I have created a Google Doc with my storyboard on it. Here is the link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1m0TV_eZV5tQE4OD2n9ek9zq2ZB3S_pDJykB8leUr9qg/edit?hl=en_US
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Monday, November 21, 2011
Monday, November 14, 2011
Personal Technology Project #3 - Polls Everywhere
I have seen several people use this technology in classes and I think it is a great way to use technology! I could use this technology to overcome the problem of not knowing what my students really need to learn. Yes, I can do pre-assessments by observing my students or by having them take tests, but this is an interactive, anonymous way that will allow my students to confidently get involved. This could also help overcome the problem of having a specific set of students always answering questions. This technology invites everyone to participate and freely share what they truly think.
I could use Polls in my classroom to test students' knowledge during a lesson or to review something we've learned. I would love to use this to have students answer open-ended questions like "What type of physical activity do you prefer to perform?" or do a multiple choice question with yes and no being options A and B to answer the question "Do you know somebody with a mental illness?" By using Polls I can encourage involvement, especially n circumstances that students may not feel completely comfortable saying what they think to the whole class.
A major obstacle that would prevent my from doing this in my classroom is if a student doesn't have a cell phone or text messaging capabilities. I wouldn't want to just leave those students out so I would need to find a way to include them, like having them submit their answer online.
Here is the link to my new page with my poll and my Power Point presentation with the polls included on my class website:
https://sites.google.com/site/gillehealthclass/in-cla
I could use Polls in my classroom to test students' knowledge during a lesson or to review something we've learned. I would love to use this to have students answer open-ended questions like "What type of physical activity do you prefer to perform?" or do a multiple choice question with yes and no being options A and B to answer the question "Do you know somebody with a mental illness?" By using Polls I can encourage involvement, especially n circumstances that students may not feel completely comfortable saying what they think to the whole class.
A major obstacle that would prevent my from doing this in my classroom is if a student doesn't have a cell phone or text messaging capabilities. I wouldn't want to just leave those students out so I would need to find a way to include them, like having them submit their answer online.
Here is the link to my new page with my poll and my Power Point presentation with the polls included on my class website:
https://sites.google.com/site/gillehealthclass/in-cla
Personal Technology Project #2 - Google Groups
I learned that Google Groups is fairly similar to a blog. For instance, it can be interactive where people can reply to posts and you can post pictures and attachments. I also learned that you can categorize your group so that it fits into a specific genre of groups, like I categorized mine in the health group.
It would be useful to use Google Groups in my class room to overcome instructional problems like misplacing a student's work. If they are able to complete assignments online by simply posting to a response, then I will not have to worry about losing their work. It would also be useful in overcoming problems like limited numbers of copies each teacher can make. By attaching an assignment or having them submit it online, I won't have to worry about limiting the number of copies I can make.
A couple of activities I would use Google Groups for are to create discussions online. Like I could post an interesting article about a unit we are on and my students could respond to the article through the Google Group and respond to each others' comments. I could also use Google Groups for group projects. My students could create their own groups and contact each other through the group or post information for a project online through Google Groups.
The problems I see that are associated with Google Groups are that not all my students are guaranteed to have access to the internet or a computer based on where I teach. Also, I feel like there are more capabilities for interaction through things like blogs and class websites.
It would be useful to use Google Groups in my class room to overcome instructional problems like misplacing a student's work. If they are able to complete assignments online by simply posting to a response, then I will not have to worry about losing their work. It would also be useful in overcoming problems like limited numbers of copies each teacher can make. By attaching an assignment or having them submit it online, I won't have to worry about limiting the number of copies I can make.
A couple of activities I would use Google Groups for are to create discussions online. Like I could post an interesting article about a unit we are on and my students could respond to the article through the Google Group and respond to each others' comments. I could also use Google Groups for group projects. My students could create their own groups and contact each other through the group or post information for a project online through Google Groups.
The problems I see that are associated with Google Groups are that not all my students are guaranteed to have access to the internet or a computer based on where I teach. Also, I feel like there are more capabilities for interaction through things like blogs and class websites.
Monday, November 7, 2011
PTP #1 - Prezi
Prezi is an interesting tool that is a fantastic way to get the point across in a unique way. I love that the format of the presentations almost forces you to be precise and to focus on what really matters. I feel that this will be a more effective tool for me to use in my classrooms than Power Point because it is easy to try to fit all the information you can on Power Point slides. I learned that you can use Prezi to show videos, to display concepts, to demonstrate connections between concepts, and much more.
I could use Prezi to overcome the problem of BORING presentations. Prezi uses interesting effects that focus the brain on what is going on. In my opinion, too many teachers use things like Power Point in ineffective ways, when those types of tools can be used in exciting, captivating ways that really emphasize learning and appeal to the students being taught.
I could use Prezi for several class activities. One is to create web maps with my students, like having them walk me through a concept we just learned to illustrate how it connects with the bigger topic. Another way to use Prezi is to assign students to create a Prezi presentation for an assignment. I could also use Prezi as a review tool, almost like a game that links information within a unit together.
I really enjoyed making this presentation and am very glad that I learned how to do it because it is an effective way to add a bit of pizazz to my presentations in my classroom!
I could use Prezi to overcome the problem of BORING presentations. Prezi uses interesting effects that focus the brain on what is going on. In my opinion, too many teachers use things like Power Point in ineffective ways, when those types of tools can be used in exciting, captivating ways that really emphasize learning and appeal to the students being taught.
I could use Prezi for several class activities. One is to create web maps with my students, like having them walk me through a concept we just learned to illustrate how it connects with the bigger topic. Another way to use Prezi is to assign students to create a Prezi presentation for an assignment. I could also use Prezi as a review tool, almost like a game that links information within a unit together.
I really enjoyed making this presentation and am very glad that I learned how to do it because it is an effective way to add a bit of pizazz to my presentations in my classroom!
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