This tool took me about 1 hour to finish. It was the "easiest" Tool for me so far because I feel comfortable uploading files and navigating toolbars.
I saved time on this tool by uploading a Word document that I had already created, into Google Docs. And by watching the "Forms" video and pausing every time the author showed me a step. Then, I would switch back to my form and perform the step, switch back to the video and watch until he showed the next step.
I really have trouble thinking of ways I can use this with Kindergarteners. Once again, I'm thinking about parent communication. I think using the "Forms" part of Google Docs would be great to get beginning of the year info from parents. I can just email them a link for a survey, rather than print out individual surveys for them to hand write. I hope this will work!!!
Tool 5.....I'm almost here!
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Tool 3
Wow! This tool took about 1.5 hours to complete.
Pros: Using programs, such as Picasa, to share pictures on my blog. I think this would be a great way to share information with parents who are tech savvy. Cons: I had a lot of trouble copying a video to my blog. Actually, if you go to "share" and copy the html link, then you can post it to your blog by entering design mode and "Adding a Gadget". That's not so difficult. But, the videos I added were from Discovery Education, so it felt kind of pointless to add these videos to my blog, when I can just stream them. I think I'll use the video tool by taking videos in my classroom of student projects and posting them to my blog for parents. I'm thinking start simple!
I tried going to Blinkx, but the search engine there wasn't "primary grades" friendly. I could see how middle school and high school classrooms could find great videos here.
As for copyright laws, I learned that teachers can copy certain materials if they've added value or repurposed the material.
Pros: Using programs, such as Picasa, to share pictures on my blog. I think this would be a great way to share information with parents who are tech savvy. Cons: I had a lot of trouble copying a video to my blog. Actually, if you go to "share" and copy the html link, then you can post it to your blog by entering design mode and "Adding a Gadget". That's not so difficult. But, the videos I added were from Discovery Education, so it felt kind of pointless to add these videos to my blog, when I can just stream them. I think I'll use the video tool by taking videos in my classroom of student projects and posting them to my blog for parents. I'm thinking start simple!
I tried going to Blinkx, but the search engine there wasn't "primary grades" friendly. I could see how middle school and high school classrooms could find great videos here.
As for copyright laws, I learned that teachers can copy certain materials if they've added value or repurposed the material.
Field Day
Here is a picture from my Picasa account. I think blogging might be a great way to share information with parents. I could post pictures/student work onto my blog, and parents can read what we are doing in class!
Tool 2
Hey All!
I just finished Tool 2!! It was interesting reading my colleagues blogs since they are a few tools ahead of me. Their blogs have helped me figure out which programs to skip, to save time. Also, I shared some new ideas with a teammate for next year. I appreciate going to blogs and finding out how easy some of the tools are.
Years ago, I belonged to MySpace and enjoyed reading about friends, looking at pictures, staying in touch. My attitude about Facebook goes back and forth. I think social networking is a great way to share ideas, but I always fear about putting forth my ideas to the internet world. It causes me a little anxiety, but it's nice to see others I respect participating as well. I think I'll enjoy building a learning community, especially since I'll be a new Kindergarten teacher next year. I'll probably search for other K teachers in Spring Branch to read about their classroom ideas.
I just finished Tool 2!! It was interesting reading my colleagues blogs since they are a few tools ahead of me. Their blogs have helped me figure out which programs to skip, to save time. Also, I shared some new ideas with a teammate for next year. I appreciate going to blogs and finding out how easy some of the tools are.
Years ago, I belonged to MySpace and enjoyed reading about friends, looking at pictures, staying in touch. My attitude about Facebook goes back and forth. I think social networking is a great way to share ideas, but I always fear about putting forth my ideas to the internet world. It causes me a little anxiety, but it's nice to see others I respect participating as well. I think I'll enjoy building a learning community, especially since I'll be a new Kindergarten teacher next year. I'll probably search for other K teachers in Spring Branch to read about their classroom ideas.
Saturday, May 28, 2011
Tool 1
This is an interesting experience. It was pretty easy to navigate to Blogger and set up my blog. Also easy to create a Voki....although the characters are a little strange looking. Take the time to watch the videos on the 11tools blogspot. The videos take you step-by-step, and that's the kind of help I needed. :)
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