tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-380359142012-01-25T11:14:23.283-05:00Mrs. Robin Martinnoreply@blogger.comBlogger4931100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035914.post-19223604919620391542011-09-04T12:33:00.000-05:002011-09-04T12:33:05.525-05:00

Here are some resources for learning about QR Codes including a great introduction by the folks at Common Craft. Of course you have seen the little square black and white codes in magazines, newspapers and sometimes at retail establishments. You need a smartphone with a QR reader app in order to decipher the information in the code. My school site To create a QR code there are several choices

Mrs. Robin Martinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035914.post-68725530299534206742010-10-27T18:18:00.002-05:002010-10-27T18:23:14.282-05:00

I came across these great fun sites for sharing Halloween. The first is a timeline of Halloween history!Halloween TimelineLarry Ferlazzo's sites for learning about HalloweenCarve a pumpkin 1Cat bowlingCarve a pumpkin 2

Mrs. Robin Martinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035914.post-4748813317798931022010-10-21T07:39:00.003-05:002010-10-21T07:54:19.675-05:00

Image by danagraves via FlickrIf you are tired of telemarketers calling your home, you can register at the national Do Not Call website. It is a simple process where you fill out the form with phone numbers that you want on the Do Not Call list and they will send a verification email. Click on the email link and you are on the list!Additionally, if you are tired of getting too many catalogs,

Mrs. Robin Martinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035914.post-1076281709749884742010-10-12T09:14:00.002-05:002010-10-12T09:52:27.767-05:00

Image via CrunchBaseIf your school is using Google Apps for Education then you already know of the excellent resources available. I just want to point out one of the more recent additions, using Weekly Reader. Google has joined with Weekly Reader to prepare materials for teaching reading with google docs. There are many links on the page to offer suggestions for reading, writing and using Google

Mrs. Robin Martinnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035914.post-87829118340218113552010-09-19T09:19:00.004-05:002010-09-28T19:30:03.405-05:00

Most people are very set for the first month of school. Review of material, setting the climate of the class and reminder of your rules. Here is a site that offers handouts, lesson ideas and more for most subjects and includes K-12. I thought it would be just a few black line masters, but upon closer review I found that even after 3 clicks deep, the site revealed pages of links to sites for

Mrs. Robin Martinnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035914.post-54793349931815532942010-09-12T17:21:00.001-05:002011-08-07T10:04:23.508-05:00

iIf you have not created a cartoon animation of yourself as an elf, santa or trekker, then here is your chance. Make a fun avatar for use on your website or send an e-card to a family member. These are fun, but check them out completely before using with students. Some sites contain partial nudity or characters in skimpy outfits. Yearbook yourself Create your own Marvel Comic SuperHero The Hero

Mrs. Robin Martinnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035914.post-57546024148847044072010-08-22T09:39:00.003-05:002010-08-22T10:03:20.174-05:00

More and more schools are adding Google Apps for Education as part of their scheme for low cost services including GMail, Docs, Sites, Video, and Calendar. Our district has made the decision to move to this as well. The benefits are: low cost (free), integration of the 5 products listed above, ease of use for students home/school connections, ease of collaboration for students as well as teachers

Mrs. Robin Martinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035914.post-20026890369690188492010-08-22T09:03:00.002-05:002010-08-22T09:34:52.207-05:00

Image via Wikipedia We are about 1/2 way through hurricane season and it has been pretty mild. Can you believe it was 5 years ago that Katrina hit the Gulf Coast? There is still a lot of rebuilding going on. That year the number of hurricanes and tropical storms exceeded 25, causing over 3,000 deaths in the US alone. Prepare your students for this year by examining these links from Teacher'sFirst

Mrs. Robin Martinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035914.post-56164665655716957152010-08-22T08:34:00.002-05:002010-08-22T08:42:04.793-05:00

Looking for another way to share insect biology with your class? Check out Orkin's Virtual Cockroach. Really, it is not gross, but a scientific view of the parts of this insect. If you zoom in you can see an actual photo of the anatomy. I found it quite fascinating. Another link takes you to the Orkin Learning Center. There are lesson plans a pest zoo and games for young children. So use this as

Mrs. Robin Martinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035914.post-90169612624117501522010-08-06T14:58:00.001-05:002010-08-06T14:59:44.167-05:00

One of the new programs I saw demonstrated this summer is ZooBurst. It is a site that allows you to create an online popup book. Here is my sample:

Mrs. Robin Martinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035914.post-11711613266098406422010-08-05T11:48:00.005-05:002010-08-12T17:33:20.687-05:00

Image by mtsofan via FlickrWhile looking for some tutorials for Google, I noticed quite a few links to some great teaching information. The first one is for back to school discounts and specials for teachers from many stores. Watch your local paper for other deals and specials from Target as well. In addition, Dollar General is offering 20% off with the coupon printed from this page.There are

Mrs. Robin Martinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035914.post-4768927261664390572010-07-31T19:23:00.005-05:002010-07-31T19:49:54.988-05:00

Image by rmom352 via FlickrI attended the Google Teacher Academy in December 2009 in Washington DC. It was a fantastic two days of learning about the different tools Google has and how to apply them to the classroom. I met some awesome educators from around the country, and one from Canada! The Lead Learners shared their experiences with Google products in their districts, we were treated to

Mrs. Robin Martinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035914.post-28082730947381138982010-07-27T16:16:00.014-05:002010-07-27T22:34:00.193-05:00

Image by Ludwig Gatzke via FlickrThere were so many links shared at the DEN Symposium, that I want to be sure that you have them too! Most of these are found from within the Edmodo.com group as well, but I found it easier to see them in this format.Edmodo.com - to create a collaborative environment for members of a committee or the whole faculty to communicate online, share links, video,

