Thing #11.5 Evaluation

 just fyi-Here is my final project link for my PBWorks Wiki....

1. What were your favorite discoveries or exercises on this learning journey?
       When I finally figured out how to create a glog
       (still can't figure out how to import animoto
       or VoiceThread) I saw how "visual" technology
        learning  tools it could be used for instruction.
         Our students don't read a lot of text so links
         to databases or websites would be very helpful.
       
         I also worked with Animoto and VoiceThread
         for the first time  and enjoyed creating and
          displaying some of our summer books.
     
2. How has this program assisted or affected your lifelong learning goals?
     "Keeping up" with new technology is always
      a challenge for me and just "where" to find the training.
       I really enjoy having time to work    
       on my skills through this type of format
       (11.5 Things). 
       I was able to use the skills from the "23 Things"
       to continue learning creating new technology tools.
        I usually "spend hrs." trying to figure out
       how to use something BUT my "lifelong
        learning goals" are to teach others how
       to use these tools. (students and staff)      

3. Were there any take-a-ways or unexpected outcomes from this program that surprised you?
     Yes, just how easy it is to create various
      technology tools to instruct students with then
     deciding just how to "match the learning outcomes"     


4. What could we do differently to improve upon this program’s format or concept?
      Nothing!! The tool is available, adequate information
      links are given to "explore" and
      "discover" AND THEN my are you "brilliant"
       when you show it off. (smile)

Thanks so much for ALL of your effort to make
 this available.

     
    

Thing #11 Digital Citizenship

My Glog on Digital Citizenship.

I'm not sure why but when I tried to import an image the glog kept locking up. I really had some cute graphics...so after re-doing this several times...here it is. I plan to edit it.




Well now I can't get the glog to import SMALL for the blog...Here is the LINK

Thing #10 Virtual Worlds

I guess I'm just too "realistic" to "get into" Second Life. I recently attended a childrens' conference and the "guest speaker" was "all about this"...I found it so confusing & as I said previously not very realistic.

I "looked into" and read the links but found the it all so complicated. Maybe if someone was willing to "hands on" show me it would be easier to grasp. I work with students who struggle with the simple tasks and not sure they could "grasp" all of the things involved. Our staff is just trying to use some technology (i-movie, brochures, pictures,etc.) to "draw in" & retain ALL the learning possible.

I just can't take the time right now to "investigate" this.

I would certainly use the teen Second Life for safety reasons.

Thing #9 Slideshare

I tried to put this video into the slideshare and couldn't get it to work. So I embeded it. I'm going to try again. Usually something new like this doesn't come easy. I did want to share this video...



OK I haven't been very successful with slideshare.
I tried to download a PPt and got this message
time after time.

Then I got this message.

FINALLY--Slideshare "here we go".

Doing Dewey: Getting Started

View more presentations from William Breitsprecher.

OK To answer the question.....

I can see where this would be so helpful for students.
Goodness you can share PPts, pictures, videos, etc.
IF you can get it to work.

Thing #8 Screencast

This is the glog which I created for my PBWorks wiki. I used Jing....I had to re-create several times to get the "jest" of the whole thing-"capturing, saving, etc"...also, clicked on x-large to fill up the space AND it looks great on the edit page but when I saved it to the blog not all of it showed up...Maybe "large" for a blog???
Each icon on the glog is a link but of course a jing doesn't capture this. AH HA!! When I clicked on one of the icons the jing opened up to the whole glog....Interesting.

so a Jing captured screen could used in a presentation....I use "capture a screen shot" with my Apple all the time.  (shift-Alt-4) and then scroll down the picture..It saves on the desktop.

Thing #7 Video Resources

Hulu video- Our 6th grade study reference skills and the rainforest in their research classes. I could use this video to talk about "deforestation" and what one country is doing about it.

"Earth Day: A Win for Biodiversity -
Costa Rica Reforests Cleared Land"

A video from PBS on George Washington- Our 8th grade studies American History.

Watch the full episode. See more History Detectives.

Video on "How to Use Visual Thesaurus"

Thing #6 --iTouch Apps

1. Download some educational apps to an iTouch - My daughter helped me with this....hmmm just time to play with the apps.

How to download apps on an iphone or ipod touch.

Link for Apps

2. Create a list of ways to use the iTouch in the Library by multiple students (that is different than an iTouch being assigned to students).
# dictionary skills app, Internet access through Safari
#i phone Kindle
#word games


 
How about this article- "36% use Wikepedia" ?  April 27, 2007. I couldn't find the article on 54%

Thing #5-Microblogging

1) Facebook-
I work in a private school in the Dallas area. Our students don't have access to Facebook at school. I have a personal account and have invited friends to my site. After reading several articles about privacy, I went back and "took off" a lot of my information. My daughter says I don't "communicate" enough on my facebook. Of course I think she puts too many details about her personal life on it.

I appreciate the information about "groups" and how to become a member. I guess I haven't explored these sites much as I stay busy just trying to "keep up" with my e-mail accounts.

2) Twitter.-
I created a twitter account for our area librarians, but found it frustrating when I was limited on the words in each posting. Twitter could be used for assignments but there again we have software already in place. As a librarian, I could use Twitter for students to comment on various books.

