Conferences

Sat Mar 17, 2012 09:02:05 AM>Kerri Mahoney: Hi Jennifer and Margaret. Is your group chatting at this time too? Feel free to join in with us. Sat Mar 17, 2012 09:02:35 AM>Kerri Mahoney: Greg said that all the chats are saved in an archive. I checked earlier when I switched over and he is right. Sat Mar 17, 2012 09:02:40 AM>Christopher Monfiletto: I know. I have taught in an Alternative School program where structure and discipline were the foremost features. I did that for 11 years, so giving up that control is tough. Maybe I need counseling. Sat Mar 17, 2012 09:03:13 AM>Kerri Mahoney: Don't we all. So many programs, constantly getting new ideas, new trainings, etc. The joys of teaching. Sat Mar 17, 2012 09:03:58 AM>Christopher Monfiletto: Hi Jennifer and Margaret. Happy St. Patrick's Day. Here are the three sites I have found. The forst two are information about UDL, and the 3rd is a Power Point presentation. http://anitas.edublogs.org/2010/02/18/udl-planning-session/ http://www.osepideasthatwork.org/udl/intro.asp http://www.slideshare.net/antinene/udl-presentation-sharing-ideas-and-building-resources Sat Mar 17, 2012 09:04:22 AM>Kerri Mahoney: I think we all attempt UDL as good teachers. Of course we want to teach the whole and meet all the individual needs and styles. It is hard with a one size fits allcurriculum, but good teachers constantly adjust and adapt to help the individual. Sat Mar 17, 2012 09:04:26 AM>Jessica Korsu: I just found out that next year we are getting a new math, language arts, and science program….it will be fun but definitely overwhelming Sat Mar 17, 2012 09:05:12 AM>Kerri Mahoney: Every time Chris shards slideshare link, it starts up on my side screen. Kind of funny. Good example project. Sat Mar 17, 2012 09:05:39 AM>Jennifer Potter: Yes, we had planned at 11 am...I thought for some reason we could have separate rooms... I do not want to interfer. I will send an email to my group members about going somewhere else. Sat Mar 17, 2012 09:05:45 AM>Jessica Korsu: It does the same to me Sat Mar 17, 2012 09:06:21 AM>Kerri Mahoney: Wow Jessica. Your district must have money. My district in California just announced that there will be nithing new for at least five years because there is no money. We have already had these stories for a good four years. I am tired of them. May have to switch grade levels to get a change. Sat Mar 17, 2012 09:06:59 AM>Christopher Monfiletto: I know. New programs and trainings are fun and exciting. I really enjoy trying to implement new things into my teaching. It keeps me fresh! Sat Mar 17, 2012 09:07:25 AM>Kerri Mahoney: The teacher, Ms. Derby, told Antone it is okay to chat in any group. You guys can stay with us or switch. Your choice. Sat Mar 17, 2012 09:08:04 AM>Margaret Ridgeway: From my discussion this week I think you can tell I feel overwhelmed, but somehow I managed to fall into an ISTE webinar that was perfect and got me to thinking how to avoid some of the time and expense. I have posted them on our wiki to make it easier. http://6714learningcommunity4.wikispaces.com/UDL+%26+Cognitive+Rescaling+for+Everyone Sat Mar 17, 2012 09:08:12 AM>Jessica Korsu: Actually we don't haev much at all. They only purchased the programs for third grade for now since it is a testing year. Sat Mar 17, 2012 09:08:25 AM>Kerri Mahoney: Here is Antone's third thought. I would do a short movie, as that is my forte, but with time restraints, I would be able to pull it off effectively. Sat Mar 17, 2012 09:08:46 AM>Kerri Mahoney: Jennifer, your groups wiki just