Mrs. Robin Martinnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035914.post-56001251361163346322010-07-26T21:22:00.006-05:002010-07-26T22:04:06.058-05:00

Image by rmom352 via FlickrEven though most of us were not there at the DEN LC Syposium or the DEN Summer Institute, in Bentley University, we followed the discussions on various ways; Twitter, Edomodo, CoverItLive, Plurk and of course reading the blogs that were posted with tips, websites, videos and photos of the action. The first day Steve Dembo introduced us to using Edmodo to share thoughts,

Mrs. Robin Martinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035914.post-89060100557270801852010-07-14T19:51:00.002-05:002010-07-14T20:00:44.481-05:00

Image via CrunchBaseTuesday evening the two guys from Glogster, Andrew and Jim, came to get input from the group about what new features they would like to see. There were questions about connecting and collaboration which we will see in the newer versions of Glogster in about 6 months. Did you know that the product was developed in Prague? Most of us did not either. You can become a Glogster

Mrs. Robin Martinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035914.post-60190141160865620022010-07-14T14:36:00.007-05:002010-07-14T16:12:05.544-05:00

Image by rmom352 via FlickrToday was filled with unconference sessions set by request of the participants. There were 24 different sessions offered in 4 time slots. My day began with geocaching in the rain with Porter Palmer. She confessed to being new to geocaching, but has a great depth of knowledge and enthusiasm about sharing it with others. We started with a discussion of devices vs iPhone

Mrs. Robin Martinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035914.post-67009260921292829592010-07-13T09:25:00.004-05:002010-07-13T10:50:17.447-05:00

Image by rmom352 via FlickrLast night we had the pleasure of visiting the office of Peter Reynolds company, FableVision which are located in the Boston Children's Museum on the harbor. The work areas are whimsical as each person has their own collection of toys, books and visuals around their working area. Posters of Peter's artwork adorn the entrance to the offices, along with the numerous

Mrs. Robin Martinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035914.post-59706185668444279402010-06-05T15:55:00.002-05:002010-06-05T16:00:14.579-05:00

Image by Mike Licht, NotionsCapital.com via FlickrThis site will take to you a ma that will illustrate the size of the BP oil leak compared to a map of your area. I was appalled to see this in relation to my area.

Mrs. Robin Martinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035914.post-79796537643563089372010-05-28T09:54:00.004-05:002010-05-28T12:15:57.845-05:00

Image via WikipediaCome to the Philadelphia Zoo this summer for FREE. The intent is to have teachers visit then plan to bring their students on a field trip later in the year. The Philadelphia Zoo is the nations first zoo and has made many improvements of the past several years.In addition, their education department has a summer institute for teachers as described in this link.Begin your trip

Mrs. Robin Martinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035914.post-64164759301003325422010-05-28T07:51:00.006-05:002010-05-28T12:59:02.251-05:00

This site is full of logic games for many age levels. At this time of the school year, you may need a time filler at the end of class as students finish projects. You can even put this up on your IWB and have groups of students try their hand at solving the puzzles contained within the pages. Caution, their are puzzles with NO directions. Part of the puzzle is trying to figure out the puzzle! Be

Mrs. Robin Martinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035914.post-49018073333101705132010-05-20T06:38:00.004-05:002010-05-20T08:47:45.281-05:00

Image via WikipediaSearching for information can be cumbersome if you don't have a plan. Random searching can produce a lucky find, but most of the time you need a plan for what keywords you will use and know a little about your subject. For example if you are searching for the text of Abraham Lincoln's speeches, using "Lincoln" in the search box will result in over 151 million hits. But if you

Mrs. Robin Martinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035914.post-64152892853891716992010-05-14T09:08:00.002-05:002010-05-14T09:42:36.152-05:00

Image by rmom352 via FlickrThis is a re-post from Tim Childers' blog; Beyond the Bell. You can create a quick way to take attendance on an Excel spreadsheet that can be used in your classroom. Students check themselves IN. For a complete step-by-step series of instructions, visit Tim's blog.

Mrs. Robin Martinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035914.post-7267294733024302512010-04-19T08:15:00.003-05:002010-04-19T08:58:49.597-05:00

Image by Stewf via FlickrLooking for a short tutorial for a student in your math class? Try this website and see if they have what you need. There are videos in all areas of math from the 4 basic functions, to quadratic equations. Try a few and put the links on your website for students to access this library when they need assistance.

Mrs. Robin Martinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035914.post-44854456895002826732010-04-19T07:31:00.002-05:002010-04-19T07:36:16.920-05:00

Image via CrunchBaseI'll bet you have wanted to show a YouTube video in your class, but were worried about the comments, or side videos that arrive randomly on the page. Quietube is a site that will allow you to view these in a clean window. You can choose a white or black background and give the link to students or show them in class without the extras. You simply put a button in your toolbar so

Mrs. Robin Martinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035914.post-23274502674714754542010-04-09T09:16:00.009-05:002010-05-28T08:38:22.782-05:00

Bolex camera." style="border: medium none; display: block; width: 223px; height: 246px;">Image via WikipediaMany years ago I can remember getting a lesson from the media specialist about how to thread the 16mm projector and the filmstrip projector for my 6th grade health lessons. I had to research the county library book of films available, figure out where I would be in the curriculum in 30 days

Mrs. Robin Martinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035914.post-77196166847236959072010-03-23T09:23:00.003-05:002010-03-23T09:32:47.172-05:00

