While reviewing my classmates' blogs I noticed that many people wrote about how videos and visual aids enhance a lesson plan. I agree with this. I think some students do learn better when presented a visual aid. It gives another way of explaining a subject that maybe not everyone understands or the video can be just a fun side note for a lesson. Everyone put a lot of effort into their blog posts and I think the assignment was successful.
The technology-related skill I would like to learn next would be learning how to use a scanner. I have a scanner on my printer and I have never used it. I think it could come in handy for the classroom. You can scan pictures into the computer to add into handouts and worksheets. You can also combine things by using a scanner. Sometimes it could be more effective than just a copy machine. I would like to know how to properly use my scanner and how it could benefit my classroom.
In order to achieve my future educational technology-related goals, I can ask someone who specializes in educational technology for help. I can also read articles on the internet for help, advice, and inspiration. Also, my classmates and colleagues are great resources. We can all work together and help each other benefit from things we know and others may not.
Monday, April 13, 2009
Monday, April 6, 2009
post #9
This website allows you to create word puzzles, quizzes, calendars, surveys and much more. The site was organized and easy to understand. When learning how to spell, crossword puzzles and word searches are great ways to identify words. You look at the spelling and also have to write it out. The website has fun activities and also tests.
Students can create their own puzzles or quizzes or the teacher can do it and print it out or display over a projector to do as a group activity. Worksheets will keep students busy if you are absent and have to have a substitute. You can easily create a word puzzle and leave it for a substitute if you don't plan on being absent in advance.
I think I will use Excel in my classroom to keep record of students progress and their grades. For 2nd grade reading, you can chart students reading development and level through Excel. Also, you can create a chart of how many books students have completed and do a reward system for who reads the most books according to their reading level. With Excel you can calculate the average reading level or your students and see who needs extra help and who could read more challenging books. At the end of the school year, you can see who had the most reading improvement throughout the year.
The plan for my final project is to take an 8th grade class on a nature walk. Students will be placed in groups and each group will be given a digital camera. They will photograph pictures of plants and animals we see on our walk. When back in the classroom, students will upload their pictures onto computers. The next step would be to project the images onto the walls where the students will paint nature murals on the walls to decorate the classroom.
Students can create their own puzzles or quizzes or the teacher can do it and print it out or display over a projector to do as a group activity. Worksheets will keep students busy if you are absent and have to have a substitute. You can easily create a word puzzle and leave it for a substitute if you don't plan on being absent in advance.
I think I will use Excel in my classroom to keep record of students progress and their grades. For 2nd grade reading, you can chart students reading development and level through Excel. Also, you can create a chart of how many books students have completed and do a reward system for who reads the most books according to their reading level. With Excel you can calculate the average reading level or your students and see who needs extra help and who could read more challenging books. At the end of the school year, you can see who had the most reading improvement throughout the year.
The plan for my final project is to take an 8th grade class on a nature walk. Students will be placed in groups and each group will be given a digital camera. They will photograph pictures of plants and animals we see on our walk. When back in the classroom, students will upload their pictures onto computers. The next step would be to project the images onto the walls where the students will paint nature murals on the walls to decorate the classroom.
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