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Applied Digital Skills
This past weekend, I had the opportunity to satisfy my curiosity about Google's Applied Digital Skills. Of course, I had already written about it in my TCEA hosted, [ 5E Modeling
PBS KLRN Offers #Free Professional Learning 10/24/18
This email arrived in my inbox earlier this week... [ ](h
Upcoming #SATX Free Digital Transition Event 01/18/18
The Learning Counsel is organizing this event for area school leaders. They are offering the 6th edition of their Digital Education Special Report online [Systems Leadership
Event: Building a K-12 Computer Science Learning Community
Be sure to check out this upcoming event in San Antonio, Tx on September 18th. RSVP at [
Upcoming #edtech Conferences in San Antonio and Austin
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Promethean Lunch & Learn
You are cordially invited to attend a Promethean Lunch & Learn at ESC 20 this coming Wednesday, April 27 from 11:45 AM to 12:45 PM (this will take place after Curriculu
MyNotes - Listening to Jonathan Maberry #zombies #rotandruin
"A writer, writes." How funny. Those are the same words I share with my children, both of whom are aspiring writers. Jonathan Maberry attributes them to Ray Bradbury, an author he
Job Posting: VOIP System Admin (San Antonio, Tx)
Looking for a Cisco based Voice Over IP (VOIP) System Administrator position with a pay range of $67K $92K? Check out Judson ISD in San Antonio, Texas: The job posting can be found
Job Posting - Director of Technology #txed
The East Central ISD in San Antonio, Texas has posted its Director of Technology position... [ ](https:/
Got a match? Rekindling the Flame
“When was the last time I reminded myself of what I should be grateful for?” Each and every one of us can easily come up with a list immediately on what we’re grateful for. There
To the Rescue - @Clever in Texas Schools? @tcea
"When will all the digital textbook providers get on the same page?" Or when will TEA or Texas legislators crack the whip to get them all on the same page? You'd think that any
Learning at #TechDaySA #edtech #txed
Planning to attend the no cost, learning event known as TechDaySA ? If it's not on your calendar for Novemb
Annual Used Book Sale - April 10-12, 2015
One of my favorite events every ye
#nErDcampsa unconference - Literacy Focused
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Drowning in LMS Solutions: #Moodle
Ever feel overwhelmed by the number of awesome solutions available for facilitating online and/or blended learning with students and staff? Well, you're not alone! That's why edcam
Best Buy Trade-In: WinXP Laptop for Chromebook
If you missed the deal announcement via CNET [and](
Job Posting - Director of Instructional & Informational Technology
And, a dear colleague is retiring Jennifer Faulkner. Here is the job posting: Director of Instructional & Information Technology Alamo Heights ISD in San Antonio Alamo Heights i
Job Posting - Director of Instructional & Informational Technology
And, a dear colleague is retiring Jennifer Faulkner. Here is the job posting: Director of Instructional & Information Technology Alamo Heights ISD in San Antonio Alamo Heights i
Celebrating Discourse - Constitution Café #txedchat #txlege @tppf @pattykingsway
[Watch and Vote for East Central Constitution Café](
2nd Annual San Antonio Book Festival
[Visit the San Antonio Boo
Go Public Project #bexar #sanews #txeduchat
Why don't you support K 12 Bexar County Public Schools and add this to your blog or web site? [ ](
San Antonio Writing Conference
Be sure to check out the FREE San Antonio Writing Project Conference announcement... [ ](
Webinar Invite: Amy Stengel on Digital Storytelling @amyroleto @arguhlin @diben #free #txeduchat #ipaded #etchweb
Join Amy Stengel on Digital Storytelling Wednesday, 01/08/2014 from 7:00pm 8:00pm Meet Amy Stengel [ 
Attend #SAACTE13 Conference - Digitizing the Writing Workshop!
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Job Posting - CTO #txed #edtech #edtechchat
This job posting is for the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) in Del Valle ISD...salary range is $105K minimum. Hmm....
