I actually enjoyed class the other night. Even though we did mostly elementary activities, it was fun! I found myself thinking of higher level applications for some of the programs we used. Probably couldn't use the scholastic site at the middle/high school level, but I can see how great of a resource that would be in elementary schools. Too bad it's so expensive. I had no idea why we brought our 10 "things," but it was a nice surprise to create our own "I Spy" pages. What a great idea! All of the activities would engage students.
I'm disappointed that the speaker is coming on Oct. 7 because of course, that's the one class I can't be at! Would it be possible to podcast it or videotape her, so that I could see it later? That question is obviously for Dr. Schmidt, so hopefully when she reads this, she can answer that question. :-)
I guess I don't have much to say this week, but I'm definitely excited about all of the web 2.0 resources we are finding out about. I wish I could use them in a classroom, but since I can't, at least I can share the wealth of knowledge with teachers I know.
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I would have to agree with your post! I came out of class thinking...I'm going to try this in my classroom. We are starting units of inquiry in our school and the use of some of the activities we did last Wednesday would tie in nicely.
ReplyDeleteI also had so much fun with activities this past week! I also wish they had books for older students on the bookflix site. I'm interested in teaching upper elementary or maybe middle school, but the site seems wonderful for younger students.
ReplyDeleteI was also stoked to see there are ways to do free online file conversions... That will be a great resource that I see myself using in and out of the classroom.
I think you are right about the activity, a good mix of fun and learning. Most importantly, I think this can be applied to different literacy levels of students with different tasks, for example, the activity can be used on my target students at university level in a reading or a writing class where they can demonstrate their comprehension of a particular reading as well as their writing skills. Students will feel more engaged this way and they also learn from collaboration.
ReplyDeleteI appreciate you keeping an open mind and thinking about what we did and how it applies to high level grades. I know it is not always easy because what we do is primarily elementary.
ReplyDeleteI will look in to recording Oct. 7 - remind me again next week!