Wikis in the Classroom I on 10/06/08 at 6:00pm MST

Dear Educator:

RETA would like to remind you of our upcoming Webinar.

Webinar Event: Wikis in the Classroom I

Date: Monday, October 6, 2008

Time: 6:00-7:00 pm MST

Description:
Wikis are extremely useful tools for doing everything from helping you
easily create web sites to providing your students with an engaging
collaborative workspace. Yet, choosing the right wiki from among all those
available can be quite challenging and time-consuming. In this webinar,
you will explore a few different wikis and learn how to choose a wiki
that's appropriate to your class needs.

TO ATTEND:
Please use the following link to attend the webinar:
http://nmsu.na3.acrobat.com/wikis1fa08

•Plan to join us 15-20 minutes prior to the start time to configure your
computer. To participate, speakers are required. A simple computer
microphone and/or a headset is ideal for interaction. A webcam is
optional.

•If you have never used Adobe Acrobat Connect Professional, please test
your connection at: Adobe Acrobat Pro Support Center
https://admin.acrobat.com/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm

For complete information on this and all of our webinars visit us at:
http://webinars.nmsu.edu or contact us at webinars@nmsu.edu or call
575.646.6143.

Have a cup of coffee, invite a colleague and raise your eQ (eLearning
Quotient) with us!

RETA (Regional Educational Technology Assistance)
College of Extended Learning
New Mexico State University
MSC 3WEC, P.O. Box 30001
Las Cruces, NM 88003-8001
(575) 646-6143, fax: (575) 646-2004

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Learning From Mistakes Only Works After Age 12, Study Suggests

ScienceDaily (Sep. 25, 2008) — Eight-year-old children have a radically different learning strategy from twelve-year-olds and adults. Eight-year-olds learn primarily from positive feedback ('Well done!'), whereas negative feedback ('Got it wrong this time') scarcely causes any alarm bells to ring. Twelve-year-olds are better able to process negative feedback, and use it to learn from their mistakes.  Adults do the same, but more efficiently.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/09/080925104309.htm
--
Larry Jeffryes
NMSTE Membership Chair
http://www.nmste.org
Los Alamos, NM

REMINDER: RETA WEBINAR: Show me the Moodle 9/39/08 6:00pm MST

Dear Educator:

RETA would like to remind you of our upcoming Webinar.

Webinar Event: SHOW ME THE MOODLE II

Date: Monday, Sept. 29, 2008

Time: 6:00-7:00 pm MST

TO ATTEND:
•Please use the following link to attend the webinar:
http://nmsu.na3.acrobat.com/moodle2fa08

•Plan to join us 15-20 minutes prior to the start time to configure your
computer. To participate, speakers are required. A simple computer
microphone and/or a headset is ideal for interaction. A webcam is
optional.

•If you have never used Adobe Acrobat Connect Professional, please test
your connection at: Adobe Acrobat Pro Support Center
https://admin.acrobat.com/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm

For complete information on this and all of our webinars visit us at:
http://webinars.nmsu.edu or contact us at webinars at nmsu.edu or call
575.646.6143.

Have a cup of coffee, invite a colleague and raise your eQ (eLearning
Quotient) with us!

RETA (Regional Educational Technology Assistance)
College of Extended Learning
New Mexico State University
MSC 3WEC, P.O. Box 30001
Las Cruces, NM 88003-8001
(575) 646-6143, fax: (575) 646-2004

Alice

All you tech and computer science teachers, remember Alice...

Alice is an innovative 3D programming environment that makes it easy to create an animation for telling a story, playing an interactive game, or a video to share on the web. Alice is a teaching tool for introductory computing. It uses 3D graphics and a drag-and-drop interface to facilitate a more engaging, less frustrating first programming experience.

http://www.alice.org/

WorldWide Telescope

Microsoft Research launches WorldWide Telescope, Scoble cries <http://www.cnet.com/8301-13515_1-9942537-26.html> —  You probably have heard about Microsoft Research's WorldWide Telescope referred to as "the thing that made Robert Scoble cry". Today, the world finally gets to check out what all the buzz is about.

http://www.cnet.com/8301-13515_1-9942537-26.html

The Positive Clasroom and ed tech?

Thanks Larry for the following!

The latest educational tech strategies to enhance learning, fast networks, the latest hardware and software can all for naught without out apositive classroom learning environment . Sometimes, not all the time, but once in a while we can actually inspire/motivate students to learn. Most often, we create structures and opportunities for students to learn and progress. If that is done in apositive learning climate, "miracles" do happen. In a negative environment, however, much damage to learning and a student's relationship to learning can be done in arelatively short period of time.

ASCD Special Report: The Positive Classroom (Part 1)   Even when resources are short and stress is high, a teacher can shape a child's future with a few gentle words, a virtual trip across the globe or a carefully chosen question or compliment. But classroom management rarely comes easy for new teachers and many veteran educators still struggle to keep class running smoothly while meeting the needs of every child.
http://r.smartbrief.com/resp/mubszpwzCyyWcYfCwlehWqiA
--
Larry Jeffryes
NMSTE Membership Chair
http://www.nmste.org
Los Alamos, NM

RETA Webinar: Show Me The Moodle, 9/29/08 at 6-7pm MST

Dear Educator:

RETA would like to invite you to our NEXT professional development
webinar in our eLearning with Emerging Technology Series.>

Webinar Event: Show Me the Moodle

Date & Time: Monday, Sept. 29,2008 6:00-7:00 pm MST

Description:
Find out how teachers use Moodle in their classrooms and see how easy it
is to create an online classroom environment. Participants will discuss
ideas for integrating Moodle in the classroom and other learning
situations.