#NESA Fall Festival - Celebrating #Writers @mysa #sanews #txed
Fall Stories and P
#SAACTE13 Update - Flipping 7 Different Topics #flippedpd #flip #iPad
As I shared earlier, the SAACTE13 Wo
EdTechPalooza 2013 - Drinking from the Internet Firehose
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EdTechPalooza 2013 - The Definitive App Smasher's Guide
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SAACTE 2013 - Digitizing the Writing Workshop #saacte13
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LoneStarCon 3 - 71st Worldcon in San Antonio, Texas #science-fiction #scifi
Woohoo! Definitely worth checking this out! [ ](
Podcast: #edcampSA Reflections @fab5thgrade @drrios @mray29 @mlowak
Courtesy of @drrios In this blog entry
Job Posting - Technician (San Antonio, Tx area) Closes 06/14/2013 #edtechchat #txed
Please be aware of this Technician job posting available through East Central ISD in San Antonio, Texas. [ ](h
Headed to the Ballpark - TechFiesta 2013 #tf13 #iPad #edchat
Find my session materials online at [h
Embracing Bring Your Own Technology #byotchat #byod @mysa @ectechhornet
News Source: The following was re shared with permission from the ECISD Technology Department blog at 
San Antonio Writing Project
Alas, I'd love to attend an institute like this one but work keeps me engaged in awesome projects, and funding is an impediment. I often wish we could have an edcampSAWP or multi d
TechFiesta 2013 Reminder
Thursday, April 18 – Friday, April 19, 2013 Are you registered? Go to for complete details. I'll be prese
Mom and I: 5 Tips for Providing #Care for an #Elderly Parent (Updated)
When my Dad (retired Army, Vietnam War and Korean
Zombies in SATX - Check out #LibraryPalooza 2013 - 02/23/2013 @JonathanMaberry
Two exciting events happening this weekend! The first is the AVID Run, which I [wrote about previous
Save Texas Schools #legislature #Texas #edchat
STS San Antonio Conference Friday, Feb. 8 
#Free Conference - #Writing for a Changing Landscape
If this image is intriguing, be sure to check ou
Job Posting - District Technical Support Specialist
The Fort Sam Houston Independent School District has an openening in their technology department for a District Technical Support Specialist . Come be part of a great team! Th
Coming Soon - 10 Texas Education Conferences in 2013
Wondering what conferences are coming up i
ATE SUPER SATURDAY CONFERENCE #free #texas
Attend the free conference provided for teachers throughout San Antonio! This conference will focus on meeting the needs of students in Special Education, Bilingual or Dual Languag
Are You an #AVID Runner? @mysa @mysahighschools
If you are an avid runner, or a supporter
Podcast 22 - #GoogleApps on the #iPad #google20 #unconference
[Listen to Podcast 22 GoogleApps on the iPad a
Podcast 23 - #Google20 Student Panel @drrios
"Create engaging work s
Google Apps for Education #gafe #Free Conference #Google20
Did you attend the GoogleApps for Education Summit held on October 27, 2012? If you
NanoTechnology Workshop - October 19
Take advantage of a free NanoTechnology workshop
San Antonio Computer Show - 09/29/2012
Be sure to show up to the [San Antonio
When the Culture of Openness Fails
"Hi, honey," I asked my daughter on Thursday
The Bus is Leaving - Saying Goodbye to Current Work Place
Please notice the zombie in
Introducing the New TA:TEKS @timholt2007 #tateks
An informative, 20 minute video on the new TA:TEKS from El Paso ISD's Tim Holt...nice job! [youtube
Sea World - Free 2012 Season Passes for #Teachers .@tcea
[Watch the video](
The Secret to Happiness - Sharing My Good News
Ever achieve a goa
#Texas TEE - Technology Enhanced Education Group #txlege #edchat #txschools #edtech
Join the TexasTEE Technology Enhanced Education group on Facebook and share your questions, ideas, and comments on tech in Texas Educ
Parent Summit Presentation - CyberSafety and Digital Citizenship
Miguel at Parent Summit This past Friday
Writing(and Rewriting for College #sanews #sanantonio #collegereadiness
For your information.... Writing(and Rewriting for College 2011 Summer Open Institute on College and Career Readiness in WritingPresented by the San Antonio Writing
Parent Portal Mobile @neisd
Nifty! NorthEast ISD has made it possible for parents to check their child's grades, do other stuff available via a mobile interface to their web site. While it's not an App, a fri
Embracing Innovation - FOSS in Schools @neisd
Thanks to Ken Task's email for pointing out the following about Josh Beck in NorthEast ISD schools: At iMAK we presently have 2 computer labs outfitted with dual boot systems run
Fight Hunger - Use Your Social Media Superpower
When I started blogging so long ago, I
San Antonio - Name the Workshop
The Institute of Texan Cultures,
Coaching Adolescent Writers #free #sanantonio #sanews #writing
A colleague shared the following with me, and since it's in the San Antonio area.... Coaching Adolescent Writers Throughout the Writing Process FREE for 6th 12th gr
SANews - College Application Process Help
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TXDLA 2011 - Confluence of Culture
Send in your session proposal for the [Texas Distance
Stop Cyberbullying
Kudos to students at the San Antonio ISD Rhodes Campus, their teacher William Davis, and those that supported the effort to create the video below, which is the [feature of a WOAI
School Violence Rumors - An Email to Parents
Earlier this weekend, maybe last week, I received this email as a parent from a large urban school district in San Antonio, Texas. Do you think this response took the right tact?
