{"content":{"sharePage":{"page":0,"digests":[{"id":"33940992","dateCreated":"1297280554","smartDate":"Feb 9, 2011","userCreated":{"username":"acbehar","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/acbehar","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"monitored":false,"locked":false,"links":{"self":"https:\/\/vancecsinnovate.wikispaces.com\/share\/view\/33940992"},"dateDigested":1532390489,"startDate":null,"sharedType":"discussion","title":"Wiki vs Weebly","description":"Please comment on which of these is preferable? Your experiences with each??","replyPages":[{"page":0,"digests":[{"id":"33943240","body":"I've created websites via Weebly and I absolutely love it! It has a good variety of features such as discussion boards and video-hosting. I can't think of any feature that is offered on one site that's not available on the other so it simply comes down to the user's preference. Though, I know both Northern and Southern teachers are strongly encouraged to have a common, centralized web-space to promote students' familiarity (with that being said, I'd go with Wiki).","dateCreated":"1297282351","smartDate":"Feb 9, 2011","userCreated":{"username":"DRossVCS","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/DRossVCS","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"33946426","body":"That is correct Ms. Ross. If it is to promote familiarity, as it relates to county access, then use wikis. On the other hand Weebly is awesome!!","dateCreated":"1297285306","smartDate":"Feb 9, 2011","userCreated":{"username":"kbourne1","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/kbourne1","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"33955670","body":"My experience is with Google. I honestly found the Wiki and the Weebly a little too complicated to do what I wanted; however, in all fairness, I find that unless I actually work a program or a site multiple times, I really do not understand how each works and cannot know which one is better because I have not used them longer than a couple of demonstrations, which is not the same as actually using. In my need for August planning speed, Google was the quickest to understand and set up. So far, it has provided me with all my students and I need.","dateCreated":"1297294574","smartDate":"Feb 9, 2011","userCreated":{"username":"Ms.Register","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/Ms.Register","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}}],"more":0}]},{"id":"33788990","dateCreated":"1297102745","smartDate":"Feb 7, 2011","userCreated":{"username":"vcs11sd","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/vcs11sd","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"monitored":false,"locked":false,"links":{"self":"https:\/\/vancecsinnovate.wikispaces.com\/share\/view\/33788990"},"dateDigested":1532390489,"startDate":null,"sharedType":"discussion","title":"Where I Want to Be","description":"Discuss where you want to be with 1:1 teaching by our next staff development session. Consider how proficient as well as how comfortable you want to be using the technology for planning and teaching. It would help "teacher drivers" an pod trainers if you would identify the specific ways we can help you get there.","replyPages":[{"page":0,"digests":[{"id":"33941592","body":"I want to find online activities that students will be able to utilize to improve their critical thinking skills.","dateCreated":"1297281054","smartDate":"Feb 9, 2011","userCreated":{"username":"jkhawkins","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/jkhawkins","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"33942026","body":"I want to be proficient and completely comfortable with the computer. I am from the "paper and pencil" era.","dateCreated":"1297281352","smartDate":"Feb 9, 2011","userCreated":{"username":"eyoder1","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/eyoder1","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"33943224","body":"I am ready to be fully integrated 1:1 in my classroom as far as planning goes, because I have several online tools already setup. However, I can't do this until I have every student in my classroom with a laptop. I am borrowing a LCD projector at the moment. I need my own to do at least the minimum as far as technology goes.","dateCreated":"1297282337","smartDate":"Feb 9, 2011","userCreated":{"username":"cparkernvhs","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/cparkernvhs","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/pic\/1282318243\/cparkernvhs-lg.jpg"}},{"id":"33943786","body":"Since I am not a 1:1 class, I would like to, like Oakley said, have a fully developed webpage for students to utilize for the project, as well as an LCD projector to start actually using MY laptop in class to benefit my students.","dateCreated":"1297282813","smartDate":"Feb 9, 2011","userCreated":{"username":"eurinoski","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/eurinoski","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"33943896","body":"I also agree with Ms. Sokol :)","dateCreated":"1297282905","smartDate":"Feb 9, 2011","userCreated":{"username":"eurinoski","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/eurinoski","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"33944374","body":"I would like to know how other teachers utilizing student laptops to teach their subjects; resources\/procedures\/things must have now. Something they have discovered during the 1:1 adjustment process that made them more efficient or\/and helped students to learn better.","dateCreated":"1297283263","smartDate":"Feb 9, 2011","userCreated":{"username":"VBabchenko","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/VBabchenko","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/pic\/1297279052\/VBabchenko-lg.jpg"}},{"id":"33946194","body":"I want to drive towards project based learning with students teaching themselves by completing the project. This is a long term goal.
