This past weekend, Scott Kelby (Mr Photoshop) held the Fourth Annual Worldwide Photowalk. It was my second one to attend and what a blast it was!
For the second year in a row, I walked the streets of Mineral Wells, Texas. There is so much history and mystique in that little town – how could I not go back?! And besides, when I heard that Peter Talke was going on this walk and seeing that I’ve secretly been following his photos and blog for a while now (along with a handful of others from the Austin area), I just had to go! *Note to self: you never know who is secretly following your work, so always be nice. Me? Not nice? Not possible, right?
OK, back to my story…
I was originally going to be out-of-town on the weekend of the photowalk and was not having success at finding one…
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“Using Math Manipulatives and Games as a bridge to Learning”
Last mondays guest speaker was Barbara Jo Evans, an Education Consultant for ETA Cuisenaire. Barbara spoke of using math manipulatives as an innovative way to teach math using shapes, games, and technology. Some of these methods were versatiles, snap cubs, and the “Happy Meal“.
Here are some cool Websites and Wikis that you can go to for more information:
http://www.district87.org/staff/powelln/SmartBoard/Default.htm
http://resourcegarden.wikispaces.com
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