My sister uses Flickr all the time, but it was through this class that I saw a link to classroom displays, pictures of bulletin boards and other ideas from contributing teachers who wanted to share their work with fellow educators! This is awesome because instead of us, newbies, having to "reinvent the wheel" all the time, it is much faster and easier to create and "re-create" projects and ideas from what has already been done.
I hope to post pictures of my students' work on Flickr so that the students can show their parents/friends, and other educators can see my students' achievements.
Furthermore, kids love to see pictures of themselves, so it would be exciting for them to see themselves working in the classroom throughout the year to see the growth that they have made.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Web 2.0 Winners
I chose Google maps. I know many people use this all the time, which is why I am not surprised that it was a Web 2.0 Award Winner. I personally use this countless times when traveling to an unfamiliar destination.
This past week, my class has been going over the metric system. I never thought to use Google maps, but this site can be used should I assign a project in the future. Projects could include students figuring out the distance in meters/kilometers from one destination to another through google maps. This is a great way for students to practice converting between metrics and using technology educationally. Not only can this site be useful in mathematics, but also in social science. Social science can use this site by having students find local spots that are historical and etc.
This past week, my class has been going over the metric system. I never thought to use Google maps, but this site can be used should I assign a project in the future. Projects could include students figuring out the distance in meters/kilometers from one destination to another through google maps. This is a great way for students to practice converting between metrics and using technology educationally. Not only can this site be useful in mathematics, but also in social science. Social science can use this site by having students find local spots that are historical and etc.
RSS Feeds and Bloglines
I have a few websites that I visit everyday. I never realized how much time I spend typing in the site name and searching for specific articles regarding certain topics. Subscribing to a site’s RSS Feeds makes it convenient for surfers because instead of them spending accumulated amounts of time searching, sites like CCN and OCRegister can be brought to them through their respective feeds.
Without being bombarded by ads or having to consume a lot of time visiting each time individually, we can use our RSS. RSS brings the “news” to us.
If I were to use this with my students, my students will also have easy access because I can post my feeds on my blog!
Oh the brilliance of RSS feeds! :)
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Image Generators
It's always pleasing to eye to have visuals. Using image generators will motivate students to visit the blog for updates, especially those who are visual learners.
The students also like to see pictures of themselves in the classroom. Posting pictures of them working efficiently in the classroom will encourage them to continue to work hard.
Image generators, like Voki, offer Movie Poster creators that can be used across all subjects. For example, in math, the students can create posters that display mathematical formulas, properties, and other important math concepts. As the students personalize these projects, they will retain these concepts into their long-term memory; as they are working, they will gain a better conceptual understanding of the concepts being learned.
The students also like to see pictures of themselves in the classroom. Posting pictures of them working efficiently in the classroom will encourage them to continue to work hard.
Image generators, like Voki, offer Movie Poster creators that can be used across all subjects. For example, in math, the students can create posters that display mathematical formulas, properties, and other important math concepts. As the students personalize these projects, they will retain these concepts into their long-term memory; as they are working, they will gain a better conceptual understanding of the concepts being learned.
Avatar
Avatars are great because it gives the site personality.
It's also great for the blogger as he or she spends a good amount of time to personalize his or her website and make the site more welcoming. I know personally, I did enjoy my time designing "myself" to be appropriately presentable. =)
Avators can also be used to enhance student achievment.
Talking avatars can be used to remind students about expectations for assignments, instructions for assignments, and etc. Students will most likely be intrigued by this unique gadget and visit the site frequently. This will give them an opportunity to use this site regularly, not only for "entertainment," but also for informational help/resources.
It's also great for the blogger as he or she spends a good amount of time to personalize his or her website and make the site more welcoming. I know personally, I did enjoy my time designing "myself" to be appropriately presentable. =)
Avators can also be used to enhance student achievment.
Talking avatars can be used to remind students about expectations for assignments, instructions for assignments, and etc. Students will most likely be intrigued by this unique gadget and visit the site frequently. This will give them an opportunity to use this site regularly, not only for "entertainment," but also for informational help/resources.
Blogger
Learning about blogger.com was very exciting and useful!
Blogs are a neat way to get students more involved because they love to work with technology.
This blog can be used for my math classroom to post homework assignments, daily lessons, and supplemental math resources. A forum can also be created for students to communicate with one another about questions, feedback, and other comments regarding math. This will help students because they can communicate with their peers in other periods to get a wider range of feedback. If there are students who do not feel comfortable speaking up in class, this blog is a great alternative to help them communicate in a different way where they don't feel threatened.
Blogs may help keep students accountable because as they visit the site, they can stay updated on daily assignments, lessons, and also use resource links for extra help.
I'm excited to post supplemental resources to help my students receive extra help and excel academically.
Blogs are a neat way to get students more involved because they love to work with technology.
This blog can be used for my math classroom to post homework assignments, daily lessons, and supplemental math resources. A forum can also be created for students to communicate with one another about questions, feedback, and other comments regarding math. This will help students because they can communicate with their peers in other periods to get a wider range of feedback. If there are students who do not feel comfortable speaking up in class, this blog is a great alternative to help them communicate in a different way where they don't feel threatened.
Blogs may help keep students accountable because as they visit the site, they can stay updated on daily assignments, lessons, and also use resource links for extra help.
I'm excited to post supplemental resources to help my students receive extra help and excel academically.
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