I thought that Google Presentation was just like Power point, but I like the features of embedding videos and of how they are stored in your Google drive account. I have so many files with earlier power points in them on my desktop or H drive, and then I forget what I called them and can't find them when I need them. By being in my Google drive account I can search for key words and there they are!
Sometimes Power Point had too many options and kids spent longer on the fluff then actually putting in the meat of their project or report. It is also nice to be able to quickly share your presentation and not have to email attachments to others. Another nice thing is that you can work with Google on your iPad where you can't do Power Point on your iPads.
I have created my first Google Presentation on the Writing Process and why it is important. This is the first part of the Sentence Writing Strategy Class that we cover. I will add this to my Strategy Google Site, so students can use it for future reference.
Saturday, June 8, 2013
GoAnimate Videos to Spice Up Lesson Delivery
Simple Sentence Description by Leannwidhalm on GoAnimate
Predicate Verbs in Simple Sentences by Leannwidhalm on GoAnimate
Go animate is a fun program to use. I actually used it this year after I saw it being mentioned in a few twitter feeds. I tried it and liked it. Actually I tried it at home and had it all set up to use in my class the next day. Well, I didn't try it out until class time and was wondering why it would not work. Then in talking to Mickie this site was blocked by the NPS filters because it was considered a social site? Mickie unblocked it and it worked wonderfully the rest of the year. I used it to introduce words of the week, and then embedded the link on my Google Site for my Writing Strategy Class. The examples I made for this challenge were ones that I was meaning to get to, but I did not have the time. I was just putting links on my Site, but now I know how to embed the video, so it just comes up. I will do this from now on!
I liked GoAnimate so much I upgraded to the Pro version, it gives you more dialogue boxes and more characters to choose from in making your videos. I would also like to expand to use this with students next Fall. When it is their turn to present and teach a word of the day, GoAnimate can be an option that they can use. The only problem is that Flash does not work on the iPad Minis, so I will have to have them send them to me to embed on our class Site. I think they will get a kick out of using this program. Again, engagement, engagement, engagement!!!!!
The link to my Writing Strategy Google Site is: https://sites.google.com/a/npsne.org/njhswritingclass/home and if you go on the left sidebar under Vocabulary Development and click Word of the Day, there are some links to GoAnimates that I used 2nd semester.
Predicate Verbs in Simple Sentences by Leannwidhalm on GoAnimate
Go animate is a fun program to use. I actually used it this year after I saw it being mentioned in a few twitter feeds. I tried it and liked it. Actually I tried it at home and had it all set up to use in my class the next day. Well, I didn't try it out until class time and was wondering why it would not work. Then in talking to Mickie this site was blocked by the NPS filters because it was considered a social site? Mickie unblocked it and it worked wonderfully the rest of the year. I used it to introduce words of the week, and then embedded the link on my Google Site for my Writing Strategy Class. The examples I made for this challenge were ones that I was meaning to get to, but I did not have the time. I was just putting links on my Site, but now I know how to embed the video, so it just comes up. I will do this from now on!
I liked GoAnimate so much I upgraded to the Pro version, it gives you more dialogue boxes and more characters to choose from in making your videos. I would also like to expand to use this with students next Fall. When it is their turn to present and teach a word of the day, GoAnimate can be an option that they can use. The only problem is that Flash does not work on the iPad Minis, so I will have to have them send them to me to embed on our class Site. I think they will get a kick out of using this program. Again, engagement, engagement, engagement!!!!!
The link to my Writing Strategy Google Site is: https://sites.google.com/a/npsne.org/njhswritingclass/home and if you go on the left sidebar under Vocabulary Development and click Word of the Day, there are some links to GoAnimates that I used 2nd semester.
Voki's Uses in the Classroom
I played around with Voki's this year in my Strategy classes. This kids thought it was neat to hear pat of a lesson by an avitar. I have used them a few different ways like the examples above. One way is to introduce the word of the day, another is to introduce the Prefix/Suffixes that we are working on that week, and also the Greek or Latin Roots that we are covering during the week. The nice part is that I will embed the link of these Voki's in my Strategy class Google Site, and students can go back to them when they want to review, or if they are absent that day.
A new way that will be looking at to use Voki's next school year is to introduce new concepts in Writing and Reading Strategy Class: What is a simple sentence?, What is a compound sentence?, What are the mnemonics used in the Sentence Writing Strategy?, etc...... This way students can review, and not worry if their notes in their journal are the best, they have another resource to go back to for reference.
After the first week where I introduce the words of the week, I have the students take words and they are responsible for introducing the word, the meaning, part of speech, a picture clue, possible mnemonic or strategy to remember the word, how to use it in a sentence properly, and where I might hear this word. I think they might get a kick out of using Voki to do this. We will have to use the computer lab since Voki's can not be seen on the iPads, I think it needs Flash? I could then have them send them to me and I would put them on the Class Strategy Google Site.
I do think that Voki's would get students more engaged in their learning in a fun way!
http://www.voki.com/pickup.php?scid=8263323&height=267&width=200 http://www.voki.com/pickup.php?scid=8263300&height=267&width=200
A new way that will be looking at to use Voki's next school year is to introduce new concepts in Writing and Reading Strategy Class: What is a simple sentence?, What is a compound sentence?, What are the mnemonics used in the Sentence Writing Strategy?, etc...... This way students can review, and not worry if their notes in their journal are the best, they have another resource to go back to for reference.
