Here is my student sample for my WebQuest. I actually want my students to make a PowerPoint presentation, but I couldn't figure out how to post it on my blog.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Sunday, September 27, 2009
WebQuest Final Draft
I didn't recieve any comments on my rough draft for my WebQuest, so I made a few changes I thought would make it better. I added an artifact for the students to complete, and a few other minor details. I'm hoping I did everything correctly. Click here to see my updated WebQuest.
Would Socrates approve of WebQuests?
I think Socrates would approve of WebQuests to an extent. He believed in finding new ways of learning, and learning all we can, but didn't believe in getting caught up in the newest trend. WebQuests are a new-age way of teaching people new things. I think they are very helpful, and a great way to incorporate new technology into learning. I think that Socrates would use WebQuests also, and would find them helpful in teaching and discovering new things.
I believe that my webquest falls under the Retelling Taks category. My students will learn to count to ten, identify certain numbers, and put them in the correct order. After completing the activities, the srudents will show me what they have learned by retelling the information.
I believe that my webquest falls under the Retelling Taks category. My students will learn to count to ten, identify certain numbers, and put them in the correct order. After completing the activities, the srudents will show me what they have learned by retelling the information.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Webquest Choice..Continued
I have chosen 1,2,3! Count With Me! as the webquest I will adapt.
click Here for a link to the webquest.
While looking at the webquest I chose, I thought that it was very well put together. I thought the main purpose of the webquest was made known, and it was right on target with the subject. I thought the graphics and design of the page were very appropriate for kindergarten students, although I saw some things that could be updated and/or changed to make it better.
There was a link on the original webquest that taught the children how to count to ten. When I clicked on the link, I saw that the web page had expired, and that the link did not work. I found a website that could be used to replace it, that fit perfectly with the webquest. click here to see the replacement website. I also thought that the color scheme of the webquest was bright and energetic, perfect for young students, but i would have chosen a different color. The clip art and graphics used could have been more flashy, or even using few pictures with bigger graphics would have worked. The pictures could have moved, or had sound. That would help keep the students intersted and capture their attention. The task was simple for students to understand and all of the links posted went right along with it. All in all, I think this webquest was very well done, and was appropriate for the age group it was designed for. After making a few minor adjustments, it shouldn't have any problems, and should be very successful in teaching children about math and numbers. I will definitely use this webquest in my classroom in the future.
click Here for a link to the webquest.
While looking at the webquest I chose, I thought that it was very well put together. I thought the main purpose of the webquest was made known, and it was right on target with the subject. I thought the graphics and design of the page were very appropriate for kindergarten students, although I saw some things that could be updated and/or changed to make it better.
There was a link on the original webquest that taught the children how to count to ten. When I clicked on the link, I saw that the web page had expired, and that the link did not work. I found a website that could be used to replace it, that fit perfectly with the webquest. click here to see the replacement website. I also thought that the color scheme of the webquest was bright and energetic, perfect for young students, but i would have chosen a different color. The clip art and graphics used could have been more flashy, or even using few pictures with bigger graphics would have worked. The pictures could have moved, or had sound. That would help keep the students intersted and capture their attention. The task was simple for students to understand and all of the links posted went right along with it. All in all, I think this webquest was very well done, and was appropriate for the age group it was designed for. After making a few minor adjustments, it shouldn't have any problems, and should be very successful in teaching children about math and numbers. I will definitely use this webquest in my classroom in the future.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Multimedia Literacy
During the time I atttended elementary school and middle school, taking tests or doing assessments on a computer wasn't an option. As our society becomes more and more advanced, teachers are now using computers to teach students online, rather than just plain pencil and paper.
While reading Orchestrating the Media College I saw examples of how teaching students, and giving assessments online could be beneficial. By creating my own photostory, I felt as if my creativity was brought to a whole new level. Creating it online was a much more artistic way to show my views on teaching, rather than just writing it down.
The NETS for teachers also goes along with the reading, and the video:
2a. Design or adapt relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources to promote student learning and creativity.
2c. Customize and personalize learning activities to address students' diverse learning styles, working strategies, and abilities using digital tools and resources.
When I become a teacher, and am in control of my own classroom, I will most definitely try to incorporate digital essays and work into my lesson plans. I believe it is a great way to let students express their creativity through new-age technology.
