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This was meant to give you exposure to new things and give you a chance to explore and experiment. Did it do that? Did you learn anything new? How will you use it?
This 23 Things activity exposed me to many new things that allows the delivery of topics in the educational setting much easier. The collaboration among teachers taught me to ask if I needed anything or didn't understand things.
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This module was organized around the 5 ISTE National Educational Technology Standards and Performance Indicators for Teachers (NETS-T). Do you have a better understanding of the NETS-T now? Explain.
I have a better understanding of the NETS-T after completing the 23 Things activity. I am used to figuring things out on my own when I came up with an idea. Now it is easier to search for things that I know I can legally use in the classroom and how to publish the final projects.
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How could you use the "23 THINGS" format to introduce new "things" to your teachers, or to help them introduce new "things" to their students? Explain.
My teachers have viewed along with me the creation of my 23 Things. A few of them have wanted to try a couple of things along with me. It was better learning with others that was struggling the same way I was because we were able to make mistakes but then find out how to correct them instead of someone doing it for us.
Monday, July 23, 2012
Thing #23 Reflection
Final blogpost! Write about your experience in this "23 THINGS" module, using the following questions to guide your post:
Thing #22 Conference
August 8-9, 2012
OFFLINE-ON DEMAND videos can be found at: https://vts.inxpo.com/scripts/Server.nxp?LASCmd=AI:1;F:SF!42000&EventKey=72331
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In these past two days, I have attended several sessions at the WV Statewide Technology Conference. My brain feels overloaded and at the same time brimming with excitement for the upcoming year. They were scheduled for hourly sessions where the presenter spoke for approximately 35 minutes and then had Q&A afterwards, if there was time.
Virtual vs F2F? Tough question! I enjoyed being virtual because I was able to explore at my own pace. There was three areas to "speak" with others instead of being F2F. This would be a similar conversation if one was asked would you rather talk to a person on the phone or send them a text. To me, I can get to the "content" or "meat" of the session much more quickly via texting or virtual meetings. I would enjoy F2F if I wanted a more personal and relaxed atmosphere, but I find myself "goofing-off" rather than working at times. I can multi-task much more quickly when I am focused and have an agenda to adhere too. Knowing what I have to do and doing it are two different things. The virtual world seems to help my focus by enabling me to see my final work in one area.
I took part in the following sessions:
Day 1
1. eBook with Chrys Amy Dean (chrys.dean@mail.wvu.edu)
2. Samsung Galaxy Tablets for k12 with Bill Smith (bsmith@sea.samsung.com)
3. Personalized Learning for Every Student with Jim Snyder
4. Becoming Lead Learner with Steve Hargadon's Keynote Address
5. Tradigital History with James Beeghley (jamesbeeghley@centralpenn.edu)
6. Tech Tools for Blended Delivery with Diane Zinn (dzinn@access.k12.wv.us)
7. (OFFLINE-ON DEMAND) Edline isn't just about posting grade with Cyndee Philyaw (cphilyaw@edline.com)
8. (OFFLINE-ON DEMAND) Digital Citizenship and Cyber Bullying with Jan Sypnleski
Day 2
1. Global Projects with Karen Karr
2. Discovering Wonder: Using Tools for Engagement with Blanca Duarte
3. Take Your Classroom Global
4. XPOCAST Enterprise Resource for Planning Project
5. Skype and Prezzi: Bringing the world to your classroom with Leigh Ann Hood
6. Implementing the Common Core State Standards
7. Mobile Learning: iPad apps for Education with Yvonne Sloretz
8. (OFFLINE-ON DEMAND) Technology of Anne Frank with Amy Smith
9. (OFFLINE-ON DEMAND) Smithsonian History Explorer with Mark Moore
10. (OFFLINE-ON DEMAND) Kids Love Math on Sumdog with Elaine Matheny
11. (OFFLINE-ON DEMAND) If It's Not Free It's Not For Me with Letia Cooper
12. (OFFLINE-ON DEMAND) Organizing Your Digital Life with Mark Moore
13. (OFFLINE-ON DEMAND) Using Technology to enhance LangArts Classroom with Ron Miles
After viewing these sessions, I can sit back and reflect on which ones had the biggest impact. Some were boring only because it felt as if there was a "sales pitch". Those, in my opinion, should be projected to the higher authorities above us since we have no buying power. As I was filling out the documentation form to be put into my ePortfolio, I noticed that the videos that I thought were boring were not in the video list. This makes me assume that they do not count for the 16 required sessions. So this is the reason why I have so many on my (OFFLINE-ON DEMAND) list. Another reason is that I wanted something new and materials that I could use this year not only in my classroom but to help other teachers in our educational system.