opened on my side screen. Funny how we are all connected. Sat Mar 17, 2012 09:09:13 AM>Christopher Monfiletto: Kerri, that's too bad. We just had a Superintendent's Conference Day yesterday and we were introduced to what NYS is calling Comoon Core curriculum, where ALL school districts in NY will have to start implementig next year. With that we have also become an International Baccalureate school. Sat Mar 17, 2012 09:10:10 AM>Kerri Mahoney: California is starting common core in 2013 but we will still teach with our current curriculum. Sat Mar 17, 2012 09:10:18 AM>Jennifer Potter:  That is totally cool! Not really sure how did it though? Sat Mar 17, 2012 09:10:19 AM>Kerri Mahoney: Not sure how they will implement it yet. Sat Mar 17, 2012 09:10:23 AM>Margaret Ridgeway: Christopher - except for 4 of them, every state in the nation has decided to implement common core. Louisiana expects to convert by 2014 at the lates Sat Mar 17, 2012 09:10:26 AM>Jessica Korsu: NJ is doing that too, by 2014 we all have to follow the common core standards…its a national program Sat Mar 17, 2012 09:10:48 AM>Kerri Mahoney: Pretty cool that we finally are uniting with a common core. Sat Mar 17, 2012 09:11:05 AM>Kerri Mahoney: Wonder what four states? Sat Mar 17, 2012 09:11:06 AM>Christopher Monfiletto: Whoops, that's right. It is a national program. Sat Mar 17, 2012 09:11:10 AM>Gregory Muir: All the standards are changing in Ohio as well. Sat Mar 17, 2012 09:11:18 AM>Kerri Mahoney: We truly are becoming a global society. Sat Mar 17, 2012 09:11:33 AM>Christopher Monfiletto: True. Do your schools have IB? Sat Mar 17, 2012 09:11:41 AM>Kerri Mahoney: Yes. Sat Mar 17, 2012 09:11:51 AM>Christopher Monfiletto: For all levels? Sat Mar 17, 2012 09:11:56 AM>Valerie Richardson: Hello everyone sorry I'm late Sat Mar 17, 2012 09:12:00 AM>Kerri Mahoney: 7-12 Sat Mar 17, 2012 09:12:09 AM>Christopher Monfiletto: Hi Valerie, Happy St. Patrick's Day! Sat Mar 17, 2012 09:12:41 AM>Valerie Richardson: Happy St. Patty to you too!! Sat Mar 17, 2012 09:12:44 AM>Kerri Mahoney: I shared my other UDL links on our Wiki. Sat Mar 17, 2012 09:12:58 AM>Margaret Ridgeway: What is IB? Sat Mar 17, 2012 09:13:16 AM>Valerie Richardson: No IB for my school but we have AP Sat Mar 17, 2012 09:13:18 AM>Christopher Monfiletto: Kerri, we have the Primary years and Diploma programs already in place and we are starting the Middle Years Programme next year. IB really focuses on the global aspect. Sat Mar 17, 2012 09:13:31 AM>Kerri Mahoney: International Baccalaureate. I know I did spell that right. Miss spell check Sat Mar 17, 2012 09:13:50 AM>Gregory Muir: That sounds interesting. Sat Mar 17, 2012 09:13:57 AM>Kerri Mahoney: California has IB and AP Sat Mar 17, 2012 09:14:06 AM>Jennifer Potter: Valerie and Margaret, do you all want to try somewhere else? Sat Mar 17, 2012 09:14:39 AM>Margaret Ridgeway: Would you explain it a little. Does that mean everyone in the world has a common standard? Sat Mar 17, 2012 09:14:44 AM>Valerie Richardson: Maryland has both too, my district just doesn't have IB Sat Mar 17, 2012 09:14:51 AM>Christopher Monfiletto: I will share my links with everyone on the wiki as well. On that note, I am sorry but I have to run. It was great chatting with you all and please enjoy the day today! Thanks! Sat Mar 17, 2012 09:15:19 AM>Kerri Mahoney: By Chris. Sat Mar 17, 2012 09:15:33 AM>Valerie Richardson: Bye Chris enjoy your day Sat Mar 17, 2012 09:15:38 AM>Kerri Mahoney: BYE Chris. Have a Happy St. Patty's day! Sat Mar 17, 2012 09:15:49 AM>Margaret Ridgeway: