Tech+Academy+Projects+2009-2010

**Digital Media**
==**After planning their thoughts through the use of storyboards, our participants were asked to create a digital Media Project that focused on either Core Content Material or their own Personal Passions (B sides). Be sure to check out the project storyboards located under the videos.**==



Planning for Inquiry Based Learning
===Participants explored the benefits of Inquiry Based Learning. Participants created Wordle Walls centered on their passions or Curriculum content, allowing them to brainstorm their ideas. After reviewing resources on inquiry based learning, participants used Webspiration to plan out the first steps in Inquiry. Please review or Wordles and Web maps below.=== =December 1, 2009=

Google 4 Educators
===Participants experienced a variety of Google Applications to assist in collaborative learning among colleagues and students. Using Google Maps, participants created personal maps with locations of their choice. Using Google Calendar, participants created and shared events. The culminating activity involved creating a Google Site with several pages that collected these tools.===

Social Networking for Educators
===Participants were asked to review and evaluate a Social Networking tool. Through their grant Nings, they were able to share the discoveries with other participoants using the blog feature. Ning members were then encouraged to comment on the blogs.===