tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3541918753299284830.comments2019-10-04T08:47:06.437-04:00Technology Coach's Journey Back to the ClassroomAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07197595624013288367noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3541918753299284830.post-16259921627130424752011-01-02T18:59:51.204-05:002011-01-02T18:59:51.204-05:00When I know in advance (at least 24 hours) video m...When I know in advance (at least 24 hours) video my sub plans. (I'm a music teacher and I video "tape" them.) I use my flip cam or regular camera to tape myself going through the lessons with the kids. I tell the sub when to hit pause and when to go back and repeat if necessary. Sometimes, part of the lesson includes one of the kids taking the flip cam and recording the work they've done for the day. I also have the kids leave any questions they haven't had answered on sticky notes. <br /><br />To leave this for the sub, I put them on a shared drive or leave myself logged on. I put a sticky note with "video plans here" pointing to the folder and all they have to do is click for each class. My colleague across the hall is "on call" and most of the kids know what to do if the sub really can't handle the clicking. (I teach K-8).<br /><br />This, in addition to short descriptions of each lesson for the sub, seems to work fairly well. I've taught entire songs and instrument parts this way. <br /><br />Give it a try! You'll love it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3541918753299284830.post-4467266250170457592010-11-24T05:46:18.610-05:002010-11-24T05:46:18.610-05:00Perfect teacher for todays world..Loved the kidblo...Perfect teacher for todays world..Loved the kidblog.org/, never knew of this..am going to start this from today..you made my day! <br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.cvtemplate.net/cv/manager-cv" rel="nofollow">Manager CV</a>cvhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14671522873406470330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3541918753299284830.post-85719841797709684282010-07-27T18:20:36.320-04:002010-07-27T18:20:36.320-04:00Robin;
I think we share many of the same ideas as...Robin;<br /><br />I think we share many of the same ideas as we finish the mini-course. I think that scheduling is the biggest challenge that I face once the school year begins and trying to keep up with a schedule that I would like to.<br /><br />Great Post!John Petershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09954224995798502779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3541918753299284830.post-91344961334203692942010-07-23T17:52:55.135-04:002010-07-23T17:52:55.135-04:00Thank you for the great suggestions and advice. I ...Thank you for the great suggestions and advice. I look forward to intertwining this into my blog use...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07197595624013288367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3541918753299284830.post-51803628693987313662010-07-23T01:08:11.922-04:002010-07-23T01:08:11.922-04:00Robin, I guess I am 180 degrees from John. I deve...Robin, I guess I am 180 degrees from John. I developed Twitter and Facebook accounts specific for use with my students. I never post person information to these, only class and other science related topics. I have found this to be an incredibly effective way to share information about deadlines and assignments with students and to answer questions quickly. <br /><br />In the past I have attempted blogging with my students, but because of computer limitations at home only a few students really took to it. (Although they had access to computers at school and the library, like David mentioned, many simply refused.) However, with those that took part it worked brilliantly - I have also learned from some mistakes. Blogging has been especially effective for providing students the opportunity to comment on each others work and start small discussions (although for some there had to be some sort of "grade" attached to keep them involved) and as a way for students to reflect on assignments and topics. Having students answer a question on what was discussed in class or done in lab gave me a chance to really see what they understand and what they don't. And depending on how you set up their blogs, it can all be in one place - so you don't have to go hunting for their work.<br /><br />More often than not I evaluated this work on whether it was completed or not and then whether they contributed to discussions in the comments (in both their post and others). This kept the process simple.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00218140895458109986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3541918753299284830.post-21314639660600809492010-07-21T20:36:57.147-04:002010-07-21T20:36:57.147-04:00There are lots of ways you could do blogging with ...There are lots of ways you could do blogging with your students. Some teachers I know appoint a student scribe each week who has the job of posting lecture notes to their class blog. Other students then are responsible for going in and commenting or correcting the notes. <br /><br />In both social studies & science, a blog could be used to explore current events in some way. <br /><br />I haven't blogged with students but am leaning toward the scribe option in the fall for some of my grades. I currently maintain a blog to inform parents of what is happening in the computer lab and have decided it's time to let the students handle this.<br /><br />You might want to read <a href="http://langwitches.org/blog/2008/12/23/blogging-with-elementary-school-students/" rel="nofollow">Blogging With Elementary Students</a> and <a href="http://theedublogger.com/2008/02/13/tips-on-blogging-with-students/" rel="nofollow">Tips on Blogging With Students</a> for some ideas on getting started. <a href="http://chronicle.com/blogPost/How-are-you-going-to-grade/24935/?sid=at" rel="nofollow">How are you going to grade this?</a> has some suggestions on grading blogs.<br /><br />For students without access, are there computers at school they can use? If you use blogger, you can <a href="http://www.blogger.com/mobile-start.g" rel="nofollow">post to a blog from a cell phone</a>. As someone else mentioned, libraries have free Internet Access. <br /><br />Good luck with this!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00979700257986507833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3541918753299284830.post-67828439050592432632010-07-21T19:42:47.982-04:002010-07-21T19:42:47.982-04:00Robin;
