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Friday, December 3, 2010
Thursday, July 15, 2010
7/11 Eleven tools in seven days, my final reflection
1. What are your favorite tools you now have in your personal technology toolbox?
Glogster:I love the way students can create projects integrating varied ways of technology, they can be used as projects presentations
Itouch: I want to try the science glossary and the 3D sun
Digital Story Telling: To record, document and present a science project overtime.
2. How have you transformed your thinking about the learning that will take place in your classroom?
This is my tool #2 reflection. It changed my thinking in the sense of how to perceive technology in education; it is happening either we use them or not, we like them or not , our students are networking, creating knowledge that make sense to them and having access to an unlimited number or sources and people.
My ideal role as an educator would to be Tech facilitator, so the students can analyze resources with a critical eye, they would learn there are trusted and not so ethic sources and make distinctions between the two.
My ideal role as an educator would to be Tech facilitator, so the students can analyze resources with a critical eye, they would learn there are trusted and not so ethic sources and make distinctions between the two.
3. Were there any unexpected outcomes from this program that surprised you?
- The time, I got to spend more than just one hour in order to figure out, play and post about the each of the tools.
-The level of awareness, now technology needs to be a key component in my classroom and when working with my team.
Tool # 11
Digital citizenship needs to be a priority in school districts promoting technology. Students working in the 21st Century need to feel safe in the virtual environment, being responsible for their decisions and actions and embrace the always changing technology world.
The same way teacher go over safety rules in procedures in the science lab, they need to talk to students about appropriate and inappropriate use of technology:
Etiquette: Appropriate ways to communicate in all different devices
Responsibility: Actions have consequences
Safety: Stop/avoid cyber bulling and electronic precautions.
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Tool # 10 There's an app for that!
I have a blackberry and I use a lot of apps for my everyday life, of course I can see me using I touch in the classroom, I don't have an I-touch, but I got to use one at the end of last year and a teacher at my school shared a very neat scavenger hunt worksheet to use along with the I-touch; students get to explore science applications, then write down the information found and/or describe their experiences.
I went to www.apple.com and browsed through the applications, this coming school year I'd like to try 3D sun, Science Glossary, Lab Timer for the lab and some of the ESL ones.
Tool # 9
Jing: Wow; I mean it, wow..I had no idea all the neat tools Jing had. I like the idea of students showing what they know using a chat window and Jing. In a science classroom, students can show their data and post their projects. Also, can be use a collaborative tool for a writing class.
Skype: I liked the article "50 awesome ways to use Skype in the classroom" I wanna join ePal and Mixxer and global school net, for the science forensic programs. It sounds like something great to do as an after school program.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Tool # 8 Videos
I use videos as a way to engage when introducing a concept, they're free, short and can be inmediately play without having to download it to my computer. There are also the videos that provide content and make the curriculum more relevant.
I like them because they are easuy to incorporate into other tools -check out my glogster on post #3-
Tool # 7 Meet Tommy Abundis
Aww, that was cute, I don't have a microphone, so I added captions. I can see a photo story working different ways; a) provide picture in random order, students need to work on a right sequence, then either write or record the right narration for the story, b) Students record a Science experiment over time and get to communicate their observations, findings and conclusions, c) Students present a project or a book review.
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Tool # 6
Wiki-wiki means “quick” in Hawaiian and back in February I got to see a wiki working just that way for a Science collaborative effort to deconstruction analyze and get trained in the new 2010 Science TEKS. All the documents created in each grade level at that meeting were posted in the wiki and opened for further refinement. All that without e-mails going back and forth.
Reading Laura's blog I like her idea, if having Staff meetings wiki minutes so all the tutorial teachers that can't attend those meetings can easily catch up.
Students can use a wiki to work on research projects, adding links, videos, and resources as they go. Students can also write books reviews or map out ideas when working on a PBL project.
Saturday, July 10, 2010
Tool #5
Dear Delicious,
Nice to see you old friend!. You must be wondering what happened to me, how come I created a user account and never came back to you and visit. Well, the truth is- If I must say it- Two years ago, I wasn't ready for you, now every thing makes perfect sense to me; now I want to keep all my bookmarks in one place, and want to share resources with other educators.