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\nShorter term, using technology to help invest students, even if it's mainly used by the teacher at the front of the class.
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\nHave we discussed a way to let teachers access youtube? Such a great resource, but a pain to monitor.","dateCreated":"1297285103","smartDate":"Feb 9, 2011","userCreated":{"username":"Mrs.OlsenNVHS","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/Mrs.OlsenNVHS","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"33946230","body":"I want to continue building on the creative technology tools that I have been using in the classroom. I have found that technology really enhances the teaching and learning environment. Technology is an interesting way to teach the students. It helps to ensure that the class is student centered.
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\nI will do my best to continue to assist my colleagues that may need my assistance.","dateCreated":"1297285135","smartDate":"Feb 9, 2011","userCreated":{"username":"kbourne1","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/kbourne1","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"33946258","body":"I want to teach, and have my students be engaged in learning, and then I want to go home and play with my kids and watch Toy Story 3 for the millionth time. And eat ice cream.","dateCreated":"1297285166","smartDate":"Feb 9, 2011","userCreated":{"username":"michael_bean","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/michael_bean","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"33946492","body":"I want to learn about more online resources.","dateCreated":"1297285385","smartDate":"Feb 9, 2011","userCreated":{"username":"bobbimoss","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/bobbimoss","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"33946498","body":"I want to learn about more online resources.","dateCreated":"1297285388","smartDate":"Feb 9, 2011","userCreated":{"username":"bobbimoss","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/bobbimoss","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"33959872","body":"For the next staff development meetings, I would like to have less fast-food Internet surfing and blogging and a practical plan set up for use in the classroom with our students in mind. I like the resources, "checking out" websites, and sharing discussion, but what I really need is a set program that I can take straight from the workshop to the classroom and implement as a full course lesson from appetizer to dessert that will keep our students engaged. In these workshops, I would love to actually set up an Internet field trip or a multi-leveled project.","dateCreated":"1297298718","smartDate":"Feb 9, 2011","userCreated":{"username":"Ms.Register","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/Ms.Register","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}}],"more":41}]},{"id":"33575938","dateCreated":"1296698039","smartDate":"Feb 2, 2011","userCreated":{"username":"vcs11sd","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/vcs11sd","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"},"monitored":false,"locked":false,"links":{"self":"https:\/\/vancecsinnovate.wikispaces.com\/share\/view\/33575938"},"dateDigested":1532390490,"startDate":null,"sharedType":"discussion","title":"1:1 and Your Teaching","description":"Discuss the following:
\nWe must abandon the idea that 1:1 is a teaching\/learning supplement and embrace the reality that 1:1 is innovative teaching that best reaches the growing demands of 21st-century learners.","replyPages":[{"page":0,"digests":[{"id":"33939118","body":"Computers in the classroom make me happy. But so does Chocolate Chip ice cream. Therefore, the 1:1 is chocolate chip ice cream. Only problem is chocolate chip ice cream doesn't cost millions of dollars.","dateCreated":"1297278692","smartDate":"Feb 9, 2011","userCreated":{"username":"michael_bean","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/michael_bean","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"33939192","body":"I totally agree with this. However, we are taking "baby steps" at the moment. I think that when all the issues are dealt with and we have all the proper supplies, the 1:1 project will take off exponentially. I know it is hard for teachers to see the benefits of this project now, because we are in the beginning stages, working out all the "kinks". Bottom line: We need to stay positive and keep working towards our goal.","dateCreated":"1297278758","smartDate":"Feb 9, 2011","userCreated":{"username":"cparkernvhs","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/cparkernvhs","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/pic\/1282318243\/cparkernvhs-lg.jpg"}},{"id":"33939272","body":"Mike Bean, please report to