner -> -EdTechTalk: @ryanbretag -- perhaps the title of your next BLOG POST?? :)
21:50:27 grizzy93 -> -EdTechTalk: teachers are often scared to learn
21:50:33 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: i am disabled Karen
21:50:44 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: sorry i took that one from you
21:50:53 KarenJan -> -EdTechTalk: @durff and you are impressive!
21:50:53 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: hi congerjan
21:50:57 ColetteC -> -EdTechTalk: too many teachers are used to being the "experts" - we must let go
21:51:01 JenWagner -> -EdTechTalk: @jbailey -- the link to the audio is to your RIGHT
21:51:02 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: nope just annoying
21:51:02 DebBarrows -> -EdTechTalk: Jeff - did you click on one of the audio channel icons on the right
21:51:03 ColetteC -> -EdTechTalk: ITS CALLED LEARNING
21:51:07 lizbdavis -> -EdTechTalk: Teachers can get overwhelmed very easily. They don't like not knowing how to do things.
21:51:20 congerjan -> -EdTechTalk: Hi!
21:51:21 lindanitsche -> -EdTechTalk: @grizzy93 Many are scared to FAIL
21:51:32 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: i love not knowing and having kids know
21:51:40 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: just the other day...
21:51:42 grizzy93 -> -EdTechTalk: yes that sounds better
21:51:46 maureen -> -EdTechTalk: I often hear that the kids know how to entertain themselves with tech, but need guidance as to how to use tech for "learning". What do the kids think of this statement?
21:51:47 sendkathy -> -EdTechTalk: I like everyone sharing what they know with me
21:51:50 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: a 7th grader shined!
21:51:55 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: love that
21:51:55 loonyhiker -> -EdTechTalk: student was the one who got me connected to the internet and he taught me so much all 4 years he was in school :)
21:51:57 DebBarrows -> -EdTechTalk: Jeff - can you hear the audio
21:51:57 sendkathy -> -EdTechTalk: I know I can't possibly know everything
21:51:59 ColetteC -> -EdTechTalk: yes many are afraid to fail, but now you remember what its like to be a student again
21:52:02 sendkathy -> -EdTechTalk: that's why I'm here
21:52:13 lindanitsche -> -EdTechTalk: It's exhausting to feel that you need to know everything
21:52:14 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: you come pretty close kathy
21:52:17 cheryloakes -> -EdTechTalk: great to have you all in the chat room tonight.
21:52:18 jbailey -> -EdTechTalk: Got it now THanks all.
21:52:20 lindanitsche -> -EdTechTalk: teachers need to let go
21:52:20 sendkathy -> -EdTechTalk: so true
21:52:33 jbailey -> -EdTechTalk: I hadn't listened on my Mac before
21:52:35 gail desler -> -EdTechTalk: What do students think their teachers need to know about technology? Oh my, oh my, what an important question to ask!
21:52:37 ryanbretag -> -EdTechTalk: great question Maureen
21:52:40 loonyhiker -> -EdTechTalk: he hooked up my first computer and his parents had to drive him to my house cuz he didn't have a license
21:52:44 sendkathy -> -EdTechTalk: What would the students like to teach the teachers?
21:52:46 lizbdavis -> -EdTechTalk: Teachers would never tollerate the negative things they say about their ability to learn new technologies if their students said it.
21:53:01 PeggyG -> -EdTechTalk: @maureen-that's a great question for the students!!
21:53:08 JenWagner -> -EdTechTalk: smiles -- it is good to laugh on WOW2 again
21:53:13 gail desler -> -EdTechTalk: Company has arrived. Will return to upcoming sessions of WOW2!
21:53:20 alicebarr -> -EdTechTalk: :)
21:53:22 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: bye gail
21:53:25 sendkathy -> -EdTechTalk: It's good to hear your laugh on WOW2 again Jen
21:53:26 JenWagner -> -EdTechTalk: Hmmm -- where is Maureen's question???
