As a result of Education 584, I feel that I can now use innovative web 2.0 tools with my students with ease. I will admit that at times, I was very overwhelmed with all of the tools I was introduced to. At times, I wished I had more time to explore and become comfortable with the newly discovered tools. In the future, I will take the time to explore these tools more and find ways to integrate them into my classroom. I did become comfortable with some blogging, web resource organizing, digital storytelling, and collaborating tools and feel confident in my ability to integrate these tools frequently and efficiently with my students.
Here are a few of the examples to demonstrate my learning and integration into my teaching experiences.
I used this animoto with Kindergarten intervention students working on Letter Naming and Letter Sound Fluency.
Weebly-
Storybird-
I had my students create storybirds to demonstrate connecting events within a narrative writing piece. Here are my student examples.
Photostory-
This photostory was created to enhance the reading comprehension strategy of visualizing. I intend to use it to introduce the concept, as a reinforcement tool with special education students, and as a review when needed.
Wikispaces-Our Class Wiki has been designed as a collaborative tool to gather ideas share resources with other teachers.
Also-
Website organizing tools such as diigo (but I still like Livebinder more)
I can't wait to explore even more...
Glogster, Pinterest, Go Animate, Voicethread, Dropbox, Kid blog, Symbaloo, Smilebox, Doodlebuddy, Blabberize, Taxedo, Wordle, Go Animate, Photopeach, Twitter
Most Importantly-
I feel confident in exploring new tools and have learned that through Twitter professional development can happen at any time without going anywhere.
What do you think was the most valuable for you and your students?
I am always open to suggestions... Keep me in mind if you find a new web 2.0 tool to explore!
Kelly, I hope you get to use the Weebly website. It will keep parents informed.
ReplyDeleteGreat Voki Kelly. My first thought: Steven Tyler! lol I agree, that I wish we had more time within the course to explore the tools more in-depth. Great summer project....
ReplyDeleteI agree that it was overwhelming but great tools to have learned. During the summer I plan on exploring some more as well. I loved animoto, blogger, storybird and so much more. I plan on trying to skype and blog with my students next year. I hope this will come true!!
ReplyDeleteWe did learn of so many tools though out this class. I agree with Sara that it will be part of a summer project for me. I would especially like to build up my Weebly site. Hopefully with time we can all determine what tools are the best to use with our students and continue to build up our collection of materials and resources!
ReplyDeleteI can tell you learned about and have become proficient in using these 2.0 Web tools. Your wikis look great.
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