Monday, April 28, 2008
Pod casting
I really think pod casting is a neat tool. Today in my class I introduced Podcasting and demonstrated how to create a podcast. If all of my students had computers at home they could log in and here the assignments as well as notes from the class discussion. I could also record up coming events that would inform the parents of field trips or school conferences.
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Elements of Storytelling
During language arts class we are currently learning the steps of the writing process. The main step of the writing process is brainstorming. Brainstorming is the essential part that helps develop the story. My students use graphic organizers and webs to help order their thoughts. This is the creative stage. The brainstroming process allows the students to translate their imagination and talents creatively. We are also developing a multimedia project in class. I am teaching my students how to use the steps of stroyboarding as I learn them as well.
Friday, April 18, 2008
Article #1
Maggie McDaniel
4/16/2008
Soules, A (3/2008).Bridging The Gap: Tools For E-learning. EBSCOhost. 15, p13-16 4p.
http://0-proquest.umi.com.topcat.switchinc.org:80/pqdweb?did=1444076511&sid=1&Fmt=6&clientId=23251&RQT=309&VName=PQD
This article describes the connection between outdated technology/multimedia to the current multimedia ideas/software. The author describes options for Web 2.0 and other E- learning tools that are available for media specialists/educators. It is mentioned in the article that students coming out of k-12 aren’t as digitally savvy as expected. Many school districts around the country still can’t afford computer equipment. What the author suggests is these less fortunate districts should try to contacting large businesses that are upgrading their technical equipment or seek government or private grants. The article gave many examples of online E- learning tools that can enhance the class participation and help create peer collaboration. With Web 2.0 teachers can create blogs or “wikis”. The students can post all their assignments on their blogs. The teacher can access at anytime and anywhere. Students are more eager to click away on blogs and write without considering it a chore only because it’s a new idea or concept. Another cooperative technique the article suggests is to create a class “wiki”. Pbwiki.com is free and it’s easy to use. Teachers should set up the “wiki” and invite each student to join. Students can edit and create documents together.
The article also suggests using another Web 2.0 tool “del.icio.us instead of bookmarking. del.icio.us can be accessed from any computer connected to the internet. URLs can be tagged providing descriptors for each site. Another useful tool that was discussed in the article is LibraryThing.com. Visitors can list all books they are reading. LibraryThing.com creates a widespread ready family that makes the process more social. The article suggested several Web 2.0 tools that educators should adopt. However, the technology gap is still too wide and there are still districts that need equipment and funding to upgrade.
4/16/2008
Soules, A (3/2008).Bridging The Gap: Tools For E-learning. EBSCOhost. 15, p13-16 4p.
http://0-proquest.umi.com.topcat.switchinc.org:80/pqdweb?did=1444076511&sid=1&Fmt=6&clientId=23251&RQT=309&VName=PQD
This article describes the connection between outdated technology/multimedia to the current multimedia ideas/software. The author describes options for Web 2.0 and other E- learning tools that are available for media specialists/educators. It is mentioned in the article that students coming out of k-12 aren’t as digitally savvy as expected. Many school districts around the country still can’t afford computer equipment. What the author suggests is these less fortunate districts should try to contacting large businesses that are upgrading their technical equipment or seek government or private grants. The article gave many examples of online E- learning tools that can enhance the class participation and help create peer collaboration. With Web 2.0 teachers can create blogs or “wikis”. The students can post all their assignments on their blogs. The teacher can access at anytime and anywhere. Students are more eager to click away on blogs and write without considering it a chore only because it’s a new idea or concept. Another cooperative technique the article suggests is to create a class “wiki”. Pbwiki.com is free and it’s easy to use. Teachers should set up the “wiki” and invite each student to join. Students can edit and create documents together.
The article also suggests using another Web 2.0 tool “del.icio.us instead of bookmarking. del.icio.us can be accessed from any computer connected to the internet. URLs can be tagged providing descriptors for each site. Another useful tool that was discussed in the article is LibraryThing.com. Visitors can list all books they are reading. LibraryThing.com creates a widespread ready family that makes the process more social. The article suggested several Web 2.0 tools that educators should adopt. However, the technology gap is still too wide and there are still districts that need equipment and funding to upgrade.
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
My thoughts on week digital storytelling
I can defintely use digital story telling in my classroom. Every year I assign research projects that are usually required to be handwritten or typed. Several of my research assigns could be upgraded from written reports to digital story telling inwhich would ultimately enchance my students overall classroom performance and behavior.
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