My favorites:
1. Tradigital History with James Beeghley (jamesbeeghley@centralpenn.edu)
This session held my attention throughout the entire viewing.
2. Tech Tools for Blended Delivery with Diane Zinn (dzinn@access.k12.wv.us)
3. Smithsonian History Explorer with Mark Moore
Mark Moore did a fantastic presentation of the Smithsonian Website. I watched him during the Beckley meeting while he was doing the Thinkfinity website and SAS Curriculum. He takes each part of the site and explains what it is and how it works.
4. Technology of Anne Frank with Amy Smith
This was a great session to see how to incorporate new technology into an old lesson. I have been struggling with deciding on which platform to use as my blended delivery project. I am in between Edmodo and Schoology. After this session, I am leaning more along the lines of Schoology because I can create artifacts and they do not have to be shown until I am ready for them to be viewed.
My "not-so-hot" list:
1. XPOCAST Enterprise Resource for Planning Project
2. Edline isn't just about posting grade with Cyndee Philyaw (cphilyaw@edline.com)
OFFLINE-ON DEMAND videos can be found at: https://vts.inxpo.com/scripts/Server.nxp?LASCmd=AI:1;F:SF!42000&EventKey=72331
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#WVSTC2012
Virtual vs F2F? Tough question! I enjoyed being virtual because I was able to explore at my own pace. There was three areas to "speak" with others instead of being F2F. This would be a similar conversation if one was asked would you rather talk to a person on the phone or send them a text. To me, I can get to the "content" or "meat" of the session much more quickly via texting or virtual meetings. I would enjoy F2F if I wanted a more personal and relaxed atmosphere, but I find myself "goofing-off" rather than working at times. I can multi-task much more quickly when I am focused and have an agenda to adhere too. Knowing what I have to do and doing it are two different things. The virtual world seems to help my focus by enabling me to see my final work in one area.
I took part in the following sessions:
Day 1
1. eBook with Chrys Amy Dean (chrys.dean@mail.wvu.edu)
2. Samsung Galaxy Tablets for k12 with Bill Smith (bsmith@sea.samsung.com)
3. Personalized Learning for Every Student with Jim Snyder
4. Becoming Lead Learner with Steve Hargadon's Keynote Address
5. Tradigital History with James Beeghley (jamesbeeghley@centralpenn.edu)
6. Tech Tools for Blended Delivery with Diane Zinn (dzinn@access.k12.wv.us)
7. (OFFLINE-ON DEMAND) Edline isn't just about posting grade with Cyndee Philyaw (cphilyaw@edline.com)
8. (OFFLINE-ON DEMAND) Digital Citizenship and Cyber Bullying with Jan Sypnleski
Day 2
1. Global Projects with Karen Karr
2. Discovering Wonder: Using Tools for Engagement with Blanca Duarte
3. Take Your Classroom Global
4. XPOCAST Enterprise Resource for Planning Project
5. Skype and Prezzi: Bringing the world to your classroom with Leigh Ann Hood
6. Implementing the Common Core State Standards
7. Mobile Learning: iPad apps for Education with Yvonne Sloretz
8. (OFFLINE-ON DEMAND) Technology of Anne Frank with Amy Smith
9. (OFFLINE-ON DEMAND) Smithsonian History Explorer with Mark Moore
10. (OFFLINE-ON DEMAND) Kids Love Math on Sumdog with Elaine Matheny
11. (OFFLINE-ON DEMAND) If It's Not Free It's Not For Me with Letia Cooper
12. (OFFLINE-ON DEMAND) Organizing Your Digital Life with Mark Moore
13. (OFFLINE-ON DEMAND) Using Technology to enhance LangArts Classroom with Ron Miles
After viewing these sessions, I can sit back and reflect on which ones had the biggest impact. Some were boring only because it felt as if there was a "sales pitch". Those, in my opinion, should be projected to the higher authorities above us since we have no buying power. As I was filling out the documentation form to be put into my ePortfolio, I noticed that the videos that I thought were boring were not in the video list. This makes me assume that they do not count for the 16 required sessions. So this is the reason why I have so many on my (OFFLINE-ON DEMAND) list. Another reason is that I wanted something new and materials that I could use this year not only in my classroom but to help other teachers in our educational system.
My favorites:
1. Tradigital History with James Beeghley (jamesbeeghley@centralpenn.edu)
This session held my attention throughout the entire viewing.
2. Tech Tools for Blended Delivery with Diane Zinn (dzinn@access.k12.wv.us)
3. Smithsonian History Explorer with Mark Moore
Mark Moore did a fantastic presentation of the Smithsonian Website. I watched him during the Beckley meeting while he was doing the Thinkfinity website and SAS Curriculum. He takes each part of the site and explains what it is and how it works.
