After eating breathing and sleeping WebQuest I am once again at point zero. There is so much background learning -- computer basics such as how to do a power point-- I have listened to several UEN classes on searching, emedia, Power Point. I have done countless rewrites. This is due Monday. Something has got to work for me to get it done. I wish we were meeting in the classroom Monday instead of Tuesday.
Monday online I will put out an SOS for some peer guidance.
Saturday, July 10, 2010
Bookmarking
Delicious.com is a wonderful bookmark tool. As I have been working on my Webquest it has been very easy to add websites to Delicious for bookmarking. After my Webquest is done I will look forward to working on my Delicious site to learn more about organization. I like the fact that I will be able to have my bookmarks in one place regardless of the browser or what computer I use. I appreciate the fact that it is easy as a click to add a bookmark to my Delicious site. That one click provides me with go anywhere memory This is a very handy tool.
Thursday, July 8, 2010
WebQuest
It is amazing how many ways there are to get side tracked looking for web resources. I took time out and read about searching and how to improve searches. The resources we have been given are a big help. Dr. Dolittle will be the theme of my animal WebQuest.
Monday, July 5, 2010
Widgets
Today I added a Widget to my blog!
I found a website I really enjoy
Edutopia.org
I was going to add it to the website list and thought
Hey! Maybe they offer an RSS feed
Better yet they offer a widget.
Hows that for tech hierarchy?
I have been enjoying this Widget Go ahead scroll on it! There is even a button where you can copy the script to paste into your own website and blog.
Now back to learning about webquest. I have subscribed to questgarden and believe the regular subscription rate to be very reasonable. Making a web quest will be a new adventure.
I found a website I really enjoy
Edutopia.org
I was going to add it to the website list and thought
Hey! Maybe they offer an RSS feed
Better yet they offer a widget.
Hows that for tech hierarchy?
I have been enjoying this Widget Go ahead scroll on it! There is even a button where you can copy the script to paste into your own website and blog.
Now back to learning about webquest. I have subscribed to questgarden and believe the regular subscription rate to be very reasonable. Making a web quest will be a new adventure.
Project Based Learning
I’ve been watching videos and reading about Project Based Learning.
PBL really fits my style and values.
Some of the benefits of Project Based Learning are:
~ Increased motivation and engagement in studies
~Learning that results in Hands on student directed activity where students demonstrate what they have learned
~ It puts kids in a position where they use the knowledge they get.
~Hands on projects learn from own experience.
~Help students understand apply and retain what they are learning.
~ Develops skills such as
Critical thinking
Communications
Collaboration
What more could a Teacher ask for?
Here is a link to a video that shows 5 year olds in PBL activities
http://www.edutopia.org/beginning-journey-five-year-olds-drive-their-own-pbl-projects
PBL really fits my style and values.
Some of the benefits of Project Based Learning are:
~ Increased motivation and engagement in studies
~Learning that results in Hands on student directed activity where students demonstrate what they have learned
~ It puts kids in a position where they use the knowledge they get.
~Hands on projects learn from own experience.
~Help students understand apply and retain what they are learning.
~ Develops skills such as
Critical thinking
Communications
Collaboration
What more could a Teacher ask for?
Here is a link to a video that shows 5 year olds in PBL activities
http://www.edutopia.org/beginning-journey-five-year-olds-drive-their-own-pbl-projects
Saturday, July 3, 2010
Reflecting on Life
Today I submitted my resume. Writing a resume is an exercise in review. Reviewing past education, work experience, volunteer experience. I was looking for a link between teaching and my previous experience. It is good to look forward and see what will be added to my life (resume) between now and when I am applying for a teaching position.
Thursday, July 1, 2010
WiKiS ~ WOW
What are Wikis? (What I Know Is)
Wikis are web pages that can be edited, by anyone
They can be used to support all areas of the curriculum.
They would add a fun dimension to any classroom.
“WIKI ~an opportunity to involve students more directly in the intellectual work of the world.”
Here are some sites to check out:
http://primaryweb2.wikispaces.com/wikis
Mrs. Cassidy’s Grade 1/2 Dinosaur Wiki
http://room2-wiki6.wikispaces.com/
http://plantproject.wetpaint.com/page/Growing+Wheat
Wikis are web pages that can be edited, by anyone
They can be used to support all areas of the curriculum.
They would add a fun dimension to any classroom.
“WIKI ~an opportunity to involve students more directly in the intellectual work of the world.”
Here are some sites to check out:
http://primaryweb2.wikispaces.com/wikis
Mrs. Cassidy’s Grade 1/2 Dinosaur Wiki
http://room2-wiki6.wikispaces.com/
http://plantproject.wetpaint.com/page/Growing+Wheat
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