Don't forget to wear some green Sat Mar 17, 2012 09:16:07 AM>Gregory Muir: Bye Kerri. I need to take off in a few as well. Sat Mar 17, 2012 09:16:12 AM>Kerri Mahoney: Group 3, any last thoughts and we cansign off and let group four continue. Sat Mar 17, 2012 09:16:29 AM>Kerri Mahoney: Bye Greg. Sat Mar 17, 2012 09:16:53 AM>Gregory Muir: If we need to meet again we can email each other. Sat Mar 17, 2012 09:16:58 AM>Valerie Richardson: well My udl project I'm thinking of a Voice thread Sat Mar 17, 2012 09:16:58 AM>Kerri Mahoney: Sounds good. Sat Mar 17, 2012 09:17:33 AM>Margaret Ridgeway: Are you talking about the presentation to colleagues? Sat Mar 17, 2012 09:17:54 AM>Valerie Richardson: yeah..that is what this conversation was suppose to be about today Sat Mar 17, 2012 09:18:02 AM>Valerie Richardson: ideas for our presentation Sat Mar 17, 2012 09:18:09 AM>Kerri Mahoney: We shared UDL links and how we were creating or presentations. Sat Mar 17, 2012 09:18:26 AM>Valerie Richardson: that is in our wiki right?? Sat Mar 17, 2012 09:18:47 AM>Kerri Mahoney: Good bye groups. Have fun Group 4. The chat room is all yours. Good luck everyone. Have a great day. Sat Mar 17, 2012 09:19:01 AM>Margaret Ridgeway: Initially, I was thinking voice thread as well, until I came across Book Builder. I'm thinking I might familiarize myself with it by creating the presentation using it. Sat Mar 17, 2012 09:19:02 AM>Jessica Korsu: I shared the links I found on our group Wiki. I have to sign off now, I teach an exercise class in a few minutes. It was nice chatting with everyone. Thank you for all the great feedback and good luck with the project. Bye everyone! Sat Mar 17, 2012 09:19:14 AM>Valerie Richardson: Have a good day everyone. Sat Mar 17, 2012 09:19:15 AM>Jennifer Potter: Thank you kerri Sat Mar 17, 2012 09:19:30 AM>Margaret Ridgeway: Thanks to all of group 3 - have a good weekend Sat Mar 17, 2012 09:19:57 AM>Jennifer Potter: Ok, Margaret and Valerie, first of all does my name appear in the chat when I write something? Sat Mar 17, 2012 09:20:05 AM>Margaret Ridgeway: Anyone heard from David or Marie - oops what happened to Valerie? Sat Mar 17, 2012 09:20:36 AM>Jennifer Potter: Oh no, where did she go? Sat Mar 17, 2012 09:20:38 AM>Margaret Ridgeway: Yes we can tell who posts - it just doesn't show it for your own posts Sat Mar 17, 2012 09:21:13 AM>Jennifer Potter: Ok gotcha! Sat Mar 17, 2012 09:21:39 AM>Jennifer Potter: Margaret, I realy do not know how we are going to get a chat going/ Sat Mar 17, 2012 09:21:57 AM>Margaret Ridgeway: Let's give Valerie a second - might have gotten thrown off. Unfortunately, chats can do that Sat Mar 17, 2012 09:22:19 AM>Jennifer Potter: This is true but we have two other guys who have not appeared yet. Sat Mar 17, 2012 09:22:57 AM>Jennifer Potter: hey can you hold on one second...then we can begin our chat Sat Mar 17, 2012 09:23:09 AM>Margaret Ridgeway: No problem Sat Mar 17, 2012 09:24:34 AM>Margaret Ridgeway: BTW - I hope they have Java installed. Otherwise, they will not be able to chat. If they are having problems getting on, it may be that. Sat Mar 17, 2012 09:26:53 AM>Jennifer Potter: This is very true... well we can have a chat and post this whole thread...that is all we can do at this point Sat Mar 17, 2012 09:28:10 AM>Margaret Ridgeway: That should be fine. Wonder if we e-mail them if we can get in touch? Sat Mar 17, 2012 09:28:42 AM>Jennifer Potter: So what are you thinking of doing your presentation on? Sat Mar 17, 2012 09:29:08 AM>Jennifer Potter: I'll send one out. Sat Mar 17, 2012 