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This is a group to support those helping every kid to be an Idea Seeker.
Idea Seekers make a difference by taking action, seeking solutions and sharing ideas.
Here is a link to the presentation I gave at Engage Expo about using the 5 C's to engage tweens online....
Tap into the Emotional Triggers of Tweens
It was a nice conference with some interesting discussions about what the future may hold for Vi...
Use this discount code “speakervip” when you register at, www.engageexpo.com/index.html. This discount code reduces the price by $200 and makes the early registration rate just $395!
This special offer is over MONDAY - Feb 2, 2009.
I have a discount code to offer for anyone interested in attending the conference -- use this discount code “speakervip” when you register at, www.engageexpo.com/index.html. This discount code reduces the price by $200 and makes the early registra...
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- At 2:08pm on January 15, 2009,
Barry Joseph said… - Welcome to RezEd.org! I'm Barry Joseph, director of the Online Leadership Program at Global Kids, the nonprofit organization which developed and manages RezEd. We are happy to have you on-board and joining the network for virtual educators! Take a minute to look around the website and if you have any questions, feel free to email either myself or amira@globalkids.org.
The following is an orientation list to welcome new members and suggest various ways you can deepen your involvement:
* Listen to Bi-weekly Podcasts - Every two weeks, a new short 5-10 minute interview with different people who work within digital technology and learning aspects, as well as a brief update of pertinent news for the RezEd community podcast is uploaded on RezEd.org. If you have ideas of people, projects, news or events we should cover, please let us know at rezedinfo@globalkids.org.
* Join A Group - There are over three dozen groups that are currently active on RezEd.org that members are free to join. Each group has a different theme and gives a space for educators to engage in discussions concerning various topics dealing with learning and virtual worlds. Find one of interest to you or create your own - we can help you promote it.
* Learn about using Virtual Worlds within the Classroom - RezEd.org offers a Virtual Worlds 101 guide and a Second Life toolbox for those members who are new to using virtual worlds within their curriculum.
* Share with other Educators "Aha!" Moments - Educators are encouraged to contribute to the Aha! Moments section, which highlights members experience dealing with skill development, educational opportunities, etc when dealing with virtual worlds in the classroom. If you would like to contribute one, please send to rezedinfo@globalkids.org or visit the online form.
* Read Current Updates - Each week, RezEd.org is updated with current news reports, articles and other key studies that reflect information on virtual worlds and learning. All of this can be found throughout the website - ie the current news articles can be found via the RSS feed on the left-hand side of the webpage.
* Keep Up-to-Date - RezEd.org has an events calendar where you can see what is happening in the virtual world education sphere. You can also contribute to the RezEd.org calendar, keeping other educators and yourself up-to-date with events that are taking place. Let us know if there are things we should add at rezedinfo@globalkids.org, or contribute your own directly to the site.
* Connect with Peers! - In the bottom left-hand corner of the webpage, there is a live chat function that can be used to meet and begin discussions with fellow educators to share ideas, discuss current issues about virtual worlds or just to get to know one another.
* Discussions - Join in a discussion with your fellow educators on various topics or start your own.
* Blogs - Read your colleagues blog posts to see what people are saying or share your own by starting a new blog post.
* Read the RezEd Report - The first RezEd seasonal report was published in October 2008. It is a guide for educators in the RezEd community, which summarizes cutting edge activities and discussions.
- At 10:28am on January 15, 2009,
Sabine Reljic / Willow Shenlin said… - Thanks for the tip Sally. I"ll go over the games and plan to use those that work with the first graders for future Center Times. Thanks again.
- At 1:52pm on January 12, 2009,
Jerome Cygan said… - You're welcome. I'll be sure to check out the site and also have some of my teachers look it over to see how they can incorporate into their lesson.
- At 1:24am on January 12, 2009,
Jerome Cygan said…
- Hi Sally, you can find out what each grade level is learning by going to the California State Board of Education web site (http://www.cde.ca.gov/be/st/ss/index.asp). Most schools in California teach to these standards. I look forward to checking out KidsCom.com to see how our students and teachers can use virtual worlds in their classrooms.
