Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Blogfolio

Introduction :Standard 1a: Promote, support, and model creative and innovative thinking and inventiveness.
-Used in classroom or not: I think the introduction video and paragraph would be good to use in the classroom. If using with older kids, it would give them a fun way to split up with groups and go around campus to film about themselves. They could be played during class or on a blog to let other kids watch and meet their classmates.
         Facebook Page- Standard 4d: Develop and model cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with colleagues and students of other cultures using digital age communication and collaboration tools.
-Used in classroom or not: This could be used with facebook, twitter, or pinterest. It would show the kids a little bit about each classmate outside of school. 
4.     Concept Map- Standard 2a: Design or adapt relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources to promote student learning and creativity.
-Used in classroom or not: This would be very useful in a classroom. It would be great for projects to be shown to the class. 
5.     Voki- Standard 3a: Demonstrate fluency in technology systems and the transfer of current knowledge to new technologies and situations.
-Used in classroom or not: I think I would only use Voki if we had extra time in class. It is almost the same as Xtranormal but more creativity. I would rather use Xtranormal over Voki. 
 -Ghostery- Standard 4c: Promote and model digital etiquette and responsible social interactions related to the use of technology and information.
-Used in classroom or not: This could be used but I do not think I would use it. I downloaded it on my computer at home and did not see a difference in anything besides pop-ups in the side bar constantly. 
6.     Webpage- Standard 2c: Customize and personalize learning activities to address students’ diverse learning styles, working strategies, and abilities using digital tools and resources
-Used in classroom or not:  I would defiantly use this as a teacher. Some schools now use the Internet to communicate with teachers. This would be a good way for all your kid’s parents to know a little bit about you. 
7.     Xtranormal- Standard 1b: Engage students in exploring real-world issues and solving authentic problems using digital tools and resources.
-Used in classroom or not: I think this would be good for a younger class to use. Since younger kids are all about learning safety rules, they could each make a video about one they have learned and put their own creativity in it. 
8.     Movie Maker- Standard 1c: Promote student reflection using collaborative tools to reveal and clarify students’ conceptual understanding and thinking, planning and creative processes.
-Used in classroom or not:  This would be good to use at the end of the year. The students could make a video of everything they have done since the school year started. It could be pictures of them or pictures of all the projects and schoolwork they have done.

Eight problems with Common Core Standards

Eight problems with the Common core was basically about how people have different thoughts about the Common Core Standards. I personally think that people are going to have opinions about so there will be situations where there will be issue trying to get your point across. Based on the article i think think that Some people just are in ti for the money and others really love what they are doing so they will stick it out no matter what.

Out-of-School Setting Create Climate for new skills

   In this article teachers wanted to give students something to do outside of the classroom.Students spend majority of the day inside of the classroom and that at times can get boring. So a group of students set out to do something called Treasure hunters. It is something where students can use different technology to go around neighborhoods to different tasks. I think this is a very good idea because most students can not afford ipads or laptops so for the school to donate or let them use so that can enjoy these different activities. I also think that it will help them stay off the streets and be eager to come to class.

Applied Technology

   In the applied technology article it talked about how students and teachers can use technology in the classroom to make it more interesting. I think that this is a very good idea because most of the time students get bored easily at just listening to the teacher talk. So I think that including technology in some of the lessons will get the students more active in class. I also think that in order for the teachers to show children to use these different things they must be properly trained to that so that it will not be hard for the students to understand.