My website
Monday, May 2, 2011
My wow moment
My wow moment was definitely when I finished my website and was checking the list to make sure I had included everything I needed. I realized how much I had learned and how many awesome resources I had right there on my site ready for me to use and refer back to. It also had to do with my uncle who is the principle at a Kansas high school and when I asked him what I needed to do by the time I graduate to separate myself from others who would also be applying for jobs. His answer was "have a website." I was so excited and I showed him mind and he said that it was great. I just needed to keep it going and I would have a leg up. That made me realize how important it was to keep my website upas continue my student career.I am very glad I took this class because I never would have figured out how to do it on my own. I no longer panic when asked to do something for class because I know I can do it. I not only learned how to use the resources assigned ti us in class but I Also learned how to discover new resources in my own and how to figure them out on my own. All thanks to ded 318! :-)
My website
My website
Podcast Favorites
I learned all kinds of things from listening to the different podcasts this semester. Anything ranging from iPad and smart boards in classrooms to pre-service teacher class structure. Every podcast I listened to had new information on technology and resources for education. I now have another source to turn to when looking for resources for while I'm in school and for when I'm doing the schooling. :-) it was really exciting to learn about the types of technology being introduced in elementary schools because when I first began this class I had the mindset that this wouldn't apply to my classroom because I'm an elem. Ed major. I have now learned how extremely wrong I was and how essential technology is in every class at every age!
My favorite podcast was by Conversations on EdTechTalk
The episode I reflected on was called Teachable Moments, it was all about those moments when it is necessary and appropriate to go off the lesson plan and outside the curriculum to discuss things that have been brought up. An common example of this is current events. Especially things like natural disasters. They talked about how important it was to keep it educational and age appropriate as well.
My favorite podcast was by Conversations on EdTechTalk
The episode I reflected on was called Teachable Moments, it was all about those moments when it is necessary and appropriate to go off the lesson plan and outside the curriculum to discuss things that have been brought up. An common example of this is current events. Especially things like natural disasters. They talked about how important it was to keep it educational and age appropriate as well.
Semester favorites
My favorite resource we used in this class is by far Animoto (link below). It was sleazy to use and so much fun. It was also quick to crete videos and can be used for all sorts of projects. It's also neat that you can browse videos already made by other members. I am excited to be able to use the Animoto for education. As a teacher you will be able to use it for free. I had an Animoto plus account for part of the semester to make some videos fir personal use and also for other class projects. It is really useful. Any age students could learn to use it as well as teachers using it to present material to the class as a way to implement visuals.
Animoto
Another resource I enjoyed using was voice thread (link below). Voice thread was another visual presentation that was simple to use and would be east to teach students to use. It was neat the you could put more than one persons voice and comments on them and you could even have a project where you could have parents view or comment on their students project from home.
Animoto
Another resource I enjoyed using was voice thread (link below). Voice thread was another visual presentation that was simple to use and would be east to teach students to use. It was neat the you could put more than one persons voice and comments on them and you could even have a project where you could have parents view or comment on their students project from home.
Twitter reflection
Follow me @mmketron
I did not have a twitter account before we had to have one for this class. Before I learned about them in class I thought they were kind of silly and just used to let people know you were standing in line for coffee and ten min. later you were drinking that coffee. After creating an account and using it just for professional and educational purposes I can see how it would be useful for educators. It is a great way to collaborate and communicate and share resources with teachers from all over the world. I will definitely be using it in my future. As of now however, I have not found many reasons to use my own but rather I can use it to learn about new resources from the people I follow's posts. This still we be useful in future blocks.
I did not have a twitter account before we had to have one for this class. Before I learned about them in class I thought they were kind of silly and just used to let people know you were standing in line for coffee and ten min. later you were drinking that coffee. After creating an account and using it just for professional and educational purposes I can see how it would be useful for educators. It is a great way to collaborate and communicate and share resources with teachers from all over the world. I will definitely be using it in my future. As of now however, I have not found many reasons to use my own but rather I can use it to learn about new resources from the people I follow's posts. This still we be useful in future blocks.
