Get Ready Teachers~ For These Engaging Digital Resources

     I came across this interesting blog tonight as I was browsing the Internet - Teaching With Soul. I was searching for information on using digital resources in the classroom and ran across this blog that is offering "New Teacher Boot Camp"  ...she is doing a free professional development series focusing on Web 2.0 tools for new teachers.  However, I think since most of us are "digital immigrants" it could apply to anyone that is a teacher. Here is a little bit from her recent blog entry...

     "Over the five-week workshop, participants will learn about one new tool a week, then they’ll do some practice lessons before developing their own. As a group, participants will also be able to brainstorm ways to integrate these tools into the classroom in creative and engaging ways.
Who doesn’t love Summer Camp, right? OK…well maybe some of our summer camps weren’t fun, but this one is going to be a blast! What could be more fun then joining hands and walking through the how to use great educational tech tools to support learning with enthusiastic teachers? And…You won’t even need to pack the sunscreen! So…I designed this boot camp and want you to join me, or help me spread the word to all the new teachers you know that could benefit from this experience. (You don’t need to be on Twitter to participate, BUT…it will add to the fun!) By the end of the camp, participants will have a lot of great first-hand exposure to some new tools, plus a whole repertoire of projects to use in their classroom."   from teaching with soul.  So, I am helping spread the word by sharing this information with you.
Check out the topics she is covering:

New Teacher Boot Camp Schedule:

July 5, 2011: Using Wordle in the Classroo
 July 12, 2011: Using Voicethread in the Classroom
July 19, 2011: Using Storybird in the Classroom
July 26, 2011: Using Wetoku in the Classroom
Aug 2, 2011: Using Blogs in the Classroom

Here is the link for registration if you are interested..I know it already started but the other topics look great:)
http://www.edutopia.org/new-teacher-boot-camp

Please comment and let me know what you think if you check out this professional opportunity;)

Hot Off The Press....New Kindle-Only Children's Interactive Series Launched



       A New Kindle-Only Children's Interactive Adventure Series is being launched and will be published exclusively on the Kindle worldwide.  BookSurfers is written for the "tweens" - nine to 12 year-olds and is based on the classic novels Treasure Island and The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. The characters of  BookSurfers are Ryan, Jake, Becca, and Harriet they use a special digital device to jump into classic adventure stories with the readers and are able to use hyperlinks to connect to corresponding points in the original classic.
      BookSurfers offers children a way to engage with the classics in a way that hasn't been done before ~ the books work very specifically on the Kindle with hyperlinks between the new adventure and the original classic story. Zoe Watkins, creative director, states that,"the concept especially lends itself to digital and adds a whole extra layer of interactivity perfect for inspiring readers." Look for Robin Hood and A Christmas Carol to be released later on during the year through the BookSurfers.