Here is my first Jing Video. In Irving, we have a great program called TeleParent that is an automated calling center for us. Here is my description:
Hope this worked!
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Monday, February 1, 2010
Jing-Bonus Bank #1: Glogster: Still Shots
I have to admit that Jing scared me a little bit when it was introduced on Saturday, but I am seeing it more and more as a great resource. To help explain Glogster to everyone, I am going to practice with Jing to capture some screen shots. I am still working on how to get the video worked, so this will be my first shot at it, hopefully it works.
Glogster is an online posterboard that students can use for a presentation in class.
The best part about it is that the students can link to each other and then be able to comment on one anothers. I love glogster and it was so easy to use Jing on this to be able to show you guys what I have been talking about in the past.
Glogster is an online posterboard that students can use for a presentation in class.
The best part about it is that the students can link to each other and then be able to comment on one anothers. I love glogster and it was so easy to use Jing on this to be able to show you guys what I have been talking about in the past.
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Blogging
I like to blog and have been blogging in my personal life for over a year and enjoy the freedom that it gives me to just write my thoughts. As I have been reading through the Richardson book, I have noticed so many different thoughts of what blogging is really meant to be.
While I know others have been writing about that, I think the item in the book is this quote, "They develop hypertext minds. They leap around. It's as though their cognitive structures were parallel, not seuential" (Prensky, 2001a). I think this is key to me being a teacher in this new generation. I have to realize that they do not think in the linear way that I was thought in and the way that I teach in. I think that this is one of my biggest struggles in the world of technology today. I am so much not like the generation of today.
Even though, I am not that much older than my students, I feel generations older when it comes to the way that teaching was and is becoming.
I look forward to reading more of Richardson's book and learning from this.
Newby
While I know others have been writing about that, I think the item in the book is this quote, "They develop hypertext minds. They leap around. It's as though their cognitive structures were parallel, not seuential" (Prensky, 2001a). I think this is key to me being a teacher in this new generation. I have to realize that they do not think in the linear way that I was thought in and the way that I teach in. I think that this is one of my biggest struggles in the world of technology today. I am so much not like the generation of today.
Even though, I am not that much older than my students, I feel generations older when it comes to the way that teaching was and is becoming.
I look forward to reading more of Richardson's book and learning from this.
Newby
Friday, January 22, 2010
Post #1: Lesson Accelerators
Since we have had some issues with our own subscriptions to Lesson Accelerators, I thought that I would copy and paste them while at SMU this past weekend and focus on what I could get out of them.
I looked at two lessons: Photo Story 3 and Audacity. These are both programs that we have in our district and that our students have used at least once. They are no way pros at them and neither am I. I think that Atomic Learning is a great site to help teachers with all different types of technology. I found the same to be true with Lesson Accelerators.
The first lesson that I looked at was for Photo Story 3. What I loved the most about this project is that it can be adapted to fit any subject in any type of classroom. My favorite part about this project is that it is simple to follow and would be easy to adapt to the classroom or to a staff development meeting. I like the tasks line item that is given because it allows for an easy checklist.
Task List
The tasks to be completed for this project include:
Import and arrange images in the application timeline.
Edit images, as needed.
Add motion and transitions.
Add titles and other text.
Add voice narration and music.
Export the finished project to the appropriate format.
In my classroom, I am working on World War II to set up my class for the novels that we will be reading. While I was going to use a Glogster to allow my students to present, this would be just as easy and would allow for different projects to emerge based on the student.
The second lesson that I looked at was for Audacity. What I loved about Audacity is that it too can be adapted to any subject. For me and my classroom, I would use Audacity to help make podcasts to help prepare for semester exams. I would have students work in groups and then create a podcast that would help the class study for the semester exam. I think that what I would like to do is then let each class have different topics and then by random assignment, let them decide as a group which one to pick. For me, audacity allows for a lot of extensions and that is a good part to the lesson accelerator.
I am not sure that I have fully grasped lesson accelerators due to lack of time to be able to really negotiate around the site due to our limitations at this time, but I am looking forward to playing around more later.
