Tool 7

This was one of my favorite tools. I had a little trouble uploading it the first time but I finally got it.

Tool 11 Reflection

Creating my blog was confusing and frustrating at times. It was especially difficult to complete it with 3 kids running around the house. However, I really have wanted to learn how to create a blog. Although I feel great now that I am finished I know that I still need to work on a few of the tools so that I am a proficient blogger. My son is so excited that I have learned to blog because he can't wait to create a blog of his own. I am so excited that I will be able to teach him how to do this. I was surprised that I was able to do this because I am technologically challenged. I will use skype in my classroom and have my students participate in book talks with other students at another SBISD school. I will also have my students create photostories for different subjects and high interest areas. My favorite tool was tool number 7. I love photostory! I liked it the most because it was meaningful to me. I think when learning is meaningful to our students they will make great progress!

Tool 11 Digital Citizenship

Although technology is wonderful we must teach our students the rules and responsibilities that come with using advanced technology. Appropriate online behavior is essential in making appropriate comments. Comments should be tactful and constructive. Our students must learn that it is never o.k. to give out any personal information. It is never acceptable for anyone to participate in cyber bullying or to allow anyone to bully them.

Tool 10

I can't wait to use the itouches and i pads. There are several apps that I looked at that I will be be able to use in the class: The Oregon Trail Free, Math Tutor Lite, Math Tappers: Multiples, Math Tappers Estimate Fractions, Math Races Lite, and Write Answer:Sums

Tool 9

I've used skype to keep in touch with my family who live out of town. It is a great way for us to keep in touch when we live so far away form each other. I read on my friends blog that her teenagers use skype to discuss and review homework. I never thought about using it that way. My friend also said she thought it would be great to have book talks. I really think my third graders would love that! I will definitely do this with other teachers at a different SBISD school "book talks" are great way for our students to share and collaborate with one another.

Tool 8 video 2

tool 8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJ-Vr_9t5Sg&feature=related

I thought this video on the different types of rocks was interesting and a great way to introduce our lesson. It is engaging and fun. I also chose the video on Lewis and Clark because it is I think it is a great way to present new vocabulary to second language learners, and those children who are visual learners.

Tools 6

Wiki is similar to google docs where you can edit and revise. My students will be able to use this and share their thoughts and ideas with their interactive math journals. I definitely will need help creating a Wiki because I am technology challenged.

Tool 5

Delicious and Diggo are great because it will keep my favorite sites organized and I will be able to access it from any computer. I still think I need to practice doing this more so that I can remember how to do it.

Tool 4

Google Docs is a great tool for sharing and collaborating with my collegues. It is easier to revise, edit, share flipcharts, lessons, daily schedules and roadmaps. Google Reader is a fun and fast way to get information on a particular topic. It is also a great way to keep up with friends and my students can use it to follow educational blogs.

Tool 3

The image generators could be used as a product to give students a choice as to how they want to present subject matter that has been learned. This tool can be used as a way to explore new technology and create journals in small group to enrich their learning experience.

Tool 2 PLN

1. What are your thoughts about building an online education community and participating in a PLN?

I believe that the Personal Learning Networks are a great way for our students to show what they are learning. Our parents love to see what their children are learning. I loved following a blog created by my son's second grade teacher. As educators we can share, communicate, and collaborate with other colleagues.

2. What point stood out to you from the commenting advice?

I believe students need to learn how to write effective comments so that they can express their opinion in a positive way. One of the points that really stood out was when creating a blog, is to have open ended questions to help increase the amount of responses or comments to a blog. This will help students to want to comment on a blog because it is a risk free environment and that is important.

3.What 5 blogs did you select for your comments?

Meredith Kemper
Doreen Ryan
Nancy Delgado
Maureen Martinez
Sandra Grizzell

I am a little anxious about blogging because it is so new to me. I think it will be a lot of fun and a great way to communicate what my students and I do in the classroom. The more I learn and the more comfortable I will feel about blogging.