21:53:35 maureen -> -EdTechTalk: I'm using wikis and blogs for the first time with kids this year... my kidds know that I'm learning this as I go.
21:53:35 lizbdavis -> -EdTechTalk: @ColletteC I try to point that out.
21:53:40 JenWagner -> -EdTechTalk: Thanks Gail for stopping bye
21:53:45 gail desler -> -EdTechTalk: Bye Durff. Hear you soon!
21:53:49 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: ask gail's qt
21:54:07 KarenJan -> -EdTechTalk: @lizb- that is so true - students can't admit difficulty to teachers
21:54:08 gail desler -> -EdTechTalk: My pleasure Jen. Almost as much fun as CUE;-)
21:54:09 loonyhiker -> -EdTechTalk: wow time always flies here!
21:54:14 JenWagner -> -EdTechTalk: I am looking for Gail's question
21:54:17 sendkathy -> -EdTechTalk: This is a record breaking show!
21:54:27 sendkathy -> -EdTechTalk: Do the kids want to do a show?
21:54:43 JenWagner -> -EdTechTalk: OHhh -- nice question
21:54:48 congerjan -> -EdTechTalk: I am so happy that you all announce on twitter when these shows are on... or I would never get here!
21:55:06 JenWagner -> -EdTechTalk: Smiles -- Congerjan -- every Tuesday -- you can find us here!!!
21:55:10 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: What do students wish their teachers knew about tech?
21:55:11 JenWagner -> -EdTechTalk: sort of a given :)
21:55:13 KarenJan -> -EdTechTalk: @students - we love to learn from you!
21:55:17 Kern -> -EdTechTalk: My students do a live video show at www.nokomiswarriorbroadcasting.com once a week
21:55:21 ColetteC -> -EdTechTalk: KIds - you should host a show called "kids teaching teachers"
21:55:26 loonyhiker -> -EdTechTalk: i download from itunes
21:55:31 cheryloakes -> -EdTechTalk: This is a record breaker!
21:55:32 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: good idea collete
21:55:34 shoemap -> -EdTechTalk: Students are doing a GREAT job verbalizing their thoughts
21:55:40 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: yes!
21:55:40 sendkathy -> -EdTechTalk: ColetteC, perfect!
21:55:47 marsenault -> -EdTechTalk: Cheers to the students! GREAT JOB!
21:55:47 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: i typed it
21:55:52 sendkathy -> -EdTechTalk: go to itunes to download
21:55:57 sendkathy -> -EdTechTalk: and subscribe to the feed
21:56:10 KarenJan -> -EdTechTalk: can you ask maureen's question?
21:56:16 jeannine -> -EdTechTalk: great idea - we have Parents as Partners...we need Students as Sherpas! on EdTechTalk
21:56:21 jbailey -> -EdTechTalk: @marsenault thanks for the Wicked Decent Show idea. I think that will help us out tomorrow
21:56:26 JenWagner -> -EdTechTalk: I don't see Maureen's question sorry
21:56:29 JenWagner -> -EdTechTalk: can you type again??
21:56:33 cheryloakes -> -EdTechTalk: Absolutely, this has been a great show good student voice!
21:56:44 sendkathy -> -EdTechTalk: Teachers as Sherpas, I feel like it sometimes
21:56:53 cheryloakes -> -EdTechTalk: Hi Jeff, just saw you.
21:56:54 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: what do student wish their teachers knew about tech?
21:56:54 loonyhiker -> -EdTechTalk: i love hearing students' views and opinions
21:57:01 jbailey -> -EdTechTalk: Hi Cheryl
21:57:10 maureen -> -EdTechTalk: Repeat of ?I often hear that the kids know how to entertain themselves with tech, but need guidance as to how to use tech for "learning". What do the kids think of this statement?
21:57:14 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: thanks cheryl!
21:57:44 KarenJan -> -EdTechTalk: love it - "be open to learn the tools we discover on our laptops!"
