Is your application in for iTeach 2013? Here’s a preview of what we’ll be doing together: Using the latest iPad and sharing the best educational apps Learning about some Google Apps that can enhance your classroom experience Learning some great story-boarding tips and techniques that can be used when designing instruction Creating video tutorials or …
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Apr 08
Feeling “Google-y”?
Kathi, Lori, Maureen, Marian, Nicole and Sarah (along with 22 others from around the state) immersed in Google Apps for Education training last week. It was pretty amazing how much we learned in two days. Even when you use something like Google every day, there are so many tricks and shortcuts to learn! Thank you …
Apr 01
Diane Elkins Joins the iTeach Sitka Team in June!!
(1) We are very excited to announce that Diane Elkins, co-owner of Artisan E-Learning, will join our iTeach training team. Our team this year includes, Mary, Maureen, Lori, Kathi from Sitka campus and Madera from UAF! Diane is a trainer in the fast-growing field of “rapid development tools” and has written books and trained diverse …
Mar 21
Assessment and Alignment
We’ve added a new category to our web-based resources and included the content below. Find these resources and more on our web-based resources page. Professor Dancelot and the Perils of a Misaligned Course No one would really teach a dance class this way, would they? This video takes a humorous look at what can go wrong when …
Mar 13
Google Boot Camp “ON” — Summit Postponed!
The Google Boot Camp (April 4/5) is ON, but unfortunately the summit itself has been postponed indefinitely. While this is disappointing, the good news is that the boot camp will be tailored to meet the needs of teachers who want to become Google Certified Instructors AND those who really want an intense “how to use” …
Feb 28
Reminder: SoftChalk Webinar March 6!
Join us for an info-packed, hands-on webinar Wednesday, March 6 from 8:30 am – 12:00 pm! You must register prior to March 6 to receive the download files and log on information. How do you do that? View our blog post for all that good information! Image: ©iStockphoto.com/CamiloTorres
Feb 27
Some Things I Learned at ASTE 2013
I just returned from the ASTE 2013 Conference in Anchorage and thought I might share a few things that I took away. First, one of the keynote speakers, Cara Heitz showcased her k12 classroom that was based on using blogs and wikis. She stressed that teachers today need to design their own professional development to …
Feb 21
Are Blogs Relevant in Higher Education in 2013?
Recently TLTR (both Sitka and regional) have discussed blogs. While the conversation centered specifically on the rationale for using a blog hosted external to the university’s course management system (like this WordPress blog) instead of a university supported tool (like the blog inside of Blackboard), we felt this might be a good time to talk …
Feb 20
Information For Your Students
Tips for Student Success has a new post that may be of interest to your students. Visit the blog to view the article by Alan Henry: How to Conduct Scientific Research On the Internet (Without Getting Duped).
Feb 14
The First Google in Education Alaska Summit!
A new exciting opportunity for Alaskan educators! Jim Sill, who presented a two day Google workshop for Sitka faculty and staff last year, is coming to Anchorage for the first Google in Education Alaska Summit. This high intensity, two day event in April (6-7) at the University of Alaska Anchorage focuses on deploying, integrating, and …
