Monday Morning Message ~ 5-23-2011
Friday after school, Shannon and I headed out for the “longest distance to travel to a conference” at Adlai E. Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire, Illinois.
Now, the reason why we stress the longest distance, is that often people think living in Illinois means living somewhere near Chicago. We all know that Chicago is a big city, and is, in fact, the example I use when explaining the definition of a megalopolis. For students living in a rural community, this would be their only connection.
Living in central Illinois, and if you looked at a map of Illinois, we’re talking pretty much smack-dab in the middle, I live 238 miles from our destination, and for that, we were the day’s first prize winners – a gas card for having traveled the longest distance.
And yes, it was well worth it!
I know, at times, our workshop participants leave with their heads “spinning” saying, “No more!”
On this day, we left with our heads spinning and saying, “Overload!”
It was a fabulous day spent at “EdCamp-Chicago” with other presenters and educators who work in the field of educational technology.
We cannot wait to share the new ideas and resources in our workshops and presentation, and with only five more school days left, that will be one of the first things I will tackle.
Until then, though, we give you one new tip,
which is a website that combines more than one link.
When you want your students to visit several sites in one session, finally here is a way to provide the link for them in one, quick step.
This is what it will look like when applied:
Yes? You love it?!
We thought you would.
Just visit: http://fur.ly/
And have a great week of school!
Before we “sign off”, just one quick note:
Make sure you use the exact address given above.
If you type in “www” before the address, the link will take you to a website that will give you some problems closing.