UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA
IDEAS
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INNOVATION. DESIGN. EXPERIENCES. ACTIVITES. SYNERGY
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
A Note from Wendy Loewenstein: IDEAS ROOM Coordinator “Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is m ore important than any other.” Abraham Lincoln
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At the start of any New Year most of us write a list of resolutions. W hether or not you wrote yours down or have them in your head, the IDEAS Room staff
Student
wants to help you accomplish your resolutions. Granted, we can’t help much
Organization Fair:
with exercise or weight loss, but we can help you meet your professional goals.
Jan. 29th
Perhaps you want to learn about and explore more instructional technology
10:00 AM- 3:00 PM
applications? If so, consider attending one of our monthly GAGA technology
GAGA for Study Tools:
training sessions. The dates and times of our February sessions on study tool
Mark your calendars!
applications are listed on the side of this newsletter. Maybe you want to get
-Monday, February 10th @ 11:30 AM -Tuesday, February 11th @ 10:00 AM -Wednesday, February 12th @ 1:15 PM -Thursday, February 13th @ 5:00 PM For more information see page 4.
more involved in student organizations at UNO? This is a great way to network with students and volunteer in the community. The IDEAS Room will be hosting a Student Organization Fair on W ednesday, January 29th, for you to learn about some organizations in which you can get involved. So, if you have already given up on some resolutions, here is your chance to start over and take advantage of some opportunities that are just a few steps away…in the IDEAS Room.
Candy Hearts Contest Starting in February, come by the IDEAS room to put your math skills to the test. There will be a jar of candy hearts; the closest guess to the correct amount will earn a prize.
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Come and visit the Student Organization Fair Student Education Association of Nebraska (SEAN)
Student Council for Exceptional Children (SCEC)
About: We are a professional
About: We are the Student Council for Exceptional Children. SCEC is an organization that is dedicated to improving the educational success of individuals with disabilities.
organization of dedicated future educators committed to serving children through volunteer and community service. Contact: Sarah Chancellor
Contact:
at schancellor@unomaha.edu or UNO SEAN at uno_sean@live.com
unoscec@gmail.com
Meetings: Chapter meetings are
https://www.facebook.com/unos cec
the 3rd Thursday of every month at 7pm in Roskens Hall 214.
Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month at 7:15pm in Roskens 304 Readingdrive UNO
Kappa Delta Pi
About: Readingdrive is a student organization that advocates and promotes literacy activities beyond the United States. Readingdrive is open to UNO students from all majors who are passionate about promoting literacy in developing countries.
scholars dedicated to worthy ideals: recognizes scholarship and excellence in education; promotes the development and dissemination of worthy educational ideas and practices; enhances the continuous growth and leadership of its diverse membership; fosters inquiry and
Contact: Sr. Rosemary ArrahPresident, Email: rarrah@unomaha.edu Meetings: Monthly
About: The Society is a community of
reflection on significant educational issues; and maintains a high degree of
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professional fellowship.
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Contact: April Baker aprilbaker@unomaha.edu Meetings: Chapter meetings will be Jan 27, Feb 25, Mar 19, and Apr 24 at 6pm in Roskens 214.
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Newest Staff Members Name: Danielle Henery Masters: Speech-Language Pathology Graduation Year: December 2015 Favorite Quote: "Some people are old at 18 and some are young at 90 ... time is a concept that humans created." Yoko Ono
Name: Jana Steiner Major: Speech-Language Pathology Major, Spanish Minor Graduation Year: Spring 2015 Favorite Quote: "Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass, it's about learning to dance in the rain."
THE APP CORNER: Have you ever been‌. on the go, already in bed, and need to check a grade or assignment for class? Get the Blackboard app and have access anywhere! Cost:
Highlights:
$1.99- 1 year pass
-Push notifications of course activity
$5.99- unlimited pass Devices:
-Access Grades -Post to Discussions -Attach files from Dropbox
iPhone, iPad, Android (sold by iTunes and Google Play)
-Check Announcements -Create and comment on Blogs and Journals posts
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GAGA for Study Tools: THE HIGHLIGHTS
StudyBlue is an online studying platform for high school and college students. The website allows users to upload class study materials, create electronic flashcards to study and share with others, practice quizzes, and more. StudyBlue allows students to store their notes in the cloud and connect with other students studying the same subjects. StudyBlue content can be accessed online or on mobile phone applications.
http://www.studyblue.com/
Quizlet has no pre-determined curriculum. Teachers can upload their own curriculum and students can define what they need to learn. Quizlet provides the following great tools:
http://quizlet.com/
Notability is so powerful that it will transform how you work: sketch ideas, annotate documents, sign contracts, complete worksheets, keep a journal, jot travel notes, teach a class, make a presentation and much more. With iCloud support, your notes stay up to date on all your devices! ~itunes Review
http://www.gingerlabs.com/
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