1. Choose at least two of the tools from the above list. Create an account for each (if required).
2. Use each of the tools you choose to create a sample of how you would use it in your classroom.
3. Embed the sample (preferred) or link to the URL.
Since I don't have a classroom, I' just have some ideas about how I'd put two of these tools to work.
Diigo - The ability to form a group could be extremely helpful for group assignments. A student group or a class could be formed, collect and share information from their own libraries and create a product, not to mention developing material that could be passed from year to year. Creating a class network for either individual classes or all classes for a teacher would be an excellent way for a teacher or members of a class to follow each other. Online assignments such as responses to a reading could be followed and discussed in the network.
Skype - There are so many ideas for Skype. I think a class Skype with an author or authority on a particular topic or reading would be extremely valuable for students in an English class. For example, an ideal and interesting lesson would be to see if Oscar Casares, a current Texas writer, would conduct a Skype interview with questions about his book Brownsville Stories and then Skype interview Sandra Cisneros about House on Mango Street, then have students in groups discuss/compare/create products based on those two books.
Share your thoughts on how you see the tools being integrated into your classroom. How do you see them encouraging participation?
All of the tools listed have many possibilities in the classroom. They give students the opportunity to participate in a variety of creative ways - they are no longer limited to paper/pencil.
Friday, February 24, 2012
Thursday, February 23, 2012
11 Tools #9 Classroom Based Devices
So, I'm still out of order, but still having fun.
1. Why do you think it is important to tie the technology to the objective?
Technology doesn't remove the need for good first teaching and all of the other requirements good lesson development. It's just another way for students to access the information. The accountability may look different, but it's still built in no matter if the product is pencil/paper or web based.
2. Why should we hold students accountable for the stations/centers?
Students see technology as not only a tool for learning, but something essential for communication and also as something to use for fun. The accountability ensures that they're on task - not just getting lost in playing on the web.
3. Visit 2 of the applicable links to interactive websites for your content/grade level. Which sites did you like. How could you use them as stations? How can you hold the students accountable for their time in these stations?
I liked the SBISD Interactive Database and Thinkfinity because both of those provide ideas that are broader than math/science applications. Many of the activities have methods that students can use to demonstrate completion/mastery. In both sites there are options that can be used in stations by individuals as well as groups, and in Thinkfinity there are also options for home support.
3. List two to three apps you found for the iPod Touch/iPad that you can use in your classroom. What do you see that station looking like? How can you hold the students accountable for their time in these stations?
Grammar Up is a really good site; it even has quizzes where students can keep track of their progress. The TED site is interesting and students could respond to a TED talk on a class blog or wiki after listening/watching a TED presentation.
4. What about other ways to use the iPod Touch/iPad? Share another way you can see your students using the device as a station.
Students could use the iPad for a small group project; take notes, find reseach, pictures, etc., create a Google doc, file their information in Google Docs and/or Dropbox as necessary, then complete it at home. Everyone has access to what was done in class.
1. Why do you think it is important to tie the technology to the objective?
Technology doesn't remove the need for good first teaching and all of the other requirements good lesson development. It's just another way for students to access the information. The accountability may look different, but it's still built in no matter if the product is pencil/paper or web based.
2. Why should we hold students accountable for the stations/centers?
Students see technology as not only a tool for learning, but something essential for communication and also as something to use for fun. The accountability ensures that they're on task - not just getting lost in playing on the web.
3. Visit 2 of the applicable links to interactive websites for your content/grade level. Which sites did you like. How could you use them as stations? How can you hold the students accountable for their time in these stations?
I liked the SBISD Interactive Database and Thinkfinity because both of those provide ideas that are broader than math/science applications. Many of the activities have methods that students can use to demonstrate completion/mastery. In both sites there are options that can be used in stations by individuals as well as groups, and in Thinkfinity there are also options for home support.
3. List two to three apps you found for the iPod Touch/iPad that you can use in your classroom. What do you see that station looking like? How can you hold the students accountable for their time in these stations?
Grammar Up is a really good site; it even has quizzes where students can keep track of their progress. The TED site is interesting and students could respond to a TED talk on a class blog or wiki after listening/watching a TED presentation.
4. What about other ways to use the iPod Touch/iPad? Share another way you can see your students using the device as a station.
Students could use the iPad for a small group project; take notes, find reseach, pictures, etc., create a Google doc, file their information in Google Docs and/or Dropbox as necessary, then complete it at home. Everyone has access to what was done in class.
11 Tools #8 Taking a Look at the Tools
I know this is out of order, but I was just having fun going through the choices! I'll go back to #6 and 7 later.
1. After watching the videos/tutorials, list two to three things you learned about the device(s) that will be in your classroom this fall.
I've become such a fan of my iPad. I love the educational apps and the ease of accessing such a variety of apps as well as the fact that you can synch the iPad with other devices. And, BTW - the Atomic Learning tutorials on the iPad are excellent!
2. How do you plan to manage the device(s) in your classroom? Do you have ideas/suggestions that others may find useful?
The size of the iPad makes it a great tool to used handily in a classroom for almost any project; only the imagination limits it- it's so much more portable than even a laptop. Teachers will have to develop class management rules for use and security because iPads will be really popular and the students will find very creative reasons to use them all the time.
1. After watching the videos/tutorials, list two to three things you learned about the device(s) that will be in your classroom this fall.
I've become such a fan of my iPad. I love the educational apps and the ease of accessing such a variety of apps as well as the fact that you can synch the iPad with other devices. And, BTW - the Atomic Learning tutorials on the iPad are excellent!