Links that I found
http://www.windows2universe.org/ -bilingual-and
Tool #4
Someone told me about Google docs sometime ago, but in my mind sounded complicated, what a nice surprise to realize how wrong I was. It is super user friendly, I created a document and share it with Donna. Amazing to see how the document was changing and loved the chat window on the side. I can see myself using this application with the both the leadership and the Science teams.
For Google reader I added some blogs I'm following and register for NASA and a Hurricane tracker
For Google reader I added some blogs I'm following and register for NASA and a Hurricane tracker
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Tool # 3
Discorvery Education images was a great finding! When doing GLAD I need to get a lot of pictures. Cool Flikr Spell, really easy to use.
Word Cloud algo got my attention, I think I can use it in Science as a pre-assessment; the students can create a word cloud including all the words realtate to a X or Y science unit.
Glogster simply blew my mind!, it is a digital poster/bulletin board maker, a great way for students to create a project.
Word Cloud algo got my attention, I think I can use it in Science as a pre-assessment; the students can create a word cloud including all the words realtate to a X or Y science unit.
Glogster simply blew my mind!, it is a digital poster/bulletin board maker, a great way for students to create a project.
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Tool # 2
Natural sequence nowdays for kids to build knowledge
1. "My mommy and daddy told me ______________Therefore, _______________ is true"
2. "My teacher told me _______________ Therefore, ________________ is true"
3. " I found ______________ at Google, Therefore, ______________ is true"
I agree on the importance of building a PLN; as educators either we use them or not, we like them or not , our students are networking, creating knowledge that make sense to them and having access to an unlimited number or sources and people.
My ideal role as an educator would to be Tech facilitator, so the students can analyze resources with a critical eye, they would learn there are trusted and not so ethic sources and make distinctions between the two.
1. "My mommy and daddy told me ______________Therefore, _______________ is true"
2. "My teacher told me _______________ Therefore, ________________ is true"
3. " I found ______________ at Google, Therefore, ______________ is true"
I agree on the importance of building a PLN; as educators either we use them or not, we like them or not , our students are networking, creating knowledge that make sense to them and having access to an unlimited number or sources and people.
My ideal role as an educator would to be Tech facilitator, so the students can analyze resources with a critical eye, they would learn there are trusted and not so ethic sources and make distinctions between the two.
Tool #1
Two years ago, I got to create my Yahoo Avatar, the one at Voki.com is interactive and fun, but I really wish I could have my Wii one, which really looks like me, who knows maybe in two years ;)
Lately, more and more bloggers are trying to get an audience, you can actually follow them now if you want; All I can think now is the "Julie and Julia" movie, It all started as a blog.
I'm thinking we can integrate literacy skills and blogs
. Purpose: Do they want to share knowledge and resources, keep a track of learning, or try to get followers.
. CCP: What elements we can find in a good blog, we can Consume, Critique and then let them Produce their own blogs.
.Fiction vs. Non fiction: Do they want to write, illustrate and animate their own stories, or want to follow current events on the news. Use www.stormpulse.com to track storms and make weather predictions.
Lately, more and more bloggers are trying to get an audience, you can actually follow them now if you want; All I can think now is the "Julie and Julia" movie, It all started as a blog.
I'm thinking we can integrate literacy skills and blogs
. Purpose: Do they want to share knowledge and resources, keep a track of learning, or try to get followers.
. CCP: What elements we can find in a good blog, we can Consume, Critique and then let them Produce their own blogs.
.Fiction vs. Non fiction: Do they want to write, illustrate and animate their own stories, or want to follow current events on the news. Use www.stormpulse.com to track storms and make weather predictions.
Friday, June 11, 2010
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Thing #23 Patting my back!!!
1. What were your favorite discoveries or exercises on this learning journey?
This summer was rather a busy one; I taught summer school 7 hours for six weeks, I wrote curriculum and of course have personal vacation plans. I almost dropped this training. Well, I’m glad I didn’t as I’ve been thrilled with all the learning. I loved delicious, the cartoons, teacher tube and how to unblock you tube videos. I love having my blog, commenting in others and adding pictures, videos and avatars.
2. How has this program assisted or affected your lifelong learning goals?
I learned technology is moving fast and furious it’s not longer optional for teachers using it in the classrooms IT IS A MUST and we as educators need to move along with the trend in order to provide our students with tools that will make them succeed.
