Local District 4 Instructional Technology News

Please join us for an introduction to

NBC Learn K-12

The education arm of NBC News

http://www.nbclearn.com/portal/site/learn

When:              SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3rd from 1-4 pm

Where:             The University of Phoenix – Gardena Learning Center

                        1515 West 190th St., Gardena, CA 90248

(Convenient to both the 405 and the 110 freeways with ample parking.)

What:   Meet a team of New York Producers from NBC NEWS to learn about NBC LEARN K-12 and how it can be used in your classroom.

• This new streaming video resource is available to every teacher, student, and parent in LAUSD through a partnership between The University of Phoenix and NBC Learn.

• NBC LEARN K-12 makes over 12,000 videos, documents, images and more available to students, teachers, and parents from school or from home, that can be integrated into course materials and student projects.

• Original videos and archival news stories are correlated to State of California and Common Core Standards.

Registration is now open on LAUSD’s Learning Zone:

https://lz.lausd.net – Search under the Program: Educational Technology

Please bring your laptop to participate in the breakout training sessions!

Refreshments will be served

Objectives – Participants will:

1. View collection of NBC Learn resources

2. Receive a FREE 2-year site license to gain access to the online collection

3. Network and plan with other educators on the use of this fantastic multimedia collection

Student Showcase
Applications are now being accepted for  The 2012 Student Technology
Showcase at the CUE Conference in Palm Springs on March 17, 2012 from
10:00 am until noon. The lead teacher on each selected project will
receive a complimentary registration to the conference. Participating
students will receive certificates of appreciation, along with the
opportunity to showcase their learning with hundreds of teachers,
administrators, parents and legislators. CTAP Region 11 will send $250 to
the participating LA County school to reimburse expenses incurred in
preparing and attending the Showcase.The application is available at:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?hl=en_US&formkey=dDZ6d0R6TmRLQ3ZJa1N1b0VhcDBBa0E6MA#gid=0

Applications are due no later than December 16, 2011.  Projects will be
chosen by Dec. 20, 2011.  For more information, please contact
harbison_marylou@lacoe.edu

Digital Voice Awards
http://ito.lacoe.edu/dva/

Digital Photography Contest
http://ito.lacoe.edu/cspc/

Leading Edge Certification for Online Teaching
http://ito.lacoe.edu/lec.html

ITO Workshops for educators and support staff
http://ito.lacoe.edu/workshops

Online classes from MyCTAP
http://www.myctap.org

Today Only!

HiCalc HD Pro – 11 Calculators in One

HiCalc HD PRO for iPad is an ultimate calculator and will make all your calculations become simpler than ever with 11 calculators: Scientific, Currency Converter, Unit Converter, Date – Time, Constants, Tip calculator, Equation Solver, Statistics, Base conversion, Graph & Finance.

► Noteworthy
• Three calculating modes: STANDARD, STRING and RPN
• Precision to 31 digits
• BIG CALC in Portrait mode.
• Comprehensive Date & Time calculator
• Unit Converter contains 3,300 units in 113 categories
• Currency converter with daily online update for 152 currencies
• Extended Memory and Expression History supports
• Intuitive interface – 13 skins for Sci-calc
• Copy & Paste

► Features:
• Multi-line LED with smart input for entering complicated expressions
• Show expression as normal writing mode @ very useful for students
• Advanced RPN mode with Stack viewer and functions: DROP, SWAP, ROLL, DEPTH, PICK, OVER, KEEP, LAST, CLEAR
• Sending data from Ext-Memory & History list
• Support 5 languages (English, French, German, Chinese & Vietnamese)

<http://itunes.apple.com/hk/app/hicalc-hd-pro-11-calculators/id442665708?mt=8#>

Free this weekend!

MathBlaster HyperBlast By Knowledge Adventure

Cadet, hop on your HyperCycle and discover the intergalactic adventure that adds up to total fun! Outsmart the alien robots, blast through the razor sharp blockades and speed past the stars on this mega-math adventure. The universe is counting on you…do you have what it takes to complete the mission?

Includes:
- 30 levels of mind-bending math teaching addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Features:
- Amazing 3D graphics!
- Fast-paced arcade fun!
- Kid-friendly controls and instructions!
- 3 gameplay levels and 30 math lessons!

Designed for ages 6+

<http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mathblaster-hyperblast/id407597983?mt=8#>

The end of Flash os near.  Steve Jobs was right again.

http://googlesystem.blogspot.com/2011/11/flash-and-mobile-devices.html

At a time when many school districts are forced to cut their ed-tech spending, some schools are able to purchase laptops, digital cameras, and other classroom technology through a national technology recycling program.

http://www.eclassroomnews.com/2011/08/26/recycling-program-helps-schools-snag-new-technology

Melrose Elementary has entered the Pepsi Refresh Project in hopes of getting a 50 thousand dollar grant to help upgrade the technology at their school.  They need to be in the top 10 to be considered.  Use the information below to cast your vote for them.  You can text or click on the link to cast your vote.  Better yet, do both.  You can vote everyday if you’d like.

Technology upgrade for Melrose Elementary School          Text to, 73774         Message 106235
http://www.refresheverything.com/helpmelroseelementarystars