2. How do you plan to manage the device(s) in your classroom? Do you have ideas/suggestions that others may find useful?
The size of the iPad makes it a great tool to used handily in a classroom for almost any project; only the imagination limits it- it's so much more portable than even a laptop. Teachers will have to develop class management rules for use and security because iPads will be really popular and the students will find very creative reasons to use them all the time.
Monday, February 20, 2012
11 Tools #5 Web 2.0 Products
1. Use at least two of the tools above to create products. Think about your content.
The photo album came from Big Huge Labs - it can be folded to make a small album.
The mosaic is just fun and students could use it as a part of a presentation.
2. Create a “set” for one of your lessons! Or, consider providing the site as a choice for your students to create products. Make a model for a student created product.
See above; mine are models.
3. Then, embed both products in your blog or link to the products from your blog.
Describe for your readers how you think each tool can be incorporated into your classroom - how you could see the tool being used by you instructionally and your students to demonstrate their understanding of a concept or topic in your classroom.
These tools can all be used by students and teachers to demonstrate concepts in clever, interesting ways and can be saved so that others can see them later as a reference. I'm sorry that Glogster isn't free any more - it's such a great tool for students.
11 Tools #4 Google Apps
1. Create at least one document in Google Docs and share it with a few others on your campus or within your department. It could a team member, a department colleague, or another teacher with whom you plan a collaboration. Ask that person to comment or chat and real-time edit the document with you.
We can use Google Docs to easily create/edit materials for the freshman class.
2. Create one form in Google Docs and send it via email to at least two other people and ask them to respond.
I started a very brief, very rough freshman survey; might just work on it with the rest of the freshman office for sometime during the spring.
3. Briefly discuss how you can use the tools in Google Apps with your team or department. How can you incorporate Google Apps as a tool in your classroom? Which tools are you excited about using with students?
Google Docs can be used with anyone to create and edit materials easily. Google Forms are just as user friendly; Google + and Gmail are also easy to use and have applications that teachers can use to share material and information.
We can use Google Docs to easily create/edit materials for the freshman class.
2. Create one form in Google Docs and send it via email to at least two other people and ask them to respond.
I started a very brief, very rough freshman survey; might just work on it with the rest of the freshman office for sometime during the spring.
3. Briefly discuss how you can use the tools in Google Apps with your team or department. How can you incorporate Google Apps as a tool in your classroom? Which tools are you excited about using with students?
Google Docs can be used with anyone to create and edit materials easily. Google Forms are just as user friendly; Google + and Gmail are also easy to use and have applications that teachers can use to share material and information.
Sunday, February 19, 2012
11 Tools #3
1. Visit several of the video hosting/streaming sites mentioned. Share with your readers which sites you found most useful for your content and why.
Like most people, I like YouTube because you can find almost anything on it - good, bad, funny, awful, educational - it's all there. I've found that the news media sites have become much more up to date and are a good resource for current information. Blinkx and Hulu are good sources when you want to use media clips, but are sometimes a bit time consuming to locate information.
2. Using any of the video resources mentioned above, find and select two videos that may be useful resources in your classroom. Embed them in your blog. If they do not have embed capabilities, hot link them to your blog.
Embedded this YouTube video just because it's one of my favorite pieces of music, it has an interesting story behind it, and my kid is a former member of this ensemble.
A quick recipe - a teacher could use this as a demonstration or post it for students to view at individual cooking stations.
http://www.blinkx.com/watch-video/cinco-de-mayo-recipes-from-the-border-grill-chefs/XuwS_hdG_xzGnVDMjwtdqQ
3. Articulate what you learned about copyright and fair use. What was new to you?
The fair use video was clever. I like the idea of "repurpose" as fair use. It gives teachers quite a bit a freedom to used media in a way that makes information in lessons memorable for students.
4.Create a Dropbox account and add some files to it How could you use this tool in your classroom?
Dropbox is a great resource for professional and personal use. In the classroom it could be a great tool for students to collaborate/share information about a topic, add to an activity, or just check for posted information about homework.
Like most people, I like YouTube because you can find almost anything on it - good, bad, funny, awful, educational - it's all there. I've found that the news media sites have become much more up to date and are a good resource for current information. Blinkx and Hulu are good sources when you want to use media clips, but are sometimes a bit time consuming to locate information.
2. Using any of the video resources mentioned above, find and select two videos that may be useful resources in your classroom. Embed them in your blog. If they do not have embed capabilities, hot link them to your blog.
Embedded this YouTube video just because it's one of my favorite pieces of music, it has an interesting story behind it, and my kid is a former member of this ensemble.
A quick recipe - a teacher could use this as a demonstration or post it for students to view at individual cooking stations.
http://www.blinkx.com/watch-video/cinco-de-mayo-recipes-from-the-border-grill-chefs/XuwS_hdG_xzGnVDMjwtdqQ
3. Articulate what you learned about copyright and fair use. What was new to you?
The fair use video was clever. I like the idea of "repurpose" as fair use. It gives teachers quite a bit a freedom to used media in a way that makes information in lessons memorable for students.
4.Create a Dropbox account and add some files to it How could you use this tool in your classroom?
Dropbox is a great resource for professional and personal use. In the classroom it could be a great tool for students to collaborate/share information about a topic, add to an activity, or just check for posted information about homework.
11 Tools #2 - a PLN
I visited several sites and do have a Diigo account, so I know how helpful it can be. Sites I visited: Classroom 2.0, Educator's PLN, Technology Integration, Learning and Laptops, and dy/dan(HS math teacher). For me, personally, I enjoyed Classroom 2.0 and Educator's PLN the best. There is so much information on both sites! You could locate resources for almost any subject literally in the world on those sites. The classroom sites were also good, but the general sites will be more valuable to me.
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