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Reflection #12: k12 online echo: Remixing History- The Cigar Box Project
The Cigar Box Project
In this episode they interview the professional development teacher from a science school. Which is a school based on inquiry. There pillars of education include science, technology and outdoor education. I think it is so cool to be able to include outdoor education in the curriculum. I love the outdoors!
the school is in Canada and they do the cigar box project for history. The students (7 grade) study, analyze and collect documents and artifacts that they think shapes their history. Then they graphically design their own unique cigar box panels. By the end they get to build their own wooden cigar box creating their own historical artifact. This is really neat way to learn about their country's history! I think it is a lesson they will never forget!
In this episode they interview the professional development teacher from a science school. Which is a school based on inquiry. There pillars of education include science, technology and outdoor education. I think it is so cool to be able to include outdoor education in the curriculum. I love the outdoors!
the school is in Canada and they do the cigar box project for history. The students (7 grade) study, analyze and collect documents and artifacts that they think shapes their history. Then they graphically design their own unique cigar box panels. By the end they get to build their own wooden cigar box creating their own historical artifact. This is really neat way to learn about their country's history! I think it is a lesson they will never forget!
Reflection #11: parents as partners
What works and what doesn't
What works and what doesn't
Parents as partners is all about breaking barriers between parents and the public school systems and how to build the bonds between parents and their children's teachers. They talked about the book Building Parent Engagement in Schools by Larry Ferlazzo" The author was on the show and he talked about how this book is supposes to guide schools in changing parent participation or involvement into parent engagement. His book directly challenges the things teachers and schools usually do like making copies or chaperoning field trips. I think it is definitely something worth looking into. It is only 19.95 for the kindle version and according to the amazon reviews it is well worth it!
I really enjoyed learning about this book but I. Was not very impressed with the podcast series itself. The woman speaking was verify monotone and hard to hear/understand.
What works and what doesn't
Parents as partners is all about breaking barriers between parents and the public school systems and how to build the bonds between parents and their children's teachers. They talked about the book Building Parent Engagement in Schools by Larry Ferlazzo" The author was on the show and he talked about how this book is supposes to guide schools in changing parent participation or involvement into parent engagement. His book directly challenges the things teachers and schools usually do like making copies or chaperoning field trips. I think it is definitely something worth looking into. It is only 19.95 for the kindle version and according to the amazon reviews it is well worth it!
I really enjoyed learning about this book but I. Was not very impressed with the podcast series itself. The woman speaking was verify monotone and hard to hear/understand.
Monday, April 11, 2011
Reflection #10: Driving Questions
ipad in the classroom
In this episode, Kevin met with two teachers who had ipads in their classrooms. He asked what they thought of them, how they were changing instruction in the classroom and if they recommend them to other educators. you could tell that these educators were excited about using the ipads in their classrooms and had seen the differences they made in the instruction. They mentioned an app i hadn't yet heard about called "spellboard." The app lets the teacher enter in that weeks spelling words and it brings up the definitions and allows her to record her voice with the pronunciation of the words. Then the students can access that weeks words and practice writing them with their finger on the app. It also lets her make practice quizzes on the app as well! They talked about how ipads are cheaper than laptops and allow teachers to individualize the curriculum more than a laptop allows. They said the best way to figure out how to use them is to just take them home and play with one. Explore and experiment and figure out all the ways the are beneficial. I can say from experience that is true because i just recently got an ipad and that is how i have figured out everything about it, just play!
In this episode, Kevin met with two teachers who had ipads in their classrooms. He asked what they thought of them, how they were changing instruction in the classroom and if they recommend them to other educators. you could tell that these educators were excited about using the ipads in their classrooms and had seen the differences they made in the instruction. They mentioned an app i hadn't yet heard about called "spellboard." The app lets the teacher enter in that weeks spelling words and it brings up the definitions and allows her to record her voice with the pronunciation of the words. Then the students can access that weeks words and practice writing them with their finger on the app. It also lets her make practice quizzes on the app as well! They talked about how ipads are cheaper than laptops and allow teachers to individualize the curriculum more than a laptop allows. They said the best way to figure out how to use them is to just take them home and play with one. Explore and experiment and figure out all the ways the are beneficial. I can say from experience that is true because i just recently got an ipad and that is how i have figured out everything about it, just play!
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