The three things I would like to try with my students would be:
(1) Wordle-I love the concept. This would be a great beginning of the year ice-making. Students could write 8-10 words that best describe them. This would be shared with the rest of the class, so students would have a better understanding of what their peers were all about.
(2) Glogsters- Students could show their creative sides. I was able to teach it to my own children within a matter of minutes and they were creating their own glogsters. They both loved it. Website is easy to follow. Students could go-green and use glogsters for posters.
(3) Digital storytelling-Students would better enjoy that concept rather than having to do an oral presentation which can be BORING. Another concept to show a student's creativity. Something that all students can learn from each your special learners.
Two things I want to investigate to share with a colleague:
(1)Working in an elementary school library we also teach media. I would like the library to team up with the intermediate teachers (3-5 grades) and exposure them to Glogsters for their reports. Students often have to do reports and Glogsters would be a fun way to present. (2)Also having all teachers expose students to digit storytelling and its benefits.
One thing I want to incorporate for my professional growth:
Once I become an educator, I would love to bring this new technology that I have learned into my classroom. Incorporating Web 2.0 programs such as glogster, wordle and even blogging would make for an excellent learning enviroment.
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
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I also can't wait to try the Digital Storytelling. I think this tool is great for all ages and super easy to use.
ReplyDeleteI think it would be great if students learned how to use Glogster in elementary school because then it could be applied any time a poster or visual is needed. It is a great way to make a visual without needing to cut and paste and can also help students go green!
ReplyDeleteI think that Wordle would make a great beginning of the year icebreaker!
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