This has been well publicized elsewhere but in case you missed it… One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) is a non-profit organization which allows you to donate a $200 laptop to third world countries. Right now they’re running a promotion where you can pay $400 and get a laptop for yourself and send one to someone …
Category: Open Court Reading
The New Blog in Town
Welcome to Frank Guttler and American Film Institute’s Screen Education Program to the world of blogging.Now there’s another place to gain exposure to AFI’s screen education process. Interesting posts include a debate on which is the better film, The Princess Bride or Pulp Fiction and a comparison between visual language and the printed word: Visit …
Food from the Hood Contact Info
Thank you to Mary Clare Tarpley for sending this in as it relates to 4th Grade Business Unit: Monique Hunter Food From The ‘Hood 6109 S. Western Ave. #102 Los Angeles, CA 90047 PH: 323-759-7000 FAX: 323-759-7070 E-mail: ffthi@aol.com www.foodfromthehood.com
Updates are Back or My Dog Ate My Computer
I don’t really have a dog but I’m happy to report that Open Court Resources is again being updated.Yes two weeks and several angry e-mails have gone by without a new file added to the site. My computer died, what can I say? Thanks to all of you who sent in resources during that period …
Digital Storytelling Educational Technology Media Literacy Open Court Reading Video in the Classroom
Apple School Night
Tuesday, November 6th is my fourth Apple School Night but my first at my new school.  Those who attended in the past have enjoyed the event.  This is the first time I am going in November instead of the spring which means I’ve had less time to put the event together but we do have some special projects …
Unit Opener Planning Week Reflection
A thank you to all those who participated in Unit Opener Planning week by posting, reading, and responding.In addition to the ideas presented on this blog:Here’s the schedule for this blog (entries posted at 7:30 AM PST): Monday 10/15 Best Practices for Unit Openers/Anticipatory Sets Tuesday 10/16 Virtual Guest Speakers: Videoconferencing Made Easy Wednesday 10/17 …
CUELA Tech Fair–Not Too Late to Sign Up
It’s not too late to sign up for the CUELA (Computer Using Educators: Los Angeles) Tech Fair, this coming Saturday, November 3rd. In additon to my workshop on Integrating Technology in the Open Court Reading Program there are several other fantastic classes being offered. The whole day costs only $50. It’s a chance to meet …
A is for Anakin
Here’s a fun set of sound/spelling cards for Star Wars fans.
Favorite Podcasts for Kids
Why should grown-ups have all the fun? My favorite podcast for students remains National Geographic’s Wild Chronicles. This might be more appropriate for older students as there is occassional animal violence. For the primary grades, Seasame Street has recently released their own podcast which is just what you remember. For example, in one of the …
Free Professional Development Podcast
There are many professional development podcast but I’ve recently found a cool podcast on iTunes which can be used for professional development (your own or others’) and relates to your work teaching phonemic awareness and conepts of print. These podcasts do require iTunes. What are podcasts? Podcasts are essentially downloadable movies, TV shows, or radio …