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Sunday, April 27, 2014
Thing 20- QR Codes and Augmented Reality Add a
QR Codes:
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| QR Code that links to my classroom website. |
Reflection:
3 ways to use QR codes in the classroom:
1) To increase independent learning a teacher can put QR codes to websites that students are allowed to go to for enrichment activities. Students would be able to focus on learning what the teacher would like them to learn when they aren't one on one with the teacher.
2) Students can create QR codes to add to their posters in the hallway. They can create videos on YouTube and include them with visuals on their posters or presentation boards.
3) Teachers can add a QR code with a link to the classroom website on student worksheets so the students can turn in assignments in a selected area on the site.
Augmentative Reality:
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| AR Flashcards, the |
Reflection:
Augmentative Reality apps are able to give students actual images of what is being explored. Students can watch a battle instead of just seeing the picture. AR apps let the students interact with learning materials in a way that wasn't thought about years ago. Students can be more independent in their learning using AR apps in the classroom and throughout the building.
Thing 19- Research and Reference
Citations:
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| Using the EasyBib app, I created 4 APA citations in a few short seconds. |
Reflection:
I wish I would have known this app was around a few years ago to make my grad school experience easier. EasyBib made APA seem not so bad. I used to dread doing a works cited page after all of my pages but with this app I would have not minded it at all. The only issue I had was the scanning. I was only able to scan 2 of the 4 books that are on the list. The alternative was typing in the book titles, and that was very convenient. So the pros definitely outweighed the cons.
Dictionary:
Reflection:
I would recommend the Dictionary.com app over the Merriam-Webster app. I felt that the Dictionary.com app had a better microphone to look up words. It recognized the word right away where as the Merriam-Webster app took several tries to hear the word. I also like the synonym feature and how easily accessible it is. The Dictionary.com app has an easy way to store the words by hitting the star. Sharing the definition is also easy to do and it is helpful for younger students to share with a teacher what they have done. The Dictionary/com app also has an origin and history section to help people understand where the word came from, which from an educational point of view is awesome!
Online Bookmarking:
Reflection:
I have a Diigo account and have been using it since I went to Brad Wilson's presentation last summer. I love it! Storing my bookmarks online has been extremely helpful. I can access my saved websites from any device I have. I loved the Diigo Browser! I liked the way I could save my sites easily and have a way to just read the text. The read it to me feature is also very helpful to me because I love to read blogs and would be happy to multi task. I find the feature of saving the websites with a label very helpful when trying to remember what I am looking for.
Monday, April 21, 2014
Thing 17- Creative Expression
Visual Expression
Reflection:
Audio Expression
Using the GarageBand app, I created a very brief overview of my classroom for new students.
Reflection:
http://soundcloud.com/meaghan-Thing 18- Study Skills and Visual Thinking
Study Skills
Reflection:
http://soundcloud.com/meaghan-Mind Mapping
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http://soundcloud.com/meaghan-Thing 16- Content Area
Evaluating Apps
Finding Apps
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| Emotions was another app I chose based on the needs of my class. This app shows how people feel different emotions and what to do in certain situations. You have to buy the feelings that say "Info" on them. This app had great illustrations and an easy voice to listen to on a somewhat dry subject. |
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| Remember the Milk was an app that I had heard of. It helps people remember their list of things to do. I am always looking for good apps that help me with lists. This one was highly recommended. |
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| This is my evaluation of the Going Places app. |
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| Going Places is an app that models real people participating in different places in the community. I chose this app because it has a lot of relevance for my students. They could watch is this as they prepare to go out to the community. |
Reflection:
http://soundcloud.com/meaghan-Sunday, April 13, 2014
Thing 15- Assessment
Student Response Systems
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| Student view of single-question activity. |
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| 5 question quiz created in Socrative Teacher |
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| Results of Socrative quiz |
Reflection:
http://soundcloud.com/meaghan-Enhanced Student Response Systems
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| Activity using GoSoapBox |
Reflection:
Thing 14- Universal Design For Learning
Speech-To-Text
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| Using the Dragon Dictation app, I recorded a note that I will send home with my students. |
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| The final note, after editing. |
Reflection:
http://www.educreations.com/lesson/view/speech-to-text/20107367/?ref=appemailText-To-Speech: Speak Selection
Reflection:
http://soundcloud.com/meaghan-Guided Access
Reflection:
Thing 13- Classroom Tools
Text Your Class
Reflection:
Monitor Behavior
Reflection:
Teacher Tools
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| GroupMaker App in action for my class! |
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| 3 different timers are set for my students so the staff and students know their limits. |
Reflection:
Thursday, April 3, 2014
Thing 12- Learning Management
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| Edmodo course screenshot. |
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| Schoology course screenshot. |
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| A screenshot of an assignment with an image attached. |
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| A screenshot of a discussion with a video attached with Schoology. |
Reflection:
Thing 11- Productivity
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| A picture of a scanned and annotated document. |
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| A screenshot of an Evernote notebook with 2 scanned documents. |
Reflection:
Thing 10- Collaboration
Shared document link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-M3Jul6tRzTTv5Y-x-zpxhhYzZnkVLe3TF7OwFwpYw8/edit?usp=docslist_api
Reflection: I created a personal shared document. My family and I are always talking about fun vacations we should go on. I sent a document to them so we could all put our ideas on a shared piece of paper. Hopefully one day we will be able to go on an awesome family vacation!
A fellow staff member and myself created a Google Doc to share with the rest of the staff about all of the sessions we attended at MACUL. We were able to update the document after each session. The information included the session title, any resources that were given, and the website with the presentation. Staff are able to view it and ask any questions. It was a great way to share information from a large conference with the entire staff.
I could see how general education classrooms would use Google Drive. Students from different classes could work together on a writing project. Another way would be the teacher could project a Google Doc and the students could brainstorm or add their information. I had never thought before this assignment but using Google Sheets to have students add their own information for a math or science project would be a great way for students to see the different data collected.
At our school several teachers create a shared document to brainstorm age level activities or create assessments that are important to our students' futures. Unfortunately, the way our school year and days are set up, there isn't a lot of time scheduled for group planning and collaboration so these documents are a way for the staff to work together when it is convenient for them.
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