I've learned a lot about different types of technologies. I
have tried a lot of different activities with my students and a few stand out.
My QR Code lesson went really well, and my students loved it. BigHugeLabs has a
lot of great activities on it that I want to try with my students. I have
learned to try new things. Not everything works for me, but I've given it a
try. I want to try to master Prezi. I think it is a great and interesting tool
for students and I want to be able to use it. Technology can be a great vehicle
to success for many of our students. Amanda - NHS
Nanoogo is an excellent site because it allows for and
basically encourages student creativity to flourish. For instance, you could
have students write a poem with illustrations, present a paper with
illustrations, create their own cartoons, etc. Students loved using Nanoogo in
my class, and as some sites good old after a while this site never did. Also, I
wanted to say that after we introduce some websites which students can use,
give them the option to pick which ones they feel comfortable using because the
results are only going to be better in this case. Edmodo is an excellent site
for many purposes, it engages the students, allows shy students to seek help,
is good for organization, and best of all is ideal for parent communication.
Quizlet is an excellent way to create and review flash cards, because it has
exciting games and offers pictures for those visual learners. And finally, flip
cameras really have no limits on creativity, all it takes is a creative mind
and you instantly have a cool project.
Steve – AMS
The tools that I have used the most in class are Edmodo and
Flashcard Machine. I like to be able to post assignments and notes so that
students will have access to them outside of the classroom. Flashcard machine
is great. I have seen a major change in the vocab grades since using this.
Connie – NHS
I've had a good time bringing what I've learned in class
back to my team. I have collaborated with the English teacher on a few
projects. We used Edmodo as the vehicle for our students to turn in their WAC
papers. The English teacher joined my groups and I made her a co-teacher. This
meant that she could also see their writing and help with the grading. I also
shared Study Stack with her, and now the students are putting their personal
dictionaries on Study Stack. I really like Study Stack because it is easy to
use, I don't have to set up student accounts, and the different options it gives
for review. The more we all share with each other and make use of the
technology, the more competent our students will become, too. Nancy – NMS
I didn't know you could monitor your student's progress
using Khan Academy. Have students create their own free accounts and have them
check you as the coach...they can have more than one coach. Coaches have access
to all of their students' activities and achievements. It is an easy way to
assess and provide feedback to the teachers. Suzy – NMS
If usage time of tools during this class is any indication,
student-generated videos and new presentation tools, such as Kizoa, will have
the biggest use in the library. Both were fairly quick and easy to learn, and
both are easy to work in to the library setting. I have enjoyed using both in
efforts to promote reading. Another valuable benefit is that students are using
technology to promote reading by using a Flip camera, computer, and LCD
projector. I hope to have students create other and more presentations that promote
reading and display them on a computer and LCD projector. My experience has
been that students respond very strongly and positively to the videos of
themselves and their peers, and, furthermore, many of them check-out the books
that are recommended on the presentations. It’s been a beautiful thing. Mary Margaret – NMS
Many of the 21st century technology tools, studied in this
class, are great to help students learn. Many students have been using online
flashcards to master essential knowledge. There are quite a few excellent U.S.
History flashcards on Study Stack and Quizlet that have been proven to be
extremely beneficial to my students while we have been preparing for the SOL
test. I will also be using presentation tools to help students’ master
essential knowledge. These presentation tools can really jazz up dull, boring
Power Points. Therefore, I will be using online flashcards and presentation
tools most often with future students.
Mary – AMS
I set up Edmodo for my class and the kids LOVED it. They
were talking "math" on the weekend! We did a poll and they communicated
with each other about the project they are working on. When they got ready to
dig into the meat of their project, we set up groups for them to communicate
in. They liked being able to ask me questions from home, and I liked seeing
them excited about learning! Angela – NMS
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