- Vision
- Class Notes/Reflection
- Voicethread
- Creative Commons
- Glogster practice
- Pearl Harbor
- Prezi
- Thematic Unit
- Earth Cache Fun-HUH!
- Paul Bunyon-I Love Trees
- Water, Water Everywhere, .....
- CMap Project-See Map
- Bibliography/Citations
- Copyright/Permission Form
- Cyberbully Lesson Plan
- Fishy Story-and Pipe Cleaners
- Comic Life- I Wish It Were.
- Action Plan
- Movie=Not Otto Preminger
- Story Board
- Final Project Digital Assessment
- Leadership Action Plan
- Grants
- Exploratorium-10-23
- Contribution Project
- Professional Development Observation
- ITunes U
- Public Service Announcement
- Article Activity Nov. 13, 2012
- Exploratorium Nov. 6, 2012
ITunes U- What I Think.
This seems to be a wealth of resources to add to your teaching resume. There are sites for everyone from professors to kindergartners. I explored many subjects, mostly those dealing with sixth grade subject matter. There were many additional sites that I will investigate for my own selfish interests. I would not say I was overwhelmed, but there are a crazy number of ideas ( not quite the right word ), to seek out. Here are some sites that I looked into and their application to teaching.
1. Technology Integration- Edutopia
A video about students taking data from a wetland area in Minnesota made the impression that students do not need textbooks to learn, but rather they need to become involved in a project where learning is part of the process. Students in the video gathered many types of data relevant to a wetland habitat, became "experts" on a species growing or living there, and used technology in the entire endeavor. The teachers in the project admitted that they were trying to get students to become independent learners, and that is my goal. In this site were numerous examples of schools trading books for bytes, using gaming as a teaching tool, online portraits of students immersed in technology, and much more. I have gained an appreciation of the use technology in education, and these videos reinforce the need to integrate technology in students' learning.
2. Union University- School of Education- M.Ed. Program- Intrgrating iPads into the Classroom
This site had a great deal of content about how to run an iPad. There were a few videos on using presentation tools like Keynote, Evernote, and iMovie. The video that perked me up was about Keynote. The presenter showed how students could demonstrate and apply learned knowledge. My question was," Why haven't I been using this already?" The application seem simple to use and would be engaging to students to demonstrate knowledge through writing, but not on paper. The other videos dealt with subjects I have more knowledge about, but can review when I need a reminder.
3. Study Partner- 6th Grade Mathematics- Tennessee Department of Education
There are podcasts created for grades second through eighth. The lessons are designed to meet the needs of students with a wide range of abilities, and for remediation (RTI, I think it's referred to here ). I was drawn to site by the fact that many of the podcasts are relevant to sixth grade math. Podcasts such as multiplying and dividing fractions could be useful as a way to show students the concepts involved in these operations. I might use these as a flipped video that students would view prior to my presenting the material, thus freeing me to work with students who needed extra practice, and freeing those who were competent to work on enrichment projects. This is a way I could reach those most in need, and also meet the needs of the upper twenty percent that often go unnoticed.
4. Seven Wonders of the Microbe World... The Open University
This site offers resources for students to explore when researching microbes, specifically as it relates to the state curriculum. The curriculum requires students to know beneficial uses of microbes and how they are harmful. This site provides information on diseases, the effects of diseases on the human race, the technological advances such as genetic engineering, how microbes affect the food supply, and how life on Mars may have started. The videos give a perspective of how microbes have affected humans from ancient history (Egyptians learned how to make beer ), to the present, such as nanotechnology that mimics microbial behavior in a beneficial way. This is so much more informative than a textbook, which is outdated by the time it is printed.
5. Project-Based Learning-Edutopia
I saved the best for last. When I viewed some of these videos, I became enamored with the idea of project based learning. This makes perfect sense to me. Students engaged in this type of project become energized, focused, and challenged, and generally are determined to do their best. Is this not what we as teachers are seeking? I can not imagine a more appropriate method to motivate students than to have them become stewards of their learning. From each video I viewed, students were enthusiastic, were motivated, and seemed genuinely concerned about the projects they were pursuing. There were students from high school to second grade involved in projects. A fifth grade class was involved in designing a fire extinguisher for use in outer space. A high-school freshman class were to design a wing for a plane and their work would be reviewed by real engineers from the area ( Seattle ). The idea of curriculum where students have to learn a certain concept on this particular day is rather antiquated. The idea of project based learning is that students will learn a concept when the need arises. This puts students in a position where they need the knowledge. will then learn, it, and use it in a real and meaningful way. I am researching how I can incorporate a project into my class as soon as possible. I am fully on board with this method of teaching and will spend considerable time pursuing this. So glad I found this site, and Thank you Edutopia.
