Tuesday, October 2, 2012

GLOG PROJECT GUIDELINES
DUE THURSDAY 10/4/12
by the time you come to class.

1 1.) Two graphics from the glog library that are hyperlinked to websites that give some information about 
        atoms.  These sites must be educational!

   2.)  Embed a video on atoms – THIS video MUST BE APPROVED BY ME before its use
          Good sources of videos include:
  •     YouTube
  •     KhanAcademy
  •     HowStuffWorks

   3.) Four (4) notes that give details about atoms.
          Include: 
  •     Charges & locations of each subatomic particle (proton,electrons,neutrons)
  •     Definitions of Ions & Isotopes
  •     Basic Information about Democritus
  •     Basic Information about John Dalton             

   4.) A labeled diagram of an atom that you have created (think drawing in PAINT or using symbols in word 
        documents)

   5.) NAME YOUR GLOG AFTER YOUR FAVORITE ELEMENT NAME ON THE PERIODIC TABLE, 
        include a note that tells why you chose this as your favorite name.

   6.) A note that includes your bibliography and website sources.


Monday, October 1, 2012

Top 10 Tech Tools I Can't Live Without

1.) IPAD, IPHONE, & Applications - Unlimited capabilities

2.) Computer - Laptop or Desktop, I cannot imagine having to teach without one of these at my disposal.

3.) Twitter - Easily relays important information & announcements.  Also great for collaboration.

4.) Edublogger - Any Blog service would do just as well.  Very good for relaying information and announcements.

5.) Smartboard - versatile and easy to use.

6.) Prezi - provides a more interesting way of presenting information than through powerpoint.

7.) ELMO document camera - Great for reviewing information with students as they attempt to learn.

8.) Digital Projectors

9.) EasyBib - easily creates and checks entries for a bibliography

10.) Animoto