Image via WikipediaIf you are a musician looking for some specific sheet music, check out MusicNotes.com. Not only can you buy sheet music for reasonable prices, but you can get 10% off this week (March 22, 2010). Music from the television show GLEE, Celtic Woman and Shrek are all available in addition to the classic music for an orchestra. The Shrek version of Hallelujah is only $5.25 before

Mrs. Robin Martinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035914.post-68509948387075303792010-03-16T07:01:00.003-05:002010-03-16T07:29:39.498-05:00

These sites are recommended in the April 2010 edition of MacWorld Magazine on page 43. They are for preteens and can go as low as toddler. Enjoy!TuxMath ages 5-8 - One or two player arithmetic skill gameskids.discovery.comkids.nationalgeographic.comkids.yahoo.comamericangirl.com/funnick.comnickjr.comkidshealth.org/kidsi.edusmithsonianeducation.org/studentsscholastic.com/kids

Mrs. Robin Martinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035914.post-18611472507408477452010-03-07T11:32:00.003-05:002010-03-07T11:41:32.706-05:00

Image via WikipediaHere are several links for your enjoyment for Pi day:How to celebrate Pi Day A Teachers Resource for Pi Dayhttp://www.avoision.com/experiments/pi10k/index.phphttp://www.piday.org/http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pi_Dayhttp://www.exploratorium.edu/pi/http://mathforum.org/t2t/faq/faq.pi.htmlhttp://www.pidaychallenge.com/news/pi-day-2010-announcementhttp://www.educationworld.com/

Mrs. Robin Martinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035914.post-3241919724091927972010-03-02T13:33:00.008-05:002010-03-02T14:41:22.987-05:00

Image by L1mey via FlickrYou can get UV widgets, smartphone apps of the UV Index for your town at this site. Post the widget to your Facebook or school page for all to see. There are teaching materials, such as presentations and lesson plans available here as well as a song: "Sunscreen Dance". If you wish more information and teaching materials visit www.epa.gov/sunwise The username is toolkit

Mrs. Robin Martinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035914.post-48896036958435633002010-02-20T09:31:00.004-05:002010-02-20T09:46:24.563-05:00

Image via WikipediaLast week PBS aired the show Digital Nation about how our world is changing by use of electronic devices and gaming. I would suggest that you visit their website to see more details.When my kids were younger we used to have "electric free weekends." It helped all of us to focus on our relationships more. But as they got older, I got involved in teaching online, we neglected

Mrs. Robin Martinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035914.post-39159619170225497812010-02-01T17:51:00.005-05:002010-02-01T18:08:02.432-05:00

Image by alicepopkorn via FlickrPerhaps you have participated in past Earth Days. Each year the celebrations become larger and more public and more promoted, so get involved. NASA has prepared resources for you to use with your classroom on this site. Or try one of the following sites:The Earth Day NetworkEPA - Earth DayHistory of Earth DayWWF Earth DayPlanetPals -elementary activities

Mrs. Robin Martinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035914.post-83093028251289846452010-01-27T11:00:00.003-05:002010-01-27T11:05:54.437-05:00

Image by just Luh. via FlickrVocabulary words in video. A-List Education has created a large number of videos using pop culture and humor to get a message about using words everyday. Many of the vocabulary words are done as parodies of current television shows like Lost, Gossip Girl and The Office. There is a small subscription for this service with discounts for custom licensing. If you can't

Mrs. Robin Martinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035914.post-76217359484193820302010-01-25T18:37:00.007-05:002010-01-31T11:44:16.743-05:00

Image via WikipediaThe underground Railroad has roots around the whole of the East coast. Many routes passed through the county were I live. The local tourist bureau runs tours showing guests the routes, homes and various locations where slaves were moved or stayed on their run for freedom. Scholastic has put together this site: Underground Railroad: Video, Audio, Timelines providing resources,

Mrs. Robin Martinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035914.post-58789853145871971222010-01-25T13:02:00.003-05:002010-01-25T13:29:50.286-05:00

Image by Kid's Birthday Parties via FlickrThis site, Movie Sheets, offers you some guides worksheets to go with movies. There are categories for many movies, or you can create your own and upload it to share with others. There are worksheets to go with Bill Nye science movies, Scott Resources, NOVA, and the Eyewitness Series. Here is a sample of what worksheets are available for the topic of

Mrs. Robin Martinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035914.post-24624847408779495922010-01-22T11:26:00.005-05:002010-01-22T14:43:11.170-05:00

If you missed the virtual conference from DiscoveryEducation SciCon then you can see the archives of the day's activities here! There are videos, presentations and downloadable pdf files of documents you can use in your classroom. Other links on the page lead to DiscoveryEducation Science Class, Integration Station, and Learning Lab. You don't even have to log in to Discovery to get to this page

Mrs. Robin Martinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035914.post-90054822225828263432010-01-10T10:30:00.002-05:002010-01-10T10:46:03.792-05:00

This site has vintage ads for products from alcohol to candy. Some of the ads are print from the 1800's. You might like to use these in any type of lessons. In art you could compare the color schemes to today or the style as compared to an artist of the time period. Math could compare prices of the items from different times. In geography students might research where the products are

Mrs. Robin Martinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035914.post-29384472104498069652010-01-04T18:27:00.003-05:002010-01-04T18:42:38.591-05:00

Image by jordi.martorell via FlickrPBS has a series "They Made America" coming to television. The companion website includes a video of the trailer, links, teacher resources, transcripts, behind the scenes interviews and primary sources to examine. You students can take part in the tournament on the page as well. Creative innovators are in the spotlight like Ruth Handler who created the first "

Mrs. Robin Martinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035914.post-5918505392757839622010-01-04T17:15:00.002-05:002010-01-04T17:31:31.435-05:00

