One of my favorite sites to trip over, when looking for tech tips and tricks, is eHow. I’ve also used it for auto repair. However, I have not begun to scratch the surface of what eHow has to offer. Check it out, and keep it bookmarked – you’ll thank me for it!
The Grand Tour of Google Docs
I am thrilled to have the opportunity to present two sessions about Google Docs today to K-5 staff from both RSU57 and Sanford. My colleague, Amanda Doyle, is presenting the same session to 6-12 staff back at Sanford High School. Therefore, we created a companion resource that will assist folks with Google Docs tutorials, tips and resources long after the sessions have ended! Please enjoy these resources, and suggest links that we might add as well.
Free Interactive Science Simulations for Everyone
A colleague shared this amazing site with me this morning, and I think it might be my favorite site of the year! Created by the University of Colorado at Boulder, PhET has 60 million – yes, I said 60 MILLION interactive science simulators. There are simulators for all grade levels starting with Kindergarten, tons of languages available – and more than anything, the quality is superb. Check it out and tell me what you think.
google rocks!
Here is a brief overview of what Google products have to offer for tech integration in the classroom.
GMAIL:
GOOGLE CALENDAR:
All About Google Calendar (printable!)
GOOGLE DOCS:
prezi
Prezi is a zooming presentation editor that is not only free, but also web-based. There is a bit of a learning curve if you are teaching yourself – but their “learn” tab is chock full of great stuff. I’ll be posting Prezis as I create them – please share your own here as well!
Unclaimed Property
As I’m from Maine, I’m highlighting the State of Maine’s Unclaimed Property page. However, please be aware that each state has a similar page. States are required to hold MILLIONS of dollars in unclaimed property, and to do all they can to get it back in the hands of the taxpayers. I heard about the Maine page from one of our State Senators.
Although my husband and I only had $12.75 in unclaimed property (we ordered a pizza), I have, in only the past several weeks, been able to alert people I know to thousands of dollars they had coming to them. The text messages, emails and Facebook “thank yous” began in earnest this past Friday.
Please check to see if you or your business might have any unclaimed money due. Also, please check for folks you know – especially elderly friends and family members. I am seeing a lot of matured stocks and bonds amounting to quite a lot of money.
crock pot magic
It’s time to dust off that crock pot and put it to good use – all the time! Check out these awesome recipes that will save you time, money and the stress of meal planning. If you’ve never thought about using that crock pot for breakfast, appetizers and desserts, you’ll be amazed at many of these recipes and ideas:
Crock Pot Breakfast Casserole
Ingredients
- 12 eggs
- 1 (32 ounce) bags frozen hash brown potatoes
- 1 lb bacon, cut into small pieces -cooked and drained
- ½ cup onions, diced
- ¾ lb shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- ½ teaspoon dry mustard
- salt and pepper
Directions
- Layer the ingredients in your crock pot in this order-.
- 1/2 of the potatoes- on the bottom.
- 1/2 of the bacon.
- 1/2 of the onions.
- 1/2 of the cheese.
- potatoes.
- bacon.
- onions.
- cheese.
- Beat the eggs, milk, mustard, salt and pepper together. Pour this over the whole mixture. Cook on low for ten to twelve hours.