This seems to be a wealth of resources to add to your teaching resume. There are sites for everyone from professors to kindergartners. I explored many subjects, mostly those dealing with sixth grade subject matter. There were many additional sites that I will investigate for my own selfish interests. I would not say I was overwhelmed, but there are a crazy number of ideas ( not quite the right word ), to seek out. Here are some sites that I looked into and their application to teaching.
1. Technology Integration- Edutopia
A video about students taking data from a wetland area in Minnesota made the impression that students do not need textbooks to learn, but rather they need to become involved in a project where learning is part of the process. Students in the video gathered many types of data relevant to a wetland habitat, became "experts" on a species growing or living there, and used technology in the entire endeavor. The teachers in the project admitted that they were trying to get students to become independent learners, and that is my goal. In this site were numerous examples of schools trading books for bytes, using gaming as a teaching tool, online portraits of students immersed in technology, and much more. I have gained an appreciation of the use technology in education, and these videos reinforce the need to integrate technology in students' learning.
2. Union University- School of Education- M.Ed. Program- Intrgrating iPads into the Classroom
This site had a great deal of content about how to run an iPad. There were a few videos on using presentation tools like Keynote, Evernote, and iMovie. The video that perked me up was about Keynote. The presenter showed how students could demonstrate and apply learned knowledge. My question was," Why haven't I been using this already?" The application seem simple to use and would be engaging to students to demonstrate knowledge through writing, but not on paper. The other videos dealt with subjects I have more knowledge about, but can review when I need a reminder.
3. Study Partner- 6th Grade Mathematics- Tennessee Department of Education
There are podcasts created for grades second through eighth. The lessons are designed to meet the needs of students with a wide range of abilities, and for remediation (RTI, I think it's referred to here ). I was drawn to site by the fact that many of the podcasts are relevant to sixth grade math. Podcasts such as multiplying and dividing fractions could be useful as a way to show students the concepts involved in these operations. I might use these as a flipped video that students would view prior to my presenting the material, thus freeing me to work with students who needed extra practice, and freeing those who were competent to work on enrichment projects. This is a way I could reach those most in need, and also meet the needs of the upper twenty percent that often go unnoticed.
4. Seven Wonders of the Microbe World... The Open University
This site offers resources for students to explore when researching microbes, specifically as it relates to the state curriculum. The curriculum requires students to know beneficial uses of microbes and how they are harmful. This site provides information on diseases, the effects of diseases on the human race, the technological advances such as genetic engineering, how microbes affect the food supply, and how life on Mars may have started. The videos give a perspective of how microbes have affected humans from ancient history (Egyptians learned how to make beer ), to the present, such as nanotechnology that mimics microbial behavior in a beneficial way. This is so much more informative than a textbook, which is outdated by the time it is printed.
5. Project-Based Learning-Edutopia
I saved the best for last. When I viewed some of these videos, I became enamored with the idea of project based learning. This makes perfect sense to me. Students engaged in this type of project become energized, focused, and challenged, and generally are determined to do their best. Is this not what we as teachers are seeking? I can not imagine a more appropriate method to motivate students than to have them become stewards of their learning. From each video I viewed, students were enthusiastic, were motivated, and seemed genuinely concerned about the projects they were pursuing. There were students from high school to second grade involved in projects. A fifth grade class was involved in designing a fire extinguisher for use in outer space. A high-school freshman class were to design a wing for a plane and their work would be reviewed by real engineers from the area ( Seattle ). The idea of curriculum where students have to learn a certain concept on this particular day is rather antiquated. The idea of project based learning is that students will learn a concept when the need arises. This puts students in a position where they need the knowledge. will then learn, it, and use it in a real and meaningful way. I am researching how I can incorporate a project into my class as soon as possible. I am fully on board with this method of teaching and will spend considerable time pursuing this. So glad I found this site, and Thank you Edutopia.