After the first week where I introduce the words of the week, I have the students take words and they are responsible for introducing the word, the meaning, part of speech, a picture clue, possible mnemonic or strategy to remember the word, how to use it in a sentence properly, and where I might hear this word. I think they might get a kick out of using Voki to do this. We will have to use the computer lab since Voki's can not be seen on the iPads, I think it needs Flash? I could then have them send them to me and I would put them on the Class Strategy Google Site.
I do think that Voki's would get students more engaged in their learning in a fun way!
http://www.voki.com/pickup.php?scid=8263323&height=267&width=200 http://www.voki.com/pickup.php?scid=8263300&height=267&width=200
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
Glogster in the Classroom
Like other challenges so far I had started using Glogster with a Lisa P. training, but it has been dormant for a year and a half. Honestly I had forgotten all about how to use it and why someone would use it. After the user friendly videos, I embarked on my first real Glogster. To get started I decided to use the idea of the I'm Determined program that the special education teachers at the Jr. High use with their case load students every year. We want the students to do a student lead IEP, with their invited guests. They have been doing Power points in this process. Lisa P. has developed templates for them to use. They can be creative, but we want certain information to be shared. I thought making a Glog on the rubric for these would be a start for me. I like how you can add a video. I found a self motivating video on You Tube to add. Showing students that they all have strengths and to take care of their bodies and actions! I put a hot link in the middle to go to the Jr. High Achievement Center Google Site where I will be posting this Glog for future reference.
I am thinking now of ways to make Glogs to put on my Writing Strategy and Reading Strategy Google Sites too. This program is easy to use, it only took me awhile to do my first one because I looked at ALL the choices! I am also going to teach this program to my sped students and give them the option this year of making a Power Point or a Glog for their IEP meetings. Thanks for this new way to share information!
TED Talks for Teacher Use
Along with using TED Talks with students, I also have an Achievement Center Google Site that I will be embedding some videos on.
I like the eleven minute video - Tyler DeWitt: Hey Science teachers- make it fun. This I can add to my Differentiated Curriculum Ideas.
Also the six minute video- Ramsey Musallam: 3 Rules to Spark Learning. I thought this would be good for teachers to watch for ideas on student engagement. A lot of time teachers think this is a long process, but this video breaks it down to 3 simple rules to follow.
The 3 minute video- Richard St. John's 8 Secrets of Success is also a good one for teachers to watch to show that students must be invested and engaged in their learning to get the most out of your class!
I like the eleven minute video - Tyler DeWitt: Hey Science teachers- make it fun. This I can add to my Differentiated Curriculum Ideas.
Also the six minute video- Ramsey Musallam: 3 Rules to Spark Learning. I thought this would be good for teachers to watch for ideas on student engagement. A lot of time teachers think this is a long process, but this video breaks it down to 3 simple rules to follow.
The 3 minute video- Richard St. John's 8 Secrets of Success is also a good one for teachers to watch to show that students must be invested and engaged in their learning to get the most out of your class!
Using TED Talks in the Classroom
Using TED Talks in the Classroom
When I first started watching TED Talks they seemed to have great messages and were well done. My only concern was that they were around 15 to 20 minutes long. This is great for me to watch because I am interested in the topic, but for my students this is too long. Then I remembered Mickie saying that you could search for a time limit, so I redid my searches for 3 to 5 minutes and had better luck.
I found a great 5 minute video on getting kids to think of their online reputation. It is Juan Enriquez: Your online life, permanent as a tattoo. Great to get kids to think about once it is online it can't be erased. I thought this would be a good one since we are one on one with iPad Mini's now, and we must keep thinking about our digital footprint.
I also have 2 sets of Sifteo Cubes in my classroom. I found a video that lasts just 7 minutes- David Merrill demos Siftables. It would be a great intro to use before I use the Sifteo Cubes in lessons. Background knowledge on technology is always good for kids to know.
I also liked the video: Adovia Svitak: What adults can learn from kids. I could use this in my Writing and Reading Strategy class to show the power of reading and writing at a young age. Her book "Flying Fingers" that she wrote when she was seven could be a great lead into student writing and publishing! I could ask students about the importance of writing and when do they think most writers start? Also the importance of publishing their work, and ways to publish writing?
When I first started watching TED Talks they seemed to have great messages and were well done. My only concern was that they were around 15 to 20 minutes long. This is great for me to watch because I am interested in the topic, but for my students this is too long. Then I remembered Mickie saying that you could search for a time limit, so I redid my searches for 3 to 5 minutes and had better luck.
I found a great 5 minute video on getting kids to think of their online reputation. It is Juan Enriquez: Your online life, permanent as a tattoo. Great to get kids to think about once it is online it can't be erased. I thought this would be a good one since we are one on one with iPad Mini's now, and we must keep thinking about our digital footprint.
I also have 2 sets of Sifteo Cubes in my classroom. I found a video that lasts just 7 minutes- David Merrill demos Siftables. It would be a great intro to use before I use the Sifteo Cubes in lessons. Background knowledge on technology is always good for kids to know.
I also liked the video: Adovia Svitak: What adults can learn from kids. I could use this in my Writing and Reading Strategy class to show the power of reading and writing at a young age. Her book "Flying Fingers" that she wrote when she was seven could be a great lead into student writing and publishing! I could ask students about the importance of writing and when do they think most writers start? Also the importance of publishing their work, and ways to publish writing?
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