I have always had an interest in computers and technology, although I am not a "natural" or a "fast learner" with this medium. I make up for an intuitive aptitude by taking as many tech workshops as I can (repeating many of the same workshops,) and practicing with the technology available to me.
Thing 1 was interesting--in so far as seeing what the possibilities are with all these new tools, but was a bit overwhelming at the same time. The article by David Warlick seemed somewhat unrealistic, given the technology currently available to me, but it contained alot to think about.
Because I have just recently learned a little bit about Discovery Education's United Streaming, this is one Internet tool that I will try in my classroom soon. I do not have a SmartBoard, but I have a TV monitor connected to my computer that students can view from our "listening carpet."
Having a blog for elementary level children might be a challenge, but I might try it with our fourth graders. If given access to my new "23 Things" blog (which will showcase some of their own artwork,) they could provide feedback on what they liked/disliked about the project, and restate learning from the lesson.
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Nice work! Many teachers at the high school have experimented with using blogs to stimulate extended discussion beyond the classroom. Things to keep in mind are district policies regarding student information/photographs on the web.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the reminder about photos of students, Maureen! (I have never used any of my photos in a public forum before.)
ReplyDeleteI have replaced my original photo.