09:32:42 AM>Margaret Ridgeway: I have this idea that I have been kicking around since I participated in a webinar on Assistive Technology. The premise is that everyone needs AT, but that is a lot of work for the teacher or expensive. What if the students were partners in the creation of resources to be used, and their products formed the basis for a digital library. Sat Mar 17, 2012 09:33:55 AM>Jennifer Potter: BTW---I just sent an email. Sat Mar 17, 2012 09:34:25 AM>Margaret Ridgeway: Sound good. Hopefully they are on. Sat Mar 17, 2012 09:37:27 AM>Jennifer Potter: I have to be honest, I am extremely lost on what we need to be doing. From what I understand we are writing a workshop that informs our colleagues out UDL. Sat Mar 17, 2012 09:38:23 AM>Jennifer Potter: What exactly are we suppose to focus on? Sat Mar 17, 2012 09:38:53 AM>Margaret Ridgeway: That's correct. We were to create a digital presentation to inform our colleagues at schhol and share a link to it on our group wiki. Sat Mar 17, 2012 09:39:48 AM>Jennifer Potter: So kind of like an informative presentation of what UDL is then Sat Mar 17, 2012 09:39:54 AM>Margaret Ridgeway: In our group conference we were to talk about how we planned on doing it and share the resources we found. Sat Mar 17, 2012 09:39:59 AM>Margaret Ridgeway: That's right Sat Mar 17, 2012 09:40:34 AM>Margaret Ridgeway: Turning your school work into a collaborative venture for your school. Sat Mar 17, 2012 09:40:38 AM>Jennifer Potter: Well the previous group said something about prezi.com...do you know about that website Sat Mar 17, 2012 09:41:12 AM>Margaret Ridgeway: I've been on it a couple of times but haven't really used it. Sat Mar 17, 2012 09:42:47 AM>Margaret Ridgeway: I'm wanting to try Book Builder and thought this would be a good opportunity to get some practice on it. Sat Mar 17, 2012 09:43:14 AM>Jennifer Potter: I have never heard of it until this morning so I thought of looking at that site. As far as our obligations this week...are we suppost to express our ideas in our application. Sat Mar 17, 2012 09:44:03 AM>Jennifer Potter: Whats book builder? Sat Mar 17, 2012 09:46:11 AM>Jennifer Potter: What does your day look like tomorrow? Should we try to get the group on tomorrow morning or early afternoon? What is good for you? or do we just continue on what we are doing. Sat Mar 17, 2012 09:47:38 AM>Margaret Ridgeway: I can make myself available at any time. BTW - Book Builder is an online program that CAST has developed. You can create a digital booklet that has the ability to convert text to audio. Sat Mar 17, 2012 09:48:22 AM>Margaret Ridgeway: I want to introduce it to my students so I chose to do my presentation using it so I can play with it some. Sat Mar 17, 2012 09:49:26 AM>Jennifer Potter: that sounds like a good program as well....the issue I have is my school has a strict policy about moving away from what the other teachers are doing. Sat Mar 17, 2012 09:50:30 AM>Jennifer Potter: So, it become difficult to try new (technology ideas) with my students. Sat Mar 17, 2012 09:51:17 AM>Margaret Ridgeway: Well...this is kind of experimental. I've talked to my department head and our master teacher about it and will be approaching my Principal and the district. If you never try anything new, how does everyone learn new techniques? Sat Mar 17, 2012 09:51:37 AM>Jennifer Potter: True that! Sat Mar 17, 2012 09:53:22 AM>Margaret Ridgeway: Let's try to regroup - if you have a minute take a look at the resources I posted on the wiki. These were very helpful for me. Sat Mar 17, 