To attend:
Please use the following link to attend the webinar:
http://nmsu.na3.acrobat.com/moodle2fa08. Plan to join us 15-20 minutes
prior to the start time to configure your computer. To participate
speakers are required. A simple computer microphone and/or headset is
ideal for interaction. A webcam is optional. If you have never used
Adobe Acrobat Connect Professional, please test your connection at:
Adobe Acrobat Pro Support Center
https://admin.acrobat.com/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm

For complete information on this and all of our webinars visit us at:
http://webinars.nmsu.edu. If you have questions or need tech
assistance, please contact Cissy Lujan-Pincomb or Miley Grandjean at
Webinars at nmsu.edu or call 575.646.6143

Have a cup of coffee, invite a colleague and raise your eQ (eLearning
Quotient) with us!

RETA Webinar Team

RETA (Regional Educational Technology Assistance)
College of Extended Learning
New Mexico State University
MSC 3WEC, P.O. Box 30001
Las Cruces, NM 88003-8001
(575) 646-6143, fax: (575) 646-2004

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Grant Opportunity for Secondary Science Teachers

K–12 Eligibility http://www.nsta.org/pd/tapestry/

The program is open to middle and high school science teachers residing within the 50 United States and U.S. territories and possessions and it is also open to elementary teachers who teach some science in the classroom or are teaching specialists.. Middle and high school teachers must teach at least two science classes per day. All applicants must have at least 2 years science teaching experience in a K-12 school not including the current school year. Only the Project Director has to meet the above criteria. The project staff may consist of educators of any discipline, administrators, parents, students or anyone who will be directly involved in the project. An individual teacher or a team of up to five people may submit a proposal. The Project Director will be the contact person for the team and will be the sole administrator of the grant money. Applicants may submit only one proposal per year as Project Director.

Socorro Tech Blog Highlights RETA Webinars

Thanks to Melody for this breaking news! Check out the engaging blog post at the Socorro Tech Blog:
http://socorrotech.wordpress.com/2008/09/18/can-an-hour-of-your-time-on-mondays-help-your-students/

RETA Webinar: Introduction to Moodle I, 9/22/08 at 6pm

Dear Educators:

RETA would like to invite you to our NEXT professional development
webinar in our eLearning with Emerging Technology Series.

Webinar Event: Introduction to Moodle

Date & Time: Monday, Sept. 22,2008 6:00-7:00 pm MST

Description:
Moodle is an open source course management system used by educators
around the world. Created by Martin Dougiamas to support social
constructivism,Moodle provides flexibility and autonomy for districts and
teachers while supporting a wide variety of interactive social learning
tools. In this session you will learn more about what Moodle can do and
find out what infrastructure is needed for districts, schools, and
teachers need to access this powerful toolset.

To attend: Please use the
following link to attend the webinar:
http://nmsu.na3.acrobat.com/moodle1fa08.

Plan to join us 15-20 minutes prior to the start time to configure your
computer. To participate speakers are required. A simple computer
microphone and/or headset is ideal for interaction. A webcam is optional.
If you have never used Adobe Acrobat Connect Professional, please test your
connection at:
Adobe Acrobat Pro Support Center http://www.adobe.com/support/connect.

For complete information on this and all of our webinars visit us at:
http://webinars.nmsu.edu.

If you have questions or need tech
assistance,please contact Cissy Lujan-Pincomb or Miley Grandjean at
Webinars at nmsu.edu or call 575.646.6143

Have a cup of coffee, invite a colleague and raise your eQ (eLearning
Quotient) with us!

RETA Webinar Team

RETA (Regional Educational Technology Assistance)
College of Extended Learning
New Mexico State University
MSC 3WEC, P.O. Box 30001
Las Cruces, NM 88003-8001
(575) 646-6143, fax: (575) 646-2004

RETA Webinars

RETA would like to invite you to our professional development Webinars.

Teaching the 21st Century Learner

RETA Webinar Series: eLearning with Emerging Technologies
The RETA team has spent the summer preparing another great series of
professional development webinars! Join us to learn practical and
effective technology skills to engage your 21st century learners. We are
committed to providing you with "free", innovative webinars that fit into
your busy schedule. Let us support you as you begin implementing
technology tools and techniques in your 21st century classroom. Have a cup
of coffee, invite a colleague, and raise your eQ with us.

Please join us for our first webinar, Sept. 15, 2008, Intro and Whirlwind
Tour of Web 2.0. You may attend by using the following link:
http://nmsu.na3.acrobat.com/whirlwindfa08/

Calendar of Events
Whirlwind Tour of Web 2.0
Sep. 15, 6-7:00pm MST

Intro. to Moodle I
Sep. 22, 6-7:00pm MST

Intro. to Moodle II
Sep. 29, 6-7:00pm MST

Intro. to Wikis I
Oct. 6, 6-7:00pm MST

Google Sites/Google Notebook
Oct. 13, 6-7:00pm MST

Intro. to Wikis II
Oct. 20, 6-7:00pm MST

Screencastomatic
Oct. 27, 6-6:30pm MST

Copyright I
Nov. 3, 6-7:00pm MST

Please visit our website to see the complete listing of webinars, info on
attending, presenter bios, etc. http://webinars.nmsu.edu or email us at
webinars@nmsu.edu

Have a cup of coffee, invite a colleague and raise your eQ with us!
RETA Webinar Team

Mark Your Calendars

Dear RETAites,
The upcoming schedule of RETA webinars is at http://webinars.nmsu.edu. Click on K-12 Educators.
The repeat sessions, which most of them are this fall, are free. The new webinar sessions will cost a minimal fee.
We hope that you will join us on Monday evenings.

--Sincerely,
   Susie B. =;->  

"...be prepared. Luck is truly where preparation meets opportunity."