Wow, I can't believe how times flies! This course has come to an end. As I sit here and reflect on this semester, I can't help but feel sadness. I have learned so much from this class. I have to admit, prior to this class, I felt insecure and apprehensive. Insecure because I am not tech savvy and apprehensive about doing it wrong. Now I feel prepared and confident in using Web 2.0 tools. I'm excited to begin the school year and implement everything I learned! Also, I will be modeling those tools during our PLC meetings and sharing with other school leaders.
Its hard to choose one tool, but I have some favorites. My top choice is screencasts followed by QR codes. Last year, our school added teacher web pages, but they're empty. I want to begin by sending/posting a QR code outside my classroom. Also, I want to add screencast videos for my students and parents to use. Last, I want to create an Instagram account. I want to promote my classroom and our school.
There are other tools, I want my students to use. During Reading, I want my students to create a comic/cartoons, vine or Animoto to summary a book. In Science, use a podcasts or comic to explain an experiment or summary an experiment/lesson. As we shared our blog entries, I started compiling a list of ideas/activities to use in my classroom. Thank you Dr. Gross and my colleagues for ideas!
The one thing that I found difficult was coming up with ideas for some assignments. Its easier when school is in session. Since I have my materials/books handy and my creative juices are flowing. Actually going through my list of tools, there's one I had overlooked...infographics. I'm not 100% secure about using.
There are three tools, I feel will be the most beneficial to my students: comic/cartoons, QR codes, and screencasts. My students will enjoy creating cartoons rather than do pencil/paper assignment. This is one tool that can be used in all content areas and the activities are endless! I want to incorporate and add a QR code to Math homework assignments. Most parents want to help, but don't know how. I'm looking at Khan Academy and selecting some tutorial videos to add as resources or extra practice. Also, I will be creating screencast for Overdrive Media (our district offers) and other online resources.
Till next time!
It's good to hear you have already identified areas where you can help parents and students to use resources to which they have access, but maybe don't know how to use. Yay!
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