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.
One of my favorite tools is making a video using your pictures. I can now take my students’ pictures and make a story with them, so they can see how amazing it is to be able to use the computer and do wonderful learning things.
Another tool is the google docs. I have known many people that cant afford to buy software, and google docs will allow them to make documents and practice the skills.
2. How have you transfomed your thinking about the learning that will take place in your classroom?
Well, technology gives us more options on how to differentiate instruction, and it also allow students to use different intelligences to gain, retain and practice the information and skills they need to learn. All these tools have open a variety of doors to make lessons much more interactive and live to students.
3. Were there any unexpected outcomes from this program that surprised you?
Yes, on how many free resources there are and that we can use. I just hope companies can find a way to make profit, because I have seen free services from websites before, and after a few years of not having any profits on a particular service, they discontinue it. Thanks to all those companies who are making an impact in education.
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Tool 11: Digital Citizenship
Teacher responsibility and modeling – It is important that a teacher models what they teach. In case of digital citizenship, the teacher has to act upon the principles that he/she has taught.
Personal information – It is imperative that all students understand the importance of safe keeping their personal information and what consequences could they have if they are not. Personal information does not make us who we are, but it does identify us in our society and community. If anyone takes control of our personal information, they could damage our reputation or even commit crimes or bulling.
Students should learn that passwords are personal and that each of us should respect our friends privacy when entering them.
Etiquette – How to conduct yourself and the procedures to participate in online communities. Teaching principles will make the students know the parameters upon which they are expected to behave and how they expect others to show respect. In these electronic times, etiquette is not only personally, but also electronically. People will respect you as long as you respect them.
Express your opinion but leave it open for others to express themselves.
In PreK I will tell my students that in order to be good digital citizens, they need to learn to be good citizens, good friends, good with each other. To respect each other and listen to what others have to say.
Personal information – It is imperative that all students understand the importance of safe keeping their personal information and what consequences could they have if they are not. Personal information does not make us who we are, but it does identify us in our society and community. If anyone takes control of our personal information, they could damage our reputation or even commit crimes or bulling.
Students should learn that passwords are personal and that each of us should respect our friends privacy when entering them.
Etiquette – How to conduct yourself and the procedures to participate in online communities. Teaching principles will make the students know the parameters upon which they are expected to behave and how they expect others to show respect. In these electronic times, etiquette is not only personally, but also electronically. People will respect you as long as you respect them.
Express your opinion but leave it open for others to express themselves.
In PreK I will tell my students that in order to be good digital citizens, they need to learn to be good citizens, good friends, good with each other. To respect each other and listen to what others have to say.
Monday, July 12, 2010
Tool 10: Exploring Mobile Technology And Apps
Who would ever think that something like the i-phone, i-pod or i-pad would exist. Students can really interact with what they are learning.
Some of the educational apps that I revewed are:
ABC Phonics Animals Free Lite - This type of softwares will allow the students to learn in a fun way. To spend time using different options while having a huge letter name and sound impact.
The ABA Flash Cards will also allow the students to have a visual of the object, animal or fruit, while being able to see how it is written. They will be able to interact with the topics that they like and gain vocabulary and spelling.
Some of the educational apps that I revewed are:
ABC Phonics Animals Free Lite - This type of softwares will allow the students to learn in a fun way. To spend time using different options while having a huge letter name and sound impact.
The ABA Flash Cards will also allow the students to have a visual of the object, animal or fruit, while being able to see how it is written. They will be able to interact with the topics that they like and gain vocabulary and spelling.
Tool 9: Sharing Information Through Jing & Skype
The more tools I make, the more amazed I am of the things that internet can offer and I didnt know. I did know about skype but I didnt know about the Jing.
1. It is great to have a software like jing because you can actually make screens and make a video with them. This allows us to make a step by step presentation of a particular topic or area. This is the type of softwares that can actually help educators make better lessons and allow the students to be able to watch the presentations over and over if they need to. Plus, having a visual is much more helpful and gives a great impact.
2. Skype is really amazing because you can call and video call anyone that has an account with them, no matter where they are in the world. This will allow students from all nations to be able to interact with other cultures and learn from them. The world is becoming smaller and smaller with technology. I just hope that people keep on spending time with other people personally and not just through computers.
1. It is great to have a software like jing because you can actually make screens and make a video with them. This allows us to make a step by step presentation of a particular topic or area. This is the type of softwares that can actually help educators make better lessons and allow the students to be able to watch the presentations over and over if they need to. Plus, having a visual is much more helpful and gives a great impact.
2. Skype is really amazing because you can call and video call anyone that has an account with them, no matter where they are in the world. This will allow students from all nations to be able to interact with other cultures and learn from them. The world is becoming smaller and smaller with technology. I just hope that people keep on spending time with other people personally and not just through computers.
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Tools 8 - Video Resources
It is very useful to be able to have videos of the topics we are teaching, because this allows the students to have a better understanding of the topic. As an example, I am teaching the ocean theme for summer school, and I was able to show my students a video of an octopus and a dolphin.
This tool will enhance our teaching.
Here they are:
1. Octopus.
2. Dolphins
This tool will enhance our teaching.
Here they are:
1. Octopus.
2. Dolphins
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Tool 7: Digital Storytelling
Wow! Technology is amazing! It was a great experience to make my first video. I used my cat's pics to present him in my blog. I will be able to make good videos for my students and enhance my lessons.
I will also make some videos with my Pre K students so they can be aware of the technology.
I tried to upload the video but it doesnt do it. I will try again tomorrow.
I do have the video since I was able to save it and then watch it in my laptop.
I will also make some videos with my Pre K students so they can be aware of the technology.
I tried to upload the video but it doesnt do it. I will try again tomorrow.
I do have the video since I was able to save it and then watch it in my laptop.
Monday, July 5, 2010
Tool 6: Wikis
It is awesome that a Wiki can allow you to have one same document for everyone to work in. As they said in the video, instead of emailing everyone, everyone can get on the document and edit it.
We can use the wiki in my classroom to show students that we can all use the computer to create a list out of our brainstorming for ideas, or topics that they want to learn from.
For the Pre-K teachers it can allow us to work together to create one document without having to be in the same location at the same time. Or to sign up for duties when we have a particular activity.
We can use the wiki in my classroom to show students that we can all use the computer to create a list out of our brainstorming for ideas, or topics that they want to learn from.
For the Pre-K teachers it can allow us to work together to create one document without having to be in the same location at the same time. Or to sign up for duties when we have a particular activity.
Tool 5: Tagging and Social Bookmarking
These are the 2 websites that I found and bookmarked in my Diigo:
1. http://www.teachertube.com/
2. http://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Main_Page
In order to find this hot links, I used the educational and video tags.
This bookmarking tool will be useful as it will allow me to keep track of the websites that I consider have the best information about PreK topics and strategies.
1. http://www.teachertube.com/
2. http://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Main_Page
In order to find this hot links, I used the educational and video tags.
This bookmarking tool will be useful as it will allow me to keep track of the websites that I consider have the best information about PreK topics and strategies.
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