Welcome!

Welcome!

…ke mine, utilize other tools like podcasting, powerpoint tips, and creating screencasts of presentations/webcam sessions. If there are every any questions or requests for tips, please shoot me an email or comment. Until next time… *Note* – I will be utilizing both text and video blog posts to show some utilization of some of the technology I will be showcasing. The videos will be hosted via youtube and are available on my youtube channel “TheCouns…

Public Speaking Tips for School Counselors: Tools for Totally Awesome School Counselor Presentations

Public Speaking Tips for School Counselors: Tools for Totally Awesome School Counselor Presentations

…on? Ya – me too. It sucks. You have to pray that it works and download the video if it doesn’t work. With Slides – you just search for the video you want and it links directly to YouTube within the slide. 4 – You can embed, download and share the presentation with ease. Does someone still require a file in a .ppt format? You can still download the file in that format. You can download the presentation as a PDF, PNG and share the presentation with…

#SCOA Back To School Feed and Archived Video

#SCOA Back To School Feed and Archived Video

…own below. After the event, an archived recording of the event will take it’s place. Please feel free to tweet questions or ask on the YouTube channel. Cheers and have fun. The blog author, Jeffrey Ream M.S, PPS, writes for The Counseling Geek. Connect with Jeff via email, Twitter, Google+, and Facebook….

A Guide to Digital Portfolios

A Guide to Digital Portfolios

…rt!). This gives you both flexibility and a customized look. Check out the video below and jump start your interview. Link to embedded video: http://youtu.be/lZi5rgeyVjU?hd=1 Photoshop tutorial I used to create the buttons: http://coregfx.org/tutorials/create-a-nice-stylish-glossy-button-in-photoshop/ Article about digital portfolios: http://voices.yahoo.com/get-edge-interview-creating-electronic-2118474.html?cat=31 Free stock image site: http://w…

The Portal to Learning: ‘Steam for Schools’ at your school

The Portal to Learning: ‘Steam for Schools’ at your school

…chool came to test out their project ideas in the fall of 2011. I posted a blog article a week or two back about interactivity being the key to engaged learners — this video shows it in action. They will have fun and learn. Teachers are also able to create and submit lesson plans that will be shared with other users and you are able to access other users’ lesson plans – it is very collaborative. How do I make it happen and find out more? In order…

Professional Development: Coursera — Courses for Everyone

Professional Development: Coursera — Courses for Everyone

…the video below for a brief overview and look into the benefits and features that Coursera.org can bring you and how to get started today. Link to Coursera Link to Embedded YouTube Video The blog author, Jeffrey Ream M.S, PPS, writes for The Counseling Geek. Connect with Jeff via email, Twitter, Google+, and Facebook….

Google’s Nexus7- the iPad killer?

Google’s Nexus7- the iPad killer?

…Android aficionado, so take that with a grain of salt. I will have a more blog posts upcoming about ways I am utilizing the N7 in my counseling program, articles about my favorite apps, and other featurettes about my new toy, so stay tuned. Below are some photos of my device, a video showing some of the features hands-on, and the exact specifications from Google.   Purchase a Nexus 7 in the Google Play Store More Info: https://www.google.com/nexu…

The 2013 Geeklie Awards

The 2013 Geeklie Awards

…If you don’t blog already – I could not recommend it more. It is easy, fun, and will connect you with many resources. Want some tips on how to do it and are going to ASCA 2013? Check out the Get Your Blog On session on Wednesday July 3 at 9am. The blog author, Jeffrey Ream M.S, PPS, writes for The Counseling Geek. Connect with Jeff via email, Twitter, Google+, and Facebook….

FREE MONEY! ASCA 2014 Scholarship Information [Lapsed]

FREE MONEY! ASCA 2014 Scholarship Information [Lapsed]

…of the following products to submit: – Counseling PSA Video: 2 – 5 minute video about a topic you are passionate about or think would be helpful to other counselors. This should be reusable and general enough for other counselors across the nation to use at their school if they choose. Final video needs to be hosted on YouTube or Vimeo. Please follow the final submission instructions to finish. – Digital Poster Series: Create a series of 3-5 post…

Following Your Favorite School Counselor Blogs – Feedly, Bloglovin, and Email

Following Your Favorite School Counselor Blogs – Feedly, Bloglovin, and Email

…rs out there that use Bloglovin to follow their favorite school counseling bloggers. Using the same RSS feed as feedly, Bloglovin is a website and set of mobile apps that helps you gather all of your feeds into one place. Another great feature is that it helps you find other blogs similar to what you already read that you may be interested in. Bloglovin, from my somewhat limited experience, seems to be a little less customizable that feedly – whic…