RSS Magic

Miguel Guhlin

https://sites.google.com/a/fsh.echalk.com/area20gafesummit/rss-magic---content-for-all

So many ideas! I need to lock myself in a quiet room for a couple of days and experiment!

Create a RSS Mix to combine source feeds from different sites.

Integration with Edmodo - Create a RSS Mix and then in Edmodo Subscribe Group to Feed.

Hidden ability to create Google Bundles in your Reader feed. Login to Google Reader and then type bit.ly/gbmaker and then click on bottom link to activate.

My head is spinning! Thanks to Miguel Guhlin.

Using Google Sites as a Collaborative Classroom Tool

Max Gorham, Cole HS Social Studies Teacher
https://sites.google.com/a/fsh.echalk.com/area20gafesummit/using-google-sites-as-a-collaborative-class-tool

Ability to embed YouTube videos within Google Sites makes classroom sites richer.

Collaboration within Google Sites and how it is being used in HS social studies classroom at FSHISD.

High school history students create and maintain classroom site with study resources, embedded videos, widgets, etc.  Max Gorham has some 'locked' pages that he maintains, but most pages are created/maintained and updated by students!

Blogging in the Classroom - Google Summit

http://tinyurl.com/bloggingintheclassroom
for resources and information from Andrea Keller

Google blogging now allows stagnant pages so it can function similar to a webpage.

Apple and Transitions

Teaching an old dog new tricks - that's the goal of my summer vacation! I have received a new macbook and iPad in order to support my new campus. Only problem, other than being an iTunes and iPod user, I've never used a mac. My world is being rocked, and now I have an even greater appreciation for what my teachers feel when confronted with new technology.

Today I attended three free workshops at the Apple Store at North Star Mall. Great employees.

Tonight I setup my iCal and my Mail to sync with my gmail and Google Calendar accounts. These weren't functions covered in the introductory training, but the Google support pages on line are so great, mission accomplished. That's enough for one day!

Inspired at TCEA

Some inspirational sessions at TCEA. I need to model more and commit to blogging my journey through this next year as a Google Educator. This will be a good start!