Tool #8

Video Streaming



Scientific Method Song (to the Brady Bunch Theme Song)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6cV6568qjQ&feature=related

This is song will help my students better understand the scientific method in catchy way.

Science: Pelicans in the Gulf (National Geographic Kids)

http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/videos/

This current event will allow students to critically think about the Gulf Disaster.

Tool #7

I loved learning how to use this tool. I had been exposed to it before. But now that I have created a photostory on my own, I know that I will use it. This would be a great way to retell a story that a student has read or publish a piece of writing. This tool will encourage content learning and allow students to use their creativity. Woohoo!


Currently, I cannot get my photostory to upload --- oh so frustrating. I have spent so much time on this tool.

Tool #6

The Wiki

I know that Wikis are great. My problem is that I have to remember to check the wikis and add to the discussion. When we started a wiki for the MWE faculty at the beginning of last year, not very many people knew exactly what a wiki was. Now having this tool, I think that we will be more likely to use a wiki to share ideas. Once we develop the rhythm, I know it will be beneficial because it will ease the email load. I think Wiki book reviews could be great in the classroom. Some students might like certain books while others might have a differing opinion. The Wiki would allow for both points of view and other students to comment. It also sounds like it could be very beneficial for consolidating the weeks' main objectives, especially if each teacher takes on one subject area.

Tool #5

It is amazing how much time I can spend on each of these tools. Learning about social bookmarking has been a blast. I know that I will use it both personally and in my classroom. I decided to use the delicious site because it seemed simpler than diigo. On that site I searched for centerpieces. I am in the process of planning my November wedding. I found two sites that gave me a couple of good ideas for floral centerpieces. They are http://www.stylemepretty.com/2009/02/20/diy-project-mediteranean-centerpieces/ and http://bridalcookie.com/weddingtobe/ten-tips-for-your-wedding-reception-centerpieces/. I used tags such as: roses, dahlias, centerpieces, square vases to help me find these sites in the future. Delicious will be very beneficial to my students. When they research material, they will be able to bookmark the websites that were useful and then find them quickly the following day on a different computer. Woohoo!

Tool #4

The Google Reader is such a great information organizer. I would really like for my students to each have a blog and it would be a great way for me to read their blogs efficiently. It is also very helpful for me to keep track of my friends and family's blogs as well. :o)

The Google Doc is a very helpful tool. I never truly understood it until now. This will be great for managing my wedding planning with Eric and keeping everything updated. I just created our grade inventory for 2010-2011 in a spreadsheet. I made a sheet for each nine weeks and then I shared it with my team.

Tool #3

I really like the ImageChef program. It is user friendly. I think it would be a great way to develop vocabulary. I also think that it would be a neat way to present represent characters from stories.

My ImageChef Creation:




I also used the Word It Out Program. Students could definitely use this in all content areas to help recap learning. Students can list out words that helped them understand a concept. I have placed my Word It Out as a gadget.