3. Were there any take-a-ways or unexpected outcomes from this program that surprised you?
Statistics, made me reflect on my teaching style, my social responsibility as educator and how my campus/district is ready or not for the challenge.
4. What could we do differently to improve upon this program’s format or concept?
I’d like to see examples made by students/other teachers, there you go perhaps a create a Technology Showcase Nings. Having the program over the summer was a great idea.
5. If we offered another discovery program like this in the future, would you choose to participate?
Totally !!! By all means please –begging here- keep planning for more trainings
6. How would you describe your learning experience in ONE WORD or in ONE SENTENCE, so we could use your words to promote 23 Things learning activities?
Dynamic
7. Now go and comment on some of the other Players' blogs?
Yes
This summer was rather a busy one; I taught summer school 7 hours for six weeks, I wrote curriculum and of course have personal vacation plans. I almost dropped this training. Well, I’m glad I didn’t as I’ve been thrilled with all the learning. I loved delicious, the cartoons, teacher tube and how to unblock you tube videos. I love having my blog, commenting in others and adding pictures, videos and avatars.
2. How has this program assisted or affected your lifelong learning goals?
I learned technology is moving fast and furious it’s not longer optional for teachers using it in the classrooms IT IS A MUST and we as educators need to move along with the trend in order to provide our students with tools that will make them succeed.
3. Were there any take-a-ways or unexpected outcomes from this program that surprised you?
Statistics, made me reflect on my teaching style, my social responsibility as educator and how my campus/district is ready or not for the challenge.
4. What could we do differently to improve upon this program’s format or concept?
I’d like to see examples made by students/other teachers, there you go perhaps a create a Technology Showcase Nings. Having the program over the summer was a great idea.
5. If we offered another discovery program like this in the future, would you choose to participate?
Totally !!! By all means please –begging here- keep planning for more trainings
6. How would you describe your learning experience in ONE WORD or in ONE SENTENCE, so we could use your words to promote 23 Things learning activities?
Dynamic
7. Now go and comment on some of the other Players' blogs?
Yes
Thing # 22
I visited the three suggested nigs, being the teachers’ the one I liked better. They’re writing about going back to school and I’m totally relating to the very same feelings.
Not sure if I actually will use a ning very often just the eternal complaint NOT enough time. But like all of the other things, once I know of something, I begin to think and find a way to integrate it in my classroom.
Reading the article I learned how to make useful for my students as they to create their own social/learning networks. Imagine create a grade level one for science or social studies, there students can add their findings about an specific topics –birds, habitats, heroes- .
Not sure if I actually will use a ning very often just the eternal complaint NOT enough time. But like all of the other things, once I know of something, I begin to think and find a way to integrate it in my classroom.
Reading the article I learned how to make useful for my students as they to create their own social/learning networks. Imagine create a grade level one for science or social studies, there students can add their findings about an specific topics –birds, habitats, heroes- .
Thing #21
I’ll have to get back to this one later as I don’t have much of my files in this computer and I’m out of town.
However I know which ones I want to make. Every year my second graders “teach” a science lesson to First and Kinder students about butterflies. They use a pocast I found in internet but I do think it will be more meaningful if they can use one they made themselves.
Can also be used for timelines and Heroes’ biographies.
However I know which ones I want to make. Every year my second graders “teach” a science lesson to First and Kinder students about butterflies. They use a pocast I found in internet but I do think it will be more meaningful if they can use one they made themselves.
Can also be used for timelines and Heroes’ biographies.
Thing #20
Awesome I had not idea we could do this!
I love animal’s videos it was up-setting gather my class around the TV just to found a blocked site sign on the screen.
Last year we did several author studies, research on the web was a big component, likewise blocked sites –I did not about teacher tube- was frustrating. This is so neat; I’m picturing in my mind all the neat presentations students will be able to make now. Patricia Polacco was HUGE in my classroom this past year, so her name was the first came to my mind.
I love animal’s videos it was up-setting gather my class around the TV just to found a blocked site sign on the screen.
Last year we did several author studies, research on the web was a big component, likewise blocked sites –I did not about teacher tube- was frustrating. This is so neat; I’m picturing in my mind all the neat presentations students will be able to make now. Patricia Polacco was HUGE in my classroom this past year, so her name was the first came to my mind.
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