I have never used blogging in class with m...Robin;<br /><br />I have never used blogging in class with my students. I'm sort of uneasy about that, what with all of the negative stuff about teachers, students and social networking. I don't "follow" any students on Twitter nor do I "Friend" them on Facebook. I just don't want to go there.<br /><br />What I use, and I use probably every class period is Wikispaces. Here is a link to my HSTE Project in Wikispaces: http://tinyurl.com/4ny9le<br /><br />I've used this for 3 years now and like it very much. It does what I want without the social aspects associated with other sites.John Petershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09954224995798502779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3541918753299284830.post-84360390297935520552010-07-21T17:08:49.058-04:002010-07-21T17:08:49.058-04:00I have never used blogs in the classroom so others...I have never used blogs in the classroom so others might have better suggestions. The closest I have come with that is the use of wikis in the classroom and I had a little different goals for their use. As far as students having home access to computers and the internet, our public libraries are a great resource for that as well as many kids have the ability to access blogs and the web on their phones. Among the teachers at my school that use blogs, <a href="http://sites.google.com/site/weaverclasses/home" rel="nofollow">Ashley Weaver</a> does this VERY effectively. You may just shoot her an e-mail to see how she does it.David Russellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13246352009031937883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3541918753299284830.post-72643714295683282482010-07-21T17:07:22.214-04:002010-07-21T17:07:22.214-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.David Russellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13246352009031937883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3541918753299284830.post-53829651977716570782009-12-15T09:19:19.911-05:002009-12-15T09:19:19.911-05:00As an historical author, the historical map resour...As an historical author, the historical map resource will be a huge benefit. Thank you for sharing!Jennifer Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06360330085131177132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3541918753299284830.post-51401251748597973562009-01-09T15:29:00.000-05:002009-01-09T15:29:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3541918753299284830.post-53277628525399201342008-09-05T09:06:00.000-04:002008-09-05T09:06:00.000-04:00I hope your year is going well. I blogged about my...I hope your year is going well. I blogged about my experience teaching podcasting to the nine students at http://bloggingonthebay.org/?p=293.<BR/><BR/>I started a technology coach news blog to share with the teachers at all four schools am working with at http://carversareatechnology.blogspot.com/<BR/><BR/>BillBill Gaskinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08976413420234430560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3541918753299284830.post-89849437853074917722008-05-06T11:14:00.000-04:002008-05-06T11:14:00.000-04:00Thanks for doing this. I really enjoyed learning m...Thanks for doing this. I really enjoyed learning more about you!loonyhikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05378360383088143368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3541918753299284830.post-72834479577111242702008-05-06T09:15:00.000-04:002008-05-06T09:15:00.000-04:00Ok, you won't get rich or famous by doing this and...Ok, you won't get rich or famous by doing this and nothing bad will happen to you if you don't, but if you get a chance (in your free time! ha!), I am tagging you for this meme. You can read about the rules here: http://successfulteaching.blogspot.com/2008/05/another-meme.htmlloonyhikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05378360383088143368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3541918753299284830.post-56699119829873694472008-03-24T14:21:00.000-04:002008-03-24T14:21:00.000-04:00Did you hear recently that Prensky fell ill in the...Did you hear recently that Prensky fell ill in the middle of a keynote at a NJ conference? I'm a big fan of Marc Prensky too, and I have been told he is slated to be a keynote speaker for Rock Hill School District's Summer Engagement Conference. Oh yes, I am so there--even if I dont work in Rock Hill anymore. Email me for details--cathyjonelson at gmailCathy Jo Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05447948600689461534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3541918753299284830.post-5598902955798580482008-02-21T18:27:00.000-05:002008-02-21T18:27:00.000-05:00Robin- These are great ideas- what time frames do ...Robin- These are great ideas- what time frames do you have for creating these podcasts? Our staff has little time to vary much from the curriculum and as all classes rotate through a strict schedule each day (we have no self contained classrooms)this could be an issue for 50 min periods. I am thinking maybe an afterschool club or collaboration groups. And... I would like to know which version of Moodle you are using for your book reviews- <BR/>I am a Moodle fan-<BR/>PaulaSC Hoosier...https://www.blogger.com/profile/15653193758044374795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3541918753299284830.post-21120959822355200052008-02-20T12:54:00.000-05:002008-02-20T12:54:00.000-05:00Robin,I