One week ago, I saw something in my Twitter stream or Google+ stream of Knowledge Sharing Passionistas about the Innovator Academy.
The page opened with, "Join the movement! Digital skills are the key to making a difference in education. Part contest/part learning experience, the Innovator Academy will introduce educators to digital tools, people, and places that will inspire curriculum innovation. Sign up to be a part of the Academy online at http://www.innovatoracademy.com and then you will receive a weekly email that gives the first clue to a learning web scavenger hunt. The contest is free, no strings, no costs along the way - just a great way to learn and have fun at the same time.
I was catching up on email when the email from Innovator Academy came through. When I read it I figured I would respond but I certainly knew I wasn't first...but to my surprise a Google Alert prompted me to see why my name was on the net and this is what displayed:
So if you want to participate in the web scavenger hunt check out the Innovator Academy. The Currix Innovator Academy Scavenger Hunt takes place worldwide from Friday January 20, 2012 (01/20/12) to Sunday June 17, 2012 (06/17/12).
So what did I win?
This week's prize is a choice, a spot on the real Innovator Academy during ISTE 12 or a Wacom Bamboo Capture Tablet.
Follow Currix on Twitter or the hashtag #innovatoracademy
What is CLASS?
An acronym for Celebrating Loyalty and Achievement for Staying in School, the Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award was launched in 2001 to honor the attributes of college basketball seniors who remained committed to their university and pursued the many rewards that a senior season could bring.
Fan balloting counts for 1/3 of the total with the remaining 2/3 determined by NCAA Division I coaches and national media members. Please see the Selection Process section of the Lowe's Senior CLASS Award website for more information. Voting ends February 8, 2012.
No registration required. Vote for Paul Goldsmith Lowe's Senior CLASS Award
Goldsmith will graduate in May 2012 with a degree in sports management, physical education and health. More information about Paul on his page
I have known PJ since he was in elementary school and his mom and I were stationed in Alaska. I am proud to call her my friend, mentor, and one of the blessed breast cancer survivors. I wanted to do what I could to show PJ that I am also proud of everything he has accomplished.
Of course all of the students on the ballot deserve credit for their accomplishments and the positive impact in their digital portfolios. Congrats to all of the students for being nominated for Lowe's Senior CLASS Award!
Thanks in advance for your support!
We acquired our first networked computer in the house when my daughter started Kindergarten. Now her daughter, at 20 months, in this multigenerational household is exposed to a wireless network, gadgets and terminology such as smartphones, tablets, mobile devices, and laptops.
GGMa Flo who used a beeper during her career days and experienced Atari as the family game console, who didn't grow up with the Internet is now an Internet addict. My daughter who grew up with the technology as we shared many lessons learned from online school to teens tinkering with social media, implements security and privacy measures while sharing select information with her designated Internet connections. And the G-daughter who is growing up with everything Google and is the next generation gadget girl is exposing us all to the wonders of tech through a toddler's eyes.
And me...well I get to be the Network Manager, technogeek, still attempting to educate the end users to be mindful of the information they release and how to hit the F1 key to help themselves, and to tinker.
We use ebooks, multimedia books, Sesame Street and Disney Junior channels on YouTube, a shared Picasa album, Android and iPad apps for children, shared Google calendar for appointments, medicine, milestones, and special events.
The Department of Defense attempts to educate family members on OPSEC as they realized education was better than banning, so the Social Media hub was developed for all services to share Internet based capabilities policies, training and education sources. How are you influencing the family social media policy? How do you educate family users on security topics such as computer security, information security, operation security, personal security?
Some sites that may be of interest:
Free OPSEC training material from the OPSEC Professional's Association
US Army Social Media
US Army Online and Social Media Division Slideshare