21:58:08 sendkathy -> -EdTechTalk: yes, be open, learn, and discover
21:58:13 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: fear
21:58:14 jbailey -> -EdTechTalk: Education needs risk takers, reflectors, and real audiences
21:58:16 sendkathy -> -EdTechTalk: words of wisdom
21:58:27 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: fear of looking foolish
21:58:32 maureen -> -EdTechTalk: scared to give up control
21:58:42 sendkathy -> -EdTechTalk: Cheers for Firefox, I agree
21:58:44 mbachrodt -> -EdTechTalk: I think kids want teachers to be up to speed on technology they use.
21:58:47 JenWagner -> -EdTechTalk: Smiles -- Maureen -- we have dropped your question into the chat
21:58:53 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: well one look in the mirror helped get over that one in a hurry
21:59:02 maureen -> -EdTechTalk: thanks jen
21:59:08 sendkathy -> -EdTechTalk: Good show!
21:59:23 JenWagner -> -EdTechTalk: and Looks like WOW2 has rippled out a new show-- Students as Sherpas!!
21:59:31 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: my kids use IM and Skypechat to communicate with me outside of and inside of school
21:59:50 mbachrodt -> -EdTechTalk: @durff-excellent!
21:59:52 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: parents and other teachers/admin too
21:59:54 lizbdavis -> -EdTechTalk: It can take some time to get kids signed up.
22:00:08 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: had to show principal how to be invisible on IM
22:00:10 lizbdavis -> -EdTechTalk: Do it once and then they can use all the google tools in all of their classes.
22:00:25 stevesoko -> -EdTechTalk: Anybody know if Google Educator program is still running?
22:00:44 Cathyjo (is late) -> -EdTechTalk: argg got to go.
22:00:49 ColetteC -> -EdTechTalk: my kids presented PPT shows in Google presentations while the rest of the class chatted about the presentation and there was 100% engagement
22:00:52 Cathyjo (is late) -> -EdTechTalk: great show kids!!
22:00:55 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: firefox add-ons are great that way (see invisible students anyway and they hate it)
22:00:58 grizzy93 -> -EdTechTalk: thank you
22:01:01 anon -> -EdTechTalk: @stevesoko I believe Google Educator Academy is still running but
22:01:02 ryanbretag -> -EdTechTalk: @lizbdavis part of the reason we need to look at a student learning space over a course learning space
22:01:10 anon -> -EdTechTalk: it's changed from what it was to something different.
22:01:43 stevesoko -> -EdTechTalk: @anon do you have a link perchance?
22:01:52 JenWagner -> -EdTechTalk: Great show tonight -- THANKS FOR BEING HERE !!!!!
22:02:03 lizbdavis -> -EdTechTalk: I've been exploring Google for Non Profits http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2008/03/google-for-non-profits.html
22:02:05 cheryloakes -> -EdTechTalk: Ditto Jen, Iagree
22:02:07 grizzy93 -> -EdTechTalk: thanks for having me!
22:02:10 KarenJan -> -EdTechTalk: standing ovation for the students!
22:02:15 anon -> -EdTechTalk: @stevesoko I forgot where I saw it. probably on twitter or else on CUE community http://www.community.cue.org
22:02:24 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: clap clap
22:02:27 stevesoko -> -EdTechTalk: Thanks
22:02:36 PeggyG -> -EdTechTalk: Jake is making a fantastic point--if the learning were engaging for the students they might not be wanting to be using the computer just for games.
22:02:42 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: but we do it, why can't kids?
22:03:13 loonyhiker -> -EdTechTalk: if we teach them to use cell phones for learning, how can they use it inappropriately then right
22:03:15 anon -> -EdTechTalk: @stevesoko make that... http://community.cue.org
22:03:19 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: a lot of learning going on in those games
22:03:22 maureen -> -EdTechTalk: I didn't really mean gaming in class. etc... But it seems to me that a lot of cool tools have evolved from facebook etc. These tools that users have asked for are really great to use for classwork- ie some of the presentation tools, etc
22:03:23 grizzy93 -> -EdTechTalk: what do you mean durff
22:03:28 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: gaming is learning
22:03:42 KarenJan -> -EdTechTalk: @durff, yes! aren't you glad we aren't in high school? I'd have a difficult time being a 21st century student in a 20th century school
22:03:45 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: what are we doing grizzy
22:03:56 ColetteC -> -EdTechTalk: @durff i agree - we backchannel and multitask during this presentation - but we are learning aren't we
22:04:02 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: i was a terrible student
22:04:03 congerjan -> -EdTechTalk: is it David Warlick who says they need us to help them "work the information" on the Internet
22:04:12 jeannine -> -EdTechTalk: so I doodled on paper...they doodle on line, if the content is boring we all find something to do.