4. Technology of Anne Frank with Amy Smith
This was a great session to see how to incorporate new technology into an old lesson. I have been struggling with deciding on which platform to use as my blended delivery project. I am in between Edmodo and Schoology. After this session, I am leaning more along the lines of Schoology because I can create artifacts and they do not have to be shown until I am ready for them to be viewed.
My "not-so-hot" list:
1. XPOCAST Enterprise Resource for Planning Project
2. Edline isn't just about posting grade with Cyndee Philyaw (cphilyaw@edline.com)
Thing #21 Webinar
July 30, 2012
I attended 3 Simple K12 webinars. The Simple K12 had a day of learning. Some attendees had stayed in their PJs and did the entire day of learning. But with my beautiful 6 year old, there was no way to spend a day in front of the computer without showing her some "mommy" time. So I choose to do 3 of the webinars that interested me the most. In the beginning, I went in expecting new apps that I could play around with to see if and how I could use them in my classroom. But I walked away with more than I expected.
The webinars were Express Yourself with Screencasting iPad Apps, iPhoneography for the Classroom and 10+ Offline Activities to do with an iPad. The highlighted apps of these webinars were Puppet Pals, Sock Puppets, Mindblowing, Tom and Ben News Reporter, Animate, EverNote, PSExpress, Be Funky, Popplet, Pocket Wave HD, ShowMe, Animoto, MouthOff, Screen Chomp, StoryKit, Voicethread, Videolicious, Bunsella Bedtimes, Educreations, ProCamera, Camera +, DMD Pano, iPhoto, Snapseed, Camera, Camera +, Instagram and Touch Retouch.
This is a long list, I know. But two things that I walked away with from these webinars were
1. Which ones can be used on the Android and the Apple platforms and which ones only worked on the individual platforms
2. Classroom ideas on how to USE these great apps.
My favorite classroom usage ideas were to guess the place and name the sound. In both of these, the students will challenge the class to find out where they took the picture and what the sound was. It was a mixture of the webinars that was more inspirational to me instead of just a single webinar.
I attended 3 Simple K12 webinars. The Simple K12 had a day of learning. Some attendees had stayed in their PJs and did the entire day of learning. But with my beautiful 6 year old, there was no way to spend a day in front of the computer without showing her some "mommy" time. So I choose to do 3 of the webinars that interested me the most. In the beginning, I went in expecting new apps that I could play around with to see if and how I could use them in my classroom. But I walked away with more than I expected.
The webinars were Express Yourself with Screencasting iPad Apps, iPhoneography for the Classroom and 10+ Offline Activities to do with an iPad. The highlighted apps of these webinars were Puppet Pals, Sock Puppets, Mindblowing, Tom and Ben News Reporter, Animate, EverNote, PSExpress, Be Funky, Popplet, Pocket Wave HD, ShowMe, Animoto, MouthOff, Screen Chomp, StoryKit, Voicethread, Videolicious, Bunsella Bedtimes, Educreations, ProCamera, Camera +, DMD Pano, iPhoto, Snapseed, Camera, Camera +, Instagram and Touch Retouch.
This is a long list, I know. But two things that I walked away with from these webinars were
1. Which ones can be used on the Android and the Apple platforms and which ones only worked on the individual platforms
2. Classroom ideas on how to USE these great apps.
My favorite classroom usage ideas were to guess the place and name the sound. In both of these, the students will challenge the class to find out where they took the picture and what the sound was. It was a mixture of the webinars that was more inspirational to me instead of just a single webinar.
Thing #17 Twitter
I found two activities that I would like to attempt this year. They are
My daughter and I have been going to the public library this summer and may I say, "What a resource!" I used to go to the public library often while I was in school but I do not have the time to just roam and see what is available. But I wanted to keep my daughter up in her fluency over the summer so that she did not lag behind. As she sat there contently reading one of her "choosen" books, I decided to check out a few things while I was there. I would like to encourage more reading in my room other than what we have to read as part of the curriculum. This would be a great way to involve parents and students in challenging them to go the public library and find of the books on my list. They would give me a small summary/report using whatever they choose (ie. vocal recording, pencil/paper, etc.)
| 1. Book Lists | Create a classroom Twitter account and use it for book recommendations. | |
| 2. Bonus/Fun Homework | Tweet a bonus or fun assignment at night, like "bring me a drawing of a snail" and give students a small prize or sticker. |
My daughter and I have been going to the public library this summer and may I say, "What a resource!" I used to go to the public library often while I was in school but I do not have the time to just roam and see what is available. But I wanted to keep my daughter up in her fluency over the summer so that she did not lag behind. As she sat there contently reading one of her "choosen" books, I decided to check out a few things while I was there. I would like to encourage more reading in my room other than what we have to read as part of the curriculum. This would be a great way to involve parents and students in challenging them to go the public library and find of the books on my list. They would give me a small summary/report using whatever they choose (ie. vocal recording, pencil/paper, etc.)