Image by Rowan Masala via FlickrIt seems as if autism and asberger's syndrome are getting most of the attention these days. But dyslexia continues to be present in our schools and children, albeit in small numbers. This site, Symptoms of Dyslexia, offers a great starting point for learning about dyslexia. It has a nice layout and organization so you can find information quickly. Starting with

Mrs. Robin Martinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035914.post-75931444199460548332009-12-30T10:51:00.005-05:002009-12-30T12:29:16.838-05:00

Image by sneeu via FlickrNew Year's Day is around the corner and there is so much on the news or print media (what is that?) and the web about setting resolutions. Do you set them? Sometimes I do, sometimes I do not.The top resolutions people set are to:spend more time with familyimprove health/dietfinancial responsibilityvolunteer to help othersreduce stressmore education / learn something

Mrs. Robin Martinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035914.post-30584432465252754552009-12-30T10:19:00.004-05:002009-12-30T10:51:17.653-05:00

Image by Amphinomus via FlickrI am no English teacher, and don't spell very well, but thank you to the person who invented the spell checker! This site offers the top 10 misused and misspelled words that everyone can master. Be sure to read the whole page, because there are a few words in there you may NOT want in your school classroom. If this fits your classroom, you can purchase a poster of

Mrs. Robin Martinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035914.post-22788983336159528252009-12-29T23:28:00.003-05:002009-12-29T23:36:09.323-05:00

Try this Google Custom search to find photos on over 35 sites:

Mrs. Robin Martinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035914.post-72681985406255094082009-12-26T13:36:00.002-05:002009-12-26T13:50:45.387-05:00

Image by rmom352 via FlickrLast year I was inspired to create a photo-blog and take a photo a day for 2009. It was really fun in the beginning because it was so new. I admit it got tough after a while, but I kept plugging away. Here it is December 26 and I am still going strong. There were days I didn't post, but later went back and added something to the date. Just this morning I saw a post on

Mrs. Robin Martinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035914.post-80641444357420484962009-12-23T10:37:00.003-05:002009-12-23T10:41:10.853-05:00

I have often seen emails spelled out or done in creative ways on websites, but I figured it was a creativity idea. After reading a Tweet from rmbyrne with this URL: http://ff.im/-diawF I thought I would follow the trail and find out more. The tweet led me to Sue Waters blog post about protecting your email from scam bots, in several different ways. She provides several email image generators to

Mrs. Robin Martinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035914.post-31831064528891858972009-12-21T18:34:00.001-05:002009-12-21T18:37:47.407-05:00

In the spirit of the giving season, we have a gift for you... Through January 18, ALL TeachHUB MEMBERS will have access to the archive of 500+ Printable Pop Culture Lesson Plans. Use Pop Culture Lesson Plans to enhance your existing curriculum and spark student interest. Pop Culture Lesson Plans are: ~ Valued at $29.95 for a one-year subscription ~ Aligned to national teaching

Mrs. Robin Martinnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035914.post-71791487315393226332009-12-21T13:23:00.003-05:002009-12-21T14:04:04.837-05:00

Image by LisaThumann via FlickrSomeone on Plurk.com pointed me to this great wiki about measurement tools for the SmartBoard. This collection is nicely organized into specific categories, angles, length, time, volume, perimeter, temperature, weight, and money. The author, J Dornberg has nice neat descriptions of the tools and their implementation in your classroom. For example, he mentions that

Mrs. Robin Martinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035914.post-82522693084368034452009-12-04T13:55:00.004-05:002009-12-05T10:26:13.423-05:00

Image via WikipediaThis season you may get requests for several video games. Before you go and purchase those requests, you may want to read this article about the "Cool Games for Kids". This is a review of popular games and describes the action and gore level. There are some additional hints for better choices at the end of each description.Included is a list of CommonSense Media's 10 most

Mrs. Robin Martinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035914.post-71500269966041634252009-12-01T21:43:00.004-05:002009-12-01T21:55:00.556-05:00

Teachers get upset that people don't take their careers seriously. No wonder, when you see ads like this !!!! I would like two masters and a Phd please. Look and see who it is sponsord by at the bottom of the advertisement.

Mrs. Robin Martinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035914.post-90533249893416565772009-12-01T12:35:00.006-05:002010-01-07T14:14:20.224-05:00

Make an elf, potato, sand design,Santa face, or snowflake,gingerbread person(1), you canspud yourself or elf yourself with these links!Jan Brett has a gingerbread(2) site too! Here are my snowflake andgingerbread(3) creations.You can also decorate aChristmas Tree (1), Christmas Tree(2),Christmas Tree (3), and anotherChristmas Tree (4). Put the lights on the Christmas Village. If you like the

Mrs. Robin Martinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035914.post-55599847008007449182009-11-20T08:19:00.010-05:002009-11-25T10:01:15.762-05:00

If you don't have access to create a web page for your classroom, try this site to get started for FREE. In addition to giving teachers space for websites, they provide options for creating tests, quizzes, photo gallery, announcements, a blog, file manager, and a calendar of events for your room.100 Top Teacher SitesThis includes links to sites from every curricular area including world language

Mrs. Robin Martinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035914.post-66180813443499929442009-11-18T07:58:00.003-05:002009-11-18T08:28:17.814-05:00

Image by Evan Hamilton via FlickrTrying to keep up with Internet safety is a daunting task. Daily, there are changes in security, news stories that alarm parents, and more ways in which the thugs are invading our privacy, often illegally. This site: Internet Safety.com has a helpful website and a blog that appeals to parents as well as teachers to stay informed. More information is at this post

Mrs. Robin Martinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035914.post-82025536775298001792009-10-26T08:18:00.004-05:002009-10-26T09:26:27.174-05:00