22:04:17 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: yes colette
22:04:19 PeggyG -> -EdTechTalk: I think his point wasn't exactly about the games but about doing something they're interested in.
22:04:22 grizzy93 -> -EdTechTalk: @durff if you had a laptop could it have helped you ?
22:04:26 loonyhiker -> -EdTechTalk: this helps me process what i'm hearing cuz i'm so visual more than auditory
22:04:42 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: at PETE-C keynote of dembos who was backchanneling?\
22:04:57 lindanitsche -> -EdTechTalk: Many of my elem students want me to tell them what to do next
22:05:00 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: he called it synethisizing learning
22:05:06 ColetteC -> -EdTechTalk: i agree peggyg - if we engage them -then they won't be bored
22:05:15 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: i refuse linda
22:05:25 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: and it infuriates them
22:05:27 loonyhiker -> -EdTechTalk: i love that these students know what they think and r willing to share
22:05:28 KarenJan -> -EdTechTalk: i lasted two minutes watching a webex where the presenter read his slides. our students don't have that option
22:05:35 lindanitsche -> -EdTechTalk: I try to help them think about what they could do next
22:05:44 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: never read your slides
22:05:52 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: preso 2.0
22:05:59 ColetteC -> -EdTechTalk: its called creating an environment of learning
22:06:03 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: bring presos up to speed
22:06:09 maureen -> -EdTechTalk: This was the best show!!
22:06:17 lindanitsche -> -EdTechTalk: Thank you students for joining us. It is great to hear your perspective.
22:06:20 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: yeah!! wow!!
22:06:22 JenWagner -> -EdTechTalk: Thanks Maureen!!!
22:06:23 cheryloakes -> -EdTechTalk: thanks to the students
22:06:34 KarenJan -> -EdTechTalk: wonderful show tonight!
22:06:38 Kern -> -EdTechTalk: *Clap clap*
22:06:40 cheryloakes -> -EdTechTalk: thanks to all in the chat room
22:06:41 PeggyG -> -EdTechTalk: It was delightful and extremely valuable to hear the student voices tonight! Thanks to all of you!!! You were awesome!
22:06:44 lizbdavis -> -EdTechTalk: Yay!
22:06:45 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: clap clap
22:06:48 lizbdavis -> -EdTechTalk: Thanks everyone.
22:06:49 marsenault -> -EdTechTalk: Thanks Alice and Kern and your great students.
22:06:54 ColetteC -> -EdTechTalk: thanks kids - i will share your opinions with my adminstrators about bringing 1:1 to my school
22:06:56 loonyhiker -> -EdTechTalk: clap clap great show tonite
22:06:59 DebBarrows -> -EdTechTalk: Thanks everyone
22:07:00 shoemap -> -EdTechTalk: Thanks and goodnight!
22:07:14 loonyhiker -> -EdTechTalk: nite y'all!
22:07:33 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: write it down - our show won't be able to do it
22:07:38 ColleenK -> -EdTechTalk: The Maine Connection was awesome...thanks!
22:07:41 PeggyG -> -EdTechTalk: is there a link for Kern's course with the ustream shows?
22:07:52 jbailey -> -EdTechTalk: Gotta correct papers and enter grades...
22:07:53 Kern -> -EdTechTalk: http://thetechcurveshow.blogspot.com/
22:07:57 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: isn't there a premium version now that takes 25?
