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YouTube in the blog

Here is a YouTube video clip. Audio of Muslim call to prayer at the Blue Mosque in Istanbul. OK -- the video isn't so great - but you get an idea of the place.

topic3: Edited lesson plan

http://www.wikiteach.org/index.php/wikiteach/action/lessonplan/iVar/258
I looked for other lesson plans that employed Flickr, as that is what I chose to create my lesson plan. Here is the link to the lesson. This is a photo contest to help students learn best photography practices. It used Flickr to show off the photos, and judges would comment and evaluate the winner in each of a set of categories, seemingly informing the individual photographer. I suggested the class create a blog, and all comments from the judges could go here, using the tag 'photo contest'.

topic3: Erica's WikiTeach lesson plan

http://www.wikiteach.org/index.php/wikiteach/wikiteachmgr/action/lessonplan/iVar/280
Here is the link to my lesson using Flickr. I teach web design, and one of the fun ways to teach table design is through photos. As well, one of the pieces of the class is learning to use Photoshop. I combined the two ideas into one lesson (it would probably take at least 2 weeks). Let me know what you think!

topic3 - Wiki link

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proxy_servers
This link is to a wiki on proxy servers. I looked this up because my students seem to trust me enough to tell me when they are attempting to break the rules, which humors me immensely. Since our district has blocked many sites such as FaceBook and MySpace, which the kids want to frequent in their down time after their work is done, the students are attempting to use proxy sites to go around the blocked sites. Interestingly, the proxy servers have not been blocked - a topic I intend to share with our IT director this week when he comes to our building. This wiki gives a decent general overview, and then gets into some "nitty gritty" which is more than I think I understand. You have to be a techie to really want to know all the info on that link; or at least that's what I think. At least I know what a proxy server is now, and I got the info I needed :)

I share this because if you think a student can't get to a site your district/school has blocked, think again. Apparently, proxy servers are widely known amongst students...Honestly, there are days I feel I'm sooooo in the dark with what kids can do with computers.

WikiTeach Social Bookmarking Lesson

Here is my social bookmarking lesson plan incorporating del.icio.us posted on WikiTeach

updated Wikiteach lesson

I have modified my wikiteach lesson

Using a digital microscope

it now includes a connection to flickr.

I'm happy to have students use flickr in the way that I propose, but I'm still looking for a more interactive use of flickr. Something where the students upload and search at the same time. Maybe I could have students search for similar image tags and compare what they have found.

Also, on an aside.

The Economist is hosting an Oxford-style debate on education. It should allow people to participate by voting for their point of choice and give their opinions. As the upcoming debate deals with education, you may want to visit to add your two cents (or whatever amount you care to add). Which reminds me that Radiohead is selling their most recent album online and you only pay what you feel it's worth.

GIS Link

I thought this website was a very helpful Google Earth guide as well as ideas for creating lesson plans. The title says it is specific to earth science lesson plans, but I thought it was beneficial for Google Earth as well as other classes.

Meri

topic 2: Broadcast/Podcast

This is a podcast of students explaining fire safety. You have to scroll down to the link that says "click to listen." This broadcast also highlights students experimenting with how to do a podcast. At the end of the broadcast about fire safety, the students are obviously frustrated and trying to work with the program. I don't believe they realize the recording is still going!

Topic2: comments on broadcast/podcast

This is a quicktime movie that shows how to understand equivalent fractions. The teacher gives great explanations and uses students in this broadcast to give feedback in the demonstration.

Science Podcast-- Topic2

http://www.sciencemag.org/multimedia/podcast/ If you like to learn about science this is the place to go. There are podcasts on just about any topic you can think of learning. It is amazing. This site has a lot of potential to motivate students to learn more about the world around them.
I had a hard time finding the "best" to post. I chose this one because it was about some of the latest research on autism.
http://podcasts.aaas.org/science_podcast/SciencePodcast_070713.mp3 This podcast is about environmental toxins that are entering our bodies through some of the foods we eat. Animals are picking up bio-toxins and as we ingest these foods we magnify the amount of toxins in our body. This podcast also has a segment on AUTISM and the synaptic interaction that is involved. No one really knows the exact cause. Scientist are looking at the synapse and finding certain proteins are missing. Essentially, genes are being looked at that will produce these abnormal protein levels. This could lead to genetic test for early identification and put these children in some sort of educational or treatment program.