Prezi
Click on the link above to access my Prezi which discusses my reflections on this semester.
Thank you everyone for a wonderful semester!
Monday, April 29, 2013
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Glogster -The Five Senses
http://glitzkowitz.edu.glogster.com/the-five-senses-2
Above is the link to my Glogster on the five senses. This is an actual lesson I gave to my six-year-old students and adapting it on Glogster was definitely interesting and fun. Glogster allows for the lesson to be mapped out all on one page, and while on its own , this doesn't contain all the information I gave over in the actual lesson, it really maps out the big ideas and is a great review for the students. Hope you enjoy!
Above is the link to my Glogster on the five senses. This is an actual lesson I gave to my six-year-old students and adapting it on Glogster was definitely interesting and fun. Glogster allows for the lesson to be mapped out all on one page, and while on its own , this doesn't contain all the information I gave over in the actual lesson, it really maps out the big ideas and is a great review for the students. Hope you enjoy!
Glogster Features and Affordances
https://www.dropbox.com/s/wquznlik9o0ik5v/Glogster.docx
Above is the link to my Glogster affordances chart. Click to view!
Above is the link to my Glogster affordances chart. Click to view!
Sunday, April 21, 2013
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Article Reflection - Week 11
Reflection of: “ Evaluating pedagogical affordances of media sharing Web 2.0 technologies: A case study.”
After reading the article ,I feel when aiming to design meaningful learning experiences with the technologies mentioned in the article, such as Voicethread, there definitely has to be stress on sound planning, imagination and creativity while working on the lesson. With the combination of careful planning and a thorough understanding of the dynamics of these affordances, the various uses of Voicethread and other similar technologies can add a lot to the lesson. The article definitely listed the different attributes Voicethread has to offer , most of which I found to be very interesting and insightful, especially regarding a simple tool such as Voicethread. When I myself used Voice thread (this course introduced it to me for the first time!), seeing how it allowed users to securely capture and hold an entire group discussion or thread on one page, was definitely a crucial aspect to see and understand since , through simple navigation and other features, it makes any discussion or presentation visually clear and immediate for learners and tutors. I would definitely implement tools like Voicethread into my lessons, since, like the case study in the article shows, there is great potential in the usage of these tools , and with careful design and implementation, I can monitor and ensure that an entire group discussion is going smoothly,all on one page. The only issue I would have while designing lessons that would require Voicethread and the like, is if there isn't sufficient Internet or devices available in school for all students in the class. However, if students were to work in online classes such as our current course, there can be much to learn with the implementation of tools like Voicethread.
After reading the article ,I feel when aiming to design meaningful learning experiences with the technologies mentioned in the article, such as Voicethread, there definitely has to be stress on sound planning, imagination and creativity while working on the lesson. With the combination of careful planning and a thorough understanding of the dynamics of these affordances, the various uses of Voicethread and other similar technologies can add a lot to the lesson. The article definitely listed the different attributes Voicethread has to offer , most of which I found to be very interesting and insightful, especially regarding a simple tool such as Voicethread. When I myself used Voice thread (this course introduced it to me for the first time!), seeing how it allowed users to securely capture and hold an entire group discussion or thread on one page, was definitely a crucial aspect to see and understand since , through simple navigation and other features, it makes any discussion or presentation visually clear and immediate for learners and tutors. I would definitely implement tools like Voicethread into my lessons, since, like the case study in the article shows, there is great potential in the usage of these tools , and with careful design and implementation, I can monitor and ensure that an entire group discussion is going smoothly,all on one page. The only issue I would have while designing lessons that would require Voicethread and the like, is if there isn't sufficient Internet or devices available in school for all students in the class. However, if students were to work in online classes such as our current course, there can be much to learn with the implementation of tools like Voicethread.
Monday, April 15, 2013
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Week 9 - Assignment #1
The Impact of Using Blogs on College Students' Reading Comprehension and Learning Motivation
After reading this article and seeing the results regarding the use of blogs, I agree with the statement that a lot of issues to do with blog usage begins with the instructors fear of using technology. Today's younger generation is definitely more tech-savvy and some educators may struggle to keep up. This is something I've heard from several ELA teachers and I feel it requires both effort on the administrations' behalf to offer proper training alongside with the teacher's desire to learn more about technology. Having said that, working with blogs altogether is a new concept for me in general and after reading about the research conducted in this article, it does lead me to wonder how much more effective a lesson can be through the usage of blogs. Its interesting since this is how our course, EDLA 615, is taught and so I can attest to the fact that it can work and is effective. However, I still feel that a traditional classroom experience , where the teacher is physically there, face to face with the students , will always be effective, especially with younger grades , who may be distracted by all the technology. So I guess the idea is to find that proper balance with the integration of technology in the traditional classroom today.
After reading this article and seeing the results regarding the use of blogs, I agree with the statement that a lot of issues to do with blog usage begins with the instructors fear of using technology. Today's younger generation is definitely more tech-savvy and some educators may struggle to keep up. This is something I've heard from several ELA teachers and I feel it requires both effort on the administrations' behalf to offer proper training alongside with the teacher's desire to learn more about technology. Having said that, working with blogs altogether is a new concept for me in general and after reading about the research conducted in this article, it does lead me to wonder how much more effective a lesson can be through the usage of blogs. Its interesting since this is how our course, EDLA 615, is taught and so I can attest to the fact that it can work and is effective. However, I still feel that a traditional classroom experience , where the teacher is physically there, face to face with the students , will always be effective, especially with younger grades , who may be distracted by all the technology. So I guess the idea is to find that proper balance with the integration of technology in the traditional classroom today.
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