Image via WikipediaIn a recent article from The Washington Post, the author quotes a study that texting does not create poor spelling. I am not buying into that just yet. The kids texting today have had years of spelling/vocabulary tests and have that sense of history behind them.Those findings, recently published in the journal Reading and Writing, suggest that parental worries that kids who use

Mrs. Robin Martinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035914.post-15095138749629858812009-10-26T07:55:00.003-05:002009-10-26T08:01:53.260-05:00

In a recent plurk post from Lisa Parisi she mentioned Math Shoes. So my curiosity made me click on the link provided and I had a good chuckle at the wide variety of shoes with math patterns! Perfect for the elementary or daring secondary teacher! Everything from fractals to numbers are included in the patterns and the selection is interesting.They are a bit pricey, but I did see that you can

Mrs. Robin Martinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035914.post-77519561312238423132009-10-26T07:23:00.004-05:002009-10-26T07:30:36.110-05:00

This site: Teacher's First, has provided many important links to activities for holiday celebrations, curriculum lessons, contests and general information. You can sign up for the newsletter to be delivered to your email, so you don't miss anything. The links and lesson ideas fro October range from the typical Halloween/Autumn ideas, to lessons about Henry Hudson, visual math ideas and science

Mrs. Robin Martinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035914.post-8459492338024622862009-10-20T11:13:00.001-05:002009-11-23T09:52:41.572-05:00

If you are near a Civil War battlefield, monument, location or the home of any famous Civil War people why not invite Civil War Sallie to your class. She is a traveling bear that visits classrooms and above learning all she can about the Civil War. She is the friend of Sara Beeghley, a 7th grader from Mechanicsburg, PA and is coordinating Sallie's visits. You can contact or follow Civil War

Mrs. Robin Martinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035914.post-71558459956384954112009-10-20T09:20:00.005-05:002009-10-20T09:28:49.518-05:00

Image via WikipediaIf you teach the predator/prey concepts, here is a web activity that can be used by early elementary grades through middle school. You choose how many lions, antelope and the rate of birth for antelope and the rate the grass grows on the plain. At the bottom of the page, there is a link for additional education activities. This is a great time fill activity for your class.

Mrs. Robin Martinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035914.post-63316349850814171732009-10-19T07:51:00.003-05:002009-10-19T07:58:31.769-05:00

Image via WikipediaI came across two posts to plurk today about Thanksgiving activities: Get 6 letters from a colonial boy or girl - "Sign up to receive three letters from a young girl traveling on the Mayflower* and three letters from a young Native American boy*. Give your class a glimpse of history through the eyes of two school-age children. New This Year: Bonus letters and activities

Mrs. Robin Martinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035914.post-18387027622803842712009-10-15T08:34:00.006-05:002009-10-15T11:19:03.377-05:00

Image by carolynhack via FlickrGirls Inc.Picture the world through the eyes of a Girls Inc. girl. She belongs to a community that empowers her to pursue the biggest dreams she can dream. She is uplifted by the strength of a national organization that is committed to inspiring the leaders of tomorrow. This is how Girls Inc. celebrates girlhood. Letter to parents about this

Mrs. Robin Martinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035914.post-30571616201541455422009-10-08T07:43:00.003-05:002009-10-08T07:48:20.778-05:00

Image by brainpop_uk via FlickrIf you have a subscription to BrainPop then you are aware of the fantastic resources available. If you would like to sample what they have available then visit the site to see the FREE movies and take a test drive. Did you know that DEN Star Teryl McGee is a BrainPop Advisor and will be highlighted as someone to watch! Read more at: http://www.brainpop.com/about/

Mrs. Robin Martinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035914.post-91739250200136031512009-09-27T15:20:00.003-05:002009-09-27T15:29:08.633-05:00

Join Izzit and select from a list of videos for your free one. There are several types of memberships, but I have been a member for several years and have selected a free video, with no strings attached, each year. Some of the videos available are not first run movie theatre flicks, so don't look for that. These videos include topics about the Pilgrims, David Robinson, Drew Carey, microeconomics,

Mrs. Robin Martinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035914.post-24934276119358675242009-09-25T12:22:00.002-05:002009-09-25T12:24:50.408-05:00

Online Education Conference on Climate Changefrom the Smithsonian InstitutionJoin one or all of twelve exciting sessions of the Smithsonian’s free online conference, September 29 to October 1. “Climate Change” sessions are appropriate for teachers, their students, and the general public.In this innovative format, you will interact in real-time with Smithsonian experts and hundreds of fellow

Mrs. Robin Martinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035914.post-46392746903400943592009-09-25T11:43:00.003-05:002009-09-25T12:22:10.331-05:00

The Education Team at the Zoo will be hosting two Teacher Open Houses (October 13th and 14th) from 5:00-6:30 pm in order to showcase our new McNeil Avian Center as well as visit with educators about the resources and programs available through the Zoo. The event is FREE and will include light refreshments. Registration for the Open Houses is on a first-come, first-serve basis and is now

Mrs. Robin Martinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035914.post-54285710942301208582009-09-19T21:13:00.006-05:002009-09-19T21:52:04.262-05:00

Wikis can be used for many things by different people. Even with the limited editing tools, there is enough available to create some online content for any purpose. There is a blog post on the smarttech.com site that offers 50 Ways to Use Wikis for a More Collaborative and Interactive Classroom.When you are finished reading this article, visit this site to compare over 25 different types of wiki

Mrs. Robin Martinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035914.post-63821831158882648142009-09-09T21:03:00.005-05:002009-09-09T21:30:50.282-05:00