While reading Orchestrating the Media College I saw examples of how teaching students, and giving assessments online could be beneficial. By creating my own photostory, I felt as if my creativity was brought to a whole new level. Creating it online was a much more artistic way to show my views on teaching, rather than just writing it down.
The NETS for teachers also goes along with the reading, and the video:
2a. Design or adapt relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources to promote student learning and creativity.
2c. Customize and personalize learning activities to address students' diverse learning styles, working strategies, and abilities using digital tools and resources.
When I become a teacher, and am in control of my own classroom, I will most definitely try to incorporate digital essays and work into my lesson plans. I believe it is a great way to let students express their creativity through new-age technology.
Webquest About Webquest
Collectively, as a group we decided that webquests are an intriguing and resourceful tool. The majority of or group thought that Creative Encounters was the best webquest. It was extremely descriptive and provided critical thinking. The group agreed that Creative Encounters was great because of the group collaboration involved in solving the problems. A close second would have to be the one on John Wilkes Booth. This webquest promoted creativity and was very task orientied. The one that we decided was the worst webquest was the one for Ancient Egypt. The site contained links that weren't working properly and the domain had expired. This site provided a lot of information on more than one topic making it more difficult to stay on task.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Blogging as a Teaching Tool?!
As I read through the blogs from different elementary classes, A Duck with a Blog caught my attention. I have never heard of blogging to help students learn, but while looking through various posts from different classes, I see how beneficial blogging can be. I believe that the more opportunities a child has to learn to use technology, the better. Learning to be technology savvy early in life will make it easier for them to keep up with the fast-pace world we live in today. Not only will it help students by teaching them new things, but it's also fun!!
The blog I chose is about a momma duck deciding to lay her eggs on the playground of an elementary school. The teacher has posted pictures the children have drawn, short stories, etc. throughout the page. The children were also asked to give the duck advice as to where they think she should lay her eggs. Their drawings and suggestions were done by computer by using paint and typing up the words. This helps children learn the letters on a keyboard and how to use some of the most basic applications a computer has to offer.
As for the NETS for teachers, I believe that it applies to many, but i chose only two for this assignment:
1. Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity
a. promote, support, and model creative and innovative thinking and inventiveness.
(ex. drawing pictures and ideas to help the mother duck)
b. engage students in exploring real-world issues and solving authentic problems using digital tools and resources.
(ex. solving the problem by giving their suggestions, and using computers instead of writing it down on paper.)
Another reason I chose this blog is because of the memories I've had doing a classroom project like this. Every kindergarten class in my school raised baby ducklings from eggs using an incubator. We gave the ducklings away after they had hatched, but recorded the growth of them, and the progress of the eggs throughout the project. Allowing children to raise a living thing like an animal from birth, or a plant from a seed gives them a sense of responsibility and a feeling of being in charge. When I have my own classroom, I will definitely use blogging as a teaching tool. I think it will be a fun, new way to help my students learn.
Link to A Duck with a Blog: http://duckdiaries.edublogs.org/
The blog I chose is about a momma duck deciding to lay her eggs on the playground of an elementary school. The teacher has posted pictures the children have drawn, short stories, etc. throughout the page. The children were also asked to give the duck advice as to where they think she should lay her eggs. Their drawings and suggestions were done by computer by using paint and typing up the words. This helps children learn the letters on a keyboard and how to use some of the most basic applications a computer has to offer.
As for the NETS for teachers, I believe that it applies to many, but i chose only two for this assignment:
1. Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity
a. promote, support, and model creative and innovative thinking and inventiveness.
(ex. drawing pictures and ideas to help the mother duck)
b. engage students in exploring real-world issues and solving authentic problems using digital tools and resources.
(ex. solving the problem by giving their suggestions, and using computers instead of writing it down on paper.)
Another reason I chose this blog is because of the memories I've had doing a classroom project like this. Every kindergarten class in my school raised baby ducklings from eggs using an incubator. We gave the ducklings away after they had hatched, but recorded the growth of them, and the progress of the eggs throughout the project. Allowing children to raise a living thing like an animal from birth, or a plant from a seed gives them a sense of responsibility and a feeling of being in charge. When I have my own classroom, I will definitely use blogging as a teaching tool. I think it will be a fun, new way to help my students learn.
Link to A Duck with a Blog: http://duckdiaries.edublogs.org/
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