Glogster.com is my favorite Web 2.0 tool so far. I like it because it could be very useful in a social studies class and be a "green" way to make presentations. My own high school experience required many posters for presentations in history and if I could have made a glogster, I would have been able to be more creative.
I have many ideas brewing where I would use this took in class!
Friday, February 25, 2011
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Wordle and Twitter
I could see using Wordle as a attention grabber or to showcase a given story in class, but I do not see much educational use which will benefit the students.
On the other hand, I have to admit Twitter could be very useful in the classroom. I would not make it a requirement, but I would setup a class twitter account for students to follow. I would use it to send out reminders about tests, projects, and other class news. Parents could also follow so they would also know what was going on in class. The only downfall is not everyone has Twitter so I would still have to use other outlets to inform those who do not have Twitter. With that in mind, updating Twitter might be a waste of time for a class who has no desire to setup a Twitter account.
Sweet new chairs in class today!!
Oh and Emma is crawling now. My brother posted a youtube video.
On the other hand, I have to admit Twitter could be very useful in the classroom. I would not make it a requirement, but I would setup a class twitter account for students to follow. I would use it to send out reminders about tests, projects, and other class news. Parents could also follow so they would also know what was going on in class. The only downfall is not everyone has Twitter so I would still have to use other outlets to inform those who do not have Twitter. With that in mind, updating Twitter might be a waste of time for a class who has no desire to setup a Twitter account.
Sweet new chairs in class today!!
Oh and Emma is crawling now. My brother posted a youtube video.
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Webquest Adventure
My first impression is that webquests could be a useful tool in a history classroom. They offer a guided structure for research and keep students on track. I think webquests could come in handy when students need to complete projects. Even though it seems a lot of work to set up a good webquest, I think it would take a lot of the stress off of students by supplying a foundation for research instead of throwing them to the wolves of the overwhelming worldwide web.
For example, I found a webquest about the structure of American government with the purpose of having students understand the 3 bodies of government and how a bill becomes a law. The topic was practical and the assignment was reasonable. The author also assigns students to write their representative or Senator, which makes the student feel connected to the larger world. I don't think students would be as overwhelmed to this project and they would actually learn the desired objective.
For example, I found a webquest about the structure of American government with the purpose of having students understand the 3 bodies of government and how a bill becomes a law. The topic was practical and the assignment was reasonable. The author also assigns students to write their representative or Senator, which makes the student feel connected to the larger world. I don't think students would be as overwhelmed to this project and they would actually learn the desired objective.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
I now pronounce you provider and smartphone...
I have been anticipating the "marriage" of the iphone and Verizon ever since AT&T got the iphone years ago. But I loathe AT&T, so I have had to patiently wait for Verizon to carry the phone I want. Thursday Feb. 10, is almost here and I am eagerly awaiting to stand in line for my new phone. Is it wrong to want to miss school to get the iphone???
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Suggestions from Work (Starbucks)
My co-workers favorite drinks:
1. Americano with Mocha (sometimes Soy too)
2. Vanilla Bean Frappacino ( NOT a FRAPPE... that's McDonald's) with soy
3. Iced Latte with 2 splenda
My favorite:
1. Iced caramel macchiato
2. caramel Mocha
3. iced White Mocha
I understand that not everyone is not a Starbucks barista, but it is always funny when someone doesn't know how to order at Starbucks.
Here is our favorite:
It is NOT grand but GrandE.
Or seriously what is the difference between a whole splenda and a half splenda.
We have some funny requests, but it makes for a fun job.
Stop by for a drink sometime... UC Starbucks.
I know this has nothing to do with class, but I didn't have anything to reflect on from class, and I am at work so it is what's on my mind.
1. Americano with Mocha (sometimes Soy too)
2. Vanilla Bean Frappacino ( NOT a FRAPPE... that's McDonald's) with soy
3. Iced Latte with 2 splenda
My favorite:
1. Iced caramel macchiato
2. caramel Mocha
3. iced White Mocha
I understand that not everyone is not a Starbucks barista, but it is always funny when someone doesn't know how to order at Starbucks.
Here is our favorite:
It is NOT grand but GrandE.
Or seriously what is the difference between a whole splenda and a half splenda.
We have some funny requests, but it makes for a fun job.
Stop by for a drink sometime... UC Starbucks.
I know this has nothing to do with class, but I didn't have anything to reflect on from class, and I am at work so it is what's on my mind.
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