Bootcamp+2011+Resources

This wiki is designed to allow you one-stop access to the resources and tools discussed at the NCSA/ESU TAG Administrator Technology Bootcamps held across Nebraska in Spring 2011.

Twitter/Tweetdeck Resources
What you missed in one day if you weren't on Twitter Twitter in 60 seconds (video) [|Twitter in Plain English] (video) [|Why Educators Should Use Twitter] (video)

[|Twitter] [|Tweetdeck] Cybraryman's [|Twitter hashtags] Alan November's[| Educational Hashtag List] [|Nebraska Administrators' Twitter list] (courtesy of Beth Still) Five Twitter Hashtags that Could Save School Leaders Time List of Supt. all around the US on Twitter
 * Please use **#ncsabootcamp** for the twitter hashtag

Challenge links . ..
Connected Principal- great blog with articles you find on #cpchat hashtag [|Twitter live chat schedule by hashtag] [|The numbers behind twitter] [|7 ways to save time with Twitter] [|Twitter news template] [|Becoming the Lead Learner] - A Blog Post nsaahome


 * ESU Twitter folks**
 * @akelly
 * @cgood2
 * @grobke
 * @esu6pd
 * @ggillmin
 * @jason_everett
 * @jediger1
 * @jingraham
 * @lherr
 * @pkrambeck
 * @timhahnproject
 * @tobyboss

Diigo Resources
[|Diigo] social bookmarking tool
 * [|Lynne's Diigo library]
 * Jackie's Diigo Library
 * Craig's Diigo Site
 * [|Chris' Diigo Library]
 * Gregg's Diigo Library
 * Sue's Diigo Library
 * Pam's Diigo Library
 * Jason's Diigo Library

Challenge links . ..
[|Link your Diigo account to your blog] [|Diigo educator accounts for students and teachers]

Google Docs and Forms
New Sample document Last session topic choices Google Docs in Plain English(Video) [|Google Docs for Administrators] (Video) [|Google Forms] Backupify - One option to back up Google Docs, gmail, twitter, etc. [|Bit.ly] (shorten long web addresses)
 * [|66+ ways to use Google Forms in the Classroom]

Challenge links . ..
[|Advanced Tips and Tricks in Google Docs] [|Richard Byrne's Free Google Guide for Teachers]

Facebook Resources
[|Resources about Facebook]

[|10 Solid Tips to Safeguard Your Facebook Privacy]

[|Controlling Privacy Settings in Facebook]

Managing social/professional contacts: Suggested Facebook page to join: [] (Note, log in to your facebook account, then paste this address into the address bar of your browser.)
 * I’m so glad you want to connect with me. I’ve decided to keep my Facebook profile private with my close friends and family. But I would like to stay connected to you. So if you would like to join my professional page here: @http://www.facebook.com/pages/Jeff-Utecht/75623012224 we can stay in touch. Thanks! Jeff

Use the search box at the top of the page to find other School or ESU Fan pages: Schools with Facebook Fan Pages: Hershey Panthers, Educational Service Unit #9 Professional Development, NETA, Facebook in Education, Educational Service Unit #1, Educational Service Unit 6, Norris School District #160, ESU4, ESU 4 Special Education, Educational Service Unit 10, Waverly Viking Band,

=YouTube Quick Capture=

Video tape yourself on youtube, persons who subscribe to your channel will automatically get a message showing you have recorded a new video: YouTube Broadcast Yourself

=Video Resources= [|Failure: The Secret to Success] [|Kick Out the Ladder] Administrative Leadership with Technology

=Other Great Resources= The Connected Principal

Recommended Administrator Blog List

=Mobile Device Resources= Spanning Sync - sync multiple calendars between ical and google calendar. Note: 15 day free trial, $25/year beyond that. (Discount code: UCDAPC). Missing Sync - Sync your smart phone to your computer. Note, enter your phone model from the pop-up lists in the lower right. Blackberry tool.
 * ESU#3's Android Resources
 * ESU#3's iPod Resources
 * ESU#3's iPad Resources
 * ESU9 iPad Link
 * ESU 10's SmartPhone Apps for Administrators

Kensington Case and Bluetooth keyboard for ipad 2 from Amazon