WHAT?: We learned about vidcasts in class and about the tools we can use to make vidcasts. I was having a hard time following along with the tools because I've never used some of them.
SO WHAT?: I'm nervous about making a vidcast because I don't really know what I'm doing and I want to make something I can use in my classroom for field. Hopefully I will get the hang of it and make a great vidcast!
NOW WHAT?: I think once I learn how to make them and get used to them I'd like to use them in my classroom when I'm a teacher. I think they would be useful for instructions when students are absent or for a video slide show of pictures and information to introduce a new unit.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Podcast
What?: In class we made a podcast about a something that would happen in our community or school. I was a little worried about making the podcast cause I didn't have a partner and the last time I did it I used a Mac, so it was really easy, but I didn't have a Mac to use this time... But it turned out great!
So what?: I did my podcast on Magnificent Max the Magician! I told about Magnificent Max's upcoming performances at our school and about the types of magic tricks he does. I actually got to use my friends Mac (Thanks Rheanna!) to make my podcast! It was really easy using Garage Band, but got a little complicated when it came to uploading it onto my google site. Everything worked out and I was very pleased with my podcast.
Now what?: I think I will definitely try to use a podcast for announcements, specific instructions, and possibly for reading assignments. I think parents and students will appreciate having something other than just written instructions for more difficult assignments especially if a student missed a class. It can be really helpful for auditory learners.
So what?: I did my podcast on Magnificent Max the Magician! I told about Magnificent Max's upcoming performances at our school and about the types of magic tricks he does. I actually got to use my friends Mac (Thanks Rheanna!) to make my podcast! It was really easy using Garage Band, but got a little complicated when it came to uploading it onto my google site. Everything worked out and I was very pleased with my podcast.
Now what?: I think I will definitely try to use a podcast for announcements, specific instructions, and possibly for reading assignments. I think parents and students will appreciate having something other than just written instructions for more difficult assignments especially if a student missed a class. It can be really helpful for auditory learners.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Google 2
What?: I liked making a google site. I've never done that before and it was interesting learning something completely new to me. I love that there are so many options for a google site and so many things you can do with it.
So What?: I think I would like to use a google site for my classroom. Mostly for my students' parents so they can find out about new thing and announcements. I especially like the idea of parents being able to check up on the homework that their kids should be doing. I also like that I can put resources and websites online that they can use.
Now What?: I am excited to be able to use the site and I'm excited to make a site for my real classroom. I'm definitely going to be using the calendar and announcments page so that students and parents know exactly what's going on and coming up in the class, at school, and in the community.
So What?: I think I would like to use a google site for my classroom. Mostly for my students' parents so they can find out about new thing and announcements. I especially like the idea of parents being able to check up on the homework that their kids should be doing. I also like that I can put resources and websites online that they can use.
Now What?: I am excited to be able to use the site and I'm excited to make a site for my real classroom. I'm definitely going to be using the calendar and announcments page so that students and parents know exactly what's going on and coming up in the class, at school, and in the community.
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Google 1
What? Today was a lot of reviewing for me today... I liked going over google a little bit again though cause I'd forgotten how to do somethings like "share" a document.
So What? I really like google docs for the fact that we can be working on something when we're not together for group projects and stuff, but I am more used to Word documents so I still have a hard time with some functions on google docs. I think it will be nice to use when I'm teaching with my team teachers and colleagues, but I also think that face time is really important for group work.
Now What? I don't think I'll be giving my students a lot of assignments dealing with google docs, but I think it would be interesting to see how they use the docs to do something without meeting together in the upper grades. I think I will be using google calendar to stay connected with students and student's parents though.
So What? I really like google docs for the fact that we can be working on something when we're not together for group projects and stuff, but I am more used to Word documents so I still have a hard time with some functions on google docs. I think it will be nice to use when I'm teaching with my team teachers and colleagues, but I also think that face time is really important for group work.
Now What? I don't think I'll be giving my students a lot of assignments dealing with google docs, but I think it would be interesting to see how they use the docs to do something without meeting together in the upper grades. I think I will be using google calendar to stay connected with students and student's parents though.
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