Area 20 Robotics News
A note from Jennifer Faulkner, Area 20 Director...check her contact info at the bottom of post: Mark your calendars! The combined Areas 20 and 13 Robotics Contest will be held:
STEMsation III Conference - Technology - The Aha! Experience
An announcement for a San Antonio Conference on STEM: p { margin bottom: 0.08in; }a:link { } Saturday, October 30, 2010 STEMsation III Conference Technology – The Aha! Ex
Faith and Government - Should they mix? San Antonio 10/16/2010 Event
The Texas Freedom Network is proud to join with the San Antonio Chapter of [Americans United for Separation of Church and State](
Power of Literacy Conference in San Antonio, Texas
The Texas State Reading Association is hos
Air Conditioner Woes - Jon Wayne to the Rescue
Richard Andre , [San Anto
Speed Test on PDAnet (Android Phone)
In a pinch, Android phone users can connect their computer to their phone using a USB cable and by running a program called [PDAnet](
Austin Tx #Moodle Moot Planned for August 2010
Kudos to Remote Learner folks for accomplishing what I'd hoped for a long time ago a MoodleMoot close to San Antonio! ; This announcement showed up in my email today: Moodl
Revisiting STEM Reflections
Have you seen the March 2010 survey results on under represented minorities in STEM? Last week, in [The Power of Enthusiasm]
The Power of Enthusiasm
Like an iguana on hot sand, I kept in motion, trappe
ESC-20 to Offer Intel Teach to the Future
Free training is available via two programs shared by Susanna Garza (susanna.garza@esc20.net). More info below: ESC 20 will offer two Intel Teach courses at no cost for up to 15
Job Posting - Instructional Technology Facilitator
The Education Service Center, Region 20 in San Antonio, Tx shared the following: Education Service Center, Region 20 is seeking applicants for a full time Instructional Technology
San Antonio Public Library Fair May 1 and May 13
On Saturday, May 1st the San Antonio Public Libr
Upcoming STEM Summit in San Antonio
The Academy for Teacher Excellence was kind enough to invite me to participate in a STEM Summit that's coming up in May. I'm looking forward to participating with the apparently ot
Free San Antonio Workshop - Global Communication and Today’s Foreign Language Students
Thanks to Joseph Chmielewski for this email about a local San Antonio professional learning opportunity: Free Workshop: Spanish Language Learning and Technology Title: Global Com
TechFiesta 2010 - San Antonio
An announcement for folks in and around San Antoni
Job Posting: Multimedia Teacher
If you decide to pursue this, please mention you found out about it here. Why? Just so folks know Around the Corner was a good place to find out! For more information, contact Dr.
Financial Exigency Looms- Reaffirmed in Fort Worth ISD?
