July 28, 2010~ In pondering how my instruction for fall will go, I have been looking for resources in order to incorporate Hinge Point Questions. Free Technology for Teachers blog shared a relatively quick and easy tool for creating polls and surveys. It is called Flisti. The nice thing about Flisti is you just create and go as there is no registration required.
Here is a sample poll I created:
Below are additional lists of poll and survey tools that I am familiar with using:
Poll Everywhere: There is an app for iPods as well for this one and I have used the app as well as the web-based tool
PollDaddy
Survey Monkey: Used professionally in teacher workshops but not with students
Google Docs has a survey tool
Do you have any experience with these tools or any additional suggestions? I welcome the additional resources for my tool kit to use with students....
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Monday, July 26, 2010
7 Days to a Better EduBlog Mini-Course Reflection
July 26, 2010 ~ Having just recently participated in the 7 days to a Better EduBlog Mini-Course allowed me to understand and be mindful of what my students will experience during their blogging endeavors. I particular appreciated the use of exemplar blogs as a way to model the process for each lesson.
I learned:
*pages, trouble-shooting gadget issues, and the variety of post styles
What I need to work on:
*pages, content and scheduling and reflection
My next steps:
Utilizing this type of format for classroom use
I learned:
*pages, trouble-shooting gadget issues, and the variety of post styles
What I need to work on:
*pages, content and scheduling and reflection
My next steps:
Utilizing this type of format for classroom use
Friday, July 23, 2010
Students and Blogging Part 2
July 23, 2010~ Reading through my comments from yesterday led me to a thought on how to introduce blogging to my students. I came across these: Blogs in Plain English by Common Craft.
and below....
Do you feel these would be helpful for sixth graders beginning their blogging endeavor or is there something else you have used in your classroom?
and below....
Do you feel these would be helpful for sixth graders beginning their blogging endeavor or is there something else you have used in your classroom?
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Students and Blogging
June 21, 2010~ I am interested in having students blog in my science and socials studies classroom this fall. I observed my oldest daughter's ELA teacher use his blog for assignments and then had the students post responses as part of their homework. I have also seen where blogs are used more of a tool for communication with parents. I am wanting to use blogging as an interactive tool for learning. It is with that that I have the following questions and am in need of advice..
- What does it look like in your classroom?
- How have you used blogging with students?
- Do you have any suggestions for evaluating student blog responses?
- How do you handle students that may not have access at home?
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
iPod Touch for Classroom Use
July 20, 2010~I have participated in two mini-sessions on iTouch use in the classroom. Having never used an iTouch, my learning curve was huge. I am enthused about the possibilities. I have always been a proponent of handheld computing. This goes back to the days of when I instituted the use of Zire 72's in the classroom with the help of NASA and Highly Interactive Classrooms and Computing in Education.
Some resources I have found for iTouches include:
*Apple's iTouch Page and iTunes Library
*Moblile Tools A-Z
I am constantly looking for apps's and resources for the use of the iPod Touch in the classroom and would appreciate any resources that you have found useful. Share in the comments section and I will add to the listing above.
I am constantly looking for apps's and resources for the use of the iPod Touch in the classroom and would appreciate any resources that you have found useful. Share in the comments section and I will add to the listing above.
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