Today I was able to visit both the Delicious and Diigo websites. I liked the fact that you can view your bookmarks from any computer not just your personal home computer. I think this will make it easier and faster for my students to get to the correct website. Students can view pictures or plays games on various topics we are learning about. I bookmarked the following websites which I believe will create an exciting and engaging learning environment for my students.
Delicious bookmarks:
( tags: hands on, math, games) http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/vlibrary.html
(tags: maps, continents, games)
http://www.softschools.com/social_studies/continents/map.jsp
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Tool #4 Google Tools
Today I created a Google Doc. title Book Review. I think my students and yours would enjoy it. I will try and add the link below so that you can view it. Basically the students respond to questions regarding the book they just read. It took me a while to create because this is all new to me. Now that I am aware of all the tools Google has to offer I am going to take full advantage of them. The great thing is they are FREE!
I think the most difficult thing is going to be teaching the students how to use all these tools. It will not happen in a day or two. This is something that has to be taught slowly, little by little, throughout the year. As a first grade teacher, my students are always excited to work with a computer so as time consuming as this maybe I know it will truly benefit my students future and further their success in the classroom.
I was able to setup my Google Reader fairly easily and subscribe to several blogs. I simply copy and pasted the website (URL). Now I don't have to visit each website one by one, instead I just open my account and all the website are there in one location.
And one last thing....THANK YOU to all the comments you all have posted on my blog. You all are helping me along this journey!
Google Doc-Book Review http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dHljYnNJMDJHaFl6cUlBRXZYdmZIU2c6MQ
I think the most difficult thing is going to be teaching the students how to use all these tools. It will not happen in a day or two. This is something that has to be taught slowly, little by little, throughout the year. As a first grade teacher, my students are always excited to work with a computer so as time consuming as this maybe I know it will truly benefit my students future and further their success in the classroom.
I was able to setup my Google Reader fairly easily and subscribe to several blogs. I simply copy and pasted the website (URL). Now I don't have to visit each website one by one, instead I just open my account and all the website are there in one location.
And one last thing....THANK YOU to all the comments you all have posted on my blog. You all are helping me along this journey!
Google Doc-Book Review http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dHljYnNJMDJHaFl6cUlBRXZYdmZIU2c6MQ
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Tool #3
Today I worked on creating my Wordle and my Bookr. The Wordle is easier. The Bookr took me a while to figure out. I thought you had to use your own pictures or download them from Flickr, but you can use the pictures of other people that are already uploaded.
I decided to make one for my dog, Puggy. First, I located pictures of different pugs ( I located these by people's username) and wrote down the ones I liked. Then I simply added them to the book with text. I love this tool. I will be using this tool in my classroom. I can visualize the students really being engaged in creating their own books on various subjects we are studying and then adding their own text. The pictures are great, because they are REAL.
You can see my Bookr at the bottom of my blog. My Wordle is at the top. ENJOY!
**Credits for photos used:
Dunechaser
Zoomar
Vonschnauzer
Nic Launceford
I decided to make one for my dog, Puggy. First, I located pictures of different pugs ( I located these by people's username) and wrote down the ones I liked. Then I simply added them to the book with text. I love this tool. I will be using this tool in my classroom. I can visualize the students really being engaged in creating their own books on various subjects we are studying and then adding their own text. The pictures are great, because they are REAL.
You can see my Bookr at the bottom of my blog. My Wordle is at the top. ENJOY!
**Credits for photos used:
Dunechaser
Zoomar
Vonschnauzer
Nic Launceford
Tool #2
I attended a training a while back,( I forget the name of it)that was an eye opener to me. I realized that we are teaching a different generation of students. Students whose everyday life centers around social media. They are influenced not by their family, values, religion or morals, but by the social media and technology. Therefore, we as teachers, have to teach in a different way. Our teaching has to improve year after year.
Participating in a Personal Learning Network is beneficial, in that it allows us to share our ideas on teaching. I learn alot from the teachers around me, they provide me with great ideas that I am then able to share in my classroom. A PLN will allow me to share and gather thoughts from not just my co-teachers, but from teachers around the country.
Participating in a Personal Learning Network is beneficial, in that it allows us to share our ideas on teaching. I learn alot from the teachers around me, they provide me with great ideas that I am then able to share in my classroom. A PLN will allow me to share and gather thoughts from not just my co-teachers, but from teachers around the country.
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Tool #1
Creating my blog was easier than I thought. However, I did encounter some difficulty in creating my avatar. I registered on the Voki website and went to click on my activation link. Once I clicked on my activation link it gave me an error message. Finally, I was able to create my avatar today. I know my students would enjoy creating their own! I am on to step 2. Wish me Luck. :)
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