Digital Connectors iTunes

Two days after the Boot Camp has ended, I'm still inspired by the town leadership and Digital Connectors of Charlestown.

During the camp, the students put together a playlist of songs that they were interested in using for their Digital Storytelling. If you've been looking for new music, check it out! It's a fun and diverse collection of songs - both new and old.

"The Climb" by Miley Cyrus
"Chasing Cars" by Snow Patrol
"Fearless" by Taylor Swfit
"Word Up" by Korn
"It's Not My Time" by 3 Doors Down
"Held" by Natalie Grant
"Dead and Gone" by TI and Justin Timberlake
"All I Want To Do" by Sugarland
"Viva la Vida" by Coldplay
"Just Dance" by Lady Gaga
"Sandstorm" by Darude
"Say" by John Mayer
"If You're Reading This" by Tim McGraw
"Don't Stop Believing" by Journey
"Bring 'Em Out" by Hawk Nelson
"I'll Stand By You" by Carrie Underwood
"Rhapsody in Blue" by George Gershwin

~Holly

SOUND OFF!!

I want to let all of my Co Vistas know about a an AWESOME site that I am involved in as part of my project. www.pugetsoundoff.org is a blogging youth civic engagment site created for the youth by the youth. This is a great site for Digital Connectors to use and share what they are up to as well as connect with my marvelous Digital COnnectors here in Seattle Wa. Create an account and check it out. SPREAD THE WORD...

Danielle Corbray

Charlestown Digital Connectors Press Release

Hey guys!

Unfortunately, you can't see the lovely picture of Kate on the front page of the newspaper, but here is the article that appeared on the front page of the local newspaper. There's some great quotes from the students that we have been working with all week. Enjoy!

http://www.newsandtribune.com/homepage/local_story_084132337.html

~Holly

Love from Charlestown!

Kate and Holly again! These our the lovely Charlestown Digital Connectors, saying hello to YOU, the amazing OE VISTAs!

Inspirational Quote

I felt this weeks' VISTA quote to be very inspirational to myself and my K-2nd grade basketaball( these kids have heart!!) team that I coach,


I've missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.

Michael Jordan


Danielle C.

Hello from Charlestown, IN!

Just arrived in Charlestown, IN, and we wanted to drop you guys a line! This is Kate and Holly, by the way, about to start a Digital Connectors spring camp for 20 students!

Please Respond to this Week's Quote

"The beauty of selfless love and service should not die away from the face of the earth. The world should know that a life of dedication is possible, that a life inspired by love and service to humanity is possible."
- Ammachi (b. 1953)

I found this on a website full of motivational quotes and poems. I couldn't find much about Ammachi. Maybe the website got the author wrong? Let me know if you find anything.

Let us know what you think of the quote.

Thanks,
Michelle B

What are these humans doing?

I was recently put on a project to develop curriculum for a Digital Connectors camp in March where the students are creating Digital Stories about their excitement about technology efforts in their community. I was trying to think of a movie clip to have a discussion around, and I thought of this video that my mom sent me a year or so ago.

NASA produces an "Astronomy Picture of the Day" at http://apod.nasa.gov where each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer.

Usually, these pictures are of solar systems, stars, or planets. One day, they featured a video about humans and happiness - a particularly fascinating part of our universe:

http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap080722.html

"Explanation: What are these humans doing? Dancing. Many humans on Earth exhibit periods of happiness, and one method of displaying happiness is dancing. Happiness and dancing transcend political boundaries and occur in practically every human society. Above, Matt Harding traveled through many nations on Earth, started dancing, and filmed the result. The video is perhaps a dramatic example that humans from all over planet Earth feel a common bond as part of a single species. Happiness is frequently contagious -- few people are able to watch the above video without smiling."

I am excited to use this clip for the Digital Connectors camp not only as an example of a great Digital Story, but also as a discussion piece about how their excitement and enthusiasm about technology will spark an amazing movement in their community.

Have a great day!

~Holly Kalemeris