Jerome
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- http://www.kidscom.com
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- Twitter, Global Kids
Sally Schmidt's Photos
Sally Schmidt's Blog
Engage Expo Presentation
Here is a link to the presentation I gave at Engage Expo about using the 5 C's to engage tweens online....
Tap into the Emotional Triggers of Tweens
It was a nice conference with some interesting discussions about what the future may hold for Virtual Worlds including how to use them in education.
Tap into the Emotional Triggers of Tweens
It was a nice conference with some interesting discussions about what the future may hold for Virtual Worlds including how to use them in education.
Posted on March 26, 2009 at 10:36am —
$200 Discount on Engage! Expo in March
Use this discount code “speakervip” when you register at, www.engageexpo.com/index.html. This discount code reduces the price by $200 and makes the early registration rate just $395!
This special offer is over MONDAY - Feb 2, 2009.
This special offer is over MONDAY - Feb 2, 2009.
Posted on January 29, 2009 at 6:10pm —
Do Virtual World Locations Influence Tone of Conversation?
I have observed that the kids in the KidsCom.com virtual world interact in different ways in different settings. Some of this I expected (and we designed for) such as kids taking on the roles of manager, waiter, cook and customer in a Restaurant and playing together.
Other differences based on settings I did not expect. On the "Beach" we have chairs set up around umbrellas and the conversation trends to meeting and dating. In the "Palace" there are no chairs and the conversation trends to discu… Continue
Other differences based on settings I did not expect. On the "Beach" we have chairs set up around umbrellas and the conversation trends to meeting and dating. In the "Palace" there are no chairs and the conversation trends to discu… Continue
Posted on January 22, 2009 at 10:00am —
I'm speaking at Engage Expo in March
I will be speaking at Engage Expo (formerly Virtual Worlds 2009) on March 11. Here is the description of my presentation:
Tap Into the Emotional Triggers Of Tweens
So you have spent a lot of money attracting tweens to your virtual world. Now how do you keep them coming back? The key to engagement is the five C’s: creativity, competition, collection, community and caring--and how well you use them. Adults are often under the misc… Continue
Tap Into the Emotional Triggers Of Tweens
So you have spent a lot of money attracting tweens to your virtual world. Now how do you keep them coming back? The key to engagement is the five C’s: creativity, competition, collection, community and caring--and how well you use them. Adults are often under the misc… Continue
Posted on January 12, 2009 at 1:54pm — 2 Comments
KidsCom.com Kid Reporters at CES
Here is something very cool that we are doing at KidsCom.com --- latest in our series of real life events that some kids who are in our virtual world get to experience.
KID REPORTERS DESCEND ON CES IN SEARCH OF NEWEST GREEN TECHNOLOGY
At the Consumer Electronics Show, kids in the role of KidsCom.com Idea Seeker News Network Reporters will be reporting about the latest technology items that will help them continue to spread the news about going green and saving the planet and its animals. Kids… Continue
KID REPORTERS DESCEND ON CES IN SEARCH OF NEWEST GREEN TECHNOLOGY
At the Consumer Electronics Show, kids in the role of KidsCom.com Idea Seeker News Network Reporters will be reporting about the latest technology items that will help them continue to spread the news about going green and saving the planet and its animals. Kids… Continue
Posted on January 9, 2009 at 6:03pm — 2 Comments
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RezEd is YOUR community for learning and virtual worlds. There are many ways to use it.
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Tell us more ways this community can serve your needs!
Share your voice in response to the featured discussion.Listen to the twice-a-month podcast.Read or contribute to RezEd Community Aha MomentsBrowse or contribute to the libraryJoin a special interest group. or create your ownList an event or learn who is attending. Read or report the latest newsMeet new colleagues and read their personal blogsAdd photos or videos Tell us more ways this community can serve your needs!Featured Podcast
In this week's RezEd Podcast Episode 43 Dr. James Paul Gee discusses his thoughts on assessment and opportunities for Learning in Virtual Worlds & Gaming.Featured Aha Moment
This week's aha moment, "Avatars Enhance the Language Learning Experience" is written by Laura Jacob of McGuffey High School.
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