22:08:10 PeggyG -> -EdTechTalk: @Kern-thanks a lot!
22:08:11 HD_Mystery -> -EdTechTalk: Okay...so I just googled tech chat rooms and this came up. So do yall answer questions or something? lol, sorry.
22:08:27 cheryloakes -> -EdTechTalk: bye all, thanks for coming by.
22:08:35 jbailey -> -EdTechTalk: bye
22:08:37 JenWagner -> -EdTechTalk: Hi HD -- we just ended -- It is a weekly Education Technology Show
22:08:45 Kern -> -EdTechTalk: Thanks everyone!
22:08:49 HD_Mystery -> -EdTechTalk: Ahh...that sounds kinda cool.
22:08:50 ColetteC -> -EdTechTalk: we need more students blogging along with teachers - look how much have we learned from arthus this year
22:09:00 JenWagner -> -EdTechTalk: every Tuesday night same time
22:09:03 PeggyG -> -EdTechTalk: @HD-Mystery-you're coming in on the end of a weekly podcast--this one was with students and educators in Maine
22:09:04 JenWagner -> -EdTechTalk: join us next week!!!
22:09:07 HD_Mystery -> -EdTechTalk: Starting when?
22:09:14 JenWagner -> -EdTechTalk: what time zone HD??
22:09:18 HD_Mystery -> -EdTechTalk: Central
22:09:20 Durff -> -EdTechTalk: night you all!
22:09:24 PeggyG -> -EdTechTalk: Every week on Tuesday-go to edtechtalk.com
22:09:25 JenWagner -> -EdTechTalk: 8 - 9
22:09:43 JenWagner -> -EdTechTalk: See you all next week -- Great show!! Thanks for being here!!!!
22:09:45 HD_Mystery -> -EdTechTalk: I'll be here next time :D
22:09:47 JenWagner -> -EdTechTalk: it is good to be back
22:09:49 JenWagner -> -EdTechTalk: Great HD
22:09:53 JenWagner -> -EdTechTalk: good night!!
22:09:56 HD_Mystery -> -EdTechTalk: Wait!
22:09:59 JenWagner -> -EdTechTalk: sye
22:10:01 JenWagner -> -EdTechTalk: sure
22:10:08 JenWagner -> -EdTechTalk: still here
22:10:12 HD_Mystery -> -EdTechTalk: Can someone tell me where I can get questions answered about HD TVs?
22:10:25 JenWagner -> -EdTechTalk: LOL -- Hmmmm -- not sure
22:10:28 chris dahl -> -EdTechTalk: lol
22:10:28 HD_Mystery -> -EdTechTalk: lol
22:10:31 JenWagner -> -EdTechTalk: sorry
22:10:32 grizzy93 -> -EdTechTalk: bye
22:10:33 grizzy93 -> -EdTechTalk: night
22:10:35 HD_Mystery -> -EdTechTalk: It's okay
22:10:36 mbachrodt -> -EdTechTalk: I had great help at Best Buy, recently!
22:10:36 HD_Mystery -> -EdTechTalk: Night
22:10:41 JenWagner -> -EdTechTalk: I would say BB too
22:10:44 HD_Mystery -> -EdTechTalk: They just closed :(
22:10:47 JenWagner -> -EdTechTalk: ahhhh
22:10:48 JenWagner -> -EdTechTalk: sorry
22:10:53 chris dahl -> -EdTechTalk: night, thanks for an interesting presentation
22:10:54 HD_Mystery -> -EdTechTalk: Tomorrow I'll go earlier
22:11:01 JenWagner -> -EdTechTalk: night Chris
22:11:05 HD_Mystery -> -EdTechTalk: Well, I'll be here next week, later yall.
22:11:06 JenWagner -> -EdTechTalk: see you all next week --
22:11:09 JenWagner -> -EdTechTalk: Great HD
22:11:09 chris dahl -> -EdTechTalk: later
22:11:29 mbachrodt -> -EdTechTalk: Get a HD TV with a tuner so you can pick up the digital stations when that is all there is next year.
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