I looked at two lessons: Photo Story 3 and Audacity. These are both programs that we have in our district and that our students have used at least once. They are no way pros at them and neither am I. I think that Atomic Learning is a great site to help teachers with all different types of technology. I found the same to be true with Lesson Accelerators.
The first lesson that I looked at was for Photo Story 3. What I loved the most about this project is that it can be adapted to fit any subject in any type of classroom. My favorite part about this project is that it is simple to follow and would be easy to adapt to the classroom or to a staff development meeting. I like the tasks line item that is given because it allows for an easy checklist.
Task List
The tasks to be completed for this project include:
Import and arrange images in the application timeline.
Edit images, as needed.
Add motion and transitions.
Add titles and other text.
Add voice narration and music.
Export the finished project to the appropriate format.
In my classroom, I am working on World War II to set up my class for the novels that we will be reading. While I was going to use a Glogster to allow my students to present, this would be just as easy and would allow for different projects to emerge based on the student.
The second lesson that I looked at was for Audacity. What I loved about Audacity is that it too can be adapted to any subject. For me and my classroom, I would use Audacity to help make podcasts to help prepare for semester exams. I would have students work in groups and then create a podcast that would help the class study for the semester exam. I think that what I would like to do is then let each class have different topics and then by random assignment, let them decide as a group which one to pick. For me, audacity allows for a lot of extensions and that is a good part to the lesson accelerator.
I am not sure that I have fully grasped lesson accelerators due to lack of time to be able to really negotiate around the site due to our limitations at this time, but I am looking forward to playing around more later.
EDU 6384: Welcome to Multimedia
First post of the new semester and the next course in the MTT program. I am looking forward to the class and what I will learn about Multimedia and how I can bring that back into my classroom to be an effective technology teacher.
I am looking forward to learning from each of the other students and from Dr. Smolka.
I'll be blogging soon!
I am looking forward to learning from each of the other students and from Dr. Smolka.
I'll be blogging soon!
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Topic #20: Reflections
THE COURSE:
I think that what I have benefited most from the course is the fact that I have learned about new resources that I can add to my classroom. These have come both from the book and from the knowledge of the other students in the class. I think the structure of the course allowed for adequate timing to complete the assignments and what to do with the information and how to incorporate it into our classrooms or at the very least into the blog.
The format of the course is exactly what it was titled to be through SMU. It is an online learning course that is extended in face to face meetings. I would have liked to have more teaching aspects at times of how to use these ideas in our classrooms and more feedback from the professor. I do know that Dr. Lan, was willing to do this if the student made the innitive to contact her. I loved the one on one conversations both over the phone and in the classroom to see where we were located. I liked that after the second part of the class more grades were given and we were able to see where we stood in the class. I think the final exam reveiw is a benefit that we did not have for the mid term and it would be good to have one for future classes. Examples on the projects before hand will also be beneficial for future classes. I think what inhibited me the most as a learner is that I like constant feedback that wasn't always available. I would say the changing of deadlines was also hard to switch to. I think that for next year, it would be beneficial to have set guidelines and when the week closes, the week closes and assignments will not be allowed after that time. This might mean that the class will start with a week and a half to finish assignments like we ended the class.
I think that overall Dr. Lan was very inviting to our veiwpoints and adapted the class as needed.
AS A LEARNER:
I think that while I haven't learned a lot of new components of teaching technology, I have learned how to find resources that are good to use int eh classroom. I would have liked to see our face to face meetings as more of what we learned and discussions aloud to add to (maybe through jigsawing??) what we were learning on our own. I think that while I learned a lot and posted early in the discussion boards, sometimes I forgot to go back and read what other people put because it all became redundant.
Overall, I believe that I learn better in face to face meetings, but there are ways to incorporate that into this class as well. It just means that our face to face meetings would need to be scheduled more about talking about what we have learned and incorporate that into our classrooms. While group time was needed in class as we are all busy outside of the class, maybe that would have been beneficial to be timed. I would have liked to seen the assitive technology project incorporated earlier into the timeline to give students more time to talk through the project, maybe not work on, but know what was expected (start in 2nd face to face as an intro to AT).
