Issue #4, April 2012
Featured Book: Teaching with the Tools Kids Really Use: Learning with Web and Mobile Technologies By Susan Brooks-Young For most educators the thought of Web 2.0 is both overwhelming and daunting. Logistics can often be far more than many can handle. The information, however, is vital and important as we grow professionally. In many ways, students are far more advanced than adults. In this book, we see how technology can be used, but we also see the responsibility of the educator to make sure it is done appropriately. This book will be incredibly useful for those who are unsure about Web 2.0 tools, want to explore their possibilities, and would like to educate themselves further about usage in their own schools. Summary courtesy of Rebecca Iglesias
What do you think… What would you like the next GaGa Session to be? What technology tool would you like to learn more about? Bruce Chapin
“How to enhance your PowerPoint presentation.” Stefanie Conley
School Supply Drive Michael Hart, a current senior studying Secondary Education is going to Namibia, Africa this summer to teach computer literacy and English through the WorldTeach program. He is looking for any help you can give him to provide basic school supplies for the schools in Namibia. Stop by the IDEAS Room with donations from April 23rd-May 23rd
Editor: Madeleine Moody
“More Google tools. Maybe offer level 1 and 2 sessions.” Needed Supplies: Dry erase markers, crayons, plastic sheet protectors, markers, construction paper, world map, US map, index cards, pens, computer software (typing programs, dictionaries, educational programs), picture books, teaching guides or lesson plan books
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