I’ve been working on a geography unit for handhelds and have been looking for a good Windows Mobile paint program with flood fill, etc. for activities with maps. I’d found one: PocketPicture. This is free Open Source software. Depending on
Digital recording enhances student learning
This story from the Des Moines Register has some great ideas on ways to use digital recording as a way to enhance student learning. I am always surprised by how many people I run into who think that using anything
African American History Month Resources
In celebration of February as African American History Month, K12 Handhelds presents a FREE handheld curriculum unit on African American history. This unit includes an ebook with historic photos, profiles, a timeline, a linked glossary, and more; a virtual field
Audacity tips
Over the holiday break, I did a lot of recording in Audacity for a reading practice series of videos we’re doing, and I picked up a few tips that might be helpful to those of you who us Audacity: The
Curriki
Open Source content is all the rage and provides a great resource for educators worldwide. I’ve been thinking recently that there is a real opportunity for some kind of curriculum wiki — a place to gather all the great curriculum
BBC podcasts
If you’re looking for some interesting new podcasts to listen to or to share with your students, BBC has a wealth of materials available. For current events, having students examine one topic from various perspectives (BBC, NPR, CNN, Fox, etc.)
5 things about me
I’ve been “tagged” by Tony Vincent to share five things about myself that most people wouldn’t know about me. (This is a sort of a bloggers game that is going around.) Here goes: 1. I’ve been a vegetarian since I