agree with the other comments. I think if ...Robin,<BR/>I agree with the other comments. I think if you can show your teachers and administration the benefits and cool examples as well as provide them with the support and help, then you might have some takers. It sometimes only takes one or two teachers to buy-in and then other teachers see what you are doing and want to join. Good luck!Donna Goldsmithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14373700394247374376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3541918753299284830.post-89814747565182499642008-02-17T14:20:00.000-05:002008-02-17T14:20:00.000-05:00I love your comment about students creating their ...I love your comment about students creating their own learning. With your enthusiasm, I'm sure that you will have your teachers singing the tune of podcasting in no time!Lisa Conrathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10343863544806659539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3541918753299284830.post-12273507370256078872008-02-15T22:28:00.000-05:002008-02-15T22:28:00.000-05:00Your idea of authentic learning isgreat. An even ...Your idea of authentic learning is<BR/>great. An even larger problem for teachers as far as integrating technology into the classroom is are issues such as integrating subjects across the curriculum versus textbooks; classroom management and time. But I have not worked in a classroom as a public school professional for a few years, so I am interested to see how the new Web2.0 has been integrated into the curriculum. I feel this new technology is great for the learners and working together the educational professionals will be able to work it all into the classroom. <BR/><BR/>Also sometimes the teachers are more willingly to introduce the technology than seems apparent but they face administrative concerns or issues.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04217337951410242988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3541918753299284830.post-16471909642059411432008-02-15T21:06:00.000-05:002008-02-15T21:06:00.000-05:00Hi Robin,Wow, you know so much about podcasts with...Hi Robin,<BR/>Wow, you know so much about podcasts with the training and experience! Change takes time but I feel sure that with your enthusiasm more and more teachers will want to try podcasts and other technology. Have you tried inviting the teachers to stop by your room after school for "Pound Cake and Podcasts?" I found that serving teachers a snack along with teaching tips works well. Then, while they eat you could play a podcast from Radio WillowWeb.<BR/>Keep trying,<BR/>Cathy<BR/>P.S. The Boyce & Cathy is my gmail address with my husband.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01523318050320657450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3541918753299284830.post-27755033271431997242008-02-14T11:30:00.000-05:002008-02-14T11:30:00.000-05:00What's worked for me is team-teaching with a coupl...What's worked for me is team-teaching with a couple of teachers. As technology specialist, I'd be in the room to co-lead lessons and assist students. We'd create a product like a podcast or a Sketchy animation. The teacher would see how excited the students are about their projects. They'd see that it was not a nightmare to manage. The students would end up with a great product and I'd let the classroom teacher take the credit for such great classroom activities. That teacher would rave about what their class did, inspiring other teacher to want to give it a try. Also, parents really enjoy sharing these kind of productions with family and friends--much more impressive than a written report or quiz grade.<BR/><BR/>Yes, getting teachers on board initially can be hard as they are busy people and like to stay in their comfort zones. But when they see such successes, they are more likely to give authentic learning a try.Tony Vincenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14040232492951309881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3541918753299284830.post-77999780008320633812008-02-12T14:06:00.000-05:002008-02-12T14:06:00.000-05:00Like the Gcast idea...must explore more....edLike the Gcast idea...must explore more....edEd Gosnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01464732473941888437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3541918753299284830.post-10510969803873513342008-02-12T09:43:00.000-05:002008-02-12T09:43:00.000-05:00Robin,Thanks for sharing your successes! Isn't it ...Robin,<BR/>Thanks for sharing your successes! Isn't it great to see the students spark right before your eyes?! Sometimes it just takes finding the thing that will turn their interest. Great news!<BR/>--DonnaDonna Goldsmithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14373700394247374376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3541918753299284830.post-81598573459925116672008-02-08T10:22:00.000-05:002008-02-08T10:22:00.000-05:00Hey Cathy, It was easy to embed the slidehow using...Hey Cathy, <BR/>It was easy to embed the slidehow using Picasa...it gives you the coding to copy and paste into your message!<BR/>Thanks for stopping by!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07197595624013288367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3541918753299284830.post-37055882236579505302008-02-08T08:38:00.000-05:002008-02-08T08:38:00.000-05:00Hi Robin,I really like your slideshow included wit...Hi Robin,<BR/>I really like your slideshow included with this blog entry! Was it difficult to insert? Also, thank for your transparency in sharing your mistakes with introducing a new technology. We can all identify and benefit from our mistakes. I'm sure the students enjoyed a great learning experience! Keep us posted on the next book club meeting.<BR/>Cathy<BR/>P.S. My Google account is a joint one with my husband, thus the Boyce & CathyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01523318050320657450noreply@blogger.com