SlideRocket is pretty cool....

I found SlideRocket yesterday from Education Technology via DaBigLeap via Instructify. SlideRocket is a web-based presentation application that can take your PowerPoint presentations (or at least mine) to a way higher level of look. The demos really caught my eye, especially the ones entitled Storytelling 101 and Visual Literacy. Of course, high quality photography makes any presentation look much better!

FCCLA members entering the Digital Stories for Change STAR Event should check out SlideRocket, if nothing else - for inspiration!

Cross Post from FCCLA Advisers Blog

Be sure to check out the new post at the FCCLA Advisers Blog - thought it was important - so I didn't want anyone to miss it!

You will need to go to the original item to open up the sheets as referenced.

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FCCLA national staff has returned back to the office after four successful National Cluster Meetings in Providence, Jacksonville, Dallas and Cincinnati. During the Adviser Networking session used resources from the national office to discuss topics ranging from Perkins funding to filling out national program award applications. Frequently asked questions guided discussion and tip sheets helped advisers prepare for their project. So many advisers enjoyed using these FAQs and tip sheets that we’ve added them to our adviser resources online.

• Advocacy
• Career Clusters
• Chapter Management
• Fundraising
• Integrating FCCLA
• Membership & Recruitment
• National Program Award Applications
• New Advisers
• Perkins Funding
• STAR Events
• Using Technology
• Working with Administration

Please use these frequently asked questions and tips from the national office to assist you on these topics or create workshops and materials for use in your state.

Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving!

Twitter - Your New Personal Learning Network Tool?

Maybe you've heard about Twitter? Maybe you haven't.... Either way, as a FCS educator, you need a personal learning network. Many Missouri FCS teachers belong to the Mo-FACS e-mail discussion list, which is a great part of a personal learning network. But, if you are looking to expand your network outside of the Missouri borders, then you might consider using Twitter.

A good start to learning about Twitter is to read the blog post"All A Twitter about Twitter" as posted on the Moving at the Speed of Creativity blog. I've heard about Twitter for awhile, and even had my own account, but after reading through the referenced matierals posted by Beth Knittle, I got inspired to begin using it. I also was inspired by the fact that on the Twitter4Teachers wiki, there were NO FCS teachers listed! So, I started the ball rolling in that direction. If you are so inclined, add your name to the wiki, too!

November/December 08 Teen Times

Congratulations to the following FCCLA chapters that were publicized in the November/December issue of Teen Times!

Page 15 - Lathrop High School

Page 15 - Kelly High School

In addition, the photos on page 4 of this issue are from the 2008 Missouri FCCLA Legislative Shadowing project. Yeah!

And, our good friend Rhett Laubach wrote the story "Secrets of the Super Rich" on pages 6-7. Great advice for all of us.

As a reminder, Missouri FCCLA chapters that submit articles to Teen Times get recognized at the Missouri FCCLA State Leadership Conference. So, remember to Show-Me Missouri in Teen Times!

FCCLA Week Poster Contest

FCCLA Week Poster Contest Deadline quickly approaching!!

FCCLA members are encouraged to design and submit a poster to National FCCLA for the chance to have your creation be used this coming February for FCCLA Week. The deadline is December 1, 2008. For more details, visit the national website at this link.

Good luck!

Become a fan of Missouri FCCLA!

Hey Facebook users! Become a fan of Missouri FCCLA! If the link doesn't take you there, just search for us when you get to the site. It's a brand new page, so let us know what you think would be great to put on it. Write on our wall and give us your ideas. Thanks!

Buy a CD- Feed a Child

Would the students at your school like to have a performance by The All American Rejects? (Did that get your attention?)

FCCLA has partnered with The All American Rejects to raise money and awareness for Feed The Children. The All American Rejects will perform at the 2009 National Leadership Conference if FCCLA chapters sell 40,000 copies of their new album. The FCCLA chapter that sells the most CDs gets an acoustic performance at their school. Other prizes will be given out to top selling chapters. The All American Rejects will give back $3.00 from the sale of every $14.00 CD to benefit the FCCLA National Outreach Project in the chapter’s name.

If you're on Facebook, join the "Buy a CD. Feed a Child" Facebook group!

To download an order form or project idea sheet, go to the national FCCLA website. For questions, please contact Tracy McKee with Feed The Children at tracy.mckee@feedthechildren.org or 405-945-4141.

If a Missouri chapter wins the big prize of a performance, I'm planning a visit to your school!

FCCLA Day at KC Chiefs!

We are excited to announce that FCCLA has been invited to be part of the great RED tradition of the Kansas City Chiefs! Here is the text of the e-mail sent to chapters about the event:

"The Kansas City Chiefs would like to invite all Missouri FCCLA Chapters out to Arrowhead stadium for our first annual FCCLA Day on December 14th when the Kansas City Chiefs take on the San Diego Chargers! The Chiefs are having FBLA and DECA chapters out for our November 23rd game against the Buffalo Bills! We would like to offer this opportunity to all in FCCLA as well! Please join us out at Arrowhead for FCCLA Day on December 14th or you can join us on November 23rd with FBLA and DECA!

Bring your FCCLA students to Arrowhead for $30 per person and sit together as a group!

The $30 discounted price is marked down from our face value ticket price of $83!

FCCLA STUDENT DISCOUNT OFFER INCLUDES:

FCCLA Student Discount Tickets (includes friends and family of FCCLA Students) - $30 (Red Select – upper level –normally $83)

To purchase FCCLA Student Discount Tickets contact Adam Rossbach at 816-920-4818 or arossbach@chiefs.nfl.com "

We hope that your chapter can participate in either the FCCLA Day or participate with FBLA and DECA on their day. Plans are in the works for a combined CTSO day next year!

Healthy AgriMissouri Meals Case Study Now Available

The "Healthy AgriMissouri Meals" case study document is now posted online at the Missouri FCCLA website. The document has a separate case study for Junior, Senior, and Occupational Categories.

This event is due to the state office by January 15. The project is submitted in an electronic portfolio format. More information on the event was posted earlier and of course, full details are available in the "Missouri FCCLA Guide to STAR Events" document.

We are very excited to see what projects get submitted!