Let's share in this blog post what sites, apps, or software we are considering for Project 1. This project involves writing two reviews and one lesson plan. Ideally, everyone will select options of interest to others. The reviews should be honest assessments and need to include ideas for implementation in the school setting. For now, what are you considering reviewing and why did you make these selections?If you are still looking for ideas, check the other course blogs for ideas: Computers in the Classroom and Computer Connections These blogs have posts about a variety of sites worth implementing with students, and many of the recommended sites are Web 2.0 tools with open-ended application in a variety of grade levels and subject areas.
Think proactively when making your selections. Consider selections that you can use on a wide scale over the course of the year with students and selections that will appeal to students and engage them in learning.
Okay, let's hear your thoughts about what you are considering for project one and why.
I know one of the two reviews. I am looking at Glogster as I have never used it, and it would give students a new way to present information and use technology.
ReplyDeleteFollowing the introduction to Socrative last week, I was introduced to it again in my Technology for Learners course. I really like Socrative for many reasons, and I want to explore this online resource for one of my reviews.
ReplyDeleteOne of my reviews will be on the Monkey Math app for ipad or iphone. This is a really cute app that is very user friendly and kids love it. For my other review, I want to use the website Starfall.com, which my school uses with students all the time.
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ReplyDeleteOne of the apps I am considering to review is one that was mentioned last week when collaborating with Professor Curran's class. The app is Socrative Student, and I liked the idea of using this app to retrieve student comprehension quickly. Also the teacher who discussed the app talked about using it during small groupings as the groups rotate. The other app I am not sure what I am doing yet.
ReplyDeleteI am considering two different websites and may actually end up doing a review of each. The first website is www.ABCya!.com and is basically a compilation of educational games to review/practice known skills as well as to extend learning. I chose this site while doing a google search for the best education websites to use with students after I had sifted through many recommendations. I had never heard of or used it before which made me want to explore something new. I mainly chose this site because I am in search of some new, frankly better, websites that I can direct kids and their families to when they need extra practice or want to extend learning. Websites like coolmath.com and others are popular in my classroom but do not all seem to be very educational. I am also hoping to find a great resource that kids can use for a reward and/or during independent work time while I am working with small groups that is not simply a "time filler" but rather would be valuable to their learning. The second website was highly recommended to me by a parent of a former student and is called the Khan Academy of Learning. I know very little about it but am interested in exploring its obvious plethora of learning opportunities.
ReplyDeleteI am thinking of reviewing Artists Toolkit. I found the site a couple years ago, however, I have not explored it fully.
ReplyDeleteI am thinking about reviewing Google Docs and Shmoop.com. I really liked that Shmoop had not only summaries and lit reviews but it also lets the student understand why a piece of literature is relevant. Most of the student resources are free; however, a lot of the teaching materials cost money. Also, I am excited to learn more about Google Docs as I can see this as a useful tool in the editing process.
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