http://www.edutopia.org/tech-savvy-summer
Well, my attempt to becoming tech-savvy this summer has mainly been working with this particular blog site. While I might not use the suggestions in this article, I do like wandering around the different educational/technology blogs listed under Edutopia. There are quite a few related to project based learning if you use the search engine. Those of you reading this blog, please feel free to comment on any of the posts; I would like to hear from you before school starts and all engines are go. What is helpful to you? Video posts? Pictures? Links? Comments by staff?
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Writing project connected to digital camera
Today I began looking at writing ideas related to using a digital camera. The one given below was one of my favorites.
Create a Story
Digital Camera Activity
Activity developed by Rita Romero, District Instructional Media Clerk, Visalia, CA
Grade Level:3 and higher
Objective:To practice writing creatively. To provide students with experiences using digital camera and computer technology. To practice evaluating material written by other students.
Procedure:Provide all students with training on how to use and take care to the digital camera. Using the camera the student will capture about six images. Provide assistance to any students that need it by utilizing parents or instructional aides or by recruiting students from higher grade levels. Using the computer and a publishing program the student will write a story and use the six photos to illustrate it. The student will write the story, import the images, save and print their story. Create a cover for each of them to make them into small books.
Assessment:Establish an area on a bulletin board to display all of the stories. Provide an envelope with the book's name on it which is posted near each book. Make up a bunch of slips of paper printed with a brief evaluation form on it. This could include rating it in a couple of categories by using a one to five scale. There should also be a space for them to write a sentence or two about what they liked the most about the story. Have students choose a book to read and fill out the evaluation form. The story authors should control who gets to read the evaluations. They can keep them private or choose to share them with whomever they want.
Follow-Up:Multiple copies of each book should be produced so they can be distributed to other classrooms for other students to enjoy. Send a set of them to the library. Help the librarian to set up a separate section of the library to house the collection.Be sure to include the date that the book was written so that when it turns up many years later people will be able to know when it was written. Allow students to rewrite or redo their stories after they have read and evaluated the criticism.
This idea and others can be found at the following link:
http://pegasus.cc.ucf.edu/~ucfcasio/english.htm
Create a Story
Digital Camera Activity
Activity developed by Rita Romero, District Instructional Media Clerk, Visalia, CA
Grade Level:3 and higher
Objective:To practice writing creatively. To provide students with experiences using digital camera and computer technology. To practice evaluating material written by other students.
Procedure:Provide all students with training on how to use and take care to the digital camera. Using the camera the student will capture about six images. Provide assistance to any students that need it by utilizing parents or instructional aides or by recruiting students from higher grade levels. Using the computer and a publishing program the student will write a story and use the six photos to illustrate it. The student will write the story, import the images, save and print their story. Create a cover for each of them to make them into small books.
Assessment:Establish an area on a bulletin board to display all of the stories. Provide an envelope with the book's name on it which is posted near each book. Make up a bunch of slips of paper printed with a brief evaluation form on it. This could include rating it in a couple of categories by using a one to five scale. There should also be a space for them to write a sentence or two about what they liked the most about the story. Have students choose a book to read and fill out the evaluation form. The story authors should control who gets to read the evaluations. They can keep them private or choose to share them with whomever they want.
Follow-Up:Multiple copies of each book should be produced so they can be distributed to other classrooms for other students to enjoy. Send a set of them to the library. Help the librarian to set up a separate section of the library to house the collection.Be sure to include the date that the book was written so that when it turns up many years later people will be able to know when it was written. Allow students to rewrite or redo their stories after they have read and evaluated the criticism.
This idea and others can be found at the following link:
http://pegasus.cc.ucf.edu/~ucfcasio/english.htm
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Smartboard used for writing
Here is an example of a Smartboard being used to explain a story concept. On the link below there is a Teacher Tube video that shows how to create your own Smartboard using a LCD Projector, a whiteboard and a couple of other small remotes.
Monday, July 27, 2009
Various ways to use a document camera
Dear Staff:
As we begin looking at ways to utilize ways to use a document camera along with a LCD projector (the two work together), here are some links that look at how to do that in the classroom.
1.http://www.avermedia-usa.com/presentation/lesson_plan.asp#1 This is a variety of lessons in different subject areas, including one using apples for the famous Johnny Appleseed story.
2. http://www.elmousa.com/files/ShowMeGreatLessons!.pdf This long pdf file shows actual shots from a document camera listing various ways to use it, including teaching handwriting.
3. http://www.edutopia.org/elmo-tickles-student-writers This is a description of how one teacher experienced her classroom being transformed in the area of student writing, especially revision using a document camera
4. http://www.umesd.k12.or.us/techlinks_100ideas A list of 100 ways to use a document camera
5. http://www.pnc.edu/ms/101%20Ways%20Teachers%20Use%20Document%20Cameras.doc A more descriptive list of 101 things to do with a document camera
Another idea unrelated to document cameras, but that uses technology to get students who might be reluctant to write to pick up a pencil or to start typing is shown on the TeacherTube video link shown here http://teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?video_id=1484&title=Tech_Tip_for_Reluctant_Writers__Elementary_Level_
As we begin looking at ways to utilize ways to use a document camera along with a LCD projector (the two work together), here are some links that look at how to do that in the classroom.
1.http://www.avermedia-usa.com/presentation/lesson_plan.asp#1 This is a variety of lessons in different subject areas, including one using apples for the famous Johnny Appleseed story.
2. http://www.elmousa.com/files/ShowMeGreatLessons!.pdf This long pdf file shows actual shots from a document camera listing various ways to use it, including teaching handwriting.
3. http://www.edutopia.org/elmo-tickles-student-writers This is a description of how one teacher experienced her classroom being transformed in the area of student writing, especially revision using a document camera
4. http://www.umesd.k12.or.us/techlinks_100ideas A list of 100 ways to use a document camera
5. http://www.pnc.edu/ms/101%20Ways%20Teachers%20Use%20Document%20Cameras.doc A more descriptive list of 101 things to do with a document camera
Another idea unrelated to document cameras, but that uses technology to get students who might be reluctant to write to pick up a pencil or to start typing is shown on the TeacherTube video link shown here http://teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?video_id=1484&title=Tech_Tip_for_Reluctant_Writers__Elementary_Level_
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