Graduations 2009 - Streamed Live

In 2009 we had all 6 high schools broadcast live and then tape delay their graduations. It was very slick - friends and family from 15 states and 7 foreign countries dialed in live. So many thank you's - it was really nice that people from far away got to cheer their graduate on. Below is from Paradise Valley High School.

Mash up between PVUSD Data Warehouse and Google Apps

This posting demonstrates the potential of linking live data from PVUSD's Data Warehouse (pDAT) with the built in charting capabilities of Google Apps as delivered through pvLearners.

Pivot Tables through pvLearners Sheets

Feel free to explore the "pivot table" analytics of a Gadget. Drag and drop "slicers" onto the table to get a different view. Select the tools at the bottom of the window to select table only, graph on top of table, etc.. Some of the graphic links are a bit "buggy", but the functionality is definitely getting there.

pDAT and Google

pTUNES vodcast on the potential gain of merging pDAT with pvlearners tools through Google API's. You need iTunes to play the vodcast.

What we can do with an iPod Touch....

Gcast

Podcasting from your iPhone (guess you could use old technology, like a cell phone, but why). Podcast, then pick it up with Google Reader on the iPhone....sweet....teachers and students podcasters through mobile broadband.


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TelePresence with QiYi Primary School in Beijing

Whispering Wind Academy and QiYi Primary have entered into an agreement to partner across the boundaries. We are currently pursuing a grant for Telepresence technology from Cisco to facilitate the partnership, and beyond.

3D Web

Web 3.0 Component - 3D Web

Well, as we get better with Web 2.0 (participatory web - podcasts, blogs, wikis, boards, collaborative apps, etc), there might be
a Web 3.0 function, forming around the bend. They are calling it "Second Life", or the "3D Web".

With its roots grounded in online gaming and virtual reality,
consortiums, individuals, teams, and organizations are starting to embrace it. Not much out there in K12 education (YET), other than "teen space"
type applications and communities. However, Ohio University and Harvard Law School, University of Michigan and many others are in it, then see what my daughter likes - see below. I love the "universal" currency concept
as exchange and economies unfold.

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Now think 3D Web in K12....our kids already are!

After describing the proposed new Board Room to Jenna (6th grade), in 15 minutes she makes a little 3D layout and movie - note the flat panel displays, hanging from the ceiling (better tools and she could make better resolution). She said if I would email her a couple of pictures, she could make it more realistic....sigh....

Jenna's latest house design - I think I've seen over 100 designs for houses, gardens and cities....design, design, design.....hmmmhh....

iPhones at PVUSD

I thought everyone was on board with our adventure with iPhone technology. Well, not everyone was totally ready and I guessed I pushed the edge....again.....;-(

Anyhooo, put together a blog on iPhone, built predominantly by an iPhone - jury is still out on whether we move forward, backward or stay stagnant on this one - stay tuned......