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Last Day of Tech Explorers Class -Letter to Parents

May 19th, 2008 · No Comments

Dear Tech Explorer Parents,
As our technology explorer class comes to a close, I would like to say thank you. Thank you for allowing your child to be part of this wonderful group. Thank you, also, for your support and feedback.
 
To say that I am happy with how this class went would be an understatement. [...]

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Audio Posting

April 14th, 2008 · 1 Comment

Today we are going to create a talking post. You can upload your voice as a an mp3 file (easier) or, if you are ready for more of a challenge (but not too difficult) you can create a voki, or a talking avatar. First you will have to go into the applications folder to find [...]

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I have a comment…

March 31st, 2008 · 2 Comments

An exciting thing happened over the weekend. I got a comment on this blog, and a few of you got comments on your blogs, from Ms. W, a teacher in Tasmania!!!!! How cool is that? I also left comments on all of your blogs :-) 
One thing that makes blogging different from other types of writing [...]

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Image Generators: Fun for your Blog

March 24th, 2008 · 5 Comments

Today I thought I would show you some image generators. These sites let you create a customized image to promote your blog or show something fun or funny. All the usual rules of safe conduct apply here, however, you are free to use these images without using image citations. They are copyright free and there [...]

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More info about Blogging in Education

March 22nd, 2008 · 1 Comment

For parents and others interested in student blogging, here is a great resource for more info:
Classroom 2.0 Wiki 

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Avatars

March 16th, 2008 · No Comments

Today you will have the chance to create an avatar for your blog. An avatar is an image that is used to represent yourself online instead of using an actual photo of yourself. It is safer to represent yourself with an avatar because no one who sees it can identify you in real life. It [...]

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Welcome to Tech Explorers!

March 6th, 2008 · 1 Comment

Hello Tech Explorers and Parents of Tech Explorers,
We are embarking on a most exciting journey. Each technology explorer will be creating their own blog. Your blog will be your place on the web to showcase your talents and interests, to write about your thoughts and ideas, and to connect with other students around the world.In [...]

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