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Edtech 2012 – 30 Apps and Beyond!

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Julie

Michael Price, another Henrico County Public Schools ITRT, and I presented at the EdTech conference located at Virginia State University. Below are the links via jux.com to the apps we covered in our “30 Apps and Beyond” presentation. Enjoy! Visual Poet, PlainText, Animoto, BrainPop, PuppetPals HD, Leafsnap, Timbuktu, Side by Side, Quarters, Motion Cafe, PhotoWall […] Continue reading →

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In 60 seconds… v.2

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Julie

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In 60 seconds…

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Julie

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Dropbox – Pictures from iPad to Computer

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Julie

(If you haven’t yet installed Dropbox on your laptop, you will need to do so at this link: http://db.tt/zRNN5wV.) If you need a reminder as to how to transfer pictures from your iPads to your computers so you can print them, etc., you can download the directions again here. Continue reading →

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VSTE 2011

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Julie

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Henrico21 Changes for 2011-2012

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Julie

Now that Mother Nature has calmed down, and we are well into the new school year, it’s time to start thinking about Henrico21 lesson submissions for the 2011-2012 school year.  There are quite a few changes that have been made to the process for this year including the deadlines.  I will highlight the changes below, […] Continue reading →

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Be Heard with VoiceThread!

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Julie

I created a web site containing all you need to know about VoiceThread after giving a presentation about it at EdTech 2011.  The site contains: a .pdf download of VoiceThread instructions, a YouTube video tutorial I created about how to set up identities, examples of VoiceThread integration into instruction, and how to acquire VoiceThread educator […] Continue reading →

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Potential Pals Across the Planet!

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Julie

With the capability to use Skype this year for educational videoconferencing, many of my teachers are interested in having their students connect with other students in the state, country, or internationally.  I have finally acquired a list of teachers who are willing to videoconference and/or communicate via snail mail.  This awesome 21st century method of […] Continue reading →

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How do I use this iPad?

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Julie

How do I use this iPad?  That is the question today as all kindergarten and first grade teachers where handed their four iPads for their classrooms.  Some are veteran iPad users, some are merely experienced with iPhones, some had never set their eyes on a tablet, but one thing is certain: No matter their level […] Continue reading →

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