Here is my list of tech tools that I must have. Some of these were introduced to me during ED 505 course, but I absolutely love them and can't understand why I hadn't heard of them before.
1.iPad
2.Laptop
3.Voki
4.Wiki
5. Smartphone
6.Glogster
7. Bubbl.us
8. Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
9.Twitter
10. E-mailing/ Chats
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Week 6: My Favorite Apps for Kindergarten
Below I will list my favorite apps for Kindergarten students.
1. Sight Words- This app is just what the name implies it is an app that allows students to review sight words on the go. The student has a chance to guess the word and if they do not know it, all they have to do is tap on the word to hear it. I love this as a quick app on the go.
2. Phonics Genius- This is an interactive app that allows students to practice phonics. This app also have a neat feature that allows students to record themselves saying the word and then a playback feature.
3. Little Writer- This app is neat because it allows students to practice their writing skills. This app is fun for students because they think they are playing a game instead of practicing writing. This app is really easy for students to use and another plus is you can personalize it.
4. Math Bug- This is an app that help students practice counting and their addition and subtraction skills. Students can start out with easy addition and subtraction and then advance to double digits.
These are four apps that I like to use with my students and my child. One plus about them all is they are free. I hope you can enjoy these as much as I have.
1. Sight Words- This app is just what the name implies it is an app that allows students to review sight words on the go. The student has a chance to guess the word and if they do not know it, all they have to do is tap on the word to hear it. I love this as a quick app on the go.
2. Phonics Genius- This is an interactive app that allows students to practice phonics. This app also have a neat feature that allows students to record themselves saying the word and then a playback feature.
3. Little Writer- This app is neat because it allows students to practice their writing skills. This app is fun for students because they think they are playing a game instead of practicing writing. This app is really easy for students to use and another plus is you can personalize it.
4. Math Bug- This is an app that help students practice counting and their addition and subtraction skills. Students can start out with easy addition and subtraction and then advance to double digits.
These are four apps that I like to use with my students and my child. One plus about them all is they are free. I hope you can enjoy these as much as I have.
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Week 5: Digital Citizen
It is is very important to be a good digital citizen when using the internet, social media sites, and even emails. A good digital citizen should be respectful to those that they communicate with and use common sense. A good digital citizen also has to be sure that things they post are their owns and if not they should provide a citation of the source for the information.
It is very valuable to have a good digital reputation to protect yourself. Things that you may post online can actually conflict with you real life. Everything that we post on the internet will always remain there, so if you do not want it to bite you later you shouldn't post it. Many employers are researching employees before they hire them and some employers have even fired employees for comments that have posted. A good digital reputation is important for everyone.
Click the link below for more information on digital citizenship.
brittanyq0708.edu.glogster.com/digital-citizenship
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Week 4: Material Generators
Material generators can be in a wide range of categories. Below is a list of generators that I have used or that I would love to use.
1. Worksheet and puzzle generators (Superkids)
As a kindergarten teacher I love to use worksheet generators to allow students to have extra practice. I can produce worksheets for students to work on math skills and reading skills. Worksheet generators are also convenient for the teachers.
2.Graphic document makers
I would love to use graphic document makers to print awards for my students. I normally just purchase awards for my students, but I believe that making them can make them more personal. Graphic document makers can also be used to make flyers about events that are going on in the classroom or school.
3. Whiteboard activity software
While I wish I could say that this is something that I use but I don't. I believe that smart boards are awesome, but I currently do not have one in my classroom. I would love to use the whiteboard software because it allows the students to be interactive. I think that students being interactive in the classroom is very important. I haven't used this yet, but I can't wait until I am finally able to use it.
Monday, January 28, 2013
Week 3: 5 Ways to Teach With Software
What is instructional software? To me instructional software is a computer program that helps a teacher deliver instruction. There are five types of instructional software that I want to review, and provide a hyperlink for each for you to explore.
1.Drill and practice software is used to allow users to work problems one at a time and instantly receive feedback on if the answer is correct or not. Drill and practice can help students with fluency or automaticity.
Example of drill and practice
2.Tutorial software is a software the acts as a human and provides information to the user. When students use tutorial software they do not need help from anyone else. When students use tutorial software they are normally self-contained.
Example of tutorial software
3.Simulations software is a computerized model of a real or imagined system that is designed to teach how the system works. An example of a learning environment to be simulated would be a chemistry experiment. The use of simulations can save money and replace activities that might not be practical or may be even dangerous until the student learns the activity.
Example of simulation software
4. Instructional games software is a form of educational software designed to be fun, competitive, and motivational for students. Instructional games can provide a stimulating learning environment if they are used correctly, and can allow students to learn while enjoying the activity.
Example of instructional games software
5. Problem solving software allows students the chance to practice the steps involved in solving problems or help them gain problem solving skills. Problem solving software is motivational and improves the interest of the subject for students.
Example of problem solving software
Week 2: Web 2.0
I recently had the chance to explore some amazing resources and I must say I'm impressed. For the first time I used Glogster, which at first I was a little curious, but soon I learned to love it. Once I was logged in I and played around in this site I was pretty impressed. I love the fact that teachers can also link up with their students and have them complete projects. Although I am a kindergarten teacher, I do believe that this is something that I can give students a chance to do with their parents to represent who they are. Another resource that I had a chance to explore was Animoto. Animoto is a website where you can create 30 second videos for free, although you can create longer videos there is a charge. My final resource I used was Voki, which is a website where you can create a avatar that can speak. I thought that this would be a great way to present information to students. While doing this project I found a lot of new resources that I can use inside my classroom that I have never heard of before.
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Week 1: Playing Computer Games at School????
Should students be allowed to play computer games at school? I say yes! As a kindergarten teacher I always allow my students to play computer games. While some teachers may say that this time could be used to study or to read a book, I think this time could be used to give students extra practice. In my classroom I allow students to play computer games to reinforce skills that I've taught. I think that computer games can bring excitement to learning. When students play computer games they don't think that they are learning, which makes computer games even more exciting. I love the fact that my 5 year old daughter has learned multiplication facts from playing computer games. Computers and computer games are awesome tools for learning.
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