Image by happy via via FlickrIn a recent podcast by The Tech Chicks, they recommended several great and FREE links/sites/applications. So be sure to visit their site and enjoy these teaching resources:Math PostersTakingITGlobal - social network for student to take a stand for their environment.Kewl Grader - just like that little wheel you have to figure out a percentage score for a student who

Mrs. Robin Martinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035914.post-65328114894586754162009-09-08T20:54:00.006-05:002009-09-08T21:06:07.838-05:00

I thought this blog post about President Obama's speech for the first day of school said it all.http://welcometoorganizedchaos.blogspot.com/2009/09/sky-is-still-there.htmlCertainly we have had many other presidents speak to students early in the school year without all the fuss. They were, of course, Republican presidents. I think releasing the content of the speech in advance was a wise choice

Mrs. Robin Martinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035914.post-2039723941160946532009-08-29T20:03:00.007-05:002009-08-29T20:31:35.920-05:00

If you were a wee ones watching The Beatles on the Ed Sullivan Show in the 60's then get out there NOW and reserve a copy of The Beatles RockBand. The game is available on September 9 and should be a winner! Songs from all different styles are on the game. In addition, songs from Abby Road will be released for RockBand in October. It appears as if there will be a dribble of Beatlemania this fall.

Mrs. Robin Martinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035914.post-87154269276951662752009-08-09T12:23:00.003-05:002009-08-09T12:32:19.994-05:00

Image via WikipediaEach start of a new school reminds us to reflect upon our experiences as a youngster. This kindergarten class is the class of 2022! There are many things these students will not get to experience because they are no longer in existance. From Wired magazine, here is a partial list of 100 things. The rest can be found at their website article: 100 Things You Kids May Never Know,

Mrs. Robin Martinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035914.post-51993922735573350912009-08-09T11:49:00.003-05:002009-08-09T11:55:43.479-05:00

Image via WikipediaThere are so many great sites for science, but once again I came across something good for elementary science called The Arctic Hare. You must create a food chain from the animals listed on the page. Simple you say, well give it a try. There are links for educator resources, arctic hare cam, 3D images, and lesson ideas along with video clips. This is definitely worth the stop.

Mrs. Robin Martinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035914.post-14824074846326559812009-08-03T22:02:00.004-05:002009-08-03T22:15:59.980-05:00

I enjoyed my recent weekend visit to Washington DC. During this short 4 day stay I visited the Holocaust Museum, Newseum, Indian Museum, Botanical Garden,and National Geographic exhibits. In addition, I attended a friends wedding held at the DAR Museum. It was a wonderful weekend.I had read about AudioBoo.com and how easy it was to create a podcast from an iPhone, so I decided to give it a try.

Mrs. Robin Martinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035914.post-64979756521543648992009-08-03T16:40:00.004-05:002009-08-03T21:33:19.701-05:00

Image by rmom352 via FlickrThere are so many things a first year teacher needs to know. Here are a few links to help your collegue: Teachers First first day of school icebreakers: http://www.teachersfirst.com/firstday.cfmDiscoveryEducation: New Teacher Survival: http://discoveryeducation.com/survival/The Teaching Heart: http://www.teachingheart.net/newteacher.htmlTeachers First: http://

Mrs. Robin Martinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035914.post-5836418435951206572009-07-30T21:26:00.004-05:002009-07-31T07:02:04.262-05:00

Image by K. Todd Storch via FlickrVisit the site http://google.com/voice to request a GoogleVoice account. Why? If you have a home, cell, and school phone number, but are tired of checking voice mail in all locations, you can have all go to one number. When you request an invitation to GoogleVoice, there is about a 2 week wait until you are notified. When setting up your account, Google will

Mrs. Robin Martinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035914.post-17949731020786095602009-07-30T20:51:00.004-05:002009-07-30T21:04:24.422-05:00

Image by Farruska via FlickrThere are many bookmark saving programs available for you to keep your bookmarks in order:delicious.comdiigo.comhttp://www.mybookmarks.com/http://www.ikeepbookmarks.com/Backflip.comThere are 62 different bookmarking tools available here: http://www.go2web20.net/#tag:bookmarking so if you do not use any of the above, find one there.The best part of these services is

Mrs. Robin Martinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035914.post-77959532526151825502009-07-25T13:31:00.003-05:002009-10-01T21:45:12.632-05:00

I received this on purk today: The modern rules of Quidditch. Not bad really, but I would image this probably would not be played at school!

Mrs. Robin Martinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035914.post-81589271688351795172009-07-20T23:00:00.003-05:002009-07-23T19:34:53.980-05:00

Image by marcopako  via FlickrIf you have been bitten by the ibug, you are not alone. I finally needed a new phone and waited until the 3G was released in June to feed my gadget addiction. Yes it is true. I could not believe how simple it was to order it online, and have it arrive on time, and ready to go. I made the switch from Verizon to AT&T and even that was simple. But enough on that,

Mrs. Robin Martinnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035914.post-65733671201627398682009-07-11T21:52:00.003-05:002009-07-11T21:57:39.943-05:00

If you like to have easy and quick access to a desktop calendar, visit this site to download the software. It is transparent and you can change the colors, size and marker for the day. In addition you can move it around the desktop at any time. It is a horizontal calendar. In the photo to the right, look at the link across the bottom of the screen.

