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Entries from January 26th, 2009

Off to the zoo!

January 26th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Voicethread

What, too cold for a trip to the zoo?  Meredith Scully’s second grade class has the perfect solution- visit their virtual zoo!  This student created voicethread served as closure for their animal unit. What animal is your favorite?

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Let’s Mash!

January 25th, 2009 · 2 Comments · Digitial Storytelling

No, not mashed potatoes or the re-runs of army life in Korea- this is Masher.  Make your own movie with their clips/stills or yours! Similar to movie-maker yet I found it easier to use.  Numerous tools including transitions, special effects, picture in picture, music and text.  It does have commercials on the screen- but nothing is [...]

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Free Resources for Teachers- updated

January 24th, 2009 · No Comments · Classroom

Free Sites For Teachers Update1.27 View more presentations or upload your own.

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Dear Mr. President,

January 23rd, 2009 · 5 Comments · Classroom, Video/movies

If President Obama needs counsel, Laura  Martorelli’s fifth class is ready to lend a hand!  Using photographs from this week’s historic inauguration, they shared their personal requests with the President. While they did mail their letters, they also created this video. Please view their film and leave a comment.

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