1. What went well?
I loved learning the different ways to acquire images - whether it be from the web or a camera. More specifically, I had no idea of all the copyright laws. It was very helpful being made aware of this!
2. How will you use this tool in your professional practice/instruction in your classroom?
I will use digital images in all ways! It's great to use for posting children's images on bulletin boards, such as a "All About Me" board. Also, it's great for Web2.0 and IBA's. Also, just for even decorating!
2. What will you do differently next time?
I don't have anything I'd do differently. This was very informative.
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Scavenger Hunt - Google Docs
1. What went well?
Actually creating the powerpoint went very well. I had no idea it was so easy to make powerpoints with free software and it was almost identical to software programs I've used in the past! It was very easy to upload the pictures and make a caption.
2. How will you use this tool in your professional practice/instruction with students?
I think this is great for children who may not have powerpoint programs outside of the classroom. Or like me, who have trouble converting MAC PPTs onto HP computers. It's also a great way to document things going on in the classroom, such as field trips and projects.
3. What will you do differently next time?
I had trouble initially embedding this document into my blog. I'm not sure if I missed the instructions in class, but I know the screenshots for embedding the picasa album was very nice! I would have loved to have had this for google docs too.
Actually creating the powerpoint went very well. I had no idea it was so easy to make powerpoints with free software and it was almost identical to software programs I've used in the past! It was very easy to upload the pictures and make a caption.
2. How will you use this tool in your professional practice/instruction with students?
I think this is great for children who may not have powerpoint programs outside of the classroom. Or like me, who have trouble converting MAC PPTs onto HP computers. It's also a great way to document things going on in the classroom, such as field trips and projects.
3. What will you do differently next time?
I had trouble initially embedding this document into my blog. I'm not sure if I missed the instructions in class, but I know the screenshots for embedding the picasa album was very nice! I would have loved to have had this for google docs too.
Monday, October 17, 2011
My Digital Collection of Colors!
1. What went well?
Overall this whole project went well! The scavenger hunt was a really nice change of pace and a great way to work with others. Uploading the slideshow was easier than I thought!
2. How will you use this tool in your professional practice/instruction with students?
I think a great way to use this in the classroom would be for informing parents about what the children have been doing. It's a wonderful way to display what the children have found in projects and on field trips - whether they be real or virtual!
3. What will you do differently next time?
I honestly don't have many suggestions for next time. The only thing I can think of is maybe I would try going to more places on campus, such as the A&A building, to find more creative pictures to make the slideshow.
Overall this whole project went well! The scavenger hunt was a really nice change of pace and a great way to work with others. Uploading the slideshow was easier than I thought!
2. How will you use this tool in your professional practice/instruction with students?
I think a great way to use this in the classroom would be for informing parents about what the children have been doing. It's a wonderful way to display what the children have found in projects and on field trips - whether they be real or virtual!
3. What will you do differently next time?
I honestly don't have many suggestions for next time. The only thing I can think of is maybe I would try going to more places on campus, such as the A&A building, to find more creative pictures to make the slideshow.
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Resumé
1. What went well?
I find this project EXTREMELY helpful. I love how the format is already laid out for me and I can insert my information right in. I have written resumés in the past and I've looked up many examples, but I still struggled with how exactly I should set it up because there were so many variations. I think this is very helpful and something definitely to keep in the future. It directly applies to our future.
2. How will you use this tool in your professional practice/instruction with students?
This tool would be very helpful for older students, especially students in high school and college. I would provide this as an example, as you did, and allow the students to insert their information or use this example for future reference. I could also discuss proper resumé etiquette and helpful tips.
3. What will you do differently next time?
The only suggestion I can think of is to maybe provide multiple examples, however, overall I think this tool is great!
I find this project EXTREMELY helpful. I love how the format is already laid out for me and I can insert my information right in. I have written resumés in the past and I've looked up many examples, but I still struggled with how exactly I should set it up because there were so many variations. I think this is very helpful and something definitely to keep in the future. It directly applies to our future.
2. How will you use this tool in your professional practice/instruction with students?
This tool would be very helpful for older students, especially students in high school and college. I would provide this as an example, as you did, and allow the students to insert their information or use this example for future reference. I could also discuss proper resumé etiquette and helpful tips.
3. What will you do differently next time?
The only suggestion I can think of is to maybe provide multiple examples, however, overall I think this tool is great!
Resource Wiki
1. What went well?
Working with other people in my major was very helpful! Because I knew almost all of them, it was great because I knew when something was changed, it wasn't done out of bad criticism, but instead done to better improve our wiki. It was also very nice not having to meet up out of class because we all are very busy. I loved seeing what other people brought to the table, especially graphics wise. The information posted has also opened my eyes to new information and activities that will be helpful to my upcoming career.
2. How will you use this tool in your professional practice/instruction with students?
It's a great way to get students to collaborate without having them meet up after class, which can be extremely helpful with people who have full schedules. Also, it's a wonderful way for students to give suggestions to one another in order to make their project stronger, and they can give examples as to what their idea might be, and if it's not agreed upon they can delete it.
3. What will you do differently next time?
Next time it would be helpful to have a set deadline the project is due. Although it's nice to not have the stresses of having a due date initially, it makes it more stressful at the end of the project because I feel like I'm going to cram everything in at the last minute because I didn't expect it to be due at the point and time. Also, I have a lot of experience working on a wiki, but I'm still unsure of how to actually create one for my own students.
Working with other people in my major was very helpful! Because I knew almost all of them, it was great because I knew when something was changed, it wasn't done out of bad criticism, but instead done to better improve our wiki. It was also very nice not having to meet up out of class because we all are very busy. I loved seeing what other people brought to the table, especially graphics wise. The information posted has also opened my eyes to new information and activities that will be helpful to my upcoming career.
2. How will you use this tool in your professional practice/instruction with students?
It's a great way to get students to collaborate without having them meet up after class, which can be extremely helpful with people who have full schedules. Also, it's a wonderful way for students to give suggestions to one another in order to make their project stronger, and they can give examples as to what their idea might be, and if it's not agreed upon they can delete it.
3. What will you do differently next time?
Next time it would be helpful to have a set deadline the project is due. Although it's nice to not have the stresses of having a due date initially, it makes it more stressful at the end of the project because I feel like I'm going to cram everything in at the last minute because I didn't expect it to be due at the point and time. Also, I have a lot of experience working on a wiki, but I'm still unsure of how to actually create one for my own students.
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