Podcast Pizzazz - Bristol Summer Enrichment Program (Ivy Drive School)

Students, participating in the Bristol Summer Enrichment Program (Ivy Drive School), worked very hard to design, create and produce a podcast using Kid Pix Deluxe4 technology in a COMPUTER EXPLORERS class called Podcast Pizzazz!

Copy and paste this URL to view the podcasts:

http://computerexplorershartfordct.blogspot.com/2010/07/podcast-pizzazz-summer-place-session-2.html Find the blog post titled: Podcast Pizzazz - Bristol Summer Enrichment Program (Ivy Drive School)

Note: You CAN NOT view the podcasts from this web page, you must copy and paste the above URL to be directed to the blog.  There is one podcast for each child in the class using his/her name as the podcast title; go to the blog to view your child’s podcast.

Most podcasts have sound; be sure your computer speakers are on.

 

Lights, Camera, Action @ Corpus Christi Catholic School

LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION - digital movie making course @ Corpus Christi Catholic School, CT. Students attending this COMPUTER EXPLORERS after school class created, directed, produced and edited all aspects of this movie using the Digital Blue Movie Creator camera/software!!

 

http://computerexplorershartfordct.blogspot.com/2010/06/lights-camera-action-corpus-christi.html

Lights, Camera, Action @ the University of Hartford Magnet School

LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION - digital movie making course @ the University of Hartford Magnet School, West Hartford, CT. Students attending this COMPUTER EXPLORERS after school class created, directed, produced and edited all aspects of this movie using the Digital Blue Movie Creator camera/software!!

 

http://computerexplorershartfordct.blogspot.com/2010/06/lights-camera-action-university-of.html

Bloomfield Early Learning Center Awarded Technology Learning Scholarship

Dawn Whalen, COMPUTER
EXPLORERS franchisee presents technology scholarship

05.19.2010 – Dawn Whalen presented the Bloomfield Early Learning Center with the COMPUTER EXPLORERS Edward Seeberg Memorial Scholarship. Surrounded by some 30+ students, a staff of dedicated teachers as well as parents and a board member, Whalen presented the certificate and check to director Deborah Lord.  The students cheered as Ms. Lord explained to them the significance of this award.  Whalen’s teacher, Joan Chasse, was also on hand to participate in the celebration with her students.

For complete press release: http://computerexplorershartfordct.blogspot.com/2010/05/bloomfield-early-learning-center.html

 

Bloomfield Early Learning Center Awarded Technology Learning Scholarship

COMPUTER EXPLORERS
Scholarship to benefit Bloomfield Connecticut community

04.23.2010 –      COMPUTER EXPLORERS (CE), an international company dedicated to children’s technology education, presented Dawn Whalen with its Edward Seeberg Memorial Scholarship to benefit families of the Bloomfield Connecticut community.   

The Edward Seeberg Memorial Scholarship was initiated in 1994 in honor of Karen Marshall’s (COMPUTER EXPLORERS founder) father, a successful entrepreneur and early COMPUTER EXPLORERS supporter. Each year franchisees present proposals to help underwrite worthy causes that relate to providing technology education services. Bloomfield Early Learning Center (BELC) was selected for funding this year.

Whalen will present the Scholarship Award on Wednesday, May 5, 2010 @ 10:00am at the BELC, 73 Rockwell Ave, Bloomfield, CT.  Among the invitees will be the BELC Board of Directors, Bloomfield First Selectman, Bloomfield Public Schools Superintendent, Board of Education Members, as well as the teachers and students of BELC.

For complete release: http://pitch.pe/59285

Questions, contact Dawn Whalen 860-238-7142

 

Tough Economy for School Budgets

Every year around this time, schools begin to prepare for budget meetings to discuss what the school is going to have in terms of funding to implement programs or purchase equipment if state and federal funding is available. Times are tough, school administrations are looking closely at every dollar begin spent, and certain valuable programs don’t always survive.   I remain optimistic that most school districts will keep technology on the do-not-cut list, as children and schools cannot afford the consequences of falling behind in this area.  Click link above to read more.

 

Keyboarding Skills…It’s Not Just Typing Anymore

 

Thoughts of your high school typing class may send shivers down your spine but, in today’s texting-conscious world, honed typing skills can take you further than imaginable!  Being able to get your message across in, say, 140 characters or less, means your thoughts need to be succinct and precise. Click on the link above to read more….

 

 

 

Employee of the Month Recognized

I would like to congratulate Michelle Ebert on being selected as EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH. Michelle was selected by home office and we couldn’t be more thrilled for her.  Last Friday Dawn Whalen, owner of CE in Hartford County, CT, visited Michelle during her Integrated Technology Resource Program class and presented her with flowers and a certificate.  Her students were so excited for her.  Read more….

http://computerexplorershartfordct.blogspot.com/2009/10/employee-of-month-recognized.html

Learn All You Can About The COMPUTERTOTS Preschool Technology Program

COMPUTER EXPLORERS wants our parents, and students, to be educated about our preschool technology program called, COMPUTERTOTS. We know your lives are busy so, we have recorded this conference call so that you may listen and learn all there is to know about our program designed for children ages 3 -5. On the call you will hear from me, Dawn Whalen the director of COMPUTER EXPLORERS in Hartford county providing our philosophy on teaching preschool age children technology, as well as from one of my teachers, and a raving fan..one of our former parents giving you their thoughts and comments on their experiences with COMPUTER EXPLORERS. If you are interested in hearing the recorded audio of this 23 minute conference call, click on this link below:

https://cc.readytalk.com/play?id=au61x6

Camp Brodie: Clay Animation

This clay animation movie was created by 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students attending the COMPUTER EXPLORERS Clay Animation class @ Camp Brodie!!

Promoting Global Education Through Innovation Starts Locally

http://computerexplorershartfordct.blogspot.com/2009/08/promoting-global-education-through.html

Session II: Dinosaur Discoveries @ Summer Place/West Hartford, CT

These documentaries were created by 1st and 2nd grade students attending the COMPUTER EXPLORERS Camp @ The Summer Place (Session II) in West Hartford, CT.  Also, be sure to check out the video of the on-site “Field Trip” the students participated in as part of the class:

http://computerexplorershartfordct.blogspot.com/2009/07/session-iii-dinosaur-discoveries-field.html

Session I: Dinosaur Discoveries @ Summer Place/West Hartford, CT

These documentaries were created by 1st and 2nd grade students attending the COMPUTER EXPLORERS Camp @ the Summer Place (Session I) in West Hartford, CT.

Preschools and Early Learning Centers from Connecticut to California Choose CE

In today’s world of technology, directors of early learning centers and preschools are searching for the best way to provide their students with exciting, but economical technology experiences. COMPUTER EXPLORERS adapts its offerings to support a school or centers individual program and needs. 

Computer_Explorers_WSD_Program_Overview.pdf

TechTots_Brochure.pdf

ATW-Brochure_Jun09.pdf

KG_Advantage!_Brochure.pdf

TechStars_Program_Overview.pdf

Staff_Professional_Dev_Courses.pdf