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A Work-Life BalanceJ. Scott Thompson
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June 09 Kukulu Kaiaulu 2.0 - Kamehameha’s Education Technology Conference 2008Aloha-
Thank you so much for attending the Microsoft sessions at the Kamehameha conference! The following links were referenced during the Microsoft presentations:
Mahalo! Scott
February 12 On the Cutting Edge: Fly in 3D through ImagesWhat if you could have students participate in a service learning project or field trip, document the experience in images, and then share the images in such a way so a user could fly in the environment in 3D? What if you have students from multiple classes document the same learning opportunity, and then could "knit" the photos together for a powerful visual experience or project? Students could then revisit and reflect upon the experience in richer ways. For a way-too-cool experience, visit http://labs.live.com/photosynth/video.html. What possibilities do you see?
February 03 Export OneNote Pages as Interactive Web SiteEverywhere I go, people are talking about using OneNote in the classroom. No question, OneNote is a powerful tool for educators. Using the OneNote Web Exporter, you can publish your OneNote notebook as an interactive webpage. What's more, you can add this functionality for free. You can find the download and all users guide at CodePlex. January 09 A Ninja takes OneNote beyond the InkI always like it when good things happen to great people. One of my colleagues from the OneNote team is featured here. Mike is a dynamic, super guy who is extremely passionate about OneNote-- he even wrote a song about it. How many people do you know who like what they do so much that they would write a song about it? Mike is totally about making this already amazing technology even better. I, for one, cannot imagine life without OneNote. To me, OneNote is an indispensible appendage. From an educational perspective, it is a powerful accelerant for teaching and learning. Enjoy! December 24 A Family FocusThere is no question about it. I'm blessed in every aspect of my life. I've noticed that during this time of year I'm especially filled with gratitude and feel especially lucky that I'm spending time with family and friends this holiday season. I've noticed that just as I need sleep, I also need family. When I am with family, I'm able to feel an even deeper connection to the life. I know people who can't stand their family, hate their in-laws, and on they go. I treasure my relationships because they are so special and powerful.
I don't drive to my in-laws and worry about what it will be like. I don't visit mom and dad an figure an exit strategy. In this, I'm grateful. I remain thankful that I have positive, healthy relationships with all of them. I've been blessed to have wonderful, thoughtful, smart, humorous, and quirky relationships.
I have a colleague at Microsoft who frequently states that "life is not a rehearsal." I really like that. A lot, actually. It's because we only have the moment. The now.
Over the next weeks, I hope to use a succession of moments to embrace those wonderful people in my life. I hope you are able to as well. Peace.
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Welcome to a Balanced Life!
The opinions in this site are mine and I very much welcome and honor your thoughts. I am totally passionate about my work and life and am thankful you stopped by to take a look.
Whether you agree with my opinions or not, I hope you will take action and support the incredibly important work of education in your community. Our future depends on our teachers and our kids.
Peace,
Scott
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