A sign of tough times, a lone tweet by [Express News Reporter Veronica Flores](
San Antonio Writing Project Summer Institute 2010
Participate in the San Antonio Writing Project Summer Institute 2010...More information online. [
Snow in San Antonio
Snow in San Antonio today...I'm sure it's been covered but here's my contribution: [
GTA for Admin Rejection Letter
[]( One of the disappointments of events that are bound by time, space and money is that some people are rejected. That's what
Think Different in Schools @neisd
"Why should our school systems be paying for proprietary software when teachers are being laid off?" Source: [Computer World Blog](
Job Posting - San Antonio Botanical Gardens
An announcement from the San Antonio Botanical Gardens: Seasonal Interpreter Position (Contract) General Position Description: Under the direction of the Education Direct
Save NESA - Partners Meeting @neisd
The Save NorthEast ISD's School of the Arts (NESA) is having a meeting on Sunday...here are the details.... pARTners will have a meeting Sunday (tomorrow) afternoon at the Perfor
7 Starving Meat Eating Cows - Financial Exigency @neisd
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Reading Don't Fix No Chevy's (SA Local Event)
I just became aware of this San Antonio event on
Save NESA - Creative Writer's Perspective @neisd
The following was posted by a student at NESA at the SaveNESA Blog...[Read the original posting online there.](
Save NESA - Student Video @neisd
The NorthEast ISD School of the Arts has been slated to close by Superintendent Middleton and students are mobilizing to share their thoughts. Consider [this video at YouTube](http
Cost may kill NEISD School of the Arts
Cost may kill NEISD School of the Arts Web Posted: 01/13/2010 12:00 CST Cost may kill NEISD Sc
NorthEast ISD in San Antonio Tx Cuts Arts Program @neisd
Harrison Ford is quoted by Dan Pink, sharing a motto that I wish NorthEast ISD administrators would consider before [cutting The School of the Arts](
Save NESA - Feedback from Students @neisd
Are you an NEISD Administrator? I hope you're reading this comment from NorthEast ISD's School of the Arts on what NESA means to her: The creative writing program at NESA changed
Tx Writing Conference - Writing and Learning Across the Curriculum
Save the date to attend this [San Antonio Writing Conference on February 6,
Save NEISD's NESA Program @neisd
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Reaching 21st Century Learners
About the Image Above: A new organizatio
Project Share Update
A few days ago, I shared information about a new partnership between the Texas Education Agency and the
The Agony of Defeat - TCEA Area 20 Election Results
YouTube Video: This is one of those moments that reminds me many a time in my youth when I watched the video above. Of course, it's n
Support is Welcome, Even when mis-spelled
I got a kick out
TCEA 20 Robotics Competition
Another announcement regarding TCEA Area 20 events from Jennifer Faulkner, Area 20 Director: Update on Robotics Training for TCEA: Saturday, December 12, 2009 New Braunfe
TCEA Area 20 - Day of Discovery
Folks, check out this announcement from Jenn
Become Change - TCEA Area 20 Election Coming Soon!
Mark your calendars! Starting Nove
Swine Flu Cases in Local San Antonio Districts
Two local school districts including this one and NorthEast
Advice to Live By
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New Swine Flu Pandemic?
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San Antonio Poetry Fair
Details about the San Antonio Poetry Fair can be found online. The San Antonio Poetry Fair tentatively will be held Saturday Oc
Thinking the Unthinkable
Jeff Jarvis (BuzzMachine) writes about change in journalism: Change isn’t easy. It’s hard on people. It’s destruc
The Alamo ReEnactment
This past week, The Alamo re enactment was done on t
TechFiesta 2009 - Moodle Sessions and More
Tech Fiesta 2009 "Future Visions" When? April 16 17, 2009 ; 8:00 4:30 PM [Most of the sessions for TechFiesta 2009 are now posted (draft copy)](
TechFiesta 2009
If you're in Texas, you'll want to come down to San
Oxymoron - School Accountability
School accountability...is that an oxymoron? I'm inclined to think so when I consider the wrangle between TEA and Texas school district superintendents. Pearson appears to have pur
Moodle and South Africa
Shown Above: Lucretia Fraga During a lunch meeting, I had a fascinating conversation with
National Writing Project Texas Meeting
Anyone else attending the National Writing Project in San
Memorial Fund - Lupe Salas
Born in San Antonio, TX on Dec. 12, 1956 Died
Blacklisting - An Appropriate Response?
One of the fun realities of providing access to powerful technologies is that students often use them in ways you didn't imagine. Now, it's easy to see that the previous sentence c
Writing the College Essay (Updated)
Updated 10/30/2008 to reflect current web site l
Planning and Paying for Our Children's College Education
I'm planning to attend this event...and will try to podcast it or record some interviews to share. Event Date(s): Saturday, October 25, 2008 9:00 AM thru 12:00 PM Locat
Showing Appreciation - Excellence in Education Award
Know a fantastic San Antonio, Texas educator you can