is a website sponsored by Pearson. It is a website full of educational games and puzzles. The site has so much to offer that it can be overwhelming for people new to the site to focus in on what they might be able to utilize. The purpose of the Google DOCs link is to help you get to the “heart of the matter”.

Each slide is divided by age group and contains links to games you might want to try out. Most of these games can be played by students at their computers. But, they do not have to be. Most of these games work well in a Smart Board environment. This permits the entire class to be engaged in the activity and provides for interactivity at the Smart Board.

So, if you see a title that looks interesting, just click on it and it will launch on a new page for you. Go ahead and try out a few…

Now that we know the thin client solution will support the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) Tests, are you thinking about purchasing a Thin Client Solution? If you use a Thin Client solution, then you should consider changing the vocabulary you use. Instead of saying, “We need 37 computers.”, you can say, “We need 37 seats.”

“Seats” is the word to use when integrating the thin client solution into your school networks. The presentation below looks at the costs associated with purchasing thin clients vs desktop or laptop PC’s.

I have many more thoughts about using a thin client solution. I believe there are saving opportunities to be had.

(Click on my picture to hear the podcast.)
Many school divisions are writing their technology plans for the next 5 years. This iteration of the plan should be dramatically different than the ones written 5 years ago. This podcast examines some of the technology pillars that need to be included in the plan to insure the development of 21st century students.

The 21st Century Student is represented by the picture to the left. Facets that need attention are:

1. Improved basic skiils
2. Ability to Multi-task with depth of knowledge
3. Improved critical thinking skills
4. Able to work in collaborative environments

I am becoming familiar with Google Docs. My first experiment is to create a Web 2.0 spreadsheet that tracks my Capstone project at the University of Virginia. Click on Google Docs Spreadsheet to see the spreadsheet.