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Young Minds Digital Times Student Film Competition

by Jaclyn Bell

Dec 30, 2009

The nonprofit Young Minds Digital Times film contest has just gone international with students from 27 countries participating, and registration is now open and ALL students interested in signing up.

Students who register for the contest earn the opportunity to not only submit films based on one of our many categories, but also the ability...See More

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fn key on new laptop

by artjam

Jan 2, 2010

My husband just bought a brand new laptop. It has an issue, but just like he refuses to pull over and ask for directions, he also will not ask for help or return to the store where he bought the computer, saying we will figure it out......

The problem is you need to hold down the "fn" key for it to type normally. otherwise, all of the keys...See More

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Here's a site .

On 1/02/10, artjam wrote: > My husband just bought a brand new laptop. It has an issue, > but just like he refuses to pull over and ask for > directions, he also will not ask for help or return to the > store where he bought the computer, saying we will figure > it out...... > > The problem is you need to hold down t...See More

Jan 2, 2010

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Ipod touches in the classroom

by Tara

Jan 4, 2010

Has anyone used iPod touches for the classroom? We are looking at purchasing a class set to rotate through the school.

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How do I become a computer teacher???

by stacey heisey

Jan 5, 2010

I have been In IT for almost 5 yrs. I have certifications in Computer Hardware and Networking. I work as a pc tech for a hospital but don't see myself being a pc tech forever. I always am helping people with pc's and am very good with them. I would like to be able to teach anything to do with computers in school. I'm not really sure how to begin. T...See More

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stacey heisey On 1/10/10, Mary wrote: > On 1/09/10, stacey heisey wrote: >> On 1/09/10, Mary wrote: >>> On 1/08/10, CTJS wrote: >>>>> I wouldnt mind teaching children or >>>>> teens.Public or private school doesn't matter. >>>>> I probably would like to teach elem or middle >>>>> schoo...See MoreOn 1/10/10, Mary wrote: > On 1/09/10, stacey heisey wrote: >> On 1/09/10, Mary wrote: >>> On 1/08/10, CTJS wrote: >>>>> I wouldnt mind teaching children or >>>>> teens.Public or private school doesn't matter. >>>>> I probably would like to teach elem or middle >>>>> school. >>>> >>>> Since you would want to teach at the elementary >>>> or middle school level, you should check out the >>>> requirements in the state where you live so that >>>> you could get the appropriate certification. >>>> >>>> Some states classify computer literacy under >>>> business education and you would have to pass the >>>> Business Praxis in order to teach computer >>>> literacy. It also sometimes falls under the >>>> "Technology Teacher" certification >>>> which is really the new name for Industrial Arts >>>> but features computer skills such as CAD and >>>> digital editing. >>>> >>>> Some states such as NJ (where I am) have no >>>> specific computer teacher certification. You have >>>> to be a certified teacher with "demonstrated >>>> computer knowledge." However, because the >>>> requirements are so ambiguous, districts will >>>> look for teachers with the Business certification >>>> or the Technology certification. >>>> >>>> Many schools at the elementary and even middle >>>> school level do not have computer teachers teach >>>> computer skills but have the classroom teachers >>>> take the students to the computer lab and do >>>> that. Some schools hire computer lab assistants >>>> to take care of the computers. I have heard that >>>> sometimes the assistants end up teaching computer >>>> lessons. >>>> >>>> The link below has a table with different >>>> requirements to be a computer science teacher for >>>> different states. You have to be a member to look >>>> at the information but membership is free. >>>> >>>> I would suggest that perhaps you may want to find >>>> a computer support position in a school district >>>> and see if that would lead to being able to spend >>>> time in a classroom. >>> >>> The above response is correct. I spent a year in a >>> computer lab support position before I decided to >>> spend time and money on more education. I was able >>> to teach classes and know exactly what the job >>> would be. I finished my degree in Elementary Ed. >>> and got certified. I took the required Praxis for >>> Business/Computers/Information Technology. (I'm in >>> PA) I'm in the process of getting a Masters in >>> Instructional Technology. That's where the original >>> poster misunderstands. Instructional Technology is >>> integrating technology in education. Otherwise you >>> are talking about Technology Education or building >>> computers, which are two different things. (In PA >>> anyway.) Good luck! >> I'm in PA too...So the question is do i get certified >> in elem ed or just go for instructional >> technology..just not sure if im into the whole solar, >> construction classes..you have to take with that.. >> Maybe my best bet is to get certified in elem ed then >> take the business praxis and see what i can get??? > > You already have a BA, right? You could take your > Masters in education, student teach and get certified, > then take the Praxis in Bus/Comp/Info Tech, it's an > add-on to your certificate. I am not sure if my Masters > program in Instructional Technology (it is a Masters in > Education, by the way) includes a student teaching > component for certification (it must have to) but it > does include an internship for the technology > specialist. The courses do not involve solar > construction, it is a program to learn how to integrate > technology in school curriculum. Your question for a > program like that would be about the student teaching > fitting into the internship and satisfying that > component of certification. St. Joe's has a program > totally online. Take a look. Good luck. yes, I have a BS and an BA. I didn't know st.joe had that. The only school i saw was temple and that wasn't online and is an hr and a half from here. My question would be what you said about the student teaching for Instructional Technology at St. Joe. It only mentions the internship. What's the difference between the cert and the masters, classes wise??? How many more courses to get masters? It might be better to get the cert and take praxis , try to get a job and then go for masters since schools help get your masters rt?? Technology cert would be good but i need student teaching b/c I know nothing about it..