2012 09:54:02 AM>Jennifer Potter: Ok, I will send a new email for tomorrow early time...I am working on my ESOL endorsement right now and have a couple of things due in today by middnight so I need to allocate my time to that time and tomorrow will be dedicated to walden. Sat Mar 17, 2012 09:54:14 AM>Jennifer Potter: I appreciate it. Sat Mar 17, 2012 09:55:14 AM>Jennifer Potter: I do we save this chat? I tried selecting it all and copying it but no luck Sat Mar 17, 2012 09:55:48 AM>Margaret Ridgeway: There will be a log that we can copy once we exit. Sat Mar 17, 2012 09:56:13 AM>Jennifer Potter: ok sounds good. Have a good day and we will try this again! Sat Mar 17, 2012 09:56:51 AM>Margaret Ridgeway: Okay - will wait to hear from you on the new time. "See" you later. __Sunday, March 18 Chat 1__ Sun Mar 18, 2012 08:57:48 AM>Jennifer Potter: Good morning. Sun Mar 18, 2012 09:44:33 AM>Margaret Ridgeway: Not sure what we can do...Vicki suggested 5PM. I guess I will just keep checking back. Sun Mar 18, 2012 09:53:38 AM>Jennifer Potter: 5 pm seems late but I guess we do not have an assignment due this week so maybe that will work __Sunday, March 18 Chat 2__ Sun Mar 18, 2012 04:19:50 PM>Jennifer Potter: Good Evening... Sun Mar 18, 2012 04:28:59 PM>Margaret Ridgeway: Let's cross our fingers Sun Mar 18, 2012 04:29:13 PM>Jennifer Potter: I know :) Sun Mar 18, 2012 04:30:15 PM>Jennifer Potter: I viewed that video you posted...do you think our presentation needs to be done that well? Sun Mar 18, 2012 04:31:27 PM>Margaret Ridgeway: I got a message from David thru Edmodo - he said something to the effect that he didn't know anything and suggested 8:30. I replied back that we were trying for 6:30. Hope he got the message. Sun Mar 18, 2012 04:32:54 PM>Margaret Ridgeway: I think that video was made by someone who has a lot more experience than us and probably has a lot more resources. Sun Mar 18, 2012 04:33:16 PM>Jennifer Potter: I really do not want to reschedule...I think we have given our best effort to get this taken care of. Sun Mar 18, 2012 04:33:48 PM>Margaret Ridgeway: I'm just going to do the best I can and make sure I follow all of the requirements. Sun Mar 18, 2012 04:35:10 PM>Jennifer Potter: I totally understand. Hopefully we will have a couple more to join us...I had reiceved two emails that 6:30 would be ok so we wiil see Sun Mar 18, 2012 04:35:35 PM>Margaret Ridgeway: I pretty much have the first half done and will start working on the second part and possibly adding some audio to back up what I am doing. This worked out well for me as my department head asked me to do a presentation so I am killing 2 birds. Sun Mar 18, 2012 04:37:02 PM>Margaret Ridgeway: If they don't show up in the next few minutes, let's check ClassLive to make sure they didn't go to the wrong section. Sun Mar 18, 2012 04:38:08 PM>Jennifer Potter: That does work out nice. I am still figuring it out...I feel really slow when gathering information. Sun Mar 18, 2012 04:38:16 PM>Jennifer Potter: Where is classlive? Sun Mar 18, 2012 04:39:23 PM>Margaret Ridgeway: It uses elluminate and provides like a white board to view things on as well as a chat and also allows for audio if you want. Sun Mar 18, 2012 04:39:31 PM>Jennifer Potter: nevermind I just found it... Sun Mar 18, 2012 04:42:12 PM>Jennifer Potter: well I tried to go on there and it asked me to save something...what am I saving? Sun Mar 18, 2012 04:43:25 PM>Margaret Ridgeway: It gives the option to open or save it. I usually tell it to open it. Sun Mar 18, 2012 04:43:41 PM>Margaret