Michele Bennett's descriptive video "How to make a QR code" was very informative. I have never used or made a QR code. Therefore, I have tremendous weaknesses in this area. For the next year and a half I need to practice creating and using QR codes so I can effectively use this tool for project based learning inside my classroom. As mentioned in the video QR codes can be used for educational purposes. Teachers can sit in a quiet place and record themselves reading a book. In addition, students can playback the audio recording and follow along in the book as they re-read it. Therefore, the teacher would have created a tool for the students to access anytime and practice their reading skills. Students could practice pronouncing words correctly by following the teachers voice. Moreover, repetitive reading would improve their comprehension of the material. In conclusion, the teacher would become their virtual tutor.
Ginger Tuck, GSES Kindergarten- iPad in the reading center
Ginger Tuck's "iPad in the reading center" video displayed how students can use their iPad to improve their reading skills. I don't own an iPad or have never used on for this purpose so I have a weakness in this area. Mrs. Tuck demonstrated how the iPad can be used to improve reading literacy. Students use the iPad to video record themselves reading and play the clip back to catch their mistakes. This helps them identify which words to practice pronouncing so they can become more fluent readers. For the next year I should practice using an iPad so I can effectively use this technique in my classroom.
Ginger Tuck, Poplet as a Center
Mrs. Tuck's "Popplet as a Center" YouTube video was very inspiring. Popplet is a free app that can be used for project based learning. Popplet allows the students to create a kind of virtual book report. First, the students take pictures of the title and photos within the book. Secondly, they can add captions to the pictures to provide some detail. The benefit of using this app for educational purpose is outstanding. Students get to read the book, enhance their photography skills, and develop typing skills. I have never used Popplet before so this is a weakness for me. However, I could become fluent in using it by purchasing an iPad and referring back to Mrs. Tuck's video for instructions.
Alabama Virtual Library as a Kindergarten Center
In The "Alabama Virtual Library as a Kindergarten Center" video Mrs. Tuck explains that this is an online resource that caters to kindergarteners. The website provides a search engine that allows students to do research. For example, students may type in a word and find pictures, videos, and audio clips related to their search. Furthermore, it can be used independently and outside of the classroom. The most significant aspect of this is that it allows students to conduct research on their own. For kindergarteners to conduct their own research is phenomenal. This is also a weakness for me because I have no experience using this tool.
Mrs. Shirley’s 1st Grade Class: How to use and build a Board in DE for a Project Based Lesson
"How to use and build a Board in Discovery Education" is a great tool for project based learning. This teachers students how to do their own research and display it. Students go to board builder, choose a background, title it, and begin building their board. Students can search the Discovery Education database, find videos, and place them on their boards. Furthermore, students can upload images to place on their boards. The best thing about board builder is it can be accessed from home. This gives students the opportunity to continue working on their board outside of the school setting.
Mrs.Tassin 2nd Grade students share Board Builder Project
"Mrs. Tassin's 2nd grade class Board Builder project" was astonishing. To witness how students built a board to share why whales are important to our economical system was amazing. These students conducted their own research and provided images on their board to complement that research. Furthermore, they added captions to each picture. It's wonderful to see how project based learning teaches kids to work collaboratively.
Mrs.Tassin students share Board Builder Project
"Mrs. Tassin's students' YouTube board builder video" displayed ways that students can enhance their vocabulary by using word hippo. The website works by students typing in a word and the search results produce a more complex word of the same meaning. This helps students build their vocabulary in a fun interactive way. It's neat to see how technology can be used for academic purposes and provide enjoyment simultaneously.
We All Become Learners
"We all become learners" is an educational video about how technology changes the dynamics in the classroom. Michelle Bennett said, "Teachers teach students, students teach other students, and students teach teachers". This emphasizes how technology has changed the learning process. We all become learners of some sort. Furthermore, it demonstrates that nobody has all the answers and we can all learn from each other. The most inspirational aspect about this video is that just because you don't know something doesn't mean you can't learn it. We are all capable of learning something new everyday.
Hi Justin,
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading your post. I too have a weakness in the area of QR coding. I have never heard of it until this past week. Im not sure if you realize it or not but your ATL and tag modifier is not being done correctly. Overall, Good post!
Kayla Cooper
Great post, Justin! I learned a lot from these videos as well. I had no idea that all of these resources were available for us to use. I especially enjoyed how you related all of this back to yourself and how you would use these tools in your classroom.
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