Project Ipad with Donorschoose

There was a problem with the smart board I have in my class, so I went to the technology room to grab an overhead projector. As I was pushing the projector cart to my room, a student blurted out: "Mr. Letigio, it looks like we're going back to the 70's with that!". I was actually laughing when I heard what the student said, but I just told him,"Hey, we'll just make use of what we have at this point."

I refused to believe what I just read from most of the teachers forum, with one donor says that teachers only want an Ipad in class to be their toy, where they can play angry birds during breaks.  Teachers deserve the technology that they need in class especially to these generation of learners where students already have their own sophisticated cellphones, and tablets and computers at home. And in irony, they don't see any of these technology in their own classrooms

I thought my projector and laptop would be enough, but I was challenged when one of my students told me that in the school where she came from, her LA teacher has a set of Ipad for them to use. Then, I thought, the school was probably not in recession but behind my mind, I need to upgrade my use of technology in class.

Please support my project at Donorschoose.org  by clicking on this link:

http://www.donorschoose.org/mr.letigio

If the link is not working, please come back in later time. The team is still reviewing my proposed project and it would take a while. Thank you for your support.

Google in Education

This probably has been in the web for a while but I just found it. Google already have its own programs in education with a really cool resources for higher education, primary and secondary ( k12). I just browse the site Google in Education, and there are plenty of information and resources that are useful in the classroom. They even have Youtube for teachers! Yes, I know..because most school districts don't allow teachers to show videos directly from Youtube, but now that there is Youtube for teachers it is now an easy access and I can tell that Youtube has tons of videos that can be used in class.

Educators must check this out: Youtube for Teachers

Teachers, go Wiki!

I know Wikispaces has been popular especially in universities, but I am really amazed with the amount of space they gave you if you sign up as educator and probably, not everyone are aware about it. This is the answer to the problem of where to keep those large files of lesson plans, and power points slides. To folks like myself who keep almost everything in a disk or flash drive, maybe it is time to try saving your documents and make it accessible in class through wiki pages.

http://letigioswiki.wikispaces.com/

If you want to sign up as educator, here the link: http://www.wikispaces.com/content/for/teachers
Enjoy Wiki -ing teachers. ;)

How do I look in a Job Interview?

From: What Teachers normally wear to a job fair.

When January is a about to end, it means that teachers are getting contracts and decision if they will remain or give up their position for the next year. This is also the best time for prospective teachers to start looking for the schools they wanted to send their resumes in. Soon, you'll get a phone call to appear for a panel interview and a tour to the school. Be ready and dress to impress!

Learn tips on How to become an International Teacher from this blog of Heather: http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/how-to-become-an-international-teacher/

Japan Earthquake -March, 2011

Please help the people of Japan...