Sunday, November 9, 2014
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
Sunday, November 2, 2014
Project #14
Project Based Learning Plan #2
As a group, we decided to make our project a Wiki page that analyzes works by Shakespeare. Our content area is English. Students will work in groups. Each group will be assigned a different play written by Shakespeare.
Blog Post 11
What can we learn about teaching and learning from these teachers?
Back to the Future
Blended Learning Cycle
Making Thinking Visible
Building Comics
Project Based Learning
Roosevelt Elementary's PBL Program
There is much to learn from the teachers in these videos. The first video, "Back to the Future" really offered some insight into "active learning". Involving students in their learning can really benefit the students. Students participated in experiments and then blogged about what they learned during the process. These students also created Wiki pages to share their ideas. My favorite part about this video is when Brian Crosby introduced us to Celeste. Celeste was a young girl with Leukemia who participated in the class through a webcam. Technology can make all the difference in a classroom. "The Blended Classroom" introduced to me new ideas about the classroom. Paul Anderson has incorporated some great techniques into the classroom that he shares with us in his video. Anderson believes it is important to allows others to inspire you to try new things. I really liked Anderson's "Quivers" technique. Quivers is an acronym for question, investigation, video, elaboration, review, and summary. This technique, I believe, could be effective in the classroom. One of my favorite videos for this blog was the "Building Comics" video. It was really cool the way Sam Pane taught his students about internet safety. Each student created their own comic that displayed internet safety rules. Students were fully engaged due to this project. PBL in general is a great idea in my opinion. Students will learn real world 21st century skill while engaged in PBL, such as public speaking skills and team skills. PBL will only benefit students and help them develop into "learners".
Blended Learning Cycle
Making Thinking Visible
Building Comics
Project Based Learning
Roosevelt Elementary's PBL Program
There is much to learn from the teachers in these videos. The first video, "Back to the Future" really offered some insight into "active learning". Involving students in their learning can really benefit the students. Students participated in experiments and then blogged about what they learned during the process. These students also created Wiki pages to share their ideas. My favorite part about this video is when Brian Crosby introduced us to Celeste. Celeste was a young girl with Leukemia who participated in the class through a webcam. Technology can make all the difference in a classroom. "The Blended Classroom" introduced to me new ideas about the classroom. Paul Anderson has incorporated some great techniques into the classroom that he shares with us in his video. Anderson believes it is important to allows others to inspire you to try new things. I really liked Anderson's "Quivers" technique. Quivers is an acronym for question, investigation, video, elaboration, review, and summary. This technique, I believe, could be effective in the classroom. One of my favorite videos for this blog was the "Building Comics" video. It was really cool the way Sam Pane taught his students about internet safety. Each student created their own comic that displayed internet safety rules. Students were fully engaged due to this project. PBL in general is a great idea in my opinion. Students will learn real world 21st century skill while engaged in PBL, such as public speaking skills and team skills. PBL will only benefit students and help them develop into "learners".
Sunday, October 26, 2014
C4K Summary-October
Issac's Blog
Piper's Blog
Alina's Blog
Paris's Blog
Many of my kids for the month of October were pretty young. Most of the blogs I viewed did not include a lot of details. Most of these younger kids have not developed much grammar and writing skills, so their blogs were pretty basic. The only blog that included specific detail's was Paris's blog. Paris wrote about the Rina Oil Spill. I commented on Paris's blog and told her about the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. I also shared with Paris how the BP oil spill affected my life. Through my comment maybe Paris can learn about the BP oil spill and share it with others. All of the other blogs I basically encouraged students to keep blogging and congratulated them for blogging at such a young age.
Blog Post #10
What Can We Learn From Mrs. Cassidy?
First Graders in Mrs. Cassidy's Class
This was an awesome video. It was amazing to see what these kids were accomplishing through technology in the first grade. Mrs. Cassidy's students were excited to tell viewers about what they were learning and how they were learning. I believe this is how all students should act. The video displayed students using SMART boards and laptops in the classroom. The students really seemed to like writing in their blogs. They were excited about the blogs because others could see what they were learning. The students also mentioned how family member left comments on their blog posts. These blogs worked up so much excitement for these kids and also helped achieved better writing skills. The children also learn how to use manners by learning how to leave appropriate comments on other blogs. Another resource that the students really enjoyed using was Wiki pages. Students were able to learn about traditions and rituals, while connecting with others. Skype is used in the classroom as well. Students are able to talk to experts through the use of Skype. All of these resources helped engaged the students, while making learning fun and successful.
