Vermont Fest 2011

Here you will find links and resources from my presentation at Vermont Fest 2011, in Killington, Vermont. 

1:1 in a 5th Grade Classroom


Netbook used in my classroom 
Dell Latitude 2100: This model is no longer available, here is a similar model.
Ubunto Operating System


Arizona Technology Integration Matrix
Gives examples of the different stages of Technology Integration.
"Technology: More then a Tool, a New Skill" Jeff Utecht Blog Post


Wiki Literature Circle References 

Mini-Lessons For Literature Circles by Harvey Daniels and Nancy Steineke  
"Invigorating Literature Circles", My guest post on Angela Meirs Blog

Math Links
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Other Integrated Projects 
Glogster: Be sure you are using the EDU version, you do have to pay now inorder to use student accounts. 
Spelling City: I used the free version, which met my needs but you can pay for more features. 
Wordle

Avatar Websites 
Wimp Yourself: Based on the Wimpy Diary Series


Other Web 2.0 Tools to Explore
Vokie : Create a speaking avatar 
Wallwisher: Create a bulletin board with stickynotes
BagTheWeb: Gather and organize resources 
NeoK12: Resources and activities for teachers and students 
Museum Box
JayCut: Free online video editing
Rubistar: Rubric creator