Monday, November 23, 2015

ILP Design - Edmodo

For my second ILP I created a 6th grade teachers Edmodo site.  I remember using this website in high school.  It was fun creating my own class's Edmodo.

Edmodo.com
My group code is: jbudtt

ILP “Design” – Prezi

For my first independent learning project I created a prezi.  My content is a kindergarten lesson on shapes.  I enjoyed learning how to use prezi and I think it's a great and creative tool to use in the future.

https://prezi.com/uxxgxmxbjjji/untitled-prezi/

Monday, November 16, 2015

Post 10!

1) This weeks assignment was to make a PowerPoint Interaction.  I created a movie quiz.  I have learned a lot about PowerPoint in this class.  One being the buttons available to send you to another slide by clicking on the shape.   What I liked about this assignment would have to be the creative room we had.  I enjoyed being able to explore the different designs.  In my future teaching career.  I think it will be a fun activity to create quizzes on lessons learned.  Maybe do it as a class, or in teams.

2) The Data Collection tools are a new tool to me.  I think as a teacher they will be very handy.  I could use them to see the students progress and understanding of the lesson taught.  I can also use it to see if the students enjoyed the lesson, why or why not.  I would really love to teach Kindergarten.  If I do teach kindergarten, I do not think this tool will be very handy, because I am not sure if the students will understand the tools.  If I were teaching an older age, like fourth or fifth grade.  I think this would be a useful tool.

3) After looking at my classmates blogs, I found the flipped classroom a very interesting topic.  I think the idea of students being able to ask questions on the work instead of have questions at home is a new and creative way of teaching!  I do not think it would work with the younger ages, but starting around fourth or fifth grade, I think this would be an effective way of teaching.

4) A technology skill I would like to learn next, would be photo and video editing.  With this skill, I believe I would have different and creative lessons through out the year.  

5) To achieve my future educational technology-related goals, I need to explore technology.  I think going to the tech sandbox will help a lot.  Also researching and learning how to use different programs will help me reach my goals, as well as help with my future classrooms.

Monday, November 9, 2015

Blog Post 9

1) A flipped classroom is a new and different way of learning.  Students listen and watch lectures at home and do homework in the classroom.  This is designed to designate classroom time for students to get help on the topic.  There is much to learn about the flipped classroom.
Educational Video: http://www.watchknowlearn.org/
2) An interesting web-based resource for teachers is http://www.edhelper.com/.  This website has helpful ideas for all elementary grade levels and subjects.  It has videos, presentations, worksheets, morning work and much more for all teachers.
I think as a teacher, I may use this webiste when looking for new ways to teach a lesson.  Different ways of working lessons keeps the classroom interesting and the students engaged.
3) While working with PowerPoint I have acquired a few new skills.  Before the PowerPoint for Information Dissemination project I thought I knew everything about PowerPoint.  I have now learned a lot about transitions, animations, sounds and much more.  I enjoyed creating the game for a classroom it is definitely something I will use when becoming a teacher.  Hopefully teaching Kindergarten, I will make the game and layout easier, but it is definitely a great skill.  In the future I may focus on one subject instead of a broad review.