Category Archives: Idea

‘Virtual 3D Classrooms’ are Coming Alive in NJ!

Posted on May 22, 2014 by Julie

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Reduce Your Presentation Anxiety!

Posted on February 9, 2014 by Julie

13+1 tips to reduce presentation anxiety by @orsnemes from Orsolya Nemes
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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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