Podcasts
I know many people who use Podcasts on a daily basis. I think it is a great way to have those resources available to you when you are ready. I will download specific ones that I need, but have not done any on a regular basis. I think the directories are great resources to find exactly what you are looking for!
I did add the following feed into my Google Reader. Nancy Keane is like the guru of booktalks. I think it would be great for our students to listen to some of her examples to get a better understanding of the purpose and principles behind giving a good booktalk. I chose to link to her Diary of a Wimpy Kid because of the high demand for Jeff Kinney's books at DVE. Be sure to check out all of her great booktalks!
Nancy Keane's Booktalks Quick and Simple
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Friday, January 1, 2010
Week 7 - Thing 16
Watched the TED video with Ken Robinson speaking about kids creativity. I do believe that the trend in the past has been to produce these very left-brained students...even if your child doesn't fit that model because that is what our society necessitated. But I believe we are beginning to see a shift in that model. Educators are seeing the importance of a more "whole-brained" approach and I believe that will benefit everyone...both left and right brained!
YouTube is a favorite at my house. We search it for anything from "how-to" to just plain funnies. YouTube provides a very simple way to search for your subject. You are able to link to either related videos or videos created by the same person. The ability to save your videos to favorites is a great way keep those your enjoy or are needed for your research purposes.
I embedded two videos that are very similar. In fact both of them come from work produced by Karl Fisch right here in Colorado. They focus on how things have changed in our world in just a short time and how the will continue to change rapidly over the years. I fell that the whole brained approach to education will much better prepare our students for the unknown of the future.
YouTube is a favorite at my house. We search it for anything from "how-to" to just plain funnies. YouTube provides a very simple way to search for your subject. You are able to link to either related videos or videos created by the same person. The ability to save your videos to favorites is a great way keep those your enjoy or are needed for your research purposes.
I embedded two videos that are very similar. In fact both of them come from work produced by Karl Fisch right here in Colorado. They focus on how things have changed in our world in just a short time and how the will continue to change rapidly over the years. I fell that the whole brained approach to education will much better prepare our students for the unknown of the future.
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Week 6 - Thing 15
Flip Camera
This is one of those tools that is absolutely addicting! We've had the students using them to tape book talks and events around the school. It is very easy to use & edit and you have a finished product in no time at all!
This is one of the many flip videos my son has done during his treatment time. He is using this to help keep in touch with his friends and family while he is away and learning a lot of cool technology in the process! Most of his videos have a "Magic Movie" that he uses as an introduction. Unfortunately this one exceeded the 100 mb upload, so here is the shortened version.
This is one of those tools that is absolutely addicting! We've had the students using them to tape book talks and events around the school. It is very easy to use & edit and you have a finished product in no time at all!
This is one of the many flip videos my son has done during his treatment time. He is using this to help keep in touch with his friends and family while he is away and learning a lot of cool technology in the process! Most of his videos have a "Magic Movie" that he uses as an introduction. Unfortunately this one exceeded the 100 mb upload, so here is the shortened version.
Week 6 - Thing 14
Voice Thread
I think this is an amazing tool that the kids would just love. It was great to browse the voice threads and see how each one is different. Denise works with many of the teachers on collborative projects and I can see how she can work this into their projects. Last year the kids did a Power Point Presentation...how neat would it be for them to put it into a VoiceThread and bring their presentation to life with their own words!
I think this is an amazing tool that the kids would just love. It was great to browse the voice threads and see how each one is different. Denise works with many of the teachers on collborative projects and I can see how she can work this into their projects. Last year the kids did a Power Point Presentation...how neat would it be for them to put it into a VoiceThread and bring their presentation to life with their own words!
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