1. What are your favorite tools you now have in your personal technology toolbox? Briefly describe a particular activity that you will plan for your students using at least one of these new tools.
I enjoyed the PhotoStory, technology apps, and Video Streaming. I will use the technology app Read With Me - Children's Stories as one of my Language Arts Stations.
2. How have you transfomed your thinking about the learning that will take place in your classroom?
I don't know if my thinking has transformed, but grown. Now that I know what tools we have access to in the classroom, the educational opportunities for my students have expanded. They are going to be able to dive deeper into topics and do more exploration and presentation with them thanks to these tools.
3. Were there any unexpected outcomes from this program that surprised you?
I am surprised at how much there is out there! I am not a techy, so technology does not come easy to me. I have learned about so many things that I am excited about using in my classroom. I am excited about getting to this point and am looking forward to the future!
geaux tigers!
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Tool 11
Digital Citizenship is very important. We need to be able to trust our students when giving them access to technology. I would first begin by talking with the students to see what they already know about Digital Citizenship. This way we can openly discuss right and wrong things. I would then share with them what good Digital Citizenship looks like by doing role playing. Showing the students what to do and what not to do digitally. We would focus on safety and awareness. It is important to review these things at the beginning of the year as part of the expectations of the classroom. Reminding students of Digital Citizenship throughout the year is helpful, also.
Tool 10
I have had an iPhone before so I am familiar with the different applications. There are many that will be beneficial in the classroom. I looked at one called the Free Spanish Tutor. This would be helpful if I had a student in my class who did not speak much English. I, and the students, could use this app to communicate with that student.
I also looked at one called Read Me Stories - Childrens Books. This is useful for students to practice reading anytime, anywhere! This would be great to not only have in the classroom, but for students to have at home as well! What a great way to practice reading!
The students could use these apps whenever they incorporate into what we are doing. The Read Me Stories app would be great to have in a station during Language Arts! I am excited to use these apps to better my students' educational experience.
I also looked at one called Read Me Stories - Childrens Books. This is useful for students to practice reading anytime, anywhere! This would be great to not only have in the classroom, but for students to have at home as well! What a great way to practice reading!
The students could use these apps whenever they incorporate into what we are doing. The Read Me Stories app would be great to have in a station during Language Arts! I am excited to use these apps to better my students' educational experience.
Tool 9
Jing can be used as a teaching tool. A teacher, or student, can create a Jing about how to do something. Instead of explaining it over and over, that person can Jing it! It makes things a lot easier!
Skype can be very useful in the classroom in multiple ways. I have friends that use Skype to communicate with people that live far away. The students can do the same. Instead of writing letters to your class penpals, they can Skype! It can also be used if a student is unable to come to school for a period of time. The class can Skype with that student so he/she can see what is happening, and will not be far behind when they come back. The students can also share presentations and other things they have done in the classroom with other classes on Skype! The possibilities are endless!
Skype can be very useful in the classroom in multiple ways. I have friends that use Skype to communicate with people that live far away. The students can do the same. Instead of writing letters to your class penpals, they can Skype! It can also be used if a student is unable to come to school for a period of time. The class can Skype with that student so he/she can see what is happening, and will not be far behind when they come back. The students can also share presentations and other things they have done in the classroom with other classes on Skype! The possibilities are endless!
Tool 8
I got 2 videos from SchoolTube that will definitely help my students in the classroom. They can be found at the bottom of my blog. The first video shows Monarch Butterflies in their natural habitat. This will be useful for students to see what they do and in what kind of environments they can be found. We do a unit on butterflies in Science, and study the Monarch butterfly so it will be very helpful. The second video I put in my blog is a taping of a class singing a doubles addition song. By showing my students the video and having them learn the songs, I think this will really help them with their doubles facts! Videos are a great resource to use in the classroom!
Tool #7
PhotoStory3 is a great tool for the classroom. Students will have an easier time telling stories and illustrating them. It will be great to use for presentations! I was excited to see my story in full for the first time! I thought this would be a lot harder, but it wasn't :)
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Tool 6
A wiki is a great way for students to share their work. They can also get new ideas from other students' works in case they get stuck or are having trouble generating ideas. PBworks can be used in the classroom to provide a student-centered learning environment. Students can create their own web pages, embed images & video, and post documents. Very cool!
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