Mrs. Robin Martinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035914.post-41670244271402643002009-07-11T21:44:00.006-05:002009-07-11T21:59:42.626-05:00

Image via WikipediaThis free site, VerbaLearn, offers different ways for you to learn sets of vocabulary words. You can listen to the words via mp3 transfer to your iPod, make puzzles like crosswords, make and print flashcards or watch a video flash card stack.In addition there are fill in the blanks and quizzes you can take to see how you are doing with your memory skills and the words.Of course

Mrs. Robin Martinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035914.post-45465614820653784052009-07-08T20:53:00.002-05:002009-07-08T21:01:48.282-05:00

Image via CrunchBaseIf you were thinking of creating a Skype account for use in your classroom, this might be something to start with as an activity. Visit this site: Skype an Author. You can choose an author from a scrolling list of people, set the date, prepare your students and away you go. There are some free visits and some paid conversations as stated on the page. The authors have contacted

Mrs. Robin Martinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035914.post-21031435050246281772009-07-06T19:48:00.004-05:002009-07-06T20:01:09.747-05:00

Image via WikipediaIf you live near a pond and want to help some researach for the National Wildlife Federation, sign up for FrogWatch. This is a frog and toad monitoring program that helps scientists with information from your backyard. Even if you are new to nature, there are guidelines to help you get started in FrogWatch. Basically you need to visit the site, register a location you will

Mrs. Robin Martinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035914.post-47277058804364812372009-07-05T19:17:00.004-05:002009-07-05T20:33:03.484-05:00

To view notes on the DiscoveryEducation Pre-Conference in Silver Spring, visit my DEN Blog: Center Stage at the DEN. All I can say about DiscoveryEducation is WOW. If you have not joined the DEN, then stop now and visit the site to sign up. You can have your own online professional development anytime anywhere just by reading the blogs! There are great ideas from model teachers and the discovery

Mrs. Robin Martinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035914.post-10024027508683900652009-07-05T18:50:00.005-05:002009-07-05T19:01:07.667-05:00

Image via WikipediaThere are over 250 categories of books, audio files and resources to FREELY use an download here at the E-Books Directory. The resources are limited, but may include something your students could not find otherwise. Biographies include George Washington and Erwin Romel. There are technology books about programming and books like Anna Karenina along with some other great books.

Mrs. Robin Martinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035914.post-11052226107008624542009-07-05T18:36:00.004-05:002009-07-05T18:49:55.312-05:00

Become a member of the Classroom2.0 ning site and have access to many free webinars. Many of them are archived for your review. Some of the programs that have been posted include Jean-Michel Cousteau; Ocean Adventures, Looking for Lincoln, Remixing Shakespeare for 21st Century Students, and Using 21st Century Resources to enhance Math Teaching & Learning.If you have not become a member of this

Mrs. Robin Martinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035914.post-24751310775358929932009-07-05T18:26:00.006-05:002009-07-05T18:48:47.195-05:00

NOAA has a series of games to help students learn. The games are geared for students in grades 4-7 and use a series of animations to help explain a number of concepts. In the games, students learn about predators, food webs, recycling and trash clean up. They must move obstructions to make the waterway healthy and battle pollution monsters. There are 17 different simulations for students to try.

Mrs. Robin Martinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035914.post-79656278915614766792009-07-05T17:49:00.007-05:002009-07-05T18:23:32.414-05:00

Image by ehpien via FlickrFrom the article: "The Smithsonian Center for Education and Museum Studies is offering a series of free online tours that invite educators, families, and students to learn about America's diverse cultural heritage by examining objects drawn from the Smithsonian's vast collections." By using these objects, the visitors can examine the information to a deeper level of

Mrs. Robin Martinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035914.post-84102003344269311652009-07-05T17:39:00.005-05:002009-07-05T18:25:32.578-05:00

Image by Stuck in Customs via Flickr "The Ancient Library"The United Nations education agency coordinated libraries from a dozen countries to put some of their ancient works into digital format for use online. The World Digital Library has documents, files and more in seven different languages. You can view maps of the New World from 1562, or a map of Ancient Arabia from Christoph Weigel from

Mrs. Robin Martinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035914.post-91515675656001208222009-07-04T13:19:00.008-05:002009-07-05T21:26:30.728-05:00

Image by rmom352 via FlickrThese ideas are from Patti Duncan from the DiscoveryEducation Leadership Council Seminar. Patti uses wikis in her class to create assignments for her 9th grade science students. Kids are paired with kids from another class and must complete all conversations online through the discussion boards. All rubrics are on the wiki as are the handouts for kids to print on their

Mrs. Robin Martinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035914.post-49856794808332827602009-06-29T07:28:00.006-05:002009-07-05T21:33:43.032-05:00

Image by kimberlyfaye via FlickrSearching the Library of Congress has been a frustrating experience for me. This session was an introduction to their new search tools. They have added browse by topic on the site to make searching easier. There are some specific subjects to begin with to see certain collections. Visit the teacher's page to begin your adventure. Start with a search going to Themed

Mrs. Robin Martinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035914.post-40011549820979853862009-06-27T13:50:00.003-05:002009-06-27T14:00:59.106-05:00

Image by krossbow via FlickrI have been at Discovery Headquarters for 3 days and my brain is full! There are new things coming from Discovery and will be public soon. All of my notes from the Discovery workshops are located here on my Discovery Blog: CenterStage at the DEN. Following this day, I will be at the Sidwell Friends School on Sunday for the Constructionist Consortium Day of fun. Having

Mrs. Robin Martinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035914.post-57291471974627350792009-06-04T09:29:00.004-05:002009-06-05T15:44:43.353-05:00

Did you know:“From 1948 to 2008 NBC, ABC, CBS broadcast more than one million hours of programming. In the past 6 months, individuals posted more than a million hours of original video on YouTube alone-more than the networks broadcast in the previous 60 years combined”The above quote from ISTE magazine Learning & Leading with Technology provides some useful tips for teachers to consider when

Mrs. Robin Martinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035914.post-43491379995022503682009-06-01T12:26:00.002-05:002009-06-01T12:33:15.078-05:00

