A discussion has been started within the technology group about creating a technology lab that goes beyond a computer writing lab. This would be a place where any student (or faculty member, for that matter) involved in a project requiring specialized software that is not commonly available on Academy computers, such as Photoshop or FinalCut, [...]
Thanks to Josh for helping me create a new google group for AP French teachers. This is meant to help replace the old College Board listserv, which is being phased out. Here is the link to the new group: http://groups.google.com/group/ap-french-discussion-group Please help me spread the word to other AP French teachers you might know! [...]
Here’s a simple chart comparing the legislation and issues surrounding SOPA, PIPA and the OPEN Act, prepared by the American Library Association which strongly opposes both.
A paintbrush is a tool. A computer is a tool. Years ago, when I had recently finished my study of painting at the Art Students League of New York and was working hard in my studio to further develop my skills and voice, I had a conversation with my father that has stuck with me [...]
As part of my portfolio action plan, I’ve been asked to work on implementing the iPad in my classroom. At this point, I’m still poking around and checking out apps. I’ve found a few that are to help teachers stay organized – attendance, for example, and a few more that might be useful for grading [...]
Another great site that I’ve been using is Calibre. It is an eBook management site (www.calibre-ebook.com). This is a site that needs to be downloaded onto a computer in order to use it. (Project Gutenberg does not require downloading). Calibre can be kind of confusing to navigate and I’m still learning. I think that it [...]
I am also using the macbooks with my French 3 st. class to do their Francophone country project. After many agonizing usb-losing dramas int he past, I said everyone has to use google docs this time. Except for one very responsible girl who I am letting make a movie instead, everyone is using google docs. [...]
My post-AP exam project this year for the AP French is having them make a FLE (Français Langue Etrangère) educational blog. We are using the macbooks. They are using a website put out by a French educational organization, so it is all in French. http://lewebpedagogique.com/apfrench/ I am really enjoying this project! Not only does it [...]
At the beginning of this year I was given a Macbook to integrate into my teaching process, and a task tech-relateded to pursue. My initial task – that of getting a wiimote whiteboard system up and running – was frustrated by physical limitations of the school’s buildings and codes. Particularly, without a ceiling-mounted projector, all my [...]
As I said in my last post, we used the new macbooks to research Francophone countries and make powerpoint presentations in French 3 acc. Some kids tried out keynote, and some used google docs. Making accents with keyboard shortcuts is really easy with the macs, so that is one thing that is now easier about [...]