the round padded room.","dateCreated":"1297278848","smartDate":"Feb 9, 2011","userCreated":{"username":"David_Jennings","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/David_Jennings","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"33939330","body":"Is that where SV's AP classes are taught?","dateCreated":"1297278891","smartDate":"Feb 9, 2011","userCreated":{"username":"michael_bean","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/michael_bean","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"33939382","body":"I agree with the statement about seeing the class half full rather than half empty. I think that with patience and a positive attitude 1:1 will eventually be a great success.","dateCreated":"1297278958","smartDate":"Feb 9, 2011","userCreated":{"username":"bobbimoss","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/bobbimoss","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"33939410","body":"suggestions for keeping kids off of FB, Skype, Youtube, Adult content sites, Oovoo, and more I don't even know about, are key. Every time I learn of a new site to keep them from, they find a new one to go to. This is not strictly a classroom management issue. It is about students creativity with creating diversions from their learning.","dateCreated":"1297278988","smartDate":"Feb 9, 2011","userCreated":{"username":"karenabbott","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/karenabbott","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"33939514","body":"Being one of the few teachers at NVHS who does not have a 1:1 classroom, I can only speak to the ideal of the project and not the actuality (implementation problems, issues monitoring behavior, etc.). Any new project will have its own set of limitations and kinks to be worked out, but as someone who does NOT have this technology and would LIKE it for my senior English students, I feel like the positives should be embraced before\/while pointing out the issues that need to be addressed.","dateCreated":"1297279060","smartDate":"Feb 9, 2011","userCreated":{"username":"eurinoski","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/eurinoski","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"33939520","body":"As Griffin said, the students are seen as "digital natives"; therefore, we need to talk to them in their language. Chalk and talk is a thing of the past. Technology is here. It's not going to sit and wait until you are ready to use it. We should see ourselves as being lucky. A number of our colleagues don't have 1:1. As a result, I am happy for this opportunity to use our laptops as a teaching tool.","dateCreated":"1297279066","smartDate":"Feb 9, 2011","userCreated":{"username":"kbourne1","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/kbourne1","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"33939706","body":"I like Lisa Haywood's response about collaboration. I teach for North Carolina Virtual Public Schools as well, and one way we collaborate is through a shared GoogleDoc. We each post a weekly "Best Practice." At VCS, we need a forum, some shared space somewhere, for posting tips, favorite websites, etc.","dateCreated":"1297279260","smartDate":"Feb 9, 2011","userCreated":{"username":"griffincarole","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/griffincarole","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"33939878","body":"Mr. Jennings,
\nWelcome back.","dateCreated":"1297279446","smartDate":"Feb 9, 2011","userCreated":{"username":"mrlongsmathclass","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/mrlongsmathclass","imageUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/pic\/1297279240\/mrlongsmathclass-lg.jpg"}},{"id":"33943130","body":"By next staff development, I hope to be familiar and implementing the some of the new sites that I have been explosed to to day.","dateCreated":"1297282273","smartDate":"Feb 9, 2011","userCreated":{"username":"Ms.Register","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/Ms.Register","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}},{"id":"33955096","body":"The 1:1 and teaching is a necessary combination for all to be successful in the future. My concern is that in our rush to have this innovation in place, we have created more barriers to learning and placed all the work on the teachers to somehow make it function the way we all want. Technology should assist both student and teacher to have a more meaningful and less stressful work day.","dateCreated":"1297294144","smartDate":"Feb 9, 2011","userCreated":{"username":"Ms.Register","url":"https:\/\/www.wikispaces.com\/user\/view\/Ms.Register","imageUrl":"https:\/\/ssl.wikicdn.com\/i\/user_none_lg.jpg"}}],"more":31}]}],"more":false},"comments":[]},"http":{"code":200,"status":"OK"},"redirectUrl":null,"javascript":null,"notices":{"warning":[],"error":[],"info":[],"success":[]}}