Ridgeway: Then you hit run. Sun Mar 18, 2012 04:43:42 PM>Marie Neels: I tihnk I finally figured it out Sun Mar 18, 2012 04:44:05 PM>Jennifer Potter: Well we have another participant...welcome Marie. Sun Mar 18, 2012 04:44:14 PM>Marie Neels: Good Evening! Sun Mar 18, 2012 04:44:37 PM>Margaret Ridgeway: At least we're a group now and not a pair!! Sun Mar 18, 2012 04:44:43 PM>Margaret Ridgeway: Hi Marie Sun Mar 18, 2012 04:45:06 PM>Marie Neels: I was on every chat trying to find you guys Sun Mar 18, 2012 04:45:19 PM>Marie Neels: this seems to be the easiest so far Sun Mar 18, 2012 04:45:57 PM>Jennifer Potter: Well we will hold out a few minutes to see if we have a few more takers. Sun Mar 18, 2012 04:45:58 PM>Marie Neels: How did this mornings chat go? I apologize I was not on Sun Mar 18, 2012 04:46:36 PM>Jennifer Potter: Marie, how is your experience with UDL going? Sun Mar 18, 2012 04:46:58 PM>Jennifer Potter: We did not have a chat this morning because it was just Margaret and I. So no worries! Sun Mar 18, 2012 04:47:56 PM>Marie Neels: o ok! I am struggling with certain areas but also feel confident in others, I teach kindergarten so finding where all of my students are academically and learning style wise has been hard Sun Mar 18, 2012 04:48:31 PM>Margaret Ridgeway: I can understand that. Sun Mar 18, 2012 04:48:35 PM>Marie Neels: and now we are in March and I feel that i can differenciate my materials and curriculum but i dont want it to be too late Sun Mar 18, 2012 04:48:57 PM>Marie Neels: this is my first year teaching, and at a private school Sun Mar 18, 2012 04:49:30 PM>Margaret Ridgeway: It's never too late. They are always learning and have a long time yet to go to learn everything. Sun Mar 18, 2012 04:50:18 PM>Jennifer Potter: well I have been teaching 5 years and still learning. I do think it is a continued learning objective for classroom teachers. Sun Mar 18, 2012 04:50:36 PM>Marie Neels: I totally agree! Live long learners ourselves Sun Mar 18, 2012 04:50:42 PM>Margaret Ridgeway: Glad it is - otherwise life would be boring Sun Mar 18, 2012 04:51:52 PM>Margaret Ridgeway: I'm going to check classlive one more time just in case. Sun Mar 18, 2012 04:52:28 PM>Jennifer Potter: My issue is I understand that differenciation should happen in the classroom but I hav enover found a legitmate example which leaves me totally guessing if I am on the right track or not. Sun Mar 18, 2012 04:52:39 PM>Marie Neels: yes it would be, there are so many different levels to teaching Sun Mar 18, 2012 04:53:37 PM>Marie Neels: I have seen it first hand in an integrated school and it has its benefits but some teachers do not practice it because it is so much work Sun Mar 18, 2012 04:54:25 PM>Margaret Ridgeway: I sometimes think I have the understanding down pat and then someone gives another explanation and I am confused again about what I am doing. I think the UDL puts it into a structure that is more understandable. Sun Mar 18, 2012 04:54:46 PM>Jennifer Potter: i am trying to get a handle on this UDL theme and what we are exactly required to do for our presentation on. Sun Mar 18, 2012 04:55:20 PM>Marie Neels: I agree Margaret, I feel that my undergrad prepared me in a certain way and then I get into the real world and it is copletely different Sun Mar 18, 2012 04:55:22 PM>Margaret Ridgeway: I found that the application instructions for week 4 have a complete picture of everything. Sun Mar 18, 2012 04:55:36 PM>Jennifer Potter: Are we just explaining what UDL is and "selling" it to our colleagues. Sun Mar 18, 2012 04:55:44 