TCEA 2010 - Things to Check out

Today was my first day of TCEA Convention 2010. For those of you who are not familiar with TCEA, it is Texas Education Computer Association. Every year they have a huge conference right in downtown Austin.

I'm already collecting some fun new websites to try with teachers and students. Check them out and see what you think!

• http://www.kerpoof.com/ Great online storymaking site, very fun!


• http://www.polleverywhere.com/ I'm using this is a staff meeting, so great, can take a poll by texting in responses!


• http://www.authorstream.com/ PowerPoint online storage. Can even search already loaded PowerPoints.


• http://edu.glogster.com/ Online poster creation. Very cool! Can think of loads of uses already.


• http://www.smilebox.com/ Create an online scrapbook. Haven't tried it, but curious.

Happy Groundhog Day!

Just a few resources to help Teachers and kids appreciate and understand our furry little friend and his special day!

• http://www.punxsutawneyphil.com/interactive/ Learn some 'groundhogese" some interactive games


• http://www.groundhog.org/ Official Website of the Punxsutawaney Groundhog Club. With videos of past ceremonies, lesson plans and all sorts of facts.


• Groundhog Day QuizDid you know??  Try the Groundhog quiz to test your knowledge of the animal.


• http://www.factmonster.com/spot/groundhogday1.html facts about groundhogs and their friends. Answer to the question, "Why Groundhogs?". And a  quiz to test your knowledge.


• http://www.hoghaven.com/find.html Great site with images and videos of actual groundhogs. Includes a link to FAQ