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Mary On 1/10/10, stacey heisey wrote: > On 1/10/10, Mary wrote: >> On 1/09/10, stacey heisey wrote: >>> On 1/09/10, Mary wrote: >>>> On 1/08/10, CTJS wrote: >>>>>> I wouldnt mind teaching children or >>>>>> teens.Public or private school doesn't matter. >>>>>> I probably...See MoreOn 1/10/10, stacey heisey wrote: > On 1/10/10, Mary wrote: >> On 1/09/10, stacey heisey wrote: >>> On 1/09/10, Mary wrote: >>>> On 1/08/10, CTJS wrote: >>>>>> I wouldnt mind teaching children or >>>>>> teens.Public or private school doesn't matter. >>>>>> I probably would like to teach elem or middle >>>>>> school. >>>>> >>>>> Since you would want to teach at the elementary >>>>> or middle school level, you should check out the >>>>> requirements in the state where you live so that >>>>> you could get the appropriate certification. >>>>> >>>>> Some states classify computer literacy under >>>>> business education and you would have to pass the >>>>> Business Praxis in order to teach computer >>>>> literacy. It also sometimes falls under the >>>>> "Technology Teacher" certification >>>>> which is really the new name for Industrial Arts >>>>> but features computer skills such as CAD and >>>>> digital editing. >>>>> >>>>> Some states such as NJ (where I am) have no >>>>> specific computer teacher certification. You have >>>>> to be a certified teacher with "demonstrated >>>>> computer knowledge." However, because the >>>>> requirements are so ambiguous, districts will >>>>> look for teachers with the Business certification >>>>> or the Technology certification. >>>>> >>>>> Many schools at the elementary and even middle >>>>> school level do not have computer teachers teach >>>>> computer skills but have the classroom teachers >>>>> take the students to the computer lab and do >>>>> that. Some schools hire computer lab assistants >>>>> to take care of the computers. I have heard that >>>>> sometimes the assistants end up teaching computer >>>>> lessons. >>>>> >>>>> The link below has a table with different >>>>> requirements to be a computer science teacher for >>>>> different states. You have to be a member to look >>>>> at the information but membership is free. >>>>> >>>>> I would suggest that perhaps you may want to find >>>>> a computer support position in a school district >>>>> and see if that would lead to being able to spend >>>>> time in a classroom. >>>> >>>> The above response is correct. I spent a year in a >>>> computer lab support position before I decided to >>>> spend time and money on more education. I was able >>>> to teach classes and know exactly what the job >>>> would be. I finished my degree in Elementary Ed. >>>> and got certified. I took the required Praxis for >>>> Business/Computers/Information Technology. (I'm in >>>> PA) I'm in the process of getting a Masters in >>>> Instructional Technology. That's where the original >>>> poster misunderstands. Instructional Technology is >>>> integrating technology in education. Otherwise you >>>> are talking about Technology Education or building >>>> computers, which are two different things. (In PA >>>> anyway.) Good luck! >>> I'm in PA too...So the question is do i get certified >>> in elem ed or just go for instructional >>> technology..just not sure if im into the whole solar, >>> construction classes..you have to take with that.. >>> Maybe my best bet is to get certified in elem ed then >>> take the business praxis and see what i can get??? >> >> You already have a BA, right? You could take your >> Masters in education, student teach and get certified, >> then take the Praxis in Bus/Comp/Info Tech, it's an >> add-on to your certificate. I am not sure if my Masters >> program in Instructional Technology (it is a Masters in >> Education, by the way) includes a student teaching >> component for certification (it must have to) but it >> does include an internship for the technology >> specialist. The courses do not involve solar >> construction, it is a program to learn how to integrate >> technology in school curriculum. Your question for a >> program like that would be about the student teaching >> fitting into the internship and satisfying that >> component of certification. St. Joe's has a program >> totally online. Take a look. Good luck. > yes, I have a BS and an BA. I didn't know st.joe had that. > The only school i saw was temple and that wasn't online and > is an hr and a half from here. My question would be what you > said about the student teaching for Instructional Technology > at St. Joe. It only mentions the internship. What's the > difference between the cert and the masters, classes wise??? > How many more courses to get masters? It might be better to > get the cert and take praxis , try to get a job and then go > for masters since schools help get your masters rt?? > Technology cert would be good but i need student teaching > b/c I know nothing about it..

