WHAT?: Well, in class last week we got into groups and researched different topics and terms dealing with copyright and its laws. It was interesting to see all the different terms we should know.
SO WHAT?: After doing the research and making it a google doc we discussed within our groups the information we as individuals learned about. After we talked about these topics I felt like I still didn't know most of the defnitions. I just know there is a lot that we as teachers need to be careful about whenever we're making lesson plans or using something that isn't completely original for our students.
NOW WHAT?: I am going to make sure that I am careful with my copyright safety in my classes because that would really make me mad if I got in trouble or even fired for something like copyright. I mean, it can be easy to take care of if you're smart about it I think. I just have to be careful and make sure all my information, hand outs, pictures, and resources is sited and that I have permission to use it.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Monday, October 11, 2010
Digital Story... One....?
WHAT?: In class we watched some interesting digital stories in class that really gave me some great ideas for my digital story. It also gave me a better idea to what a digital story actually is and what the assignment is looking for.
SO WHAT?: Seeing some of these digital stories helped me, but it also made me a little nervous. They were very detailed and very well made which makes me nervous about making my own. I am excited to get to do a digital story because i had a hard time with the vidcast, but I think I know how to make a digital story much much better.
NOW WHAT?: I am hoping that I will be able to be proud of my digital story and want to show it with the class I am working with. I would like to get to know how to make digital stories well enough to make them when I have my own classroom. I think it can be a great introductory to new topics and units of teaching.
SO WHAT?: Seeing some of these digital stories helped me, but it also made me a little nervous. They were very detailed and very well made which makes me nervous about making my own. I am excited to get to do a digital story because i had a hard time with the vidcast, but I think I know how to make a digital story much much better.
NOW WHAT?: I am hoping that I will be able to be proud of my digital story and want to show it with the class I am working with. I would like to get to know how to make digital stories well enough to make them when I have my own classroom. I think it can be a great introductory to new topics and units of teaching.
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Vidcast Reflection
The vidcast my partner and I created is called Civil War Vidcast. We decided to do the civil war because we wanted a topic that is taught in all schools so that we could potentially use our vidcast. Our topic fits the 5th grade Social Studies Standard 4: Students will understand that the 19th century was a time of incredible change for the United States, including geographic expansion, constitutional crisis, and economic growth. Objective 3: Evaluate the course of events of the Civil War and its impact both immediate and long-term.
Our vidcast shows the historical impacts of the civil war and how it is currently impacting our world by showing Black Americans today and the rights they were given because of the civil war. Everyone can relate to the freedom that was gained from the civil war and our vidcast helps the students feel emotions related to that, while receiving accurate information about America’s history. Which is all requested in the NETS Standards. Also in compliance with NETS we “Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity”. The vidcast displays creative instruction of the core content areas describe above like required according to the INTASC Standards. It could also be connected to the classroom culture if shown in the appropriate classrooms.
This was our first experience in making a vidcast and obviously it could be improved with more knowledge and practice. I think, however, that it explains what the students will be learning in their next unit and what to expect from it. I also believe that the combination of pictures, images, and information gives a direct and desired emotion to the students. We want them to be proud of the changes that were made because of the civil war and how it has effected their lives today.
Like I said I would like to make this vidcast a little more high quality and with enough information and resources I think I would be able to make a similar vidcast that would be great for classroom introduction to the civil war and Black history. I would definitely use vidcasts for other subjects also. I think it is a quick and easy way to get students attention and hook them into an upcoming topic.
Our vidcast shows the historical impacts of the civil war and how it is currently impacting our world by showing Black Americans today and the rights they were given because of the civil war. Everyone can relate to the freedom that was gained from the civil war and our vidcast helps the students feel emotions related to that, while receiving accurate information about America’s history. Which is all requested in the NETS Standards. Also in compliance with NETS we “Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity”. The vidcast displays creative instruction of the core content areas describe above like required according to the INTASC Standards. It could also be connected to the classroom culture if shown in the appropriate classrooms.
This was our first experience in making a vidcast and obviously it could be improved with more knowledge and practice. I think, however, that it explains what the students will be learning in their next unit and what to expect from it. I also believe that the combination of pictures, images, and information gives a direct and desired emotion to the students. We want them to be proud of the changes that were made because of the civil war and how it has effected their lives today.
Like I said I would like to make this vidcast a little more high quality and with enough information and resources I think I would be able to make a similar vidcast that would be great for classroom introduction to the civil war and Black history. I would definitely use vidcasts for other subjects also. I think it is a quick and easy way to get students attention and hook them into an upcoming topic.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Vidcast
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.
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.
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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