I have enjoyed this class and learning more about technology and how to incorporate that into my classroom. Thanks guys!
I think that what I have benefited most from the course is the fact that I have learned about new resources that I can add to my classroom. These have come both from the book and from the knowledge of the other students in the class. I think the structure of the course allowed for adequate timing to complete the assignments and what to do with the information and how to incorporate it into our classrooms or at the very least into the blog.
The format of the course is exactly what it was titled to be through SMU. It is an online learning course that is extended in face to face meetings. I would have liked to have more teaching aspects at times of how to use these ideas in our classrooms and more feedback from the professor. I do know that Dr. Lan, was willing to do this if the student made the innitive to contact her. I loved the one on one conversations both over the phone and in the classroom to see where we were located. I liked that after the second part of the class more grades were given and we were able to see where we stood in the class. I think the final exam reveiw is a benefit that we did not have for the mid term and it would be good to have one for future classes. Examples on the projects before hand will also be beneficial for future classes. I think what inhibited me the most as a learner is that I like constant feedback that wasn't always available. I would say the changing of deadlines was also hard to switch to. I think that for next year, it would be beneficial to have set guidelines and when the week closes, the week closes and assignments will not be allowed after that time. This might mean that the class will start with a week and a half to finish assignments like we ended the class.
I think that overall Dr. Lan was very inviting to our veiwpoints and adapted the class as needed.
AS A LEARNER:
I think that while I haven't learned a lot of new components of teaching technology, I have learned how to find resources that are good to use int eh classroom. I would have liked to see our face to face meetings as more of what we learned and discussions aloud to add to (maybe through jigsawing??) what we were learning on our own. I think that while I learned a lot and posted early in the discussion boards, sometimes I forgot to go back and read what other people put because it all became redundant.
Overall, I believe that I learn better in face to face meetings, but there are ways to incorporate that into this class as well. It just means that our face to face meetings would need to be scheduled more about talking about what we have learned and incorporate that into our classrooms. While group time was needed in class as we are all busy outside of the class, maybe that would have been beneficial to be timed. I would have liked to seen the assitive technology project incorporated earlier into the timeline to give students more time to talk through the project, maybe not work on, but know what was expected (start in 2nd face to face as an intro to AT).
I have enjoyed this class and learning more about technology and how to incorporate that into my classroom. Thanks guys!
Monday, November 16, 2009
Topic 19: Quick Checks
Our district just bought a new program to go along with our TEKS checks. These are called Quick checks and they are supposed to be used to see if your students have gained the knowledge that they are supposed to have learned in your class. The only problem to this is that they are not available for my subject becuase I am not TAKS tested at my grade level. We have been told that Enlgish questions will be added to the site, but that it won't happen until next year, thus I am still doing paper quick checks, but I can see how this would be very beneficial compared to my post about TEKS Checks.
The really cool thinkg about Quick Checks is that you are able to cutom tailor it to what each student needs. This is exciting becuase once you make them, they are in your database for good. The other good thing, is that you can take Quick Checks from other teachers. We know how much we love to steal, so this is a great tool to use.
Our Math teacher on our team has used Quick Checks and has stated to what a great degree she is able to do them with hwen she does stations in her classroom. This would also be a great addition to balance literacy or small group instuction so that you know what to target with each student.
Does your district have anything like this? Do you think it woul dbe beneficial for you if it did?
The really cool thinkg about Quick Checks is that you are able to cutom tailor it to what each student needs. This is exciting becuase once you make them, they are in your database for good. The other good thing, is that you can take Quick Checks from other teachers. We know how much we love to steal, so this is a great tool to use.
Our Math teacher on our team has used Quick Checks and has stated to what a great degree she is able to do them with hwen she does stations in her classroom. This would also be a great addition to balance literacy or small group instuction so that you know what to target with each student.
Does your district have anything like this? Do you think it woul dbe beneficial for you if it did?
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