Favorite Tool:
I think my favorite tool is the blog itself. I plan to keep on using the blog as a message and instruction board for my students.
Classroom Vision:
My classroom vision has not changed. For the past eight years I have been teaching with technology as an instructional tool. With that being said, there is always room for improvement.
Unexpected Outcomes:
These tools made me realize that I need to hold my students accountable for their learning via technology.
Sunday, December 4, 2011
Tool #10: Creating a digital citizen
I found a website digitalcitizenship.net while researching (online of course) on nine elements of being a good digital citizenship. Below are just three of the elements.
1. Digital Access: The digital age is here and technology should be available for the 21st century learner.
2. Digital Literacy: Students are consistently bombarded by information, and they need to filter all the information in a meaningful way.
3. Digital Etiquette: Students need to realize that what is written on the Internet can be permanent.
One lesson that really stood out to me was the lesson on Cyberbullying. This topic is creating a lot of headlines and I want my students to be aware of the seriousness of Cyberbullying.
Teaching the concept of Digital Citizenship should be ongoing, and I plan to incorporate digital citizenship on a consistent basis.
Digital Citizenship also extends to the parents of students. Having an information session for parents will be helpful.
1. Digital Access: The digital age is here and technology should be available for the 21st century learner.
2. Digital Literacy: Students are consistently bombarded by information, and they need to filter all the information in a meaningful way.
3. Digital Etiquette: Students need to realize that what is written on the Internet can be permanent.
One lesson that really stood out to me was the lesson on Cyberbullying. This topic is creating a lot of headlines and I want my students to be aware of the seriousness of Cyberbullying.
Teaching the concept of Digital Citizenship should be ongoing, and I plan to incorporate digital citizenship on a consistent basis.
Digital Citizenship also extends to the parents of students. Having an information session for parents will be helpful.
Friday, December 2, 2011
Tool 9: Tool Management
This video makes fun of how technology should NOT be used. Technological tools should not be used as toys rather they should enhance learning. Take a look at this hilarious video from SNL (the first two minutes makes fun of technology use). The rest is funny too.
1. Tying in objectives to through technology is fundamental. Without objective tie-in the States will be bouncing up and down (you really have to see the video to get it).
2. Holding students accountable will ensure students are learning and teachers can make adjustments differentiate accordingly.
3. Interactive websites: Mangahigh and TenMarks have a accountability piece embedded.
4. Apps: There are so many to talk about!
a. Edmodo App: Edmodo allows you to create quizzes.
b. Rocket Math App: This is a skill building app and record the points they have accumulated.
5. Uses for the iPad: I really want my student to start creating product through the iPad. I want to stay away from using them as a reward. I want to incorporate our new technology in my daily instruction. Technology should be seamless!
1. Tying in objectives to through technology is fundamental. Without objective tie-in the States will be bouncing up and down (you really have to see the video to get it).
2. Holding students accountable will ensure students are learning and teachers can make adjustments differentiate accordingly.
3. Interactive websites: Mangahigh and TenMarks have a accountability piece embedded.
4. Apps: There are so many to talk about!
a. Edmodo App: Edmodo allows you to create quizzes.
b. Rocket Math App: This is a skill building app and record the points they have accumulated.
5. Uses for the iPad: I really want my student to start creating product through the iPad. I want to stay away from using them as a reward. I want to incorporate our new technology in my daily instruction. Technology should be seamless!
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