PM>Marie Neels: I like hwo the UDL is structured as well Sun Mar 18, 2012 04:56:04 PM>Marie Neels: I have not checked out week 4 I will have to do that tonight Sun Mar 18, 2012 04:56:36 PM>Jennifer Potter: Oh I haven't either...I was thining that was the week we were in but I will do that. Sun Mar 18, 2012 04:56:41 PM>Margaret Ridgeway: Pretty much - there are certain things we have to include in the explanations - look at the bullet points. Sun Mar 18, 2012 04:57:57 PM>Marie Neels: but we have to present it to our colleagues though? Sun Mar 18, 2012 04:58:10 PM>Marie Neels: using technology? Sun Mar 18, 2012 04:58:49 PM>Jennifer Potter: Ok group...what do you want to do about completing this requirement for chatting? Sun Mar 18, 2012 04:59:17 PM>Marie Neels: bc its due tonight and we are the only ones here Sun Mar 18, 2012 04:59:25 PM>Marie Neels: we have to copy and past it right? Sun Mar 18, 2012 04:59:36 PM>Marie Neels: or can she access through the class if we tell her? Sun Mar 18, 2012 04:59:36 PM>Jennifer Potter: our presentations? Sun Mar 18, 2012 04:59:40 PM>Margaret Ridgeway: Just do it. If they come in later.... Sun Mar 18, 2012 05:00:01 PM>Margaret Ridgeway: No we have to post the log to our wiki Sun Mar 18, 2012 05:00:28 PM>Marie Neels: o ok Sun Mar 18, 2012 05:00:39 PM>Marie Neels: we just have to share the research we have found correct? Sun Mar 18, 2012 05:00:52 PM>Jennifer Potter: I thought I looked and the only thing due tonight was this chat...we can record this on the wiki as another conference chat. Sun Mar 18, 2012 05:01:14 PM>Jennifer Potter: I think we need to only bounce ideas off of each other. Sun Mar 18, 2012 05:01:18 PM>Marie Neels: yea that is all that is due sorry Jennifer Sun Mar 18, 2012 05:01:25 PM>Marie Neels: ok Sun Mar 18, 2012 05:01:56 PM>Margaret Ridgeway: It also says we were to share resources on the social network - the wiki. I've already posted mine. Sun Mar 18, 2012 05:02:06 PM>Marie Neels: ahhhh Sun Mar 18, 2012 05:02:42 PM>Marie Neels: ok I will do that so we are just suppose to chat like we are doing on here now Sun Mar 18, 2012 05:02:49 PM>Margaret Ridgeway: Just create a new page and copy and paste the links or citations to that page. Sun Mar 18, 2012 05:02:58 PM>Jennifer Potter: ok then what should we do with the rest of the group. Sun Mar 18, 2012 05:03:04 PM>Margaret Ridgeway: Remember to put your name on it!! Sun Mar 18, 2012 05:03:41 PM>Marie Neels: yea I forgot to do that last time! oops! Sun Mar 18, 2012 05:04:32 PM>Margaret Ridgeway: Not sure what we can do about the other folks. If they show up later they can chat and copy a log of their meeting. Sun Mar 18, 2012 05:04:59 PM>Marie Neels: thats probably a good idea, I have a meeting around 8 so I wont be able to stay on all night Sun Mar 18, 2012 05:06:06 PM>Jennifer Potter: I will leave a message on the wiki for them to document their chat on the wiki. then we can all look at the notes later. Sun Mar 18, 2012 05:06:32 PM>Marie Neels: that sounds good, thank you Jennifer Sun Mar 18, 2012 05:06:47 PM>Margaret Ridgeway: What exactly are each of you doing for your presentation? I'm using Book Builder. Sun Mar 18, 2012 05:07:06 PM>Marie Neels: I have not picked anythign yet Sun Mar 18, 2012 05:07:21 PM>Marie Neels: Does that seem to work best for you Margaret and easy to use? Sun Mar 18, 2012 05:08:03 PM>Jennifer Potter: I am going to try to use prezi.com Sun Mar 18, 2012 05:08:26 PM>Margaret Ridgeway: I like it. Similar to powerpoint, but has some additional features. It's online, which is always good, free