Today I begin to blog on my DiscoveryEduction teacher blog. Most of the information will be cross posted to both locations. It is too hard to come up with different information for both places. I do come across a lot of great resources, so they will be listed on each site. I do this because I have been invited to help RJ Stangherlin with the PA DEN blog. Last year it was run by Jen Dorman who

Mrs. Robin Martinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035914.post-70641493608020977702009-05-30T13:47:00.003-05:002009-05-30T14:11:46.173-05:00

Finding new templates can be a tiresome task. Now there is a site that has many in one location!These templates can easily be used by PPT or Keynote. There is a unique newspaper style template and there are many many more on the links on the side of the page. They are all FREE and some of the themes include birthday, trains, maps, soccer, education, Easter, Christmas, more, more and more. There

Mrs. Robin Martinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035914.post-82990180981846329152009-05-27T12:59:00.004-05:002009-05-27T13:05:54.474-05:00

"Welcome to BiologyInMotion! Here you will find animations, interactive activities, and cartoons designed to make learning biology a richer, more engaging experience. After years of teaching biology in various colleges and universities, I began developing my own graphics and multimedia, mainly for in-class presentation. The many positive

Mrs. Robin Martinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035914.post-73390558008794816022009-05-27T12:54:00.003-05:002009-05-27T12:59:13.685-05:00

Image by churl via FlickrIf you are looking for a resource to help struggling writers, try visiting this site for some video tools: Great Source iwrite. Videos are included for grammar, and writing techniques along with links for the following:Forms of WritingWriting ProcessMini LessonsState Writing StandardsFor New TeachersDifferentiating InstructionAsk the ExpertAssessment

Mrs. Robin Martinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035914.post-35180964881576904472009-05-27T12:20:00.003-05:002009-05-27T12:29:54.303-05:00

Image via WikipediaThis show, Science of the Movies, looks like a lot of fun to me! It is a new show on The Science Channel. We do not get that on our cable line up, but I will be watching the archived shows online! Of course it is going to be a top notch show because it is produced by The Discovery Channel. In addition to the Science of Movies, there are videos, puzzles, games, newsletters,

Mrs. Robin Martinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035914.post-38055705006322783802009-05-18T14:16:00.003-05:002009-05-18T14:29:06.222-05:00

The site, WeAreTeachers has a contest running for you to choose the winner. Please vote for ME!! Here are the details: http://tinyurl.com/qhk4cpThe winner will receive $200 to complete the proposed project. I plan to use that cash to go to NECC and learn what's new and share it with all of you!! i

Mrs. Robin Martinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035914.post-91470702718887430182009-05-15T13:04:00.003-05:002009-05-15T13:12:58.257-05:00

Image by KATsVIEW via FlickrThis summer why not visit the Philadelphia Zoo to join in their 150th anniversary celebration! If you are a teacher, you can get a free pass for the whole summer! Fill out the form at this link to sign up for your FREE admission. Did you know that the Philadelphia Zoo was the first zoo in the US? You can bring a picnic lunch, visit the petting zoo or wander around to

Mrs. Robin Martinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035914.post-32054527353945776772009-05-13T07:55:00.005-05:002009-05-13T08:04:35.416-05:00

It is that time of year when we are in a scurry mode to get all things completed before the end of the year. Most people don't have time for a little entertainment, so just set this as your start page on your browser, and you will be tempted to play with the fish! Choose SharkBreak and you can change the fish, change the background, get a widget for your page, visit the web page, or if you

Mrs. Robin Martinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035914.post-15957116657203725902009-05-12T09:39:00.007-05:002009-05-13T08:35:01.783-05:00

I'll bet your could find any number of ways to use the information on this site. Math, science, language arts writing prompt, lesson plans, puzzles and video are available to anyone. Being green is so vogue right now and many companies are providing a rich variety of materials for educators, this site is one of them. If you are stuck inside for a rainy day activity, have students sketch their

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Image by maubrowncow via FlickrI am afraid there are just some quirky things about the English language that still confuse me. However, with the help of Grammar Girl and a few other sites I can probably get it right some day. Did you know that there is a debate about the use of the semi-colon and the dash. Don't you think it is odd that there is a dash in the semi-colon? Maybe it is a hyphen.

Mrs. Robin Martinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035914.post-75499715974395560072009-05-06T16:06:00.005-05:002009-05-06T16:18:40.230-05:00

Image by Leo Reynolds via FlickrDo you keep a poster or cheat sheet of how to put accents on certain words, or those funny little characters like: Ê ê α Á Ö Ç  ☃ ☂ You can easily copy and paste these items and resize them in a text document. Simply visit this site and select which character you need. Return to your text document and paste. This is much easier than printing the alphabet and

Mrs. Robin Martinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035914.post-17724627874266914082009-05-05T12:48:00.004-05:002009-05-05T13:33:54.274-05:00

Image via CrunchBaseI am overwhelmed with the incredible links and projects that are shared on plurk and twitter. Yesterday I did a demo of Twitter for our staff. I chose Twitter because it is getting the most press these days and it was a short informal demonstration. They were not actually setting up accounts at the meeting. We showed some ways Twitter is being used in education, politics, by

Mrs. Robin Martinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38035914.post-91066409171046012232009-05-03T17:37:00.007-05:002009-05-03T19:33:45.209-05:00

Image by Wesley Fryer via FlickrIt was such a lousy rainy day, I guess most of the plurk.com universe was indoors playing. There are so many great sites posted today on plurk, that I wanted to share them with you all.Name the states and spell them correctly - FYI, the lowest time I saw online today was 6:45 remaining. Try it.Special effects - Graphic design and other things it looks like fun.Me

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