You are probably right. You would have to take some courses and student teach. I looked again at the St. Joe's program and didn't see an option for student teaching. You would also want to take the teaching methods class and curriculum class and even current philosophy. Check Neumann University in Aston. I don't know where you are, but that is easily accessible from many locations. A Masters in Education there includes the classes I mentioned plus student teaching for people with a bachelors in other disciplines. You could certaining teach computer class without the Instructional Technology certification. When you are certified Elementary Ed, the Bus/Comp/Info Tech is an add-on with a Praxis test.

Jan 11, 2010

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turning computers off and on

by Leslie

Jan 5, 2010

What is your view on turning the computers off each evening and then back on the following day? I have a lab of Dells.

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East End Long Islander One advantage to leaving computers on is that they can automatically update anti-virus programs and Windows without tying up the machines during the "workday".

The disadvantage is that they can't clean themselves out, as they do when they are fully turned off. Certainly the monitors can be physically be turned off or set to "sleep" to sav...See More

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Carl I'm running a thin client setup at my school. The lab computers don't use a hard drive, processor or case fans so they use 25 watts or less. The terminal server is running Kubuntu, and it automatically updates itself. I like to SSH into it once in a while just to make sure its secure and running without errors.

so, in short, I think that ...See More

Jan 20, 2010

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Web 2.0 Tools sites

by Cybrary Man

Jan 6, 2010

On the Web 2.0 page on my site I have a lot of useful links to help you use the amazing tools that are now available.

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Producer for powerpoint 2007 help please

by Beckylou

Jan 13, 2010

I'm helping a student w/a project where she put her powerpoint into producer, added video, music, and narrated it. We published it and then played it b ack from teh jump drive on the same computer we created it on and no problem.

Moved to a different computer and everything runs but no sound. Made sure the sound was on &worked on that...See More

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rsjones You need to place all media files in the same folder, remember the files are not embedded but linked.

On 1/13/10, Beckylou wrote: > I'm helping a student w/a project where she put her > powerpoint into producer, added video, music, and narrated > it. We published it and then played it b ack from teh jump > drive on the same com...See More

Jan 21, 2010

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rsjones On 1/21/10, rsjones wrote: > > You need to place all media files in the same folder, remember > the files are not embedded but linked.

Your sound files are linked (linked object: An object that is created in a source file and inserted into a destination file, while maintaining a connection between the two files. The linked object ...See More

Jan 21, 2010

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Praxis II Bus Ed Test

by Maureen

Jan 15, 2010

Hello. Does anyone have any suggestions on test prep for the business ed praxis II test 0100....I know about the ETS stuff....I'd like to get something else....flashcard? Thanks!

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Ben Hi Mary, Do you know of any good online study guides? Maureen, did you find a good one? I'll be taking Praxis II in the Fall.

Thanks !

On 1/17/09, Mary wrote: > Compile a selection of books (college texts are best) on the > topics included. Off the top of my head: Accounting, > Marketing, Business Basics, Economics, Com...See More

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maureen On 3/01/10, Ben wrote: > Hi Mary, > Do you know of any good online study guides? Maureen, did you > find a good one? I'll be taking Praxis II in the Fall. > > Thanks !

The one from ETS is good and I also bought another practice test from them. Also, Mometrix has what looks to be a great study guide. We will see I'm taking t...See More

Mar 1, 2010

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Lesson plan for first graders

by Mia

Jan 18, 2010

Can anyone provide me a good website or maybe even just a good lesson plan for first graders? This is my first time making a lesson plan for an actual class. The first graders are working on learning how to type correctly, typing sentences, using the space bar and enter key, etc. So if anyone can give me a fun lesson that incorporates these things ...See More

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Mia On 1/24/10, East End Long Islander wrote: > Right now, our computer teacher is taking 3 weeks (one half > hour session each week) to have the kids make a Valentine's > Day letter using MaxWrite (a spin-off from MS Word) ... > putting on a border learning how to select from buttons how > to pick a font and size it, adding clipart, usi...See More

Jan 25, 2010

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Leslie I use KidPix with my primary students. Last week I had them tell me about a story they read in their reading book. Then, I had them draw/color a picture of their favorite part of that story and type two-three sentences tellilng about the picture. We spent a couple class periods previously learning about the space bar, changing font size and color, ...See More

Jan 27, 2010

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Video Contest Challenge for Students

by Great Minds Foundation

Jan 22, 2010

This is a great way to educate your students on the technology of creating a 2-5 minute video; as well as giving them the opportunity to inspire, inform and educate their peers and themselves on topics that affect their community. Plus they will have a chance to win up to $1,000!

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