and has a good user iterface. Took me only a few minutes to figure out how to use it. Sun Mar 18, 2012 05:09:17 PM>Jennifer Potter: I am worried because you do have to post online...I suppose that is ok right? Sun Mar 18, 2012 05:09:22 PM>Marie Neels: ok I may use that, I need simple I have pregnancy brain and my attention span is that of 5 minutes! I love powerpoint so I will check it out Sun Mar 18, 2012 05:09:36 PM>Margaret Ridgeway: Like anything - it's gathering the information to put into it that takes so long. Sun Mar 18, 2012 05:10:02 PM>Marie Neels: agree! Sun Mar 18, 2012 05:10:57 PM>Margaret Ridgeway: Jennifer, sorry but not sure what you are asking. Sun Mar 18, 2012 05:11:43 PM>Jennifer Potter: posting the prezi is safe online? can I save it on the computer or thumb drive too Sun Mar 18, 2012 05:11:59 PM>Marie Neels: ahh I am not sure about that Sun Mar 18, 2012 05:12:46 PM>Margaret Ridgeway: I haven't used prezi before so I'm not sure how you publish on it. Been meaning to try it but sooo many others I have been trying. Sun Mar 18, 2012 05:13:23 PM>Margaret Ridgeway: Probably can download it. Most allow you to do that. Sun Mar 18, 2012 05:13:23 PM>Marie Neels: I wish I had a computer to use at school so I could test them out in my classroom but the only interaction I have is here in class Sun Mar 18, 2012 05:14:59 PM>Margaret Ridgeway: I haul my laptop back and forth. My school didn't provide one either. We have internet access but computers are limited. Sun Mar 18, 2012 05:15:14 PM>Jennifer Potter: I have always loved power point so I am hoping that prezi is the next step up. Sun Mar 18, 2012 05:15:16 PM>Marie Neels: I could always bring my laptop but there is no wireless Sun Mar 18, 2012 05:17:02 PM>Margaret Ridgeway: Can it be hooked up with cable? Your IT people should be able to help you if the routing is available. Sun Mar 18, 2012 05:17:14 PM>Jennifer Potter: Gosh I am soo sorry! Wireless should be a necessity for the classroom. Sun Mar 18, 2012 05:17:20 PM>Marie Neels: I will check out both bc I am a sucker for powerpoint Sun Mar 18, 2012 05:17:52 PM>Marie Neels: I work at a daycare and teach private kindergarten so my director doesnt take the progra seriously its pretty much just me with no support from above Sun Mar 18, 2012 05:17:59 PM>Margaret Ridgeway: I like the wireless too, but am really looking forward to fiber optics. We are changing over and that should speed everything up. Sun Mar 18, 2012 05:18:29 PM>Jennifer Potter: That will be nice! Sun Mar 18, 2012 05:18:39 PM>Margaret Ridgeway: Besides, every time it rains our wifi goes out :) Sun Mar 18, 2012 05:18:50 PM>Marie Neels: thats awesome! Sun Mar 18, 2012 05:19:59 PM>Marie Neels: not that your wireless goes down but getting fiber optivs Sun Mar 18, 2012 05:20:21 PM>Margaret Ridgeway: LOL I knew what you meant. Sun Mar 18, 2012 05:20:38 PM>Marie Neels: :-) Sun Mar 18, 2012 05:21:27 PM>Margaret Ridgeway: Well, we better get back to UDL. Have you run across any particular ideas that you will be using in the future? Sun Mar 18, 2012 05:21:28 PM>Jennifer Potter: Well ladies, I need to go. I will copy and paste this conversation into our conference section and send a message to everyone else. Good luck to you both on your presentation...I look forward to seeing the final product. Sun Mar 18, 2012 05:22:33 PM>Margaret Ridgeway: Good night Jennifer! You too Marie. Happy presenting! Sun Mar 18, 2012 05:22:56 PM>Marie Neels: Thanks ladies! Have a good night!
 * **Partial Chat Log (pertinent to LC4) for Saturday, March 17, 2012** ||