Thing #16 TodaysMeet
Screen shot of my answer to my most challenging thing so far in my teaching career.
2. Set up a TodaysMeet session and
have at least 5 teachers and/or students comment by reaching it with
the link you provide. Take a screenshot and post it in your 23Things
blog.
Thing #15 RSS
RSS is a way to show the content that frequently changes and that you are interested in come directly into a RSS reader of your choice without going to different sites.
I used Google Reader to subscribe to a few RSS feeds.
Thing #14 Blogs
Adventures in Educational Blogging
I think I could spend a lot of time reading other people's blogs. I found Adventures in Educational Blogging interesting. It began discussing on how the author had moved the blog site. I thought, "Oh geez, another dead end link". But I was pleasantly surprised to find that it still had some "meat". The beginning of the blog, told of two sites (that was actually tried) that enable a user to move a blog to another domain. The first one lost the videos while the second was capable of keeping the content of the blog.
As I continued to read, I came across a video that had been removed from this blog post. I searched for it on youtube. I Need My Teacher to Learn is a video that is showing how students are changing from traditional learning students to more along the lines of Next Generation students. The rest of blog goes on discuss useful apps (free and paid) and programs. The author even had an ipod that she had forgotten to close the waterproof case on while swimming and told how she repaired it.
An idea that seemed useful was the scheduling of three way conferences using Wetpaint wiki. I have not used this before but I am interested to see if it would work. This also brings to mind about parent/teacher conferences...can these be done via Skype? Anyone know?
Something that I didn't understand and had to do a websearch was what a IWB. It is an abbreviation for a Interactive Whiteboard. Amazing, after havng the Polyvision board in my room and limited experience with a SMART board, I have never heard of this short version. Has anyone else?
The blog showed the motivation picture below.
If you are interested in how this was made plese refer to following direct quote from the author:
"The website is Motivator from Big Huge Labs. It allows you to use a photo from your computer, Flickr, Photobucket or a URL, and turn it into a motivational poster."
Another interesting activity is the book talk videos. Students were challenged into making a movie trailer of their favorite book. They had to find pictures and learned about creative commons licensing. I would like to see how this could be used for a thematic unit or such to entice the students to want to read the upcoming books.
Anybody a coffee drinker? Read this link that was on this blog page, hilarious! Coffeeless
My final thoughts on this blog entry...this site has so much informatin that I did not talk about, I would encourage you to take time to read and click!
I think I could spend a lot of time reading other people's blogs. I found Adventures in Educational Blogging interesting. It began discussing on how the author had moved the blog site. I thought, "Oh geez, another dead end link". But I was pleasantly surprised to find that it still had some "meat". The beginning of the blog, told of two sites (that was actually tried) that enable a user to move a blog to another domain. The first one lost the videos while the second was capable of keeping the content of the blog.
As I continued to read, I came across a video that had been removed from this blog post. I searched for it on youtube. I Need My Teacher to Learn is a video that is showing how students are changing from traditional learning students to more along the lines of Next Generation students. The rest of blog goes on discuss useful apps (free and paid) and programs. The author even had an ipod that she had forgotten to close the waterproof case on while swimming and told how she repaired it.
An idea that seemed useful was the scheduling of three way conferences using Wetpaint wiki. I have not used this before but I am interested to see if it would work. This also brings to mind about parent/teacher conferences...can these be done via Skype? Anyone know?
Something that I didn't understand and had to do a websearch was what a IWB. It is an abbreviation for a Interactive Whiteboard. Amazing, after havng the Polyvision board in my room and limited experience with a SMART board, I have never heard of this short version. Has anyone else?
The blog showed the motivation picture below.
"The website is Motivator from Big Huge Labs. It allows you to use a photo from your computer, Flickr, Photobucket or a URL, and turn it into a motivational poster."
Another interesting activity is the book talk videos. Students were challenged into making a movie trailer of their favorite book. They had to find pictures and learned about creative commons licensing. I would like to see how this could be used for a thematic unit or such to entice the students to want to read the upcoming books.
Anybody a coffee drinker? Read this link that was on this blog page, hilarious! Coffeeless
My final thoughts on this blog entry...this site has so much informatin that I did not talk about, I would encourage you to take time to read and click!
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