Interview with Kathy Cassidy
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
One can learn many things from Mrs. Cassidy. I really found it interesting when Mrs. Cassidy mentioned how she started using technology in the classroom. Ten years ago, Cassidy explains, there were five computers set up in her classroom that only allowed internet access. Nothing could be downloaded onto these computers, so Cassidy had to find resources available online for her students to use. I find it very important that we find ways to use our available resources as educators. Cassidy mentions that technology is not going away, it is here to stay. I completely agree with her statement. I also agree with her that we can not teach students the same way we did twenty years ago, or even five years ago because the world has changed and we need to change with it. Promoting online resources, Cassidy includes that allowing students to to use the tools available online allows for collaborating and connecting to learn from others. Blogs are really stressed because it allows students to share with the world, rather than just their teacher. Students can display what they have learned through out the year in different subjects. By not allowing students to take advantage of technology you are handicapping your students, agrees Cassidy. I agree with this statement because students should always be introduced to new resources if it engages them in learning. Teachers should find ways to keep up with technology and share their new knowledge with their students.
How will I use this in My Classroom?
When I begin teaching, I want to incorporate as much technology as possible. I really liked how Mrs. Cassidy had a web page that includes links for students to navigate to "safe places". I definitely want to set up a webpage for my students that keeps them safe from viewing anything unwanted. Blogs are awesome. This year is the first time I have ever been engaged in blogging. My future students will be required to blog because I believe blogging is a great way to keep tabs on progress in the classroom, as well as personal growth. I hope to use technology as a way to better my student's future and success inside and outside the classroom.
First Graders in Mrs. Cassidy's Class
This was an awesome video. It was amazing to see what these kids were accomplishing through technology in the first grade. Mrs. Cassidy's students were excited to tell viewers about what they were learning and how they were learning. I believe this is how all students should act. The video displayed students using SMART boards and laptops in the classroom. The students really seemed to like writing in their blogs. They were excited about the blogs because others could see what they were learning. The students also mentioned how family member left comments on their blog posts. These blogs worked up so much excitement for these kids and also helped achieved better writing skills. The children also learn how to use manners by learning how to leave appropriate comments on other blogs. Another resource that the students really enjoyed using was Wiki pages. Students were able to learn about traditions and rituals, while connecting with others. Skype is used in the classroom as well. Students are able to talk to experts through the use of Skype. All of these resources helped engaged the students, while making learning fun and successful.
Interview with Kathy Cassidy
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
One can learn many things from Mrs. Cassidy. I really found it interesting when Mrs. Cassidy mentioned how she started using technology in the classroom. Ten years ago, Cassidy explains, there were five computers set up in her classroom that only allowed internet access. Nothing could be downloaded onto these computers, so Cassidy had to find resources available online for her students to use. I find it very important that we find ways to use our available resources as educators. Cassidy mentions that technology is not going away, it is here to stay. I completely agree with her statement. I also agree with her that we can not teach students the same way we did twenty years ago, or even five years ago because the world has changed and we need to change with it. Promoting online resources, Cassidy includes that allowing students to to use the tools available online allows for collaborating and connecting to learn from others. Blogs are really stressed because it allows students to share with the world, rather than just their teacher. Students can display what they have learned through out the year in different subjects. By not allowing students to take advantage of technology you are handicapping your students, agrees Cassidy. I agree with this statement because students should always be introduced to new resources if it engages them in learning. Teachers should find ways to keep up with technology and share their new knowledge with their students.
How will I use this in My Classroom?
When I begin teaching, I want to incorporate as much technology as possible. I really liked how Mrs. Cassidy had a web page that includes links for students to navigate to "safe places". I definitely want to set up a webpage for my students that keeps them safe from viewing anything unwanted. Blogs are awesome. This year is the first time I have ever been engaged in blogging. My future students will be required to blog because I believe blogging is a great way to keep tabs on progress in the classroom, as well as personal growth. I hope to use technology as a way to better my student's future and success inside and outside the classroom.
Saturday, October 25, 2014
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