ISTE+-+Andrew


 * Andrew's ISTE conference notes:


 * S.T.R.E.A.M. Lining Technology**
 * www.polleverywhere.com - text messaging polls
 * kind of like clickers
 * full text answers possible
 * seems like it is free for up to 30 people per poll - in other words, free for classroom purpose (I think)
 * awesome! - could easily replace clickers
 * superteachertools.com
 * game templates for student generated games (jeopardy, millionaire, etc.)
 * group making tools
 * Flip video cameras
 * $200 for low-end HD cameras
 * Crystal Graphics Power Plug (Powerpoint 3D upgrade)

**Dimensions of Creativity: Analyzing Group Projects**
 * Kindergarten**
 * imagine-create-play-share-reflect-imagine
 * Scratch - interactive story, animation, and game creation
 * create and share projects
 * get worldwide feedback both on development of game and from usage of game
 * ** scratch Ed - website for teachers learning to use scratch **
 * Grant Writing**
 * Sheryl Abshire:
 * Guilford: FFOE
 * Fluency: Ability to generate lots of ideas,
 * Fluency tools:
 * bubbl.us: collaborative brainstorming aplet (free)
 * scribblar.com
 * wordle
 * word it out
 * tagxedo
 * webspiration
 * Flexibility: Looking at things from a different point of view or different angle
 * Flexibility tools
 * guess the google
 * fastr
 * Originality: creating
 * can't force it, reinforce it!
 * Originality tools
 * Toondoo - cartoon strip creator
 * glogster - visual blogging
 * voicethread
 * google video creator
 * bookr
 * bookemon
 * edublogs
 * mr piccaso head
 * Elaboration - adding details, filling the gaps
 * fleshing out the ideas
 * give frameworks and templates - students take it and run with it


 * Mobile Devices**
 * the "form factor" of the devices are beginning to change
 * laptops
 * don't hold a charge
 * take forever to boot up
 * fairly difficult to carry
 * don't know where they are
 * cloud computing, ubiquitous access
 * "Wireless Reach" - wireless foundation from Qualcomm
 * Project K-Nect - wireless social networking


 * Group Suggestions:**
 * virtual posters
 * podcast recordings of classic plays (students create them)
 * photostory
 * empathy - understanding other prospectives
 * Gadgets**
 * www.lesliefisher.com - presenter's website
 * ** www.eventbrite.com - even planning **
 * ** google voice - phone connecting service (Awesome) **
 * ** www.tripit.com - virtual itinerary **
 * ** Twitter goodies - widgets can create twitter feeds directly embedded in website **
 * rememberthemilk.com - To do list generator
 * evernote.com - note taking, all formats on one central server including hand written notes text recognition
 * typewith.me.com - mass chat service for up to 15 people at a time or edit a word document
 * zamzar.com - send a file and change it to another format - including youtube video
 * ustream.tv - live video streaming through webcam only needing a browser (distance learning)
 * mozy - online backup, free for up to 2 gigs or $5 unlimited
 * clipart.com - cheap clipart
 * www.istockphotos.com - hand selected stock photos
 * kodak zI8 - 10 hours of video
 * sony bloggie - flip camera with reversible screens
 * www.prezi.com - presentation software