3) "back-channeling"-Wow what a concept...I thought people were just taking notes from the speaker....Of course I haven't been around many people doing this on their computers.

I liked --6. You don’t have to be physically present to participate.  "Not only can you watch a live videostream of the presentation, but you can also tweet or chat with the physically-present participants." -a webinar!!
I REALLY like webinars. It is such a wonderful way to receive training without having to travel!

Thing #4

I finally re-did my animoto and then posted it into YouTube.

Summer Reading (video)

Please click on the above link. It seems Animoto only uploads to YouTube or SmugMug...I found out there is a fee for SmugMug.

I also set up an account with SchoolTube which I'm sure I'll use.

PS I got this message from YouTube.

Your video may include content that is owned or administered by these entities:

• Entity: GoDigital for a third party Content Type: Sound Recording
• Entity: APM Content Type: Sound Recording

Thing 3-Skype

I set up a Skype account and am trying to find someone to communicate with...
I saw the big long list of participants on here: The Edublogger: Quick Start Tips for New Skype Users.
     (I'm not in a classroom this summer but will try to connect soon.)

I do know that gmail has the video capabilities also. .....my library coordinator uses it all the time.

1. Keeping in touch by Library Web Chic I Karen says, "It's amazing how technology can bring people closer together so that they can communicate and collaborate." She tells about her adventures through the years .....communicating with others AND then encourages us to keep using the tools available. 
2. 10 Disruptions that could transform your class  , but read #4. (Live Streaming)

        Our middle school teachers use a lot of video for teaching (I'm at a private school for dyslexic, ADD, and ADHD students). Well last spring, I found "live streaming American History clips" through our Discovery United Streaming subscription.... I soon became the "informed hero"..

       3. 50 ways to use Skype in the classroom--  
Promoting Education--chat with an author, Field trips, listening to language from native speakers, Tutors, teachers, or librarians can be available at set times in the afternoons for student access. for Interviews.

Promoting Community  - contact students who can't come to school, Connect with families from around the world, Present a performance (play, science fair project), Share field trips with others

Skype Ideas for Teachers and Parents  -Professional development,  Conference with parents, Collaborate with other teachers

Resources for Getting Started and Using Skype -in classrooms, talk to anyone-anywhere.
Tips for using Skype in classroom-- YOU are responsible for misuse, school network is configured, use separate accounts for home & school, set privacy settings correctly (date on website-Feb, 2006) I guess the same Tips are the same. 

Cont. Thing 2-Glogster, Voki, VoiceThreads

June 26
 Well I couldn't get Bookr to work like I wanted it too. I was trying to create "endangered rain forest plants" but couldn't import my pictures from flickr to bookr. First I re-named, then changed to jpg...nothing worked. My "saved" plant pictures didn't show up in flickr ...hmmm

Any suggestions for me?

Flickr pictures are great if they are useful for your project. I'm wondering if this "tool" is more for younger students. I did see someone create one "What is writing" which I thought was effective. 
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My Voki- I need to find out how to record "voice" on my computer--so I went ahead and used their voice "help". I was limited as to how much text I could add.  I could use a Voki to talk to my students about announcing a book fair, new book, contest, etc. for the library on the library's webpage.
I found this helpful video on "how to create a Voki"-     Voki    
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(Sat.) I've been "experimenting" with glogster for TOO long. I can't seem to get the text on the various graphics. I've set up an account and have looked at some of the examples. Maybe another hour and I'll be more successful.
(Sun.) Well YAHOO! A good night's sleep and another day! I finally figured out Glogster-I think! This is just fabulous!  I could see where you could "set up" a "graphic"  library lesson for students to use. The possibilities are Limit-Less....My next venture to create a booktrailer using Voicethreads!

My Glogster (link)

My VoiceThread
http://voicethread.com/share/1248295/

Thing 2-Wordle

I chose "Smart Boards" vocabulary for my Wordle. "Smart Boards" are an awesome technology tool for "hands on learning". I'm amazed at the creative ways they can be used to enhance student learning in the classroom. The link for Wordle is -
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I experimented with WordShift. First putting in titles from my summer reading list. I was amazed at some of the links which came up on the left and definitely not something to publish! I teach a 6th research class and part of the semester is learning how to use the various "print" and online reference tools. I was more satisified with the results.
Wordshift link-
 PS-I decided to share the links each time in case some of our teachers might want to "investigate" from reading my blog.

Thing #1

My thoughts about "The Networked Student".

Wow! The high school student only goes to class 3 days a week, networks with other students through Google Scholars, blogs, Delicious, I Tunes lectures, etc. With the teacher's help our student learns how to build a network, gets support and teaching on how to organize his thoughts, learn how to distinguish "good information" from bad, and learn how to "just put it all together" so that our student can create a cumulative project.

Many times the library media specialist is able to teach the teachers and students at one time just how to use the library databases, create blogs, make movies, locate and organize "good information".

The CommanCraft movie was really "thought provoking" to say the least. Of course I think this student would have to be very mature, disciplined, and eager to locate